Laser Therapy Hair Growth Comb is indicated to treat Androgenetic Alopecia, and promote hair growth in females who have Ludwig (Savin) I-4, II-1, II-2, or frontal patterns of hair loss and in males who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications of IIa to V and who both have Fitzpatrick Skin Types I to IV.
Device Story
Hand-held, comb-shaped low-level laser therapy (LLLT) device; emits visible red laser light (650nm) to scalp. Comb teeth part hair to ensure light reaches scalp. Model Lasercomb-001 (7 diodes); Model Lasercomb-002 (9 diodes). Used in home environment by patient (OTC). Treatment involves 15 minutes (001) or 11 minutes (002) per session, 3 times per week. Device provides non-invasive stimulation to promote hair growth. Safety features include compliance with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 60825-1 (Class 3R laser).
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10, and ISO 10993-23. Electrical and EMC safety testing performed per IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, and IEC 60601-1-2. Laser classification verified per IEC 60825-1 (Class 3R). Battery safety verified per IEC 62133.
Technological Characteristics
Hand-held comb; 650nm ± 10nm visible red laser diodes (7 or 9 diodes); Class 3R laser (IEC 60825-1); battery-powered (IEC 62133); biocompatible materials (ISO 10993-5, 10, 23); IEC 60601-1/1-11/1-2 compliant.
Indications for Use
Indicated for treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia and promotion of hair growth in females (Ludwig/Savin I-4, II-1, II-2, or frontal patterns) and males (Norwood Hamilton IIa to V) with Fitzpatrick Skin Types I to IV.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An infrared lamp is a device intended for medical purposes that emits energy at infrared frequencies (approximately 700 nanometers to 50,000 nanometers) to provide topical heating.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an infrared therapeutic heating lamp, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 890.9.
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June 12, 2023
Hubei YJT Technology Co.,Ltd % Gamma Zhang RA Manager Tacro Guangzhou Branch Rm. 501, No.55 West Tiyu Rd., Tianhe Dist., Guangzhou Guangdong Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000 China
Re: K230134
Trade/Device Name: Laser Therapy Hair Growth Comb, Model: Lasercomb-001 & Lasercomb-002 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5500 Regulation Name: Infrared lamp Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OAP
Dear Gamma Zhang:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sending this letter to notify you of an administrative change related to your previous substantial equivalence (SE) determination letter dated May 23,2023. Specifically, FDA is updating this SE Letter as an administrative correction of incorrect trade name and model name in the 510(k) summary.
Please note that the 510(k) submission was not re-reviewed. For questions regarding this letter please contact Jianting Wang, OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices, Acting Assistant Director, jianting.wang@fda.hhs.gov
Sincerely,
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Jianting Wang Acting Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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May 23, 2023
Hubei YJT Technology Co.,Ltd % Gamma Zhang RA Manager Tacro Guangzhou Branch Rm. 501, No.55 West Tiyu Rd., Tianhe Dist., Guangzhou Guangdong Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000 China
Re: K230134
Trade/Device Name: Laser Therapy Hair Growth Comb, Model: Lasercomb-001 & Lasercomb-002 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5500 Regulation Name: Infrared Lamp Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OAP Dated: April 7, 2023 Received: April 7, 2023
Dear Gamma Zhang:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE(@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
# Jianting Wang -S
Jianting Wang Acting Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K230134
Device Name Laser Therapy Hair Growth Comb
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Laser Therapy Hair Growth Comb is indicated to treat Androgenetic Alopecia, and promote hair growth in females who have Ludwig (Savin) I-4, II-1, II-2, or frontal patterns of hair loss and in males who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications of IIa to V and who both have Fitzpatrick Skin Types I to IV.
