The INNO SLA Submerged Implant System is indicated for use in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-unit restorations including; cemented retained, screw-retained, or overdenture restorations, and terminal or intermediate abutment support for fixed bridgework.
Device Story
INNO SLA Submerged Implant System consists of dental abutments (healing, angulated, temporary, and Sonator) used with previously cleared fixtures. Components are placed into dental implants to support prosthetic restorations or protect implant configuration during healing. Used in dental clinics by dentists; components are non-sterile and require terminal sterilization via autoclave before use. Abutments provide structural support for crowns, bridges, or overdentures, facilitating prosthetic rehabilitation and soft tissue management. Benefits include restoration of dental function and aesthetics for edentulous patients.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Mechanical fatigue testing performed per ISO 14801 using worst-case scenarios. Biocompatibility (cytotoxicity) testing performed per ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-12. Sterility validation leveraged from K132242 per ISO 17665-1 and ISO 17665-2.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Ti-6Al-4V ELI. Surface: TiN coating. Sterilization: Non-sterile, intended for moist heat (autoclave) terminal sterilization. Design: Various abutment types (healing, angulated, temporary, Sonator) with hex/non-hex interfaces. Mechanical performance tested per ISO 14801.
Indications for Use
Indicated for partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae in patients requiring single or multiple-unit restorations, including cemented, screw-retained, or overdenture restorations, and terminal or intermediate abutment support for fixed bridgework.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connected to the endosseous dental implant and is intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-Form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments” will serve as the special control. (See § 872.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.)
Locator Implant Anchor Abutment for Endosseous Dental Implant (K072878)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Cowellmedi Co., Ltd. % Priscilla Chung Regulatory Affairs Consultant LK Consulting Group USA. Inc. 1150 Roosevelt STE 200 Irvine, California 92620
Re: K201323
Trade/Device Name: INNO SLA Submerged Implant System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHA Dated: December 21, 2021 Received: December 23, 2021
Dear Priscilla Chung:
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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Andrew I. Steen Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental and ENT Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K201323
Device Name INNO SLA Submerged Implant System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The INNO SLA Submerged Implant System is indicated for use in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-unit restorations including; cemented retained, or overdenture restorations, and terminal or intermediate abutment support for fixed bridgework.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary (K201323)
This summary of 510(K) information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.
Date: 1/24/2022
# 1. Submitter
Cowellmedi Co., Ltd. 48, Hakgam-daero 221beon-gil, Sasang-gu, Busan, 46986, Republic of Korea
# 2. U.S Agent/Contact Person
Priscilla Chung LK Consulting Group USA, Inc. 1150 Roosevelt STE 200, Irvine CA 92620 Phone: 714.202.5789 Fax: 714-409-3357 Email: juhee.c(@lkconsultinggroup.com
## 3. Device
- Trade Name: INNO SLA Submerged Implant System ●
- Common Name: Dental Implant System
- Classification Name: Endosseous Dental Implant
- Product Code: NHA
- . Classification regulation: 21CFR872.3630
# 4. Predicate Device:
- Primary Predicate Device: INNO SLA Submerged Implant System by Cowellmedi Co., Ltd. (K132242)
- . Reference Predicate Device: Locator Implant Anchor Abutment for Endosseous Dental Implant by Zest Anchors, Inc. (K072878)
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## 5. Description:
The INNO SLA Submerged Implant System offers the following components. The components below are used with the fixtures and the cover screws that were cleared under K132242.
