Zimmon® Pancreatic Stents/Stent sets (SPSOF, SPSOS, ZEPDF, ZPSOF, ZPSOS); Geenen® Pancreatic Stents/ Stent Sets (GEPD, GPDS, GPSO, GPSOS); Geenen® Sof-Flex® Pancreatic Stent (GPSO-SF. GPSOS-SF); Endoscopic pancreatic stent placement is used for pancreatic drainage that could be caused by pancreatitis, stricture, pancreatic cancer, anatomic anomalies of the pancreatic fluid collection, pancreatic stones, disrupted duct, fistula/pancreatic leak. Pancreatic stents are also used prophylactically for prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis. Johlin® Pancreatic Wedge Stent and Introducer Set (JPWS): Endoscopic pancreatic stent placement for pancreatic drainage of obstructed ducts that could be caused by pancreatitis, stricture, pancreatic cancer, anatomic anomalies of the pancreatic fluid collection, pancreatic stones, and disrupted duct. Pushing Catheter and Guiding Catheter (GC, PC): These devices are indicated for use with biliary and pancreatic stents for the following indications. For endoscopic biliary stent placement for biliary drainage of obstructed ducts that could be caused by common bile duct stones, malignant biliary obstruction and benign or malignant strictures. For endoscopic pancreatic stent placement for pancreatic duct drainage that could be caused by pancreatitis, stricture, pancreatic cancer, anatomic anomalies of the pancreatic fluid collection, pancreatic stones, disrupted duct, fistula / pancreatic leak. Pancreatic stents are also used prophylactically for prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
Device Story
Polymeric pancreatic stents and introducer systems (pushing/guiding catheters) used for endoscopic drainage of pancreatic and biliary ducts. Stents feature anti-migration designs (pigtails, flaps, bends) and side-ports for drainage; radiopaque bands included. Physician inserts device endoscopically over a guide wire under fluoroscopic/endoscopic monitoring. Flap protector used for duodenal flap-type stents. Guiding catheter allows contrast injection; pushing catheter advances stent to target location. Indicated for short-term use (up to 3 months). Benefits include relief of ductal obstruction and prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluation included simulated use, dimensional/visual inspection, tensile strength, MRI conditional testing, radiopacity, flow rate, and shelf-life testing. Biocompatibility evaluated per ISO 10993-1:2018.
Technological Characteristics
Polymeric stents; 3Fr to 11.5Fr sizes; 2cm to 25cm lengths. Features: anti-migration (pigtails, flaps, bends), side-ports, radiopaque bands. Introducer system includes pushing/guiding catheters. Sterile, single-use. MRI conditional. Professional use only.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring pancreatic or biliary drainage due to pancreatitis, strictures, pancreatic cancer, anatomic anomalies, pancreatic fluid collections, pancreatic stones, disrupted ducts, fistulas/leaks, common bile duct stones, or malignant/benign biliary obstructions. Also indicated for prophylactic prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A biliary catheter and accessories is a tubular flexible device used for temporary or prolonged drainage of the biliary tract, for splinting of the bile duct during healing, or for preventing stricture of the bile duct. This generic type of device may include a bile collecting bag that is attached to the biliary catheter by a connector and fastened to the patient with a strap.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a bile collecting bag or a surgical biliary catheter that does not include a balloon component, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.
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June 14, 2024
Cook Ireland Ltd. Casey Kieran Senior Regulatory Scientist O'Halloran Road National Technology Park, Plassey Limerick, V94 N8X2 Ireland
Re: K233079
Trade/Device Name: Zimmon® Pancreatic Stents/Stent sets; Geenen® Pancreatic Stents/Stent Sets; Geenen® Sof-Flex® Pancreatic Stent (GPSO-SF. GPSOS-SF): Pushing Catheter and Guiding Catheter (GC, PC); Johlin® Pancreatic Wedge Stent and Introducer Set (JPWS)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5010 Regulation Name: Biliary Catheter And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FGE Dated: May 14, 2024 Received: May 14, 2024
Dear Casey Kieran:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of
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Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) 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).
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 Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 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 Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 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.
