K232808 · Butterfly Network, Inc. · IYN · Jan 4, 2024 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K232808
Device Name
Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System
Applicant
Butterfly Network, Inc.
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Jan 4, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The iQ3 Ultrasound System is indicated for use by qualified and trained healthcare professionals to enable diagnostic ultrasound imaging and measurement of anatomical structures and fluids of adult and pediatric patients for the following clinical applications: Peripheral Vessel (including carotid, deep vein thrombosis and arterial studies). Small Organs (including thyroid, scrotum and breast), Cardiac, Abdominal, Lung, Procedural Guidance, Urology, Fetal/Obstetric, Gynecological, Musculoskeletal (conventional), Musculoskeletal (superficial) and Ophthalmic. Modes of operation include B-mode + M-mode, B-mode + Color Doppler, B-mode + Power Doppler, Spectral Pulsed Wave Doppler, Fetal Heart Sounds, B-mode + Biplane, B-mode + Needle Viz Tool, B-mode + Biplane + Needle Viz Tool, B-mode + Multi-Slice, and B-mode + Sweep. The Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System's portability and user interface enables integration into professional healthcare facilities (e.g. Hospital, clinic. hospice, or medical office), home healthcare environment, ambulances and/or accident sites, and other environments where healthcare is provided. Users may also include medical students working under the supervision or authority of a physician during their education/training.
Device Story
Portable, hand-held diagnostic ultrasound system; consists of single CMUT array transducer connected via USB to COTS mobile device (iOS/Android). Operates in B-mode, M-mode, Color/Power/Spectral Doppler, and specialized modes (Biplane, Needle Viz, Multi-Slice, Sweep). Used by healthcare professionals/students in hospitals, clinics, home, or emergency settings. Provides real-time imaging/measurement for anatomical visualization. Output displayed on mobile device interface; supports clinical decision-making via diagnostic visualization and automated tools (B-lines, bladder volume). Benefits include portability and broad imaging capabilities for diverse clinical environments.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only; no clinical studies required for this submission. Verification and validation activities confirmed device meets performance specifications and design requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) array; 1.0-12 MHz frequency range. Battery-operated; direct contact charging. Lens material: butadiene synthetic rubber. Connectivity: USB to COTS mobile device (iOS/Android). Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-1-12, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-37, ISO 10993-1/5/10, ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and measurement of anatomical structures and fluids in adult and pediatric patients. Clinical applications: peripheral vessel, small organs, cardiac, abdominal, lung, procedural guidance, urology, fetal/obstetric, gynecological, musculoskeletal, and ophthalmic.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system is a device that combines the features of continuous wave doppler-effect technology with pulsed-echo effect technology and is intended to determine stationary body tissue characteristics, such as depth or location of tissue interfaces or dynamic tissue characteristics such as velocity of blood or tissue motion. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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January 4, 2024
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Butterfly Network, Inc. % Nathan Sabich Senior Director, Head of Global Regulatory Affairs 1600 District Ave BURLINGTON MA 01803
# Re: K232808
Trade/Device Name: Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX, QIH Dated: December 1, 2023 Received: December 4, 2023
Dear Nathan Sabich:
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 (the 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 available 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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Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Sincerely,
# Yanna S. Kang -S
Yanna Kang, Ph.D. Assistant Director Mammography and Ultrasound Team DHT8C: Division of Radiological Imaging and Radiation Therapy Devices OHT8: Office of Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
Submission Number (if known)
K232808
Device Name
Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The iQ3 Ultrasound System is indicated for use by qualified and trained healthcare professionals to enable diagnostic ultrasound imaging and measurement of anatomical structures and fluids of adult and pediatric patients for the following clinical applications:
Peripheral Vessel (including carotid, deep vein thrombosis and arterial studies). Small Organs (including thyroid, scrotum and breast), Cardiac, Abdominal, Lung, Procedural Guidance, Urology, Fetal/Obstetric, Gynecological, Musculoskeletal (conventional), Musculoskeletal (superficial) and Ophthalmic.