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## 510(k) Summary
## K230134
#### "510(k) Summary" as required by 21 CFR Part 807.92.
#### Date: 2023-05-23
#### I. Submitter
Hubei YJT Technology Co.,Ltd. Room1-4 , 8F,Block7,Guannan Fuxing Pharmaceutical Park, No.62 Optical Valley Ave, East Lake High-tech Development Zone, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China Tel.: 027-87771565 Hua Xiang (RA engineer) Tel: +86 17364042492 Email: 528149645@qq.com
#### II. Correspondent Consultant
Tacro Guangzhou Branch Rm. 501, No.55 West Tiyu Rd., Tianhe Dist., Guangzhou, Guangdong Gamma Zhang(RA manager) Tel: +86 13433933949 Email: wbzhang@tacro.cn
#### III. Device
Type of 510(k): Traditional Common Name: Laser Therapy Hair Growth Comb Trade Name: Laser Therapy Hair Growth Comb Model: Lasercomb-001 & Lasercomb-002 Classification Name: Laser, Comb, Hair Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5500 Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OAP
#### IV. Predicate Device
| Applicant | Predicate Device | 510(k) Number |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| Lexington International, LLC | HairMax LaserComb Advanced 7, HairMax LaserComb Lux 9, Hairmax lasercomb professional 12 | K103368 |
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510(k)s –Section 6. 510(k) Summary
| Lexington International,<br>LLC | HairMax LaserComb (Model:<br>HairMax Advanced 7) | K112524 |
|---------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Lexington International,<br>LLC | HairMax LaserComb (Model:<br>HairMax Lux 9) | K110233 |
#### V. Device Description
Laser Therapy Hair Growth Comb is a hand-held comb-shaped low level laser therapy device that emits laser light designed to promote hair growth in women and men. The device provides distributed laser light to the scalp while the comb teeth simultaneously part the user's hair to ensure the laser light reaches the user's scalp. Lasercomb-001 contains 7 laser diodes, and Lasercomb-002 contains 9 laser diodes.
#### VI. Indications for Use
Laser Therapy Hair Growth Comb is indicated to treat Androgenetic Alopecia, and promote hair growth in females who have Ludwig (Savin) 1-4, II-2, or frontal patterns of hair loss and in males who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications of IIa to V and who both have Fitzpatrick Skin Types I to IV..
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## VII.Comparison of Technological Characteristics With the Predicate Device
Laser Therapy Hair Growth Comb raises no safety or efficacy concerns when compared to the predicate devices.
A technical comparison to the predicate is provided below:
| Comparison<br>Elements | Subject Device | Predicate Device I | Predicate Device II |
|----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| K Number | K230134 | K103368 | K112524 |
| Trade name | Laser Therapy Hair<br>Growth Comb | HairMax LaserComb Advanced<br>7 | HairMax LaserComb Advanced<br>7 |
| Model | Lasercomb-001 | HairMax LaserComb Advanced<br>7 | HairMax LaserComb Advanced<br>7 |
| Classification<br>name | Infrared Lamp | Infrared Lamp | Infrared Lamp |
| Product code | OAP | OAP | OAP |
| Intended<br>use/Indications<br>for Use | Laser Therapy Hair<br>Growth Comb is indicated<br>to treat Androgenetic<br>Alopecia, and promote<br>hair growth in females<br>who have Ludwig (Savin)<br>I-4, II-1, II-2, or frontal<br>patterns of hair loss and in<br>males who have Norwood<br>Hamilton Classifications<br>of Ila to V and who both<br>have Fitzpatrick Skin<br>Types I to IV. | The HairMax LaserComb<br>Advanced 7, Lux9, and the<br>Professional 12 models are<br>indicated to treat androgenetic<br>alopecia, promote hair growth<br>and help prevent further hair<br>loss in males who have<br>Norwood Hamilton<br>Classifications of Ila to V and<br>who both have Fitzpatrick Skin<br>Types I to IV. | The HairMax LaserComb<br>Advanced 7 is indicated to treat<br>androgenetic alopecia<br>and promote hair growth in<br>females who have Ludwig<br>(Savin) Scale I-4, II-1, II-2, or<br>frontal and Fitzpatrick Skin<br>Types I to IV. |
| Location for use | OTC application | OTC application | OTC application |