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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,
# Anthony Lee -S
Anthony Lee, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3A: Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity and Transplant Devices OHT3: Office of Gastrorenal, ObGyn, General Hospital, and Urology 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) K233079
## Device Name
Zimmon® Pancreatic Stents/Stent sets (SPSOF, ZEPDS, ZPSOF, ZPSOS); Geenen® Pancreatic Stents/Stent Sets (GEPD, GPSO, GPSOS); Geenen® Sof-Flex® Pancreatic Stent (GPSO-SF. GPSOS-SF); Johlin® Pancreatic Wedge Stent and Introducer Set (JPWS);Pushing Catheter and Guiding Catheter (GC, PC);
## Indications for Use (Describe)
Zimmon® Pancreatic Stents/Stent sets (SPSOF, SPSOS, ZEPDF, ZPSOF, ZPSOS); Geenen® Pancreatic Stents/ Stent Sets (GEPD, GPDS, GPSO, GPSOS); Geenen® Sof-Flex® Pancreatic Stent (GPSO-SF. GPSOS-SF); Endoscopic pancreatic stent placement is used for pancreatic drainage that could be caused by pancreatitis, stricture, pancreatic cancer, anatomic anomalies of the pancreatic fluid collection, pancreatic stones, disrupted duct, fistula/pancreatic leak. Pancreatic stents are also used prophylactically for prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
Johlin® Pancreatic Wedge Stent and Introducer Set (JPWS):
Endoscopic pancreatic stent placement for pancreatic drainage of obstructed ducts that could be caused by pancreatitis, stricture, pancreatic cancer, anatomic anomalies of the pancreatic fluid collection, pancreatic stones, and disrupted duct.
Pushing Catheter and Guiding Catheter (GC, PC):
These devices are indicated for use with biliary and pancreatic stents for the following indications.
For endoscopic biliary stent placement for biliary drainage of obstructed ducts that could be caused by common bile duct stones, malignant biliary obstruction and benign or malignant strictures.
For endoscopic pancreatic stent placement for pancreatic duct drainage that could be caused by pancreatitis, stricture, pancreatic cancer, anatomic anomalies of the pancreatic fluid collection, pancreatic stones, disrupted duct, fistula / pancreatic leak. Pancreatic stents are also used prophylactically for prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span></span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| <span></span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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## Section 5: 510(k) Summary
#### I. SUBMITTER
Cook Ireland Ltd. O' Halloran Road National Technology Park Limerick Ireland
Phone: +353 61 334440 Fax: +353 61 239293
Contact Persons: Kieran Casey, Regulatory Affairs Team Lead Orla Gibbon, Regulatory Affairs Manager
Date Prepared: 05 Jun 2024
#### II. DEVICE
Trade Name of Device:
- I Zimmon® Pancreatic Stents/Stent sets,
- 트 Geenen® Pancreatic Stents/Stent Sets,
- 트 Geenen® Sof-Flex® Pancreatic Stent
- I Pushing Catheter and Guiding Catheter,
- 트 Johlin® Pancreatic Wedge Stent and Introducer Set
The model numbers are GEPD, GPDS, GPSO, GPSOS, GPSO-SF, GPSOS-SF, JPWS, SPSOF, SPSOS, ZEPDF, ZEPDS, ZPSOF, ZPSOS, GC and PC.
Common or Usual Name: Drainage Catheter Classification Name: Biliary catheter and accessories Regulation Number: (21 CFR 876.5010) Regulatory Class: Class: II Product Code: FGE
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#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
Predicate: Pancreatic Stents & Sets cleared under K172057
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The intended use of all Cook pancreatic stents and sets is to drain pancreatic ducts. A variety of stents in different sizes are available across the device range to accommodate various patient anatomies, the size and location of the obstruction and physician preference. They are offered in French sizes of between 3Fr and 11.5Fr, and in labelled lengths of between 2cm and 25cm.The subject devices and their components can be supplied as stent only, introducer only (guiding or pushing catheter) or as stent sets combining stent and introducers/introducer systems.
The stent sets can contain one or several of the following stent placement components; a flap protector, a guiding catheter, a pushing catheter or a dedicated introducer system. The flap protector is provided with stents that have duodenal flap-type anti-migration features, and is used to collapse the flap(s) on the device as it is introduced into the working channel of the endoscope. The function of the guiding catheter is to guide the pancreatic stent as part of its introduction to its intended location. The guiding catheter also has a Hub that allows for contrast injection. The function of the Pushing Catheter is to advance the stent, over a pre-positioned wire guide or Guiding Catheter, to its intended location within the anatomy, and to maintain the position of the Stent as it being deployed. The stents are polymeric and some of the stents have radiopaque bands. The stent designs include anti-migrational features such as duodenal pigtails, duodenal bends and ductal and duodenal flaps. To facilitate stent insertion and removal the stent ends are tapered or buffed. Side-ports on the pancreatic stents assist in drainage. All stents are deployed endoscopically over a guide wire in the same manner under fluoroscopic and endoscopic monitoring.
