The ELAN 4 Electro Motor System is intended for high speed cutting, sawing, and drilling of bone in the fields of Spine, ENT, Neuro, and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Device Story
ELAN 4 Electro Motor System is an electrical motor system for bone dissection; consists of a control unit, various handpieces with integrated motors, and attachments (burrs, saw blades, drills). System operates at high speeds up to 80,000 RPM and low speeds between 1,000 and 20,000 RPM. Operated by surgeons in clinical settings; system settings managed via touch screen on control unit; handpiece functions controlled via foot switch in sterile field. Features include distal tool adaptation and burr release mechanism (only in off position) to improve performance and safety. System provides irrigation pump. Benefits include precise bone cutting/drilling/sawing; improved safety via secure tool locking and temperature management. Device is intended for use by trained medical professionals.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included 100-123 cycles of use per handpiece type (drill, craniotome, perforator, reciprocating saw, sagittal saw) to evaluate functional performance, safety, and reprocessing durability (cleaning, disinfection, steam sterilization). Metrics included tool coupling/uncoupling, motor cable integrity, temperature monitoring, and mechanical/electrical failure rates. All tests passed, demonstrating equivalent or improved performance compared to the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
System includes control unit with touch screen and handpieces with integrated motors. Materials: stainless steel, PEEK. Power: 100-240V, 50-60Hz. Connectivity: foot switch control. Standards: UL 2601-1, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 62304. Sterilization: steam sterilization. Software: IEC 62304 compliant.
Indications for Use
Indicated for high-speed cutting, sawing, and drilling of bone in Spine, ENT, Neuro, and Maxillofacial surgery.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electric cranial drill motor is an electrically operated power source used with removable rotating surgical cutting tools or drill bits on a patient's skull.
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July 22, 2016
Aesculap, Inc. Mr. Peter Stoll Regulatory Affairs Specialist 3773 Corporate Parkway Center Valley, PA 18034
Re: K152960
Trade/Device Name: ELAN 4 Electro Motor System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4310 Regulation Name: Powered Simple Cranial Drills, Burrs, Trephines, and Their Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HBE Dated: June 3, 2016 Received: June 23, 2016
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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.
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K152960
Device Name ELAN 4 Electro Motor System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ELAN 4 Electro Motor System is intended for high speed cutting, sawing, and drilling of bone in the fields of Spine, ENT, Neuro, and Maxillofacial Surgery.
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## 510(k) SUMMARY (as required by 21 CFR 807.92) ELAN 4 Greet q'Motor System
July 21, 2016
| COMPANY: | Aesculap®, Inc.<br>3773 Corporate Parkway Center Valley,<br>PA 18034<br>Establishment Registration Number: 2916714 |
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| CONTACT: | Peter Stoll<br>610-984-9076 (phone)<br>610-791-6882 (fax) |
| TRADENAME: | ELAN 4 Electro Motor System |
| COMMON NAME: | Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (Simple, Powered) |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME: | Powered simple cranial drills, burrs, trephines and their accessories |
| CLASSIFICATION PANEL: | Neurology |
| REGULATION NUMBER: | 21 CFR 882.4310 |
PRODUCT CODE: HBE
### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The ELAN 4 Electro Motor System is substantially equivalent to Aesculap's Microspeed Uni Motor System cleared via K053526.
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The ELAN 4 Electro motor system is an electrical motor system consisting of a control unit with different sizes and types of handpieces, each containing its own integrated motor, and attachments such as burrs, saw blades, drills, etc. The system allows for high-speed dissection at up to 80,000 RPM while also allowing low speed cutting between 1,000 and 20,000 RPM. System settings are controlled with the touch screen panel of the control unit, while all functions of the handpieces can be controlled from the sterile field by the foot control.
### INDICATIONS FOR USE
The ELAN 4 Electro motor system is intended for high speed cutting, sawing, and drilling of bone in the fields of Spine, ENT, Neuro, and Maxillofacial Surgery.
### TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS (compared to predicates)
The modifications made to the ELAN 4 Electro motor system do not affect the fundamental scientific technology. The design, materials, and principal of operation have not changed for these devices. The ELAN 4 Electro Motor System offers similar operating speeds, power sources, and attachments as the predicate device. A table of the modifications between the predicate and the ELAN 4 Electro is below. The performance of the device was determined to be equivalent or improved for the device, in comparison to the predicate, due to each of the changes. Material changes such as changing to stainless steel or another type of PEEK were evaluated and determined to
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present no new risk to patients. Additionally, new features such as the distal tool adaptation and burr release mechanism were determined to present no new risk to patient and improved the performance of the device by reducing temperature and ensuring burrs do not release during use. This comparison supports the claim of substantial equivalence to the predicate device for the proposed intended use.
| Device Modification | Risk | Verification<br>Activity | Acceptance<br>Criteria | Results of<br>Verification |
|--------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| handpieces (GA) | | | | |
| material change from<br>titinium alloy to stainless<br>steel | No new risk to<br>patient. | Verification<br>testing and<br>biocompatibility<br>testing per ISO<br>10993-1 | Engineering<br>specification | Pass. Does not<br>raise new<br>questions of<br>safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| material change from<br>PEEK (blue) to PEEK<br>(black) | No new risk to<br>patient. | Verification<br>testing (also see<br>Appendix A<br>below) | Engineering<br>specification | Pass. Does not<br>raise new<br>questions of<br>safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| motor and handpiece has<br>no coupling (one piece) | no new risk to<br>patient | Verification<br>testing (also see<br>Appendix A<br>below) | Engineering<br>specification | Pass. Does not<br>raise new<br>questions of<br>safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| tool adaption at distal end<br>of handpiece | no new risk to<br>patient | Verification<br>testing (also see<br>Appendix A<br>below) | Engineering<br>specification | Pass. Does not<br>raise new<br>questions of<br>safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| burr release only in off<br>position mechanism | no new risk to<br>patient | Verification<br>testing (also see<br>Appendix A<br>below) | Engineering<br>specification | Pass. Does not<br>raise new<br>questions of<br>safety and<br>effectiveness. |
### Comparison To Predicate
| System | Elan 4 Electro (subject of this submission) | Microspeed Uni |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| K# | K152960 | K053526 |
| Indications for Use | The Elan 4 Electro motor system is intended for high speed cutting, sawing, and drilling of bone in the fields of Spine, ENT, Neuro, and Maxillofacial Surgery. | Aesculap's Microspeed Uni is intended for high speed cutting, sawing, drilling and manipulation of soft tissue and bone in the fields of Spine, ENT, Neuro, and Maxillofacial Surgery. |
| Control Unit | | 2 of 11 |
| Maximum | 80,000 rpm | 80,000 rpm |
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| speed | | |
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| Voltage | 100-240 V | 100 - 240V |
| Frequency | 50-60Hz | 50 - 60Hz |
| Irrigation<br>Pump | Yes | Yes |
| <b>Motor</b> | | |
| High speed<br>motor<br>Min/Max | 10,000/ 80,000 rpm | 5,000 rpm / 80,000 rpm |
| Low speed<br>motor<br>Min/Max | 1,000/ 20,000 rpm | 3,000 rpm / 40,000 rpm |
| Motor<br>rotation<br>High speed | Left and right hand rotation | Left and right hand rotation |
| Low speed | Left and right hand rotation | Left and right hand rotation |
| Materials | Stainless Steel | Titanium Alloy |
| <b>Features</b> | | |
| Control<br>mechanism | Foot | Hand and foot |
| Ability to<br>connect<br>various<br>Handpieces | Yes | Yes |
| Motor<br>connections | 2 | 2 |
| Footswitch<br>connections | 1 | 1 |
| Control Unit | Touch screen | Touch screen |
| Applied<br>standards | UL2601-1<br>IEC60601-1<br>IEC60601-1-2<br>IEC62304 | UL2601-1<br>IEC60601-1<br>IEC60601-1-2 |
#### PERFORMANCE DATA
ELAN 4 Electro Motor System has been tested in accordance with FDA recognized standards IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 62304, and UL 2601-1. Bench testing was performed with each handpiece to demonstrate equivalent or improved performance in comparison to the predicate device. Bench testing summaries are below. Each handpiece demonstrated equivalent or improved performance compared to the acceptance criteria.
