The CEDIA® Amphetamine OFT Assay is intended for use in the qualitative determination of amphetamine in human oral fluid at a cutoff concentration of 150 ng/mL in neat oral fluid. The specimen must be collected exclusively with the Oral-Eze ™ Saliva Collection System. The assay is calibrated against d-amphetamine and performed on the MGC 240. This in vitro diagnostic device is intended for clinical laboratory use only. The CEDIA Amphetamine OFT Assay provides only a preliminary analytical test result. A more specific alternative method must be used to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) and Liguid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) are the preferred confirmatory methods. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be applied to anv drug of abuse test result particularly when preliminary positive results are used.
Device Story
Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay for qualitative amphetamine detection in oral fluid. Uses recombinant DNA technology with bacterial enzyme beta-galactosidase split into inactive enzyme acceptor (EA) and enzyme donor (ED) fragments. Analyte in sample competes with analyte-conjugated inactive fragment for antibody binding sites. If analyte present, antibody binds to sample analyte, allowing EA and ED to reassociate into active enzyme; active enzyme cleaves substrate, producing spectrophotometrically measurable color change. Absorbance change proportional to drug concentration. Used in clinical laboratories on MGC 240 analyzer. Requires Oral-Eze Saliva Collection System. Provides preliminary results; requires confirmatory testing via GC/MS or LC-MS/MS. Clinical judgment required for interpretation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Precision study (n=50 per level) followed CLSI EP5-A2 protocol. Method comparison studies against LC-MS/MS (n=42 and n=81 samples) showed 100% concordance in the first study and 98.8% concordance in the second, with 97.6% sensitivity and 100% specificity. Interference studies evaluated endogenous/exogenous substances and common oral products (tobacco, gum, etc.) with no impact on assay performance.
Technological Characteristics
Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay using recombinant beta-galactosidase fragments (EA/ED). Spectrophotometric detection. Calibrated against d-amphetamine. Performed on MGC 240 analyzer. Requires Oral-Eze Saliva Collection System for specimen collection.
Indications for Use
Indicated for qualitative determination of amphetamine in human oral fluid at 150 ng/mL cutoff. For prescription professional use in clinical chemistry laboratories. Not for Point of Care settings. Requires confirmation by GC/MS or LC-MS/MS.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An amphetamine test system is a device intended to measure amphetamine, a central nervous system stimulating drug, in plasma and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of amphetamine use or overdose and in monitoring levels of amphetamine to ensure appropriate therapy.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). An amphetamine test system is not exempt if it is intended for any use other than employment or insurance testing or is intended for Federal drug testing programs. The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 862.9, provided the test system is intended for employment and insurance testing and includes a statement in the labeling that the device is intended solely for use in employment and insurance testing, and does not include devices intended for Federal drug testing programs (*e.g.,* programs run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the U.S. military).
Predicate Devices
Immunalysis Amphetamine ELISA for Oral Fluids (k051579)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k101745
B. Purpose for Submission:
New Device
C. Measurand:
Amphetamine in oral fluid
D. Type of Test:
Qualitative immunoassay
E. Applicant:
Microgenics Corporation
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
Thermo Scientific CEDIA Amphetamine OFT Assay
G. Regulatory Information:
| Product Code | Classification | Regulation Section | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DKZ | Class II | 21 CFR § 862.3100 | Toxicology (91) |
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
See indication(s) for use below.
2. Indication(s) for use:
The CEDIA Amphetamine OFT Assay is intended for use in the qualitative determination of amphetamine in human oral fluid at a cutoff concentration of 150 ng/mL in neat oral fluid. The specimen must be collected exclusively with the Oral-Eze Saliva Collection System. The assay is calibrated against d-amphetamine and performed on the MGC 240. This in vitro diagnostic device is intended for clinical laboratory use only.
The CEDIA Amphetamine OFT Assay provides only a preliminary analytical test result. A more specific alternative method must be used to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) and Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) are the preferred confirmatory methods. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be applied to any drug of abuse test result particularly when preliminary positive results are used.
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3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For prescription use only in clinical chemistry laboratories. It is not for use in Point of Care settings.