These Cook pancreatic stents and sets are all for professional use and are provided sterile. They are all intended for short-term use and have an indicated indwell of up to 3 months.
#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
Zimmon® Pancreatic Stents/Stent sets (SPSOF, SPSOS, ZEPDF, ZEPDF, ZPSOF, ZPSOS); Geenen® Pancreatic Stents/Stent Sets (GEPD, GPDS, GPSO, GPSOS); Geenen® Sof-Flex® Pancreatic Stent (GPSO-SF. GPSOS-SF): Endoscopic pancreatic
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stent placement is used for pancreatic drainage that could be caused by pancreatitis, stricture, pancreatic cancer, anatomic anomalies of the pancreas, pancreatic fluid collection, pancreatic stones, disrupted duct, fistula/pancreatic leak. Pancreatic stents are also used prophylactically for prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
Johlin® Pancreatic Wedge Stent and Introducer Set (JPWS): Endoscopic pancreatic stent placement for pancreatic drainage of obstructed ducts that could be caused by pancreatitis, stricture, pancreatic cancer, anatomic anomalies of the pancreas, pancreatic fluid collection, pancreatic stones, and disrupted duct.
Pushing Catheter and Guiding Catheter (GC, PC): These devices are indicated for use with biliary and pancreatic stents for the following indications. For endoscopic biliary stent placement for biliary drainage of obstructed ducts that could be caused by common bile duct stones, malignant biliary obstruction and benign or malignant strictures. For endoscopic pancreatic stent placement for pancreatic duct drainage that could be caused by pancreatitis, stricture, pancreatic cancer, anatomic anomalies of the pancreatic fluid collection, pancreatic stones, disrupted duct, fistula / pancreatic leak. Pancreatic stents are also used prophylactically for prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
There are minor differences in the indications for use statement compared to the subject device; however, the differences do not alter the intended therapeutic use of the device nor do they affect the safety and effectiveness of the device relative to the predicate. The subject and predicate devices have the same intended use for drainage of pancreatic duct.
## VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH A PREDICATE DEVICE
The subject device is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed device, the predicate device Pancreatic Stents and Sets cleared under K172057
In brief, the subject device has the same technological characteristics as the predicate, with respect to the following:
- . Both the subject devices and predicates share identical stent set components
- Both the subject device and predicates share identical stent dimensions ●
- . Both the subject devices and predicates share identical design features such as anti migration and side ports
- . Both the subject devices and predicates share identical stent and introducer material types.
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- Both the subject devices and predicates share identical introduction system dimensions
- Both subject devices and predicates have the same regulation number, regulation description, FDA classification code and class
- Both subject devices and predicates are used in the same anatomical site ●
- Both subject devices and predicates devices are sterile ●
- Both subject devices and predicates devices have the same sterilization method ●
- Both subject stents are visible under fluoroscopy
- Both subject devices and predicates devices have an identical atraumatic tip design
- Both subject devices and predicates devices are for professional use ●
- Both subject devices and predicate devices are single use ●
- Both subject devices and predicate devices have an identical method of placement and ● deployment
# Differences between the predicate devices and subject devices can be summarized as follows:
- (i) expansion of the indications for use statement (ii) MRI compatibility (iii) Packaging configuration iv) Additional labelling
#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The biocompatibility evaluation for the subject device, was conducted in accordance with ISO 10993-1: 2018 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process" and FDA's biocompatibility guidance, Use of International Standard ISO-10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a risk management process" (September 2020).
Testing was completed to Cook Ireland's design control system. Performance testing included simulated use, dimensional and visual testing, tensile strength testing, MRI conditional testing, radiopacity, flow rate and shelf life testing..
#### VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The subject device has indications for use and technological characteristics that are similar to the predicate devices. The results of the non-clinical testing demonstrate that the subject device met the design input requirements based on the intended use, and do not raise new questions of safety
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or effectiveness. The results of these tests support a determination of substantial equivalence of the subject device to the predicate devices.
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
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.