Modes of operation include B-mode + M-mode, B-mode + Color Doppler, B-mode + Power Doppler, Spectral Pulsed Wave Doppler, Fetal Heart Sounds, B-mode + Biplane, B-mode + Needle Viz Tool, B-mode + Biplane + Needle Viz Tool, B-mode + Multi-Slice, and B-mode + Sweep.
The Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System's portability and user interface enables integration into professional healthcare facilities (e.g. Hospital, clinic. hospice, or medical office), home healthcare environment, ambulances and/or accident sites, and other environments where healthcare is provided. Users may also include medical students working under the supervision or authority of a physician during their education/training.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Butterfly Network, Inc.
# K232808
This 510(k) summary is submitted in accordance with 21 CFR Part 807.92:
Date Prepared: September 8, 2023
#### Submitter Name and Address:
Butterfly Network, Inc. 1600 District Ave Burlington, MA 01803 Phone: 1-781-557-4800
# Primary Contact:
Nathan Sabich Senior Director, Head of Global Regulatory Affairs E-mail: nsabich@butterflynetinc.com
#### Subject Device - Proprietary/Trade Name:
Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System
#### Subject Device - Common/Usual Name:
Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging System
#### Device Classification:
Class II
#### Regulation Description:
| Classification Name(s) | Regulation Number | Product Code |
|---------------------------------------------------|-------------------|--------------|
| Primary | | |
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System | 21 CFR 892.1550 | IYN |
| Secondary | | |
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System | 21 CFR 892.1560 | IYO |
| Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer | 21 CFR 892.1570 | ITX |
| Medical Image Management and Processing<br>System | 21 CFR 892.2050 | QIH |
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#### Predicate Device Information:
| Device Trade Name: | Butterfly iQ/iQ+ Ultrasound System |
|----------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number: | K220068 |
| Submitter: | Butterfly Network, Inc. |
| Classification Name: | Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System |
| Primary Product Code: | IYN - 21 CFR 892.1550 |
| Secondary Product Code(s): | IYO - 21 CFR 892.1560 |
| | ITX – 21 CFR 892.1570 |
| | QIH – 21 CFR 892.2050 |
Note: The predicate device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
# Device Description:
The Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System is a portable, hand-held, general-purpose diagnostic imaging system for use by qualified and trained healthcare professionals enabling visualization and measurement of anatomical structures and fluid on adult and pediatric patients. The system consists of a single transducer with broad imaging capabilities connected via a USB cable to a standard handheld commercial off the shelf (COTS) mobile device. In addition to M-mode and B-mode imaging the instrument also supports Color Flow Doppler imaging.
The user interface includes touch screen menus, buttons, controls, indication icons that allow the operator to control the system and to view and measure ultrasound imagerv.
# Indications for Use:
The Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System is indicated for use by qualified and trained healthcare professionals to enable diaqnostic ultrasound imaging and measurement of anatomical structures and fluids of adult and pediatric patients for the following clinical applications:
Peripheral Vessel (including carotid, deep vein thrombosis and arterial studies), Small Organs (including thyroid, scrotum and breast), Cardiac, Abdominal, Lung, Procedural Guidance, Urology, Fetal/Obstetric, Gynecological, Musculoskeletal (conventional), Musculoskeletal (superficial) and Ophthalmic.
Modes of operation include B-mode + M-mode. B-mode + Color Doppler. B-mode + Power Doppler, Spectral Pulsed Wave Doppler, Fetal Heart Sounds, B-mode + Biplane, B mode + Needle Viz Tool, B-mode + Biplane + Needle Viz Tool, B-mode + Multi-Slice, B-mode + Sweep.
The Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System's portability and user interface enables integration into professional healthcare facilities (e.g. Hospital, clinic, hospice, or medical office), home healthcare environment, ambulances and/or accident sites, and other environments where healthcare is provided. Users may also include medical students working under the supervision or authority of a physician during their education/training.