4. Special instrument requirements:
Thermo Scientific MGC 240 clinical chemistry analyzer
I. Device Description:
The CEDIA Amphetamine OFT Assay consists of separately packaged reagents (R1, R1a, R2 and R2a):
| Reagent | Description |
| --- | --- |
| R1 | EA Reconstitution Buffer: Contains buffer salts, mouse monoclonal anti-amphetamine antibody, stabilizer and preservative. |
| R1a | EA Reagent: Contains Enzyme Acceptor (microbial), buffer salts and preservative. |
| R2 | ED Reconstitution Buffer: Contains buffer salts, stabilizers and preservative. |
| R2a | ED Reagent: Contains Enzyme Donor (microbial) conjugated to amphetamine derivative, chlorophenol red-β-D-galactopyranoside, stabilizers, detergent and preservative |
The Oral-Eze Saliva Collection System consists of the following components:
| Component | Description |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | Oral Fluid collector containing an absorbent pad attached to a plastic handle with a sample adequacy window |
| 2 | Oral Fluid collection vial containing a buffer preservative solution |
| 3 | Plastic plunger |
The CEDIA OFT Multi-Drug Calibrators (Three Levels: 0, 50 and 200 ng/mL) and Multi-Drug Controls (Two Levels: 25 and 75 ng/mL) are sold separately and were cleared under pre-market submission k101752.
Oral-Eze Saliva Collection System
The Oral-Eze Saliva Collection System consists of Oral-Eze saliva collector and collection tube with preservative buffer. Oral-Eze saliva collector consists of an absorbent pad attached to a plastic handle. The saliva collector is provided with a volume adequacy indicator. The plastic handle has a round window where blue color will appear when sufficient volume of oral fluid is collected. Samples are collected by placing the collector pad and plastic shield between lower cheek and gum with the plastic shield facing the cheek. Oral fluid collection is done when blue color appears in the window of the handle. The pad is ejected in to the collection tube by placing thumb on the ridges on the handle and pushing the thumb forward. The collection tube is capped and sent to the laboratory for processing and testing.
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J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
| Predicate device name | Predicate 510(k) number |
| --- | --- |
| Immunalysis Amphetamine ELISA for Oral Fluids | k051579 |
Comparison with predicate:
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| Similarities and Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate (k051579) |
| Intended Use | Same | For the qualitative detection of Amphetamine in oral fluid samples. |
| Test Principle | Enzyme fragment complementation assays are based on competition between amphetamine in the sample and labeled-amphetamine for a fixed amount of antibody in the reagent. The presence of amphetamine in saliva sample facilitates the association of two inactive β-galactosidase enzyme fragments into an active enzyme complex that hydrolyzes a substrate, generating a color change that can be measured spectrophotometrically. The amount of active enzyme formed and resultant absorbance change are directly proportional to the amount of amphetamine present in the sample. | ELISA assays are based on competition between amphetamine in the sample and enzyme-labeled amphetamine for a fixed amount of antibody in the reagent. Enzyme-labeled amphetamine and amphetamine present in the sample compete for limited antibody binding sites. Binding of the enzyme-labeled amphetamine inhibits its reaction with the substrate, thereby influencing the rate of absorbance change measured by spectrophotometer. The rate of absorbance change is proportional to the concentration of amphetamine in the sample. Concentrations of controls and unknowns are calculated from the standard curve. |
| Sample Matrix | Same | Oral Fluid |
| Cutoff value | 150 ng/mL in neat oral fluid | 50 ng/mL when oral fluid samples collected with the Quantisal™ oral fluid collection device |
| Analyzer | MGC 240 clinical chemistry analyzer | Spectrophotometer |
| Detection Wavelength(s) | 570 and 660 nanometers. | 450 and 620 nanometers. |
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K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
CLSI EP5-A2, Evaluation of Precision Performance of Quantitative Measurement Methods.
CLSI EP9-A2, Method Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples.
L. Test Principle:
Principle of Amphetamine OFT Assay
Enzyme fragment complementation assays are based on competition between amphetamine in the sample and labeled-amphetamine for a fixed amount of antibody in the reagent. The presence of amphetamine in saliva sample facilitates the association of two inactive β-galactosidase enzyme fragments into an active enzyme complex that hydrolyzes a substrate, generating a color change that can be measured spectrophotometrically.
Specifically, amphetamine in the saliva sample competes with amphetamine conjugated to one inactive fragment of β-galactosidase for antibody binding site. If amphetamine is present in the saliva sample, it binds to antibody, leaving the inactive enzyme fragments free to form active enzyme. If amphetamine is not present in the saliva sample, antibody binds to amphetamine conjugated on the inactive fragment, inhibiting the reassociation of inactive β-galactosidase fragments, and no active enzyme complex is formed. The amount of active enzyme formed and resultant absorbance change are directly proportional to the amount of amphetamine present in the sample.
