K100079 · Shenzhen Well.D Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · IYO · Mar 1, 2010 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K100079
Device Name
DIGITAL ULTRASOUND SCANNER
Applicant
Shenzhen Well.D Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
Product Code
IYO · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 1, 2010
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1560
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
WED-3100 Digital Ultrasound Scanner is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging analysis for abdomen, gynecology, obstetric, urology, small-parts. The system is intended to use for the following type of studies: fetal, abdominal, pediatric, small organs, peripheral vascular, and musculo-skeletal (both conventional and superficial). The device is intended to adult, pregnant woman, pediatric and neonate. The system is a prescription device intended to be used by or on the order of a physician or similar qualified health care professional. This device is not intended for home use.
Device Story
Digital ultrasound scanner; uses linear/convex probes to acquire acoustic signals; employs digital beam-forming (DBF), real-time dynamic aperture (RDA), dynamic receiving apodization, dynamic receiving focusing (DRF), and digital frequency scan (DFS) to process signals; produces 2D grayscale images (B, B+B, B+M, M, 4B modes) on 5-inch monitor; operated by physicians or qualified professionals in clinical settings; provides measurements (distance, area, volume, heart rate, obstetric calculations) to assist clinical diagnosis; benefits patients through non-invasive diagnostic imaging.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical measurement effectiveness test conducted to validate measurement accuracy (distance, circumference, area, volume, heart rate). Bench testing verified electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), acoustic output (NEMA UD 2), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993). No clinical diagnostic trials reported.
Technological Characteristics
High-resolution linear/convex ultrasound scanner; 5-inch display; 256 gray scales; digital beam-forming (DBF); real-time dynamic aperture/focusing; 3.5MHz convex and 7.5MHz linear probes; battery-powered (≥3 hours); dimensions 230x120x38mm; weight 700g. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-37, NEMA UD 2, ISO 10993.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging of abdomen, gynecology, obstetric, urology, small-parts, fetal, pediatric, small organs, peripheral vascular, and musculo-skeletal (conventional/superficial) in adults, pregnant women, pediatric, and neonate patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system is a device intended to project a pulsed sound beam into body tissue to determine the depth or location of the tissue interfaces and to measure the duration of an acoustic pulse from the transmitter to the tissue interface and back to the receiver. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A biopsy needle guide kit intended for use with an ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
Predicate Devices
EMP-2100 Full Digital Ultrasound Diagnostic Device (K081873)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# Section 3 510(k) Summary
As required by 807.97
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MAR - 1 2010
The assigned 510(k) Number is ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
| Sponsor | Shenzhen Well.D Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.<br>13/F & 12/F North, New Energy Bldg, Nanhai Ave,<br>Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518054, China |
|------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Mr. Ning Bai, General Manager |
| | Tel:+86-755-26073352 |
| | Fax: +86-755-26073356 |
| | Email: Weld-2000@163.com |
| Submission<br>Correspondent | Mr. Tarzan Wang / Ms. Diana Hong<br>Shanghai Mid-Link Business Consulting Co., Ltd<br>Sute 5D, No. 19, Lane 999, Zhongshan No.2 Road(S)<br>Shanghai, 200030, China<br>Tel: +86-21-64264467<br>Fax: +86-21-64264467 ext. 809<br>Email: tarzan.wang@mid-link.net |
| Preparing Date: | Sept. 28, 2009 |
| Proposed Product | |
| Trade Name | Digital Ultrasound Scanner |
| Model | WED-3100 |
| Product Code: | IYO & ITX |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.1560 & 21 CFR 892.1570 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Submission Purpose: | New Device |
| Predicate Device: | EMP-2100 Full Digital Ultrasound Diagnostic Device<br>K081873<br>Manufactured by: Shenzhen Emperor Electronic Technology<br>Co., Ltd. |
| Device Description | This equipment is high resolution linear/convex ultrasound<br>scanning diagnostic equipment. It adopts micro-computer<br>control and digital scan converter (DSC), digital |
| | beam-forming (DBF), real time dynamic aperture (RDA),<br>real time dynamic receiving apodization, real time dynamic<br>receiving focusing (DRF), Digital frequency scan (DFS),<br>frame correlation technologies to endue its image with<br>clarity, stability and high resolution. |