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# Summary of Technological Characteristics:
There are no technological characteristics and features that change the indications for use in this submission that are not previously evaluated and cleared in the predicate device. The iQ3 represents a new Butterfly iQ App compatible transducer.
As with the iQ and iQ+, the iQ3 uses a capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) array rather than a traditional crystalline piezoelectric array. The system remains battery operated and all image interaction and capture is with the existing iOS and Android host applications. The Bladder Volume and B-lines tools remain compatible with the images generated with the iQ3.
As with the iQ+. the iQ3 includes new printed circuit board assemblies and a next generation release of the CMUT array. Additionally, the iQ3 uses a new custom battery, a new lens material (butadiene synthetic rubber), and replaces the induction coil charging method with a direct contact charqing system.
# Summary of Safety and Non-Clinical Performance:
The Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System was developed and tested in accordance with internal procedures for safety, design quality, and documentation.
Verification and validation activities were designed and performed to demonstrate that the Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System meets predetermined performance specifications. The following standards in conjunction with in-house protocols were used to determine appropriate methods for evaluating the safe and effective performance of the device:
| IEC 60601-1 Ed. 3.2<br>en: 2020 | Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1. General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance |
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| IEC 60601-1-11 Ed.<br>2.1 b:2020 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-11: General requirements<br>for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard:<br>Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical<br>electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment<br>CONSOLIDATED EDITION |
| IEC 60601-1-12 Ed.<br>1.1 b:2020 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-12: General requirements<br>for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard:<br>Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical<br>electrical systems intended for use in the emergency medical<br>services environment CONSOLIDATED EDITION |
| IEC 60601-1-2:<br>2014/AMD1:2020 | Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements<br>for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral<br>Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and<br>tests |
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| IEC 60601-2-37 Ed.<br>2.0 b: 2007 | Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 2-37. Particular<br>requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of<br>ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment<br>CONSOLIDATED EDITION |
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| ISO 10993-1 | Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1: Evaluation<br>and testing within a risk management process |
| ISO 10993-5 | Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in<br>vitro cytotoxicity |
| ISO 10993-10 | Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for<br>irritation and skin sensitization |
| ISO 14971:2019 | Application of risk management to medical devices |
Software Verification and Validation Testing for the Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System was also conducted and provided in accordance with recommended FDA guidance documentation for Industry and FDA Staff.
Relevant non-clinical verification and validation testing was performed to address the introduction of the subject hardware and its compatibility with the cleared Butterfly iQ App and to assure its safe and effective performance. Verification and validation testing established that the device meets its design requirements, intended use, and demonstrates substantial equivalence to the predicate.
# Summary of Clinical Tests:
The Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence for this premarket submission.
# Summary of Substantial Equivalence:
The Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device (K220068). The following table below provides an overview of the comparison between the subject device and the predicate device.
| Model | Butterfly iQ3<br>Ultrasound<br>System (Subject<br>Device) | Butterfly iQ/iQ+<br>Ultrasound System<br>(K220068,<br>Predicate Device) | Comparison |
|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Regulatory Information | | | |
| Regulation Number | 892.1550 | 892.1550 | Remains<br>Unchanged |
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| Device Classification<br>Name | Ultrasonic Pulsed<br>Doppler Imaging<br>System | Ultrasonic Pulsed<br>Doppler Imaging<br>System | Remains<br>Unchanged |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Product Codes | IYN<br>IYO<br>ITX<br>QIH | IYN<br>IYO<br>ITX<br>QIH | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Intended Use | | | |
| Intended for use by<br>qualified and trained<br>healthcare professionals<br>to enable diagnostic<br>ultrasound imaging and<br>measurement of<br>anatomical structures and<br>fluids of adult and<br>pediatric patients. | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| General Device Description | | | |