The Oral-Eze Saliva Collection System contains a preservative buffer that dilutes the neat oral fluid sample. The assay result is reported as a positive or negative result relative to the neat oral fluid cutoff of 150 ng/mL.
M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance:
a. Precision/Reproducibility:
The sponsor conducted a precision study on the MGC 240 analyzer using negative neat oral fluid samples collected and then prepared by spiking amphetamine at zero drug (-100%), -75%, -50%, -25%, below the cutoff, at the cutoff, and +25%, +50%, +75% and +100% above the cutoff. All spiked neat oral fluid sample concentrations were confirmed by LC-MS/MS. The neat oral fluid samples were then processed using the Oral-Eze device to obtain diluted oral fluid samples. The diluted oral fluid samples were confirmed by LC-MS/MS and tested in the CEDIA Amphetamine OFT Assay in qualitative mode.
The randomized CLSI (EP5-A2) precision protocol was followed with five
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replicates of each sample for each run, 2 runs per day for five non-consecutive days, total n= 50 per level. Results of the studies are presented below:
| Drug | % of Cutoff | Number of determinations | Amphetamine OFT Assay Results |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Amphetamine | -100% | 50 | 50 Negative 0 Positive |
| Amphetamine | -75% | 50 | 50 Negative 0 Positive |
| Amphetamine | -50% | 50 | 50 Negative 0 Positive |
| Amphetamine | -25% | 50 | 50 Negative 0 Positive |
| Amphetamine | cutoff | 50 | 6 Negative 44 Positive |
| Amphetamine | +25% | 50 | 0 Negative 50 Positive |
| Amphetamine | +50% | 50 | 0 Negative 50 Positive |
| Amphetamine | +75% | 50 | 0 Negative 50 Positive |
| Amphetamine | +100% | 50 | 0 Negative 50 Positive |
b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Not applicable, since this is a qualitative assay.
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
The stability of the reagents stored at $2 - 8^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ was evaluated by real time testing at regular time intervals (0,3,6,9,12,18 and 24 months) during a 2 year period. Based upon the results of the study, the sponsor claims a 24 month shelf life for the reagents.
The stability of oral fluid samples in Oral-Eze collection devices, stored at either $2 - 8^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ or $21 - 25^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ , was evaluated at 7 day intervals during a 21 day period by LC-MS/MS. Based upon the results of the study; the sponsor claims that oral fluid samples can be stored for 21 days at either $2 - 8^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ or $21 - 25^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ .
The shipping stability of amphetamine-spiked oral fluid samples in Oral-Eze collection devices was evaluated during a 24 hour period. The shipping conditions evaluated included simulated 14,000 feet altitude and a variety of temperature, humidity, mechanical and vibration stress conditions. Based upon the results of the study, the sponsor claims that oral fluid samples collected with the Oral-Eze collection devices are stable during shipping.
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d. Detection limit:
Not applicable, since this is a qualitative assay.
e. Analytical specificity:
Compounds used in over-the-counter cold medicines and other compounds that are structurally related (which could be found in a neat oral fluid sample) to amphetamine were tested for cross-reactivity in the assay. The stock solution of each cross-reactant compound was prepared and added to negative oral fluid pool at the listed concentration. The neat oral fluid samples were then processed using the Oral-Eze device. The table below lists the concentration of each compound that gave a response approximately equal to the cutoff.
