The Model 9100 PFT/DICO is a pulmonary function testing device which uses Morgan Scientific's ComPAS2 software to measure subject respiratory parameters including FVC, SVC, MVV, CPF, RMS, SNIP, DLCO, MBN2 and SBN2. The device is PC-based and designed for lung function testing on adults and pediatrics, 6 years and older, in a variety of professional healthcare environments e.g., primary care, hospitals, pharmaceutical research centers and physicians' offices. The Model 9100 PFT/DICO is intended for the assessment of respiratory function through the measurement of dynamic lung volumes i.e., spirometry and other lung functions i.e., diffusing capacity.
Device Story
Model 9100 PFT/DICO is a PC-based pulmonary function testing system; utilizes heated Lilly-type pneumotachograph for airflow measurement; incorporates NDIR gas sensors for CO/CH4/CO2 and laser diode/infrared sensors for O2/CO2 during DLCO and Nitrogen washout tests. Device integrates with Morgan Scientific ComPAS2 software (K213872) on an on-board computer to process raw sensor data; outputs respiratory parameters (FVC, SVC, MVV, CPF, RMS, SNIP, DLCO, MBN2, SBN2) in report format. Operated by healthcare professionals in clinical environments; provides objective respiratory data to assist physicians in assessing lung function and diagnosing related conditions. Benefits include non-invasive, standardized assessment of dynamic lung volumes and diffusing capacity.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Device performance validated against ATS/ERS (2019) spirometry standards, ISO 23747:2007 (peak flow), and ISO 26782:2009 (spirometers). Additional testing included mechanical drop tests, high-level disinfection validation, electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1, ISO 18562 series).
Technological Characteristics
Heated Lilly-type pneumotachograph for flow; NDIR sensors for CO/CH4/CO2; laser diode/infrared sensors for O2/CO2. PC-based system running Windows 10; color LCD touchscreen interface. Connectivity via USB. Power: 24V DC medical grade supply. Biocompatibility: externally communicating, limited duration skin/mucosa contact.
Indications for Use
Indicated for lung function testing in adults and pediatrics, 6 years and older, in professional healthcare settings (primary care, hospitals, research centers, physicians' offices) to assess respiratory function via spirometry and diffusing capacity measurements.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A predictive pulmonary-function value calculator is a device used to calculate normal pulmonary-function values based on empirical equations.
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July 15, 2022
Vitalograph Ireland Ltd. % Paul Dryden Consultant ProMedic. LLC 131 Bay Point Dr NE Saint Petersburg, Florida 33704
Re: K221030
Trade/Device Name: Model 9100 PFT/DICO Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.1890 Regulation Name: Predictive Pulmonary-Function Value Calculator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BTY Dated: June 15, 2022 Received: June 16, 2022
Dear Paul Dryden:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K221030
Device Name
Model 9100 PFT/DlCO
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Model 9100 PFT/DICO is a pulmonary function testing device which uses Morgan Scientific's ComPAS2 software to measure subject respiratory parameters including FVC, SVC, MVV, CPF, RMS, SNIP, DLCO, MBN2 and SBN2.
The device is PC-based and designed for lung function testing on adults and pediatrics, 6 years and older, in a variety of professional healthcare environments e.g., primary care, hospitals, pharmaceutical research centers and physicians' offices.