| No | Component | | | |
|----|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Healing Abutment<br>Type A<br>Ø7.5 x 10.7mm<br>Ø 8.5 x 10.7 mm<br>Ø 9.5 x 10.7mm | | | |
| | 2 | Type B<br>Ø 6.5 x 5.9, 6.9, 7.9, 8.9, 9.9, 11.9 mm<br>Ø 7.5 x 5.9, 6.9, 7.9, 8.9, 9.9, 11.9 mm<br>Ø 8.0 x 5.9, 6.9, 7.9, 8.9, 9.9, 11.9 mm<br>Ø 8.5 x 5.9, 6.9, 7.9, 8.9, 9.9, 11.9 mm<br>Ø 9.5 x 5.9, 6.9, 7.9, 8.9, 9.9, 11.9 mm | | |
| | | 3 | Angulated Abutment<br>Ø 4.5 x 11.9, 12.9, 13.9, 14.9mm<br>Ø 4.8 x 9.4, 10.4, 11.4mm<br>Ø 5.5 x 11.9, 12.9, 13.9, 14.9mm | |
| | | | 5 | Temporary Abutment<br>Ø 4.5 x 13.65,13.9mm |
| | | | 6 | Sonator S Abutment<br>Ø 3.87 x 8.3, 9.3, 10.3, 11.3, 12.3, 13.3mm |
| 7 | | Sonator A Abutment<br>Ø 3.87 x 7.15, 8.7mm | | |
| 8 | Screw<br>Ø 2.15 x 6.5, 7.5, 8.5mm<br>Ø 2.2 x 7.8, 8.8, 9.8mm<br>Ø 2.28 x 5mm<br>Ø 2.45 x 8.5mm | | | |
# 6. Indication for use:
The INNO SLA Submerged Implant System is indicated for use in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-unit restorations including; cemented retained, screw-retained, or overdenture restorations, and terminal or intermediate abutment support for fixed bridgework.
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# 7. Basis for Substantial Equivalence
# Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The INNO SLA Submerged Implant System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in terms of intended use and technical characteristics. They are made of the same material and have similar design. There are slight differences mostly in abutment size options, however, it is very minor not affecting substantial equivalence. We have performed the fatigue test to make sure the differences do not raise an issue in safety and effectiveness and the test result of the test supported substantial equivalence. Based on the information and test results provided in submission, we conclude that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
## Comparison Chart
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|
| 510(k) Number | K201323 | K132242 | |
| Device Name | Healing Abutment for<br>INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System | Healing Abutment for<br>INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System | Remark |
| Manufacturer | Cowellmedi Co., Ltd. | Cowellmedi Co., Ltd. | |
| Indications for<br>Use | The INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System is indicated for use in<br>partially or fully edentulous<br>mandibles and maxillae, in support<br>of single or multiple-unit restorations<br>including; cemented retained, screw-<br>retained, or overdenture restorations,<br>and terminal or intermediate<br>abutment support for fixed<br>bridgework. | The INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System is indicated for use in<br>partially or fully edentulous<br>mandibles and maxillae, in supportof single or multiple-unit restorations<br>including; cemented retained, screw-<br>retained, or overdenture restorations,<br>and terminal or intermediate<br>abutment support for fixed<br>bridgework. | same |
| Appearance | Image: Two healing abutments | Image: A healing abutment | same and similar |
| Diameter | 6.5, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.5mm | 4.1, 4.5, 4.9, 5.5, 5.95, 6.5mm | large diameter |
| Post Height | 2, 5mm | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9mm | same |
| Gingival Height | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7mm | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7mm | same |
| Connection<br>Interface | Hex, Non-hex | Hex, Non-hex | same |
| Surface<br>treatment | N/A | N/A | same |
| Sterility | Non-sterile; intended for terminal<br>sterilization via moist<br>heat(autoclave) | Non-sterile; intended for terminal<br>sterilization via moist<br>heat(autoclave) | same |
| Angulation | 0° | 0° | same |
| Material | Ti-6Al-4V ELI | Ti-6Al-4V ELI | same |
| Principle of<br>operation | This component is intended to<br>protect the inner configuration of the<br>implant during the healing process<br>and maintain, stabilize and form the<br>soft tissue during this phase. | This component is intended to<br>protect the inner configuration of the<br>implant during the healing process<br>and maintain, stabilize and form the<br>soft tissue during this phase. | same |
#### ● Healing Abutment
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The subject device has the same intended use, material, surface treatment, and design as the predicate device. This 510k is to add some more size options for diameter. The wider range is to meet each patient needs and larger diameter does not a concern in performance or safety.