## Bench Testing of ELAN 4 Attachments
## Elan 4 Bench Testing Handpieces Summary Table
| Requirement | Acceptance | Sample | Results |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| contour milling could<br>be performed without<br>affecting the test<br>pattern itself. | as representative of the<br>standard tool portfolio "XS"<br>is per application and<br>processing cycle with the<br>test pattern to be milled<br>{Drill hand pieces GA861<br>and GA864} in bone<br>replacement material {ash<br>hardwood}. Definition of<br>the tools used, | 120 cycles | The 120 application<br>cycles, i.e. "a"<br>contour milling<br>could be performed<br>without affecting by<br>the test pattern itself<br>Pass |
| Coupling<br>Toolfunctions | Tool is<br>manually<br>decouple<br>d {with<br>actuator) | 120 times | 120 times "OK", ie<br>at 120 cycles of use,<br>the tool was<br>automatically<br>coupled and<br>uncoupled<br>manually. There<br>were no problems<br>with tool coupling.<br>PASS |
| Determining the<br>weight before the<br>RDG / after the<br>RDG / after the<br>oiling / after the<br>Sterilization has<br>shown that the<br>weight remained<br>constant before and<br>just after the entire<br>processing cycle. | No impairment of function and<br>safety by cleaning,<br>Disinfection and steam<br>sterilization | 120 cycles | During the preparation<br>and application of 120<br>cycles, there were no<br>function and safety<br>impairments caused by<br>cleaning, disinfection<br>and steam sterilization.<br>PASS |
| To evaluate the<br>acceptance criteria, all<br>analysis of all of the<br>other 20 acceptance<br>criteria can be used.<br>Since all other 20<br>acceptance criteria<br>were "satisfied" rated,<br>this also applies to<br>requirement (5). After<br>and during 120<br>application and<br>processing cycles,<br>there was no<br>functional and safety<br>impairments. | No impairment of<br>function and safety<br>during and after at least<br>100 applications and<br>processing cycles | 120 cycles | Since all other<br>acceptance criteria<br>were satisfied this<br>requirement can be<br>determined to have<br>met acceptance<br>criteria. PASS |
| After 120th<br>processing and<br>application cycles all<br>relevant information<br>(manufacturer, part<br>number, serial<br>number) the labels<br>are still identifiable /<br>readable. | Labels are still readable<br>after min.100 application<br>and processing cycles | 120 cycles | After 120 cycles all<br>relevant information<br>are still<br>identifiable/readable.<br>PASS |
| 120 times "OK", at<br>120 cycles of use,<br>the motor cables<br>could be easily<br>coupled and<br>uncoupled. | Motor cable can be<br>coupled and uncoupled | 120 cycles | After 120 cycles the<br>motor cables could be<br>easily<br>coupled/uncoupled.<br>PASS |
| 120 times "no", ie at<br>120 cycles of use,<br>there was no<br>interruption of<br>operation through<br>the cable | No interruption of<br>operation by releasing<br>the cable | 120 cycles | After 120 cycles there<br>was no interruption of<br>operation through the<br>cable. PASS |
| 120 times "no", at<br>120 cycles of use,<br>there was no<br>operation<br>interruption due to<br>failure of electrical<br>components | interruption of operation<br>due to failure of<br>electrical components | 120 cycles | After 120 cycles no<br>operation interruption<br>due to failure of<br>electrical<br>components. PASS |
| 120 times "no", ie at<br>120 cycles of use,<br>there was no<br>interruption due to<br>failure of mechanical<br>components. | No interruption of<br>operation due to failure<br>of mechanical<br>components | 120 cycles | After 120 cycles no<br>operation interruption<br>due to failure of<br>mechanical<br>components. PASS |
| 120 times "no", at<br>120 cycles of use the<br>tool during<br>application was<br>securely locked and<br>there was thus no<br>interruption | Tool is securely locked<br>during the function test<br>and the use | 120 cycles | After 120 cycles the<br>tool was securely<br>locked and there was<br>no interruption. PASS |
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# Elan 4 Bench Testing Craniotome Handpiece Summary Table