The Model 9100 PFT/DICO is intended for the assessment of respiratory function through the measurement of dynamic lung volumes i.e., spirometry and other lung functions i.e., diffusing capacity.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
그 XX Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Date Prepared:
15-Jul-22
#### I Submitter
Vitalograph Ireland Ltd. Gort Road Business Park Ennis Co Clare V95 HFT4 Ireland Tel - +353-65-6864100
| Submitter Contact: | Tony O'Hanlon<br>Regulatory Affairs / Quality Assurance Manager | |
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| Submission Correspondent: | Paul Dryden ProMedic, LLC | |
| II<br>Device<br>Proprietary or Trade Name:<br>Common/Usual Name:<br>Classification CFR:<br>Product Code: | Model 9100 PFT/DICO<br>Predictive Pulmonary Function Value Calculator<br>21 CFR 868.1890<br>BTY | |
| III<br>Predicate Device:<br>Common/Usual Name:<br>Classification CFR:<br>Product Code: | NDD - K161534 - EasyOne Pro Lab<br>Predictive Pulmonary Function Value Calculator<br>21 CFR 868.1890<br>BTY | |
| Reference Device 1:<br>Common/Usual Name:<br>Classification CFR:<br>Product Code: | Vyaire – K181524 – Vyntus ONE<br>Pulmonary-Function Data Calculator<br>21 CFR 868.1880<br>BZC | |
| Reference Device 2:<br>Common/Usual Name:<br>Classification CFR:<br>Product Code: | Morgan Scientific - K042595 - Medisoft SpiroAir<br>Spirometer, Diagnostic<br>21 CFR 868.1840<br>BZG | |
| Reference Device 3:<br>Common/Usual Name:<br>Classification CFR:<br>Product Code: | Collins Medical - K030917 - nSpire Eagle<br>Spirometer, Diagnostic<br>21 CFR 868.1840<br>BZG | |
### IV Device Description:
The Model 9100 PFT/DICO is composed of various sensors and valves with associated low level firmware. The firmware interfaces with the Morgan Scientific's ComPAS2 software (K213872) that resides on an on-board computer. The Model 9100 also provides for user input and present resulting data on an integral display.
The ComPAS2 software controls valves and reads unprocessed data from the sensors in the Model 9100then determines respiratory parameters including FVC, SVC, MVV, CPF, RMS (MIP and MEP), SNIP, DLCO, MBN2 and SBN2. The Model 9100 PFT/DICO firmware does not determine any
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respiratory parameters.
The ComPAS2 software uses flow and volume from the Vitalograph pneumotachograph spirometer to display the flow and volume information measured directly from patient effort. ComPAS2 also utilizes gas analyzer readings from the Model 9100 patient test benchmark to display dilution lung volume data and single / multi breath diffusion data measured directly from patient effort. This information is then provided in a report format.
### V Indications for Use:
The Model 9100 PFT/DICO is a pulmonary function testing device which uses Morgan Scientific's ComPAS2 software to measure subject respiratory parameters including FVC, SVC, MVV, CPF, RMS, SNIP, DLCO, MBN2 and SBN2.
The device is PC-based and designed for lung function testing on adults and pediatrics, 6 years and older, in a variety of professional healthcare environments e.g., primary care, hospitals, pharmaceutical research centers and physicians' offices.
The Model 9100 PFT/DICO is intended for the assessment of respiratory function through the measurement of dynamic lung volumes i.e., spirometry and other lung functions i.e., diffusing capacity.
### VI Comparison of Technological Characteristics and Performance with the Predicate
Table 1 is a comparison - Subject Device vs. the Predicate, K161534 and References, K181524/K042595/K030917, including technological characteristics and performance.