| Test Conclusion | Laboratory testing was conducted to validate and verify that<br>the proposed devices met all design specifications, including<br>electrical safety, EMC, specifications. |
| Intended<br>Use/Indication for Use | WED-3100 Digital Ultrasound Scanner is intended for diagnostic<br>ultrasound imaging analysis for abdomen, gynecology, obstetric,<br>urology, small-parts.<br>The system is intended to use for the following type of studies: fetal,<br>abdominal, pediatric, small organs, peripheral vascular, and<br>musculo-skeletal (both conventional and superficial). The device is<br>intended to adult, pregnant woman, pediatric and neonate.<br>The system is a prescription device intended to be used by or on the<br>order of a physician or similar qualified health care professional. This<br>device is not intended for home use. |
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# Technology Characteristics
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| Model | WED-3100 |
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| Monitor size | 5 inch |
| Display mode | B, B+B, B+M, M, 4B |
| Image gray scale | 256 |
| Image storage | 128 |
| Cine loop | ≥400 frame |
| Scan depth | 80 mm~220 mm |
| Image flip | Up/down, left/right |
| Focus position | Adjustable |
| posture mark | 40 |
| Image Process | Histogram, Color encode, GAMA, Image Smoothen |
| Frame correlation | Adjustable |
## Table 3-1 WED-3100 basic technical specifications
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| Measurement | Distance, circumference, area, volume, heart rate. GA,FW,EDD |
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| Notation | Date, time, name, sex, age, hospital name、Full screen words edit |
| output report | Measurement, Obstetric |
| Battery Continuous work | ≥3Hours |
| Size | L(230mm)*W(120mm)*H(38mm) |
| Net weight | 700g |
| Accuracy | Error ≤ ±10% |
| Measurement Range | Horizontal ≥ 1mm & Vertical ≥ 1mm |
- Tabel 3-2 Probe Technical Specification
| Probe Mode | C1-11/50R/3.5MHz | L1-5/7.5MHz |
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| Nominal Frequency | convex array probe | high-frequency linear array probe |
| Type | | |
| Scan angle/width | 70.4° | 40mm |
| Number of Element | 80 | 80 |
| Size of Element | 0.765mm x 16.3mm | 0.5mm x 11 mm |
| Spacing of Element | 0.765mm | 0.5mm |
| Size | 62.4mm×16.30mm | 47.00mm×11.00mm |
| Maximum number of active elements of single pulse | 16 | 16 |
| Scan Depth | 80mm~220mm | 40mm~90mm |
| Array dimensions | 62.4mm x 16.3mm | 47.0mm x 11.0mm |
| Dead Zone (mm) | ≤3 | ≤6 |
| Detect Depth(mm) | ≥80 | ≥140 |
| Resolution (mm) | Lateral<br>≤1 (Depth≤60) | ≤3 (depth≤80)<br>≤5 (80<depth≤130) |
| | Axial<br>≤1 (Depth≤80) | ≤1 (depth≤80) |
| Geometric position precision | Horizontal<br>≤5 | ≤7.5 |
| | Vertical<br>≤5 | ≤5 |
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| Transducer Model | Type | Frequency | Track |
|------------------|--------------|-----------|-------|
| C1-11 | Convex Array | 3.5MHz | 1 |
| L1-5 | Linear | 7.5MHz | 1 |
#### Table 3-3 Transducer List
#### Effectiveness and Safety Considerations
#### Effectiveness:
Clinical Measurement Effectiveness Test was conducted on the subject device to evaluate its measurement accuracy.
#### Safety:
The subject device meet the following Electrical Safety Standards and Biocompatibility Standards.
IEC 60601-1: 1988 Amendment 1, 1991-11 Amendment 2 1995, Medical Electrical Equipment ~ Part 1 : General Requirements for safety.
IEC 60601-1-2: 2001, Medical Electrical Equipment -- Part 1-2: General Requirements for safety - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility -Requirements and Tests
IEC 60601-2-37:2004, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-37: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment.
NEMA UD 2: 2004, Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment.
ISO 10993 -5: 1999, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 5: Test for in vitro cytotoxicity
ISO 10993-10: 2002, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices -- Part 10: Tests for irritation and delayed-type hypersensitivity
ISO 10993-12. 1999, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials.
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#### SE Analysis
The subject device has same classification information, same intended use, same indication for use, similar product design, similar specification, same safety elements, similar label and labeling, same software specification as predicate device,
The differences are included as followings:
The device and predicate device have difference in performance specification, such as scan/angle/width, maximum number of elements for a single pulse, frequency, number of element, size of element, spacing of element, array dimensions, detect depth and resolution. But the propose device have tested for clinical measurement accuracy, so these difference can prove the effectiveness of propose device.