| Requirement | Acceptance Criteria | Sample Size | Results |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Tools can be<br>attached<br>automatically<br>and released<br>manually | Tool can be<br>consistently coupled<br>and uncoupled | 123 cycles | After 123 cycles the tool<br>was automatically<br>coupled and manually<br>decoupled with no<br>problems. PASS |
| No performance or<br>safety impairments<br>were caused by<br>cleaning,<br>disinfecting or steam<br>sterilization | Reprocessing procedure<br>does not cause any<br>functional or safety<br>impairments | 123 cycles | No performance or<br>safety impairments<br>caused by cleaning,<br>disinfecting or<br>sterilization. Weight<br>remained constant |
| To evaluate the<br>acceptance criteria,<br>all analysis of all of<br>the other acceptance<br>criteria can be used.<br>Since all other<br>acceptance criteria<br>were "satisfied"<br>rated, this also<br>applies to<br>requirement (5).<br>After and during 123<br>application and<br>processing cycles,<br>there was no<br>functional and safety<br>impairments. | All other testing<br>requirements must be<br>passed | 123 cycles | Since all other<br>acceptance criteria were<br>satisfied this<br>requirement can be<br>determined to have met<br>acceptance criteria.<br>PASS |
| After 123rd<br>processing and<br>application cycles all<br>relevant information<br>(manufacturer, part<br>number, serial<br>number) the labels<br>are still identifiable /<br>readable. | Labels and other<br>identifying<br>information remains<br>readable after set<br>amount of<br>reprocessing cycles | 123 cycles | After 123 cycles all<br>relevant information are<br>still<br>identifiable/readable.<br>PASS |
| 123 times<br>'OK' motor<br>cable could<br>be easily<br>coupled and<br>uncoupled | Motor cable<br>consistently couples<br>and uncouples | 123 cycles | After 123 cycles motor<br>cables are easily<br>coupled/uncoupled.<br>PASS |
| 123 times<br>'no' at 123 cycles there<br>was no<br>interruption<br>of operation<br>due to release<br>of cable | No safety or function<br>impairments due to<br>cable release | 123 cycles | After 123 cycles there<br>was no interruption of<br>operation due to cable<br>release. PASS |
| 123 times<br>'no' at 123 cycles there<br>was no<br>interruption<br>of operation<br>due to failure<br>of electrical<br>components | No safety or function<br>impairments due to<br>failure of electrical<br>components | 123 cycles | After 123 cycles there<br>was no interruption of<br>operation due to failure<br>of electrical<br>components. PASS |
| 123 times<br>'no' at 123 cycles there<br>was no<br>interruption<br>of operation<br>due to failure<br>of<br>mechanical<br>components | No safety or function<br>impairments due to<br>failure of mechanical<br>components | 123 cycles | After 123 cycles there<br>was no interruption of<br>operation due to failure<br>of mechanical<br>components. PASS |
| 123 times<br>'no' at 123 cycles the<br>tool was<br>securely<br>locked and<br>there was<br>thus no<br>interruption | No safety or function<br>impairments due to<br>failure or tool lock<br>mechanism | 123 cycles | After 123 cycles the tool<br>was securely locked and<br>there was no<br>interruption. PASS |
| Temperature<br>measurement:<br>Check<br>temperature<br>of hand-piece<br>at 3 defined<br>times during<br>the course of<br>the 123 cycle<br>test | Temperature remains<br>in acceptable range<br>throughout testing | 123 cycles | 10th, 51st, and 101st<br>cycle are all PASS |
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# Elan 4 Bench Testing Perforator Summary Table
| Requirement | Acceptance Criteria | Sample Size | Results |
|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|---------|
| Processing test (See below<br>for sub-tests) | | | |
| Sterilization Test<br>(Processing sub-test 1) | Reprocessing does not<br>result in any functional or<br>safety issues | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Bracket System Test<br>(Processing sub-test 2) | Motors held securely<br>during processing | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Function Test (Processing sub-<br>test 3) | Tool securely locked<br>and could be safely<br>removed | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Plug Testing<br>(Processing sub-test 4) | Motor cable was safe,<br>easy and error-free<br>coupling and<br>uncoupling | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Lubrication Testing<br>(Processing sub-test 5) | Lack of lubrication did<br>not cause impairment<br>of function or safety | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Perforation Test | Perforator broke through<br>material and turned off<br>automatically after<br>breaking through | 100 cycles | PASS |