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# 510(k) Summary Page 3 of 12
Table 1: Comparison of the Model 9100 PFT/DICO vs. the Predicate and References
| | Subject<br>Model 9100 PFT/DICO<br>(K221030) | Predicate<br>NDD Easyone Pro Lab Respiratory Analysis<br>System | Reference devices<br>nSpire Eagle (Collins Medical Inc)<br>(K030917) | Comparison |
|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | (K161534) | Medisoft SpiroAir (Morgan Scientific)<br>(K042595)<br>Vyntus ONE (Vyaire)<br>(K181524) | |
| Product<br>Code | BTY | BTY | BZG, BZC / DPS | Same |
| CFR | 868.1890 | 868.1890 | 868.1840<br>868.1880 | Same |
| Classification | Predictive pulmonary-function value<br>calculator | Predictive pulmonary-function value calculator | Diagnostic Spirometer<br>Pulmonary-Function Data Calculator | Same |
| Indications<br>for Use | The Vitalograph Model 9100 PFT/DICO<br>is a pulmonary function testing device<br>which uses Morgan Scientific's<br>ComPAS2 software to measure subject<br>respiratory parameters including FVC,<br>SVC, MVV, CPF, RMS, SNIP, DLCO,<br>MBN2 and SBN2.<br>The device is PC-based and designed for<br>lung function testing on adults and<br>pediatrics, 6 years and older, in a variety<br>of professional healthcare environments<br>e.g., primary care, hospitals,<br>pharmaceutical research centers and<br>physicians' offices.<br>The Model 9100 PFT/DICO is intended<br>for the assessment of respiratory function<br>through the measurement of dynamic<br>lung volumes i.e., spirometry and other<br>lung functions i.e., diffusing capacity. | EasyOne Pro/LAB is designed for conducting<br>lung function measurements in general or<br>specialist practices or in hospitals.<br>EasyOne Pro/LAB can also be used in clinical<br>settings in occupational medicine for<br>performing lung function screenings or<br>measurements.<br>EasyOne Pro/LAB is used to conduct lung<br>function measurements on adults and children<br>starting at age 4, except measurements of<br>diffusing capacity of the lung based on CO<br>(DLCO), which can be performed on adults and<br>children starting at age 6. | K030917<br>The Collins EAGLE (Diffusion Spirometer) is a<br>Pulmonary Function Test System. is intended as<br>a configurable, non-invasive pulmonary<br>function tester (PFT) testing system. These tests<br>are suitable for both pediatric and adult patient<br>testing.<br>K042595<br>The SpiroAir PFT System is intended to operate<br>with the ComPAS pulmonary function software.<br>ComPAS uses flow and volume from the<br>SpiroAir to display the flow and volume<br>information measured directly from patient<br>effort. ComPAS utilizes gas analyzer readings<br>from the SpiroAir to display single breath<br>diffusion data measured directly from patient<br>effort. This information is formatted for use in<br>pulmonary function testing and reports. | Similar<br>K181524 includes<br>the CPF /<br>MIP/MEP and<br>SNIP<br>Vyntus includes<br>many other<br>indications which<br>are not pertinent to<br>the subject device. |
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| 510(k) Summary<br>Page 4 of 12 | K181524<br>The Vyntus ONE / SentrySuite product line is<br>intended to be used for measurements, data<br>collection and analysis of lung function (PFT)<br>and cardio-pulmonary (CPET) parameters,<br>aiding in the diagnosis of related conditions.<br>The results of the test can be viewed online with<br>the help of a computer screen and can be printed<br>after the test. The test results can be saved for<br>future reference or report generation purposes.<br>The products can be utilized with patients aged<br>4 years and older as long as they can cooperate<br>in the performance - no special limit to patient's<br>sex or height exists. Measurements will be<br>performed under the direction of a physician in<br>a hospital environment, physician's office or<br>similar setting (professional healthcare<br>facilities). A qualified physician has to reassess<br>all Vyntus / SentrySuite measurements. An<br>interpretation by Vyntus ONE / SentrySuite is<br>only significant if it is considered in connection<br>with other clinical findings. Additional for<br>Vyntus ECG: The Vyntus ECG is intended for<br>measuring the surface electrocardiogram (ECG)<br>of a patient. The acquired ECG can be recorded<br>and displayed on the screen or printed on paper.<br>12-lead ECGs are analyzed automatically and<br>suggestions for the interpretation of the resting<br>ECG can be made by the software. ECG<br>interpretation statements made by the Vyntus /<br>SentrySuite represent partial qualitative and<br>quantitative information on the patient's<br>cardiovascular condition and no therapy or<br>drugs can be administered based solely on the<br>interpretation statements. The Vyntus ECG can | |