| Type of laser | Visible red light-emitting<br>diodes | Visible red light-emitting diodes | Visible red light-emitting diodes |
| Wavelength | 650nm ± 10nm | 650nm ± 10nm | 650nm ± 10nm |
| Amount of laser<br>diodes | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Energy of per<br>laser diode | 4.63 mW, 4.56 mW, 4.66<br>mW, 4.78 mW, 4.86 mW,<br>4.78 mW, 4.89 mW <<br>5mW | 4.71mW, 4.68mW, 4.77mW,<br>4.73mW, 4.89mW, 4.88mW,<br>4.90mW < 5mW | 4.71mW, 4.68mW, 4.77mW,<br>4.73mW, 4.89mW, 4.88mW,<br>4.90mW < 5mW |
| Classification<br>according to<br>IEC60825-1 | Class 3R | Class 3R | Class 3R |
| Treatment time | 15 min per treatment | 15 min per treatment | 15 min per treatment |
| Comparison<br>Elements | Subject Device | Predicate Device I | Predicate Device II |
| Treatment<br>frequency | 3 times per week, spaced<br>out every other day, as<br>little as 16 weeks | 3 times per week, spaced out<br>every other day, as little as 16<br>weeks | 3 times per week, spaced out<br>every other day, as little as 16<br>weeks |
| Applicable<br>people | Norwood-Hamilton<br>IIa~V (males)<br>Ludwig-Savin I~II<br>(females) | Norwood-Hamilton IIa~V<br>(males) | Ludwig-Savin I~II<br>(females) |
| Applicable skin | Fitzpatrick Skin<br>Phototypes I-IV | Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes<br>I-IV | Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes<br>I-IV |
| Shape design | Comb | Comb | Comb |
| Safety feature | Complied with<br>IEC60601-1,<br>IEC60601-1-11,<br>IEC60601-1-2<br>and IEC60825-1<br>Complied with<br>IEC 62133<br>(Battery pack) | Complied with<br>IEC60601-1,<br>IEC60601-1-11,<br>IEC60601-1-2 and<br>IEC60825-1<br>Complied with<br>IEC62133 (Battery<br>pack) | Complied with<br>IEC60601-1,<br>IEC60601-1-11,<br>IEC60601-1-2 and<br>IEC60825-1<br>Complied with<br>IEC62133 (Battery<br>pack) |
| Biocompatibility | All body-<br>contacting<br>materials are<br>complied with<br>ISO10993-5 and<br>ISO 10993-10,<br>ISO 10993-23. | All body-contacting<br>materials are<br>complied with<br>ISO10993-5 and ISO<br>10993-10, ISO<br>10993-23. | All body-contacting<br>materials are complied<br>with ISO10993-5 and<br>ISO 10993-10, ISO<br>10993-23. |
For Model: Lasercomb-001
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For Model: Lasercomb-002
| Comparison<br>Elements | Subject Device | Predicate Device I | Predicate Device II | |
|----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| K Number | K230134 | K103368 | K110233 | |
| Trade name | Laser Therapy Hair<br>Growth Comb | HairMax LaserComb Lux 9 | HairMax LaserComb Lux 9 | |
| Model | Lasercomb-002 | HairMax LaserComb Lux 9 | HairMax LaserComb Lux 9 | |
| Comparison<br>Elements | ﺭﺍ ﺭﺍﻳﻮﻧﻼﺭ ﺭەﮬﯩﻴﯩﺴﻰ (). ﺭﺍﻳﻮﻧﻼﺭ ﺭﺍﻳﻮﻧﻠﯩﺮﯨﻨﯩﯔ<br>Subject Device | Predicate Device I | Predicate Device II | |
| Classification<br>name | Laser, Comb, Hair | Laser, Comb, Hair | Laser, Comb, Hair | |
| Product code | OAP | OAP | OAP | |
| Intended<br>use/Indications<br>for Use | Laser Therapy Hair<br>Growth Comb is indicated<br>to treat Androgenetic<br>Alopecia, and promote<br>hair growth in females<br>who have Ludwig (Savin)<br>I-4, II-1, II-2, or frontal<br>patterns of hair loss and in<br>males who have Norwood<br>Hamilton Classifications<br>of IIa to V and who both<br>have Fitzpatrick Skin<br>Types I to IV. | The HairMax LaserComb<br>Advanced 7, Lux9, and the<br>Professional 12 models are<br>indicated to treat androgenetic<br>alopecia, promote hair growth<br>and help prevent further hair<br>loss in males who have<br>Norwood Hamilton<br>Classifications of IIa to V and<br>who both have Fitzpatrick Skin<br>Types I to IV. | The HairMax LaserComb Lux 9<br>is indicated to treat androgenetic<br>alopecia and promote hair<br>growth in females who have<br>Ludwig (Savin) Scale I-4, II-1,<br>II-2, or frontal and Fitzpatrick<br>Skin Types I to IV. | |
| Location for use | OTC application | OTC application | OTC application | |
| Type of laser | Visible red light-emitting<br>diodes | Visible red light-emitting diodes | Visible red light-emitting diodes | |
| Wavelength | 650nm±10nm | 650nm±10nm | 650nm±10nm | |
| Amount of laser<br>diodes | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