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| Weight and<br>Temperature Test | Perforator hand piece<br>maintained a consistent<br>weight and temperature<br>range throughout testing | 100 cycles | PASS |
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# Elan 4 Bench Testing Reciprocating Saw Handpiece Summary Table
| Requirement | Acceptance Criteria | Sample Size | Results |
|------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Cleaning and<br>Disinfection Test | No functional or safety issues<br>caused by cleaning and<br>disinfection procedures | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Sterilization<br>Test | No functional or safety issues<br>caused by sterilization<br>procedure. | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Bracket Test | Saw held securely during<br>reprocessing, transport and<br>storage | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Lubrication Test | No impairment of safety or<br>function due to lack of<br>lubrication | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Function Test | Tool is static and locked<br>securely. Tool can be safely<br>removed. Oscillation of tool<br>functions. No functional or<br>safety issues as a result of<br>material changes | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Motor Cable<br>Test | Motor cable can be coupled<br>and uncoupled safely, easily,<br>and without error. | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Performance<br>Test | Sawing motion (oscillation)<br>is consistent and cut is at<br>least 6cm. | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Temperature<br>Measurement<br>Test | Temperature remains in<br>acceptable range throughout<br>testing | 100 cycles<br>(temperature<br>measured every 20<br>cycles) | PASS |
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| Requirement | Acceptance Criteria | Sample Size | Results |
|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|---------|
| Cleaning Test | No function or safety issues as<br>a result of the cleaning and<br>disinfection procedure | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Sterilization Test | No function or safety issues as a<br>result of the sterilization<br>procedure | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Bracket Test | Saw remained secure during<br>reprocessing, transport and | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Lubrication Test | No safety or function issues<br>due to lack of lubrication | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Motor Cable Test | No impairment of the<br>connection and disconnection<br>process | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Performance Test | Sawing motion and cut is<br>constant and consistent | 100 cycles | PASS |
| Temperature Test | Temperature remains in<br>acceptable range throughout<br>testing | 100 cycles | PASS |
## Elan 4 Bench Testing Sagittal Saw Handpiece Summary Table
### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE CONCLUSION
Bench testing results along with a comparison between the technology and materials used in the ELAN 4 Electro Motor System and the predicate device, demonstrates that the ELAN 4 Electro Motor System meets or exceeds the performance of the predicate device. Bench testing for each handpiece was conducted with pass/fail criteria that would demonstrate equivalent or improved performance in comparison to the predicate as intended in the specified use conditions. The bench testing results and technological comparison demonstrate that the ELAN 4 Electro Motor System performs comparably to the predicate device currently marketed.
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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.