The device and predicate device have difference in label and labeling, but all of the label and labeling meet the requirements of FDA.
The proposed device has tested according with the safety standard IEC 60601-1, IEC60601-1-2 for the safety.
The proposed device has tested according with the clinical measurement accuracy report, UD2 Acoustic Output report for the effectiveness.
The proposed device has tested according with the ISO 10993 series standard for the Biocompatibility performance.
Therefore, the differences above between the subject device and predicate device do not affect the basic design principle, usage, effectiveness and safety of the subject device. And no question is raised regarding to effectiveness and safety.
No new technology is applied in the subject device. Most of the main aspects on effectiveness and safety between the subject device and predicate device are same. The differences are slight so that no substantial influence on the effectiveness and safety.
#### SE Determination
The proposed device, Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Scanner/WED 3100, is substantially equivalent (SE) to the predicate device EMP-2100 Full Digital Ultrasound Diagnostic Device (K081873).
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
MAR - 1 2010
Shenzhen Well.D Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. % Mr. Marc M. Mouser Program Manager & FDA Office Coordinator Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. 2600 N.W. Lake Road CAMAS WA 98607-8542
Re: K100079
Trade/Device Name: Digital Ultrasound Diagnostic Scanner, WED-3100 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYO and ITX Dated: February 5, 2010 Received: February 16, 2010
Dear Mr. Mouser:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we 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). 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.
This determination of substantial equivalence applies to the following transducers intended for use with the Digital Ultrasound Diagnostic Scanner, WED-3100, as described in your premarket notification:
#### Transducer Model Number
LI-5 C1-11
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus permits your device to proceed to market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH0ffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
If you have any questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact Shahram Vaezy at (301) 796-6242.
Sincerely yours,
J. D. K.
Donald St. Pierre Acting Director Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure(s)
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# Indication for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: WED-3100 Digital Ultrasound Scanner
Indications for Use:
WED-3100 Digital Ultrasound Scanner is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging analysis for abdomen, gynecology, obstetric, urology and small-parts.
The system is intended to use for the following type of studies: fetal, abdominal, pediatric, small organs, peripheral vascular and musculo-skeletal (both conventional and superficial). The device is intended to adult, pregnant woman, pediatric and neonate.
The system is a prescription device intended to be used by or on the order of a physician or similar qualified health care professional. This device is not intended for home use.
Prescription Use _ X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE OF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation:

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#### System: WED-3100 Digital Ultrasound Scanner
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| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|------------------|------------------|
| General<br>(Track 1 Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(BM) | Other* (Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal Imaging &<br>Other | Fetal | N | N | | | | N | Note 1 |
| Other | Abdominal | N | | | | | | Note 1 |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | N | | | | | | Note 1 |
| | Small Organ (Specify) | N | | | | | | Note 1 |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | N | | | | | | Note 1 |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | N | | | | | | Note 1 | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | |
| Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | N | N | | | | N | Note 1 |
| Vessel | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Note 1: B+B mode, 4B mode
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
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(Division Sign-Off) Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety
510(k) Number K100079
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System: WED-3100 Digital Ultrasound Scanner Transducer: C1-11-
| Clinical Application | | | | Mode of Operation | | | | | |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------|---|---|-------------------|-----|------------------|------------------|---------------------|--|
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(BM) | Other*<br>(Specify) | |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal Imaging &<br>Other | Fetal | N | N | | | | N | Note 1 | |
| | Abdominal | N | | | | | | Note 1 | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | N | | | | | | Note 1 | |
| | Small Organ (Specify) | N | | | | | | Note 1 | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic. | | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | N | | | | | | Note 1 | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | N | | | | | | Note 1 | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Note 1: B+B mode, 4B mode
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
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### System: WED-3100 Digital Ultrasound Scanner Transducer: Ll-5
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|---|---------|------------------|------------------|---------------------|
| General<br>(Track 1 Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(BM) | Other*<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | |
| Fetal Imaging &<br>Other | Fetal | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | N | N | | | N | Note 1 |
| Vessel | Other (Specify) | | | | | | |
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Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Note 1: B+B mode, 4B mode
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
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Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety
510(k) Number K100079
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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.