| Energy of per<br>laser diode | 4.59 mW, 4.67 mW, 4.67<br>mW, 4.77 mW, 4.78 mW,<br>4.81 mW, 4.84 mW, 4.86<br>mW,4.91 mW < 5mW | 4.53mW,4.82mW,4.66mW,<br>4.68mW, 4.87mW, 4.70mW,<br>4.66mW,4.59mW,4.70mW<<br>5mW | 4.53mW,4.82mW,4.66mW,<br>4.68mW,4.87mW,4.70mW,<br>4.66mW,4.59mW,4.70mW<<br>5mW | |
| Classification<br>according to<br>IEC60825-1 | Class 3R | Class 3R | Class 3R | |
| Treatment time | 11 min per treatment | 11 min per treatment | 11 min per treatment | |
| Treatment<br>frequency | 3 times per week, spaced<br>out every other day, as<br>little as 16 weeks | 3 times per week, spaced out<br>every other day, as little as 16<br>weeks | 3 times per week, spaced out<br>every other day, as little as 16<br>weeks | |
| Applicable<br>people | Norwood-Hamilton<br>IIa~V (males)<br>Ludwig-Savin I~II<br>(females) | Norwood-Hamilton IIa~V<br>(males) | Ludwig-Savin I~II<br>(females) | |
| Applicable skin | Fitzpatrick Skin<br>Phototypes I-IV | Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes<br>I-IV | Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes<br>I-IV | |
| Shape design | Comb | Comb | Comb | |
| 510(k)s -Section 6. 510(k) Summary | | | | |
| Comparison<br>Elements | Subject Device | Predicate Device I | Predicate Device II | |
| Safety feature | Complied with<br>IEC60601-1,<br>IEC60601-1-11,<br>IEC60601-1-2<br>and IEC60825-1<br>Complied with<br>IEC62133<br>(Battery pack) | Complied with<br>IEC60601-1,<br>IEC60601-1-11,<br>IEC60601-1-2 and<br>IEC60825-1<br>Complied with<br>IEC62133 (Battery<br>pack) | Complied with<br>IEC60601-1,<br>IEC60601-1-11,<br>IEC60601-1-2 and<br>IEC60825-1<br>Complied with<br>IEC62133 (Battery<br>pack) | |
| Biocompatibility | All body-<br>contacting<br>materials are<br>complied with<br>ISO10993-5 and<br>ISO 10993-10,<br>ISO 10993-23. | All body-contacting<br>materials are<br>complied with<br>ISO10993-5 and ISO<br>10993-10, ISO<br>10993-23. | All body-contacting<br>materials are complied<br>with ISO10993-5 and<br>ISO 10993-10, ISO<br>10993-23. | |
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#### VIII. Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
#### 1)Biocompatibility Testing
The biocompatibility evaluation for the body-contacting components of Laser Therapy Hair Growth Comb was conducted in accordance with the "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, 'Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices -Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process, Document Issued on June 16, 2016", as recognized by FDA. The testing was performed to, and passed, including:
- > ISO 10993-5:2009/(R)2014, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices –Part 5: Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity
- > ISO 10993-10:2010. Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices -Part 10: Tests for Irritation and Skin Sensitization
- > ISO 10993-23 First edition 2021-01 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 23: Tests for irritation
#### 2)Electrical and EMC Safety
Electrical safety and EMC safety testing was performed to, and passed, the following standards:
- > IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment -Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- > IEC 60601-1-11 Medical electrical equipment -Part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance -Collateral standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment
- > IEC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment -Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance -Collateral standard: electromagnetic compatibility -Requirements and tests
In addition, testing to IEC 60825-1 certifies the laser system to classification 3R, which is the same as the predicate devices.
The battery conforms to IEC 62133.
#### Summary
Based on the above performance as documented in this application, Laser Therapy Hair Growth Comb was found to have a safety and effectiveness profile that is same as the predicate device.
#### VIII. Conclusions
In accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the comparison of intended use, design, materials and performance, Laser Therapy Hair Growth Comb is to be concluded same to its predicate devices.
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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.