K150951 · Bryan Medical, Inc. · KTI · Jun 25, 2015 · Ear, Nose, Throat
Device Facts
Record ID
K150951
Device Name
aeris Balloon Dialation Catheter
Applicant
Bryan Medical, Inc.
Product Code
KTI · Ear, Nose, Throat
Decision Date
Jun 25, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 874.4680
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter is intended for use in adult and pediations to dilate strictures of the airway.
Device Story
Single lumen balloon dilation catheter; high-pressure balloon at distal tip; includes stylet for advancement; luer lock for inflation/stylet placement; radiopaque markers for fluoroscopic placement. Used in clinical settings under endoscopic visualization; physician-operated. Device advanced to stricture site; stylet removed; balloon inflated with sterile water to dilate airway; monitored via endoscopy; deflated via vacuum for removal. Benefits include mechanical dilation of airway strictures to improve patency.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included balloon working length, inflation/deflation times, fatigue (10 cycles), burst pressure, hub measurement, insertability, removability, luer fitting, torque, and bond strength. Transit and 1-year accelerated aging tests performed. Biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, sensitization, systemic toxicity, irritation) confirmed safety.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Nylon balloon, Pebax catheter. Energy: Hydraulic (sterile water inflation). Dimensions: 5-16mm diameter, 30-40mm length, 55cm catheter length. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Standards: ISO 594-1/2 (luer), ISO 10555 (bond strength). Single lumen design.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients requiring dilation of airway strictures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories is a tubular endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the bronchoscope and is intended to examine or treat the larynx and tracheobronchial tree. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel or flexible plastic. This generic type of device includes the rigid ventilating bronchoscope, rigid nonventilating bronchoscope, nonrigid bronchoscope, laryngeal-bronchial telescope, flexible foreign body claw, bronchoscope tubing, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biopsy brush, rigid biopsy forceps, flexible biopsy curette, and rigid bronchoscope aspirating tube, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier.
Predicate Devices
Acclarent Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation System (K090660)
Boston Scientific CRE Pulmonary Balloon Dilation Catheter (K023337)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 25, 2015
Bryan Medical, Inc. c/o Mr. Mark Job Regulatory Technology Services LLC 1394 25th Street, NW Buffalo, MN 55313
Re: K150951
Trade/Device Name: Aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4680 Regulation Name: Bronchoscope (Flexible or Rigid) and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KTI Dated: June 9, 2015 Received: June 10, 2015
Dear Mr. Job:
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. 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 Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Sincerely yours.
# Eric A. Mann -S
for Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use Statement
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Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
#### Device Name
aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter is intended for use in adult and pediations to dilate strictures of the airway.
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
Bryan Medical, aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter
The assigned 510(k) number is: K150951 510(k) Owner: Andrew Georgilis Bryan Medical, Inc. 3906 Oak St. Cincinnati, OH 45227 Phone: (513) 272-1600 Fax: (513) 272-1610 Contact Person: Andy Black Medical Murray, Inc. 400 North Rand Road North Barrington, IL 60010 Phone: (847) 620-7990 Fax: (847) 620-7995 January 30, 2015 Date Prepared: Device Name and Classification Classification Name: Bronchoscope (Flexible or Rigid) and Accessories Common Name: Balloon Dilation Catheter
Name: aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter
Device Classification: Class II
Number: 21 CFR Ref. § 874.4680
Product Code: KTI
Review Panel: Ear, Nose, & Throat
Predicate Device: Acclarent Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation System (K090660)
> Boston Scientific CRE Pulmonary Balloon Dilation Catheter (K023337)
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### Device Description
The aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter is comprised of a sinqle lumen catheter with a high pressure balloon near the distal tip. A stylet is provided to facilitate advancement of the balloon dilation catheter to the desired location. The stylet must be removed before inflation of the high pressure balloon. A luer lock at the proximal end is used for placement of the stylet and injecting sterile water into the balloon. Two radiopaque markers, located on the catheter, inside the balloon, can be used to confirm balloon placement under Fluoroscopy.
The aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter includes inflation balloons of diameters 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 16 mm with complementing characteristics as shown in Table 1.
| aeris Balloon<br>Dilation<br>Catheter Size | Product<br>Number | Balloon<br>Ø (mm) | Balloon<br>Working<br>Length (mm) | Recommended<br>Use Pressure<br>(ATM) | Catheter<br>OD (mm) | Catheter<br>Length<br>(cm) |
|--------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------|----------------------------|
| 5 x 30 mm | KG0530 | 5 | 30 | 17 | 1.55 | 55 |
| 7 x 30 mm | KG0730 | 7 | 30 | 17 | 1.55 | 55 |
| 8 x 30 mm | KG0830 | 8 | 30 | 17 | 1.55 | 55 |
| 9 x 30 mm | KG0930 | 9 | 30 | 17 | 1.55 | 55 |
| 10 x 30 mm | KG1030 | 10 | 30 | 17 | 2.34 | 55 |
| 12 x 40 mm | KG1240 | 12 | 40 | 10 | 2.34 | 55 |
| 14 x 40 mm | KG1440 | 14 | 40 | 10 | 2.34 | 55 |
| 16 x 40 mm | KG1640 | 16 | 40 | 10 | 2.34 | 55 |
Table 1: aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter sizes and corresponding characteristics.
The aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter is provided in sterile packaging and with a protective sheath covering the balloon. After removing the catheter from the packaging and protective sheath, it is wiped down with a gauze pad soaked in sterile water. The catheter should then be gently advanced into the airway, to the site of the stricture under endoscopic visualization. The balloon portion of the device is then centered across the restriction and the stylet is removed while holding the catheter securely in place. The balloon dilation catheter luer is attached to the Inflation Device and the balloon is inflated to desired pressure with sterile water. Monitor the balloon via endoscopy during inflation assessing the diameter, shape, and position of the balloon ensuring that the proximal end of the balloon remains proximal to the stricture.
The balloon can be completely deflated while maintaining an endoscopic view of the balloon using a vacuum. Once visual confirmation of the fully deflated balloon is achieved, the balloon may be removed from the airway.
## Indications for Use
The aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter is intended to dilate strictures of the airway.
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# Substantial Equivalence Claim
Based on comparison of device features, materials, intended use, and performance, the Bryan Medical, aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter is substantially equivalent to the commercially available predicate device Acclarent Inspira AIR approved by the FDA under 510k number K090660 and Boston Scientific CRE approved by the FDA under 510k number K023337. Table 2 shows a substantial equivalence comparison summary of the aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter compared to the predicate devices.
| Table 2. Comparison table of aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter characteristics to predicate devices | | |
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| Attribute | Acclarent Inspira AIR | Boston Scientific CRE | Bryan Medical aeris |
|--------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| A. Intended Use | | | |
| A.1 Indications for<br>Use Statement | The Airway Balloon<br>Catheter is an instrument<br>intended to dilate strictures<br>of the airway tree. | The CRE Pulmonary Balloon<br>Dilatation Catheter is intended<br>to be used endoscopically to<br>dilate strictures of the airway<br>tree. | The aeris Balloon Dilation<br>Catheter is intended to dilate<br>strictures of the airway. |
| A.2 Labeling | Equivalent in content (label<br>included in Section N) | Equivalent in content (label<br>included in Section N) | Equivalent content (label<br>included in Section N) |
| A.3 Target<br>Population | All patients meeting<br>intended use and labeling<br>requirements. | All patients meeting intended use<br>and labeling requirements. | All patients meeting intended<br>use and labeling<br>requirements. |
| A.4 Product code<br>& 21 CFR<br>regulation # | KTI, 874.4680 | KTI, 874.4680 | KTI, 874.4680 |
| A.5<br>Contraindications | • Balloon dilation is<br>contraindicated in any<br>patient whose degree of<br>respiratory failure would<br>not allow the patient to<br>tolerate the manipulation<br>required to accomplish<br>balloon dilation.<br>• Balloon dilation is<br>contraindicated in the<br>presence of:<br>o significant active<br>bleeding from the site<br>of the proposed<br>dilation<br>o and/or presence of a<br>known perforation at<br>the site of proposed<br>dilation<br>o and/or presence of a<br>known fistula between<br>the tracheobronchial<br>tree and esophagus,<br>mediastinum or<br>pleural space. | • Balloon dilation is<br>contraindicated in any patient<br>whose general medical<br>condition and degree of<br>respiratory failure would not<br>allow the patient to tolerate<br>bronchoscopy (rigid or<br>flexible) and/or the<br>manipulation required to<br>accomplish balloon dilation.