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| | 510(k) Summary<br>Page 5 of 12 | K221030 |
| | | be used for non-interpretive applications in<br>patients age 4 years and older and a weight of<br>20 kg or higher. The Vyntus ECG is intended to |
| | | be used for routine ECG collection, recording<br>both under resting and stress conditions. The |
| | | measurement is performed by trained healthcare<br>professionals under the direction of a physician |
| | | in healthcare facilities (e.g. the doctor's office<br>or hospital). The Vyntus ECG is not intended<br>for intracranial use. The Vyntus ECG is not |
| | | intended for use in an EMS environment<br>(Emergency Medical Services Environment). |
| | | The Vyntus ECG is not intended for use in<br>home healthcare environments. Automatic<br>interpretation of the ECG is not possible for |
| | | pediatric and adolescent patients below 16 years<br>of age and for patients with pacemakers |
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| | Subject<br>Model 9100 PFT/DICO<br>(K221030) | Predicate<br>NDD Easyone Pro Lab Respiratory Analysis<br>System<br>(K161534) | Reference devices<br>nSpire Eagle (Collins Medical Inc)<br>(K030917)<br>Medisoft SpiroAir (Morgan Scientific)<br>(K042595)<br>Vyntus ONE (Vyaire)<br>(K181524) | Comparison |
| Fundamental<br>scientific<br>technology | Measurement of patient air flow via<br>Heated Lilly type pneumotachograph.<br>The DLCO Gas Analyzer utilizes non-<br>dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology to<br>measure the concentrations of Carbon<br>Monoxide (CO), Methane (CH4) and<br>Carbon Dioxide (CO2) during the DLCO<br>test. The N2 Washout Gas Analyzer uses<br>laser diode absorption to measure the<br>concentration of Oxygen (O2) and uses an<br>infrared sensor to measure the<br>concentration of Carbon Dioxide (CO2)<br>during the Nitrogen (N2) Washout test. | Measurement of patient air flow via ultrasonic<br>transit time flow sensor.<br>DLCO test - determination of inhaled and<br>exhaled gas concentrations: CO gas<br>concentration measured by infrared absorption<br>with CO sensor.<br>Helium tracer gas concentration measured by<br>molar mass sensor | 'nSpire Eagle' (Collins Medical Inc)<br>K030917<br>Uses a pneumotach for patient air flow<br>including pressure sensors and multiple gas<br>analyzers which are electrochemical and<br>infrared.<br>'Medisoft SpiroAir' (Morgan Scientific)<br>K042595<br>Software which calculates various PFT<br>measurements which connected to a PFT<br>device.<br>'Vyntus ONE' (Vyaire)<br>K181524<br>Ultrasonic flow sensor for patient air flow and<br>software to calculate various PFT<br>measurements. | Similar<br>The difference in<br>gases used have<br>been cleared in<br>the reference<br>devices. |
| Parameters<br>measured | FVC<br>SVC<br>MVV<br>DLCO<br>CPF, RMS (MIP/MEP), SNIP<br>Single and Multiple Breath Nitrogen<br>washout (MBN2 and SBN2) | FVC<br>FVL<br>SVC<br>MVV<br>Pre-post Bronchodilator<br>Single Breath CO Diffusion (DLCO) including<br>Lung Volume<br>Multiple Breathing Nitrogen washout (MWB) | 'nSpire Eagle' (Collins Medical Inc)<br>K030917 for SBN2<br>'Medisoft SpiroAir' (applicant was Morgan<br>Scientific)<br>K042595 for RMS<br>K181524 includes the CPF / MIP/MEP and<br>SNIP<br>Also | Similar<br>The references<br>show hardware<br>that does measure<br>the specific<br>parameters |