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | K201323 | K132242 | |
| Device Name | Angulated Abutment for<br>INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System | Angulated Abutment for<br>INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System | Remark |
| Manufacturer | Cowellmedi Co., Ltd. | Cowellmedi Co., Ltd. | |
| Indications for<br>Use | The INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System is indicated for use in<br>partially or fully edentulous<br>mandibles and maxillae, in support<br>of single or multiple-unit restorations<br>including; cemented retained, screw-<br>retained, or overdenture restorations,<br>and terminal or intermediate<br>abutment support for fixed<br>bridgework. | The INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System is indicated for use in<br>partially or fully edentulous<br>mandibles and maxillae, in support<br>of single or multiple-unit restorations<br>including; cemented retained, screw-<br>retained, or overdenture restorations,<br>and terminal or intermediate<br>abutment support for fixed<br>bridgework. | same |
| Appearance | Image: abutment | Image: abutment | same |
| Diameter | 4.5, 4.8, 5.5mm | 4.8mm | added small and<br>large diameter |
| Post Height | 5, 8mm | 3.9, 4.9, 5.9, 6.9mm | added long height |
| Gingival Height | 1, 2, 3, 4mm | 1, 2, 3, 4mm | same |
| Connection<br>Interface | Hex, Non-Hex | Hex, Non-Hex | same |
| Surface<br>treatment | TiN Coating | TiN Coating | same |
| Sterility | Non-sterile; intended for terminal<br>sterilization via moist<br>heat(autoclave) | Non-sterile; intended for terminal<br>sterilization via moist<br>heat(autoclave) | same |
| Angulation | 15°, 25° | 15°, 25° | same |
| Material | Ti-6Al-4V ELI | Ti-6Al-4V ELI | same |
| Principle of<br>operation | This component is placed into dental<br>implants to provide support for<br>prosthetic restorations. It is for<br>permanent screw-retained abutment. | This component is placed into dental<br>implants to provide support for<br>prosthetic restorations. It is for<br>permanent screw-retained abutment. | same |
| Substantial Equivalence Discussion<br>The subject device has the same intended use, material, surface treatment, and design as the predicate device. | | | |
#### ● Angulated Abutment
This 510k is to add some more size options for diameter and post height. The wider range is to meet each patient needs and the difference is minor. Also the additional size was verified by performance test.
#### ● Temporary Abutment
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 510(k) Number | K201323 | K132242 | |
| Device Name | Temporary Abutment for<br>INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System | Temporary Abutment for<br>INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System | Remark |
| Manufacturer | Cowellmedi Co., Ltd. | Cowellmedi Co., Ltd. | |
| Indications for Use | The INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System is indicated for use in | The INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System is indicated for use in | same |
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| | partially or fully edentulous<br>mandibles and maxillae, in support<br>of single or multiple-unit restorations<br>including; cemented retained, screw-<br>retained, or overdenture restorations,<br>and terminal or intermediate<br>abutment support for fixed<br>bridgework. | partially or fully edentulous<br>mandibles and maxillae, in support<br>of single or multiple-unit restorations<br>including; cemented retained, screw-<br>retained, or overdenture restorations,<br>and terminal or intermediate<br>abutment support for fixed<br>bridgework. | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Appearance | Image: abutment | Image: abutment | same |
| Diameter | 4.5mm | 4.8mm | added small<br>diameter |
| Post Height | 10mm | 3.9, 4.9, 5.9, 6.9mm | added long height |
| Gingival Height | 1mm | 1, 2, 3, 4mm | same |
| Connection<br>Interface | Hex, Non-Hex | Hex, Non-Hex | same |
| Surface<br>treatment | N/A | N/A | same |
| Sterility | Non-sterile; intended for terminal<br>sterilization via moist<br>heat(autoclave) | Non-sterile; intended for terminal<br>sterilization via moist<br>heat(autoclave) | same |
| Angulation | 0° | 0° | same |
| Material | Ti-6Al-4V ELI | Ti-6Al-4V ELI | same |
| Principle of<br>operation | This component is a provisional<br>restoration intended for use with<br>root-form endosseous dental<br>implants to aid in prosthetic<br>rehabilitation or provisional crown<br>that aids in creating an esthetic<br>emergence through the gingiva<br>during the final prosthetic<br>production. | This component is a provisional<br>restoration intended for use with<br>root-form endosseous dental<br>implants to aid in prosthetic<br>rehabilitation or provisional crown<br>that aids in creating an esthetic<br>emergence through the gingiva<br>during the final prosthetic<br>production. | same |
| Substantial Equivalence Discussion | | | |
| The subject device has the same intended use, material, surface treatment, and design as the predicate device. | | | |
This 510k is to add some more size options for diameter and post height. The wider range is to meet each patient needs and the difference is minor.