<br>• Balloon dilation is<br>contraindicated in the<br>presence of:<br>significant active bleeding<br>from the site of the proposed<br>dilatation,<br>and/or presence of a known<br>perforation at the site of<br>proposed dilatation,<br>and/or presence of a known<br>fistula between the<br>tracheobronchial tree and<br>esophagus, mediastinum or<br>pleural space unless the<br>dilatation was being<br>performed in preparation for<br>the placement of a stent to<br>treat the perforation or fistula. | • Balloon dilation of the<br>airway is contraindicated in<br>any patient whose degree<br>of respiratory failure would<br>not allow the patient to<br>tolerate the manipulation<br>required to accomplish<br>balloon dilation.<br>• Balloon dilation is<br>contraindicated in the<br>presence of:<br>o significant active<br>bleeding from the site of<br>the proposed dilation<br>o and/or presence of a<br>known perforation at the<br>site of proposed dilation<br>o and/or presence of a<br>known fistula between<br>the tracheobronchial tree<br>and esophagus,<br>mediastinum or pleural<br>space |
| Table 2 cont. | | | |
| Attribute | Acclarent Inspira AIR | Boston Scientific CRE | Bryan Medical aeris |
| B. Technology | | | |
| B.1 Balloon Shape<br>at < 2 ATM / Max.<br>Inflation Pressure | Straight body and conical<br>ends / straight body and<br>spherical ends | Straight body and conical<br>ends / straight body and<br>spherical ends | Dog-bone body and conical<br>ends / straight body with<br>spherical ends |
| B.2 Used with<br>Stylet | Optional | Yes (Guidewire) | Optional |
| B.3 Radiopaque<br>Markers | No | Yes | Yes |
| B.4 Patient<br>Contacting<br>Materials | Unknown | Unknown | Nylon balloon, Pebax catheter |
| B.5 Balloon<br>Diameters | 5 mm<br>7 mm<br>8.5 mm<br>10 mm<br>12 mm<br>14 mm<br>16 mm | 8 – 9 – 10 mm<br>10 – 11 – 12 mm<br>12 – 13.5 – 15 mm<br>15 – 16.5 – 18 mm<br>18 – 19 – 20 mm | 5 mm<br>7 mm<br>8 mm<br>9 mm<br>10 mm<br>12 mm<br>14 mm<br>16 mm |
| B.6 Balloon<br>Working Lengths<br>(mm) | 24 for diameters 5, 7, & 8.5<br>40 for diameters 10, 12, 14,<br>& 16 | 30 for diameters 8 - 12<br>55 for diameters 12 – 18 per<br>manufacturer's website | 30 for diameters 5 - 10<br>40 for diameters 12 - 16 |
| B.7 Catheter<br>Outside Diameter<br>(mm) | 2.1 | 2.5 | 1.55 for diameters 5 - 9<br>2.34 for diameters 10 - 16 |
| B.8 Catheter<br>Length (cm) | 45 | 75 | 55 |
| B.9 Deflation Time<br>(Seconds) | ≤ 15 & 25 per clearance<br>letter for K110218 | Unknown | ≤ 15 |
| B.10 Maximum<br>Inflation Pressure | 8 – 16 ATM | 6 - 9 ATM | 10 & 17 ATM |
| B.11 Flexible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| B.12 Shaft Design | Coaxial lumen | Coaxial lumen | Single lumen |
| B.13 Single-Use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| B.14 Sterilization | Ethylene Oxide | Ethylene Oxide | Ethylene Oxide |
| C. Performance Specifications | | | |
| C.1 Inflation Time | Equivalent | Equivalent | ≤ 10 seconds |
| C.2 Insertability | Equivalent | Equivalent | Through equal ID tubing with 10°<br>bend around 4.5" radius |
| C.3 Removability | Equivalent | Equivalent | Through airway ≤ 60% of<br>balloon diameter |
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Table 2 cont.
| Attribute | Acclarent Inspira AIR | Boston Scientific CRE | Bryan Medical aeris |
|------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| C.4 Proximal Luer<br>Fitting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| C.5 Torqueable | Equivalent | Equivalent | Min. 2 turns |
| C.6 Bond Force | Unknown | Unknown | Min. 10 N for diameters 5 - 9<br>Min. 15 N for diameters 10 - 16 |
The intended use of the aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in intended use, contraindications, and content of labeling. All devices meet the description set forth by the FDA requlation number 21 CFR Ref. § 874.4680.
The technology incorporated into the aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter is substantially equivalent to the technology for the predicate devices. The major components of these devices include a distally located inflation balloon, a flexible catheter shaft, and proximal luer to which an inflation device may be connected. The catheter shaft can be stiffened with a stylet (guidewire) running axially in an interior lumen. Attached to the catheter shaft under each end of the inflation balloon are radiopaque marker bands similar to the Boston Scientific CRE predicate device. All materials of the aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter were tested for biocompatibility for their intended use.
The inflation balloon sizes of the aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter are equivalent to those of the predicate devices. The predicate device's catalog of sizes includes a 5 mm through 18 mm diameter balloon at inflation pressure with intermediate balloon sizes approximately every 2 millimeters.
The aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter differs from the predicate devices in the design of the balloon. The aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter has hubs proximally and distally located on the balloon which begin to take shape upon inflation creating a dog bone balloon shape. As the pressure approaches the inflation pressure, each balloon end begins to take a spherical end shape. The predicate devices' balloon ends have a conical radius shape at pressures approximately equal to or less than two atmospheres. Above two atmospheres, a spherical end shape, similar to the aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter device takes shape.
The aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter is a sinqle lumen catheter design opposed to a dual lumen design of the predicates. The predicate devices have one lumen for the stylet (quidewire) to run through and a separate inflation lumen. The single aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter lumen is able to serve both of these functions without creating any additional risk.
The performance of the aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter was compared to the predicate devices in the insertability and removability tests. A sample device of each the Acclarent Inspira AIR and Boston Scientific CRE were tested for equivalency. Each predicate device passed the tests, showing equivalency between the aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter and each of the predicates were
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applicable. The aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter also shows equivalency to performance specifications of the predicate devices in the proximal luer fitting design. Equivalency of the remaining performance specifications for both predicate devices is unknown at this time due to the specifications being unspecified by the manufactures. The aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter performance specification values confirm there are no increased risks or safety concerns introduced to the patient.
## Summary of Testing
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the device is as safe, as effective, and performs at least as safely and effectively as the legally marketed predicate devices identified in this submission.
| Test | Study Endpoint | Requirement | Acceptance<br>Requirement | Result |
|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Balloon<br>Working Length | Balloon pressure<br>at 1 ATM | Balloon working<br>length within<br>tolerance | 30 ± 1 mm | Pass |
| Inflation Time | Balloon pressure<br>at 17 ATM | Balloon able to<br>inflate | < 10 seconds | Pass |
| Deflation Time | Balloon Pressure<br>at 0 ATM | Balloon able to<br>deflate | ≤ 15 seconds | Pass |
| Catheter<br>Fatigue | Balloon inflated<br>10 times to 17<br>ATM | 10 cycles to<br>recommended use<br>pressure | No evidence of<br>balloon leakage | Pass |
| Maximum<br>Inflation<br>Pressure | Balloon ruptures | Balloon failure<br>pressure ><br>recommended use<br>pressure | Balloon failure<br>pressure > 17 ATM | Pass |
| Balloon Hub<br>Measurement | Balloon pressure<br>at 17 ATM | Measure diameter of<br>hub and working<br>length | Hub diameter minus<br>working length<br>diameter < 1 mm | Pass |
| Balloon<br>Diameter | Balloon pressure<br>at 17 ATM | Balloon diameter<br>within tolerance | 5 ± .4 mm | Pass |
| Insertability | Balloon located | Distal end inserted<br>through 10° bend in<br>tube with 5 mm<br>diameter | No visual signs of<br>kinking or damage<br>done to catheter or<br>stylet | Pass |
| Removability | Catheter<br>retracted | Distal end withdrawn<br>through 3 mm tube | No visual signs of<br>damage | Pass |
| Proximal Luer<br>Fitting | Tested | Per ISO 594-1 &<br>594-2 | Meet acceptance<br>criteria of ISO 594-1 &<br>594-2 | Pass |
| Torqueable | Catheter rotated<br>2 times | Catheter turned at<br>least 2 times | No visual signs of<br>damage | Pass |
| Luer/Catheter<br>Shaft<br>Connection | Connection<br>failure | Bond tensile force<br>per ISO 10555 | ≥ 10 N | Pass |
| | | Table 3. Summary of baseline bench testing for 5x30mm aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter |
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| Test | Study Endpoint | Requirement | Acceptance<br>Requirement | Result |
|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Balloon<br>Working Length | Balloon pressure<br>at 1 ATM | Balloon working<br>length within<br>tolerance | 30 ± .6 mm | Pass |
| Inflation Time | Balloon pressure<br>at 17 ATM | Balloon able to<br>inflate | < 10 seconds | Pass |
| Deflation Time | Balloon Pressure<br>at 0 ATM | Balloon able to<br>deflate | ≤ 15 seconds | Pass |
| Catheter<br>Fatique | Balloon inflated<br>10 times to 17<br>ATM | 10 cycles to<br>recommended use<br>pressure | No evidence of<br>balloon leakage | Pass |
| Maximum<br>Inflation<br>Pressure | Balloon ruptures | Balloon failure<br>pressure ><br>recommended use<br>pressure | Balloon failure<br>pressure > 17 ATM | Pass |
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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.