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| | Subject<br>Model 9100 PFT/DICO<br>(K221030) | Predicate<br>NDD Easyone Pro Lab Respiratory Analysis<br>System<br>(K161534) | Reference devices<br>nSpire Eagle (Collins Medical Inc)<br>(K030917)<br>Medisoft SpiroAir (Morgan Scientific)<br>(K042595)<br>Vyntus ONE (Vyaire)<br>(K181524) | Comparison |
| Patient use | Multi-patient, multi-use | Multi-patient, multi-use | Multi-patient, multi-use | Similar |
| User<br>Interface | Color LCD Touchscreen | Resistive touch screen for data entry and display | Various display types | Similar |
| Operating<br>System | Microsoft Windows 10 | Microsoft Windows 8<br>Embedded SQLite/Microsoft SQL server<br>database | Not disclosed | Similar |
| Patient<br>Interface | Disposable Bacteria / Viral Filter<br>Disposable Mouthpieces | Disposable breathing tube Spirette<br>Disposable barrier shield DLCO Barriette<br>Disposable barrier shield FRC Barriette | Disposable mouthpiece<br>Head gear<br>Disposable Mask<br>Disposable nose clip | Similar |
| Components | Main Unit (embedded computer, touch screen and monitor) Handheld flow sensor Breathing valve assembly (for DLCO and FRC tests) DLCO gas mix supply 24V DC medical grade power supply from 80-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power 100% Oxygen gas supply | Main Unit (embedded computer, touch screen and monitor) Handheld Flow sensor Internal Breathing valve assembly (for DLCO and FRC tests) DLCO gas mix supply 24V DC power supply 100% Oxygen gas supply | Components include Main unit Software Flow sensor Internal gas flow mechanism | Similar |
| Size | 410 mm x 380 mm x 342 mm | 270 mm x 335 mm x 270 mm | Not disclosed | Similar |
| | Subject<br>Model 9100 PFT/DICO<br>(K221030) | Predicate<br>NDD Easyone Pro Lab Respiratory<br>Analysis System<br>(K161534) | Reference devices<br>nSpire Eagle (Collins Medical Inc)<br>(K030917)<br>Medisoft SpiroAir (Morgan Scientific)<br>(K042595)<br>Vyntus ONE (Vyaire)<br>(K181524) | Comparison |
| Principle of<br>Operation | All test types -measurement of patient<br>air flow via heated Lilly type<br>pneumotachograph flow sensor.<br>DLCO test - determination of in- and<br>exhaled gas concentrations: CO gas<br>concentration measured by infrared<br>absorption with CO sensor.<br>Methane tracer gas concentration<br>measured by molar mass sensor.<br>MBW test - determination of in- and<br>exhaled gas concentrations:<br>Nitrogen tracer gas concentration<br>determined by a combination of molar<br>mass measurement (molar mass sensor)<br>and CO2 measurement (CO/CO2 sensor). | All test types -measurement of patient air flow<br>via ultrasonic transit time flow sensor.<br>DLCO test - determination of in- and exhaled<br>gas concentrations: CO gas concentration<br>measured by infrared absorption with CO<br>sensor.<br>Helium tracer gas concentration measured by<br>molar mass sensor.<br>MBW test - determination of in- and exhaled<br>gas concentrations:<br>Nitrogen tracer gas concentration determined<br>by a combination of molar mass measurement<br>(molar mass sensor) and CO2 measurement<br>(CO/CO2 sensor). | All test types -measurement of patient air flow<br>via a flow sensor.<br>Gas analyzers for measurement of various<br>gases.<br>K042595 - Medisoft SpiroAir (Morgan<br>Scientific) uses a Lilly Screen. | Similar |
| Test Gases for<br>DLCO | Medical grade gas mix<br>CO: 0.3 %<br>CH4: 0.3 %<br>Balance air | Medical grade gas mix<br>CO: 0.3 %<br>Helium: 10 %<br>Oxygen: 18 % - 25 %<br>Nitrogen: balance | K030917<br>CO<br>CO2<br>CH4<br>K181524<br>Nitrogen | Similar<br>The difference<br>in gases used are<br>used in cleared<br>reference<br>devices. |
| Test gas<br>requirements for<br>Nitrogen<br>washout test | Oxygen: 100 %<br>Nitrogen: balance | Oxygen: 100 %<br>Nitrogen: balance | K181524<br>Oxygen: 100 %<br>Nitrogen: balance | Same |
| | Subject<br>Model 9100 PFT/DICO<br>(K221030) | Predicate<br>NDD Easyone Pro Lab Respiratory<br>Analysis System<br>(K161534) | Reference devices<br>nSpire Eagle (Collins Medical Inc)<br>(K030917)<br>Medisoft SpiroAir (Morgan Scientific)<br>(K042595)<br>Vyntus ONE (Vyaire)<br>(K181524) | Comparison |
| Flow sensor<br>Flow range | $\pm$ 14 L/s<br>$\pm$ 2.5% or 0.050 L…
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How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.