| Hand-held portable<br>diagnostic ultrasound<br>system. | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Indications for Use | | | |
| Abdominal | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Cardiac | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Lung | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Musculoskeletal<br>(conventional and<br>superficial) | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Fetal/Obstetric,<br>Gynecological | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Peripheral Vessel<br>(including carotid, deep<br>vein thrombosis, arterial<br>studies) | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Procedural Guidance | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Small Organs<br>(including thyroid,<br>scrotum, and breast) | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Urology | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Opthalmic | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Imaging Modes/Tools | | | |
| M-Mode | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| B-Mode (2D) | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Color Doppler | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Pulsed Wave Doppler | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| 3-D | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Harmonic Imaging | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Fetal Heart Sounds | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| B-mode + Biplane | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| B-mode + Needle Viz<br>Tool | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| B-mode + Biplane +<br>Needle Viz Tool | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| B-mode + Multi-Slice | ✓ | - | Multi-slice<br>collects and<br>displays B-<br>mode images<br>from different<br>angles<br>separately. This<br>new mode does<br>not change the<br>acoustic output<br>to the normal<br>B-Mode or 3-D<br>image, nor<br>does it<br>introduce any<br>new questions<br>of safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| B-mode + Sweep | ✓ | - | Sweep collects<br>and<br>continuously<br>displays B-<br>mode images<br>from different<br>angles. This<br>new mode does<br>not change the<br>acoustic output<br>to the normal<br>B-Mode or 3-D<br>image, nor<br>does it<br>introduce any<br>new questions<br>of safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| <b>Transducer</b> | | | |
| Type | Single probe 2D<br>Phased Array | Single probe<br>2D Phased<br>Array | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Frequency | 1.0 - 12 MHz | 1.0 - 10 MHz | Similar. The subject device remains within the boundaries of the predicate device and does not introduce any new questions of safety and effectiveness. |
| Software Features | | | |
| Auto B-Lines Counter | ✓ | ✓ | Remains Unchanged |
| Auto Bladder Volume | ✓ | ✓ | Remains Unchanged |
| Patient Data Entry | ✓ | ✓ | Remains Unchanged |
| Patient Database and Storage | ✓ | ✓ | Remains Unchanged |
| Generic Measurement Tools | ✓ | ✓ | Remains Unchanged |
| Analysis and Calculation Packages | ✓ | ✓ | Remains Unchanged |
| Annotations | ✓ | ✓ | Remains Unchanged |
| Other | | | |
| Target Population | Adult and Pediatric | Adult and Pediatric | Remains Unchanged |
| Device Use Settings | Professional healthcare facilities (e.g. Hospital, clinic, hospice, or medical office) | Professional healthcare facilities (e.g. Hospital, clinic, hospice, or medical office), home healthcare | Remains Unchanged |
| | home healthcare<br>environment,<br>ambulances<br>and/or accident<br>sites, and other<br>environments<br>where healthcare<br>is provided. Users<br>may also include<br>medical students<br>working under the<br>supervision or<br>authority of a<br>physician during<br>their education/<br>training. | environment,<br>ambulances and/or<br>accident sites, and<br>other environments<br>where healthcare is<br>provided. Users<br>may also include<br>medical students<br>working under the<br>supervision or<br>authority of a<br>physician during<br>their education/<br>training. | |
| Energy<br>used/delivered<br>(MI/TI) | Acoustic will<br>meet<br>FDA/AIUM<br>guidelines | Acoustic will<br>meet<br>FDA/AIUM<br>guidelines | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Portable/hand-held | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Biocompatibility | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Sterility | Products not<br>classified as sterile | Products not<br>classified as sterile | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Cleaning/Reprocessing<br>Methods | ✓ | ✓ | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Electrical safety | Meets electrical<br>safety standards<br>for a class II<br>medical device.<br>Group 1<br>Class B (CISPR) | Meets electrical<br>safety standards<br>for a class II<br>medical device.<br>Group 1<br>Class B (CISPR) | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Mechanical safety | Will meet<br>mechanical safety<br>standards for a<br>class II medical<br>device | Will meet<br>mechanical safety<br>standards for a<br>class II medical<br>device | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Display | COTS device<br>display | COTS device<br>display | Remains<br>Unchanged |
| Power requirements | Battery | Battery | Remains<br>Unchanged |
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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.