#### ● Sonator Abutment
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| 510(k) Number | K201323 | K072878 | |
| Device Name | Sonator Abutment for<br>INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System | Locator Implant Anchor Abutment<br>for Endosseous Dental Implant | Remark |
| Manufacturer | Cowellmedi Co., Ltd. | Zest Anchors, Inc. | |
| Indications for<br>Use | The INNO SLA Submerged Implant<br>System is indicated for use in<br>partially or fully edentulous<br>mandibles and maxillae, in support<br>of single or multiple-unit restorations<br>including; cemented retained, screw-<br>retained, or overdenture restorations,<br>and terminal or intermediate<br>abutment support for fixed<br>bridgework. | The LOCATOR Implant Anchor<br>Abutment for Endosseous Dental<br>Implants is appropriate for use with<br>overdentures or partial dentures<br>retained in whole or in part by<br>endosseous implants in the mandible<br>or maxilla. | similar |
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| Appearance | | | similar |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Diameter | 3.87, 4.5mm | 3.25 to 6.5mm | same |
| Gingival Height | 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6mm | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 mm | same |
| Connection<br>Interface | Hex, Non-hex | Conical, External Hex, Internal Hex,<br>Internal Multi Lobe | similar |
| Surface<br>treatment | TiN Coating | TiN Coating | same |
| Sterility | Non-sterile; intended for terminal<br>sterilization via moist<br>heat(autoclave) | Non-sterile; intended for terminal<br>sterilization via moist<br>heat(autoclave) | same |
| Angulation | 0, 15° | 0°, 10°, 20° | same |
| Material | Ti-6Al-4V ELI | Ti-6Al-4V ELI | same |
| Principle of<br>operation | This component is used for implant-<br>retained muscosa-supported<br>restorations, such as dentures. It<br>supports implant retained mucoss<br>supported over dentures. | This component is used for implant-<br>retained muscosa-supported<br>restorations, such as dentures. It<br>supports implant retained mucoss<br>supported over dentures. | similar |
| Substantial Equivalence Discussion | | | |
| The subject device has the same intended use, material, surface treatment, and design as the predicate device. The<br>wording of the indications for use is different but the overall claims are the same between the devices. The wording<br>of the subject device is more specific. | | | |
The size range of the predicate device encompasses that of the subject device, so it does not raise an issue in performance or safety.
# 8. Non-Clinical Testing
- Surface Modification: The TiN coating for the subject abutments has the same ● specifications and processes as the predicate device cleared under K132242. The surface modification information for the TiN coating as recommended in the FDA Guidance, "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments" was provided in K132242 and leveraged for the subject devices.
- Cytotoxicity Testing provided on representative abutments with TiN coating as . cleared under K132242 with the same raw materials and manufacturing processes as the subject devices. Cytotoxicity testing was performed according to ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-5 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity, and ISO 10993-12 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials.
- Mechanical performance testing of the subject device was performed according to ISO 14801. The worst-case scenario was chosen based on the FDA Guidance, "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments." The fatigue limit data demonstrated that constructs of the subject device abutments in combination with the stated compatible implants and used according to the proposed labeling, have sufficient strength for their intended use and are substantially equivalent to predicate devices with regard to mechanical performance.
- End-user sterility validation was conducted according to ISO 17665-1 and ISO 17665-2 for the prior clearance K132242 and leveraged for the subject devices.
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# 9. Conclusion
The subject devices and the predicate device have the same intended use and have the same technological characteristics.
Overall, the INNO SLA Submerged Implant System has the following similarities to the predicate device:
- * have the same intended use,
- * use the same operating principle,
- * incorporate similar design,
- * incorporate the same material and the sterilization method
Based on the similarities, we conclude that the INNO Sub Implant System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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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.