Structurally Related Compounds
| Compounds | Tested Concentration in Neat Oral Fluid (ng/mL) | Response Equivalent to the cutoff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| d,l-amphetamine | 240 | Negative |
| l-amphetamine | 6,000 | Negative |
| Phenethylamine | 1,950 | Negative |
| Diphenhydramine | 3,000,000 | Negative |
| Doxylamine | 3,000,000 | Negative |
| d-ephedrine | 3,000,000 | Negative |
| d,l-ephedrine | 3,000,000 | Negative |
| l-ephedrine | 3,000,000 | Negative |
| Fenfluramine | 300,000 | Negative |
| Isoxsuprine | 3,000,000 | Negative |
| d-Methamphetamine | 225,000 | Negative |
| d,l-Methamphetamine | 360,000 | Negative |
| l-Methamphetamine | 900,000 | Negative |
| PMA (4-methoxyamphetamine) | 30,000 | Negative |
| PMMA (4-methoxyamphetamine) | 30,000 | Negative |
| MDA | 90,000 | Negative |
| MDEA (3,4-MDE) | 600,000 | Negative |
| MDMA | 600,000 | Negative |
| Mephentermine | 600,000 | Negative |
| Phentermine | 9,000 | Negative |
| Phenylephrine | 3,000,000 | Negative |
| Phenylpropanolamine | 90,000 | Negative |
| Procaine | 3,000,000 | Negative |
| d-pseudoephedrine | 3,000,000 | Negative |
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| l-pseudoephedrine | 3,000,000 | Negative |
| --- | --- | --- |
Structurally Unrelated Compounds and Common OTC Medications
| Compounds | Tested Concentration in Neat Oral Fluid (ng/mL) | Response Equivalent to the cutoff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acetaminophen | 60,000 | Negative |
| Acetylsalicylic Acid | 60,000 | Negative |
| Alprazolam | 30,000 | Negative |
| Amobarbital | 30,000 | Negative |
| Amoxicillin | 12,000 | Negative |
| Ampicillin | 30,000 | Negative |
| Atropine | 30,000 | Negative |
| Benzoylecgonine | 60,000 | Negative |
| Butabarbital | 30,000 | Negative |
| Butabital | 30,000 | Negative |
| Caffeine | 60,000 | Negative |
| Captopril | 60,000 | Negative |
| Chlordiazepoxide | 60,000 | Negative |
| Chlorpromazine | 30,000 | Negative |
| Cimetidine | 60,000 | Negative |
| Clonazepam | 30,000 | Negative |
| Clorazepate | 30,000 | Negative |
| Cocaine | 30,000 | Negative |
| Codeine | 12,000 | Negative |
| l-Cotinine | 30,000 | Negative |
| Cyclizine | 30,000 | Negative |
| Dextromethorphan | 30,000 | Negative |
| Diazepam | 60,000 | Negative |
| Digoxin | 12,000 | Negative |
| Enalapril | 60,000 | Negative |
| Fluoxetine | 60,000 | Negative |
| Gentisic Acid | 30,000 | Negative |
| Hydrocodone | 30,000 | Negative |
| Hydromorphone | 30,000 | Negative |
| Ibuprofen | 60,000 | Negative |
| Imipramine | 30,000 | Negative |
| Levothyroxine | 6,000 | Negative |
| Lidocaine | 30,000 | Negative |
| Loperamide | 30,000 | Negative |
| Medazepam | 30,000 | Negative |
| Meperidine | 30,000 | Negative |
| Methadone | 60,000 | Negative |
| Metoprolol | 30,000 | Negative |
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| Morphine | 12,000 | Negative |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nicotine | 30,000 | Negative |
| Nifedipine | 60,000 | Negative |
| Norchlordiazepoxide | 30,000 | Negative |
| Nordiazepam | 30,000 | Negative |
| Penicillin | 30,000 | Negative |
| Pentobarbital | 30,000 | Negative |
| Phencyclidine | 60,000 | Negative |
| Phenobarbital | 60,000 | Negative |
| Procainamide | 30,000 | Negative |
| Propoxyphene | 60,000 | Negative |
| Ranitidine | 12,000 | Negative |
| Salicyluric Acid | 60,000 | Negative |
| Secobarbital | 60,000 | Negative |
| Temazepam | 30,000 | Negative |
| Theophylline | 30,000 | Negative |
| Tolmetin | 30,000 | Negative |
| Δ9-THC | 30,000 | Negative |
| 11-nor-Δ9-THC-COOH | 1200 | Negative |
| Verapamil | 60,000 | Negative |
| Zomepirac | 30,000 | Negative |
## Interference Studies:
The potential interference from several endogenous and exogenous substances, and pH on the detection accuracy of samples containing amphetamine at $\pm 50\%$ of the cutoff concentration were tested in the assay. The interfering substances were added to neat oral fluid at the concentrations listed in the table below. The neat oral fluid samples were then processed using the Oral-Eze collection device and tested in the CEDIA Amphetamine OFT Assay.
Interference
| Compounds | Tested Concentration in Neat Oral Fluid | Amphetamine OFT Assay Results | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | -50% Amphetamine | +50% Amphetamine |
| Cotinine | 0.03 mg/mL | Negative | Positive |
| Nicotine | 0.03 mg/mL | Negative | Positive |
| Cotinine | 40 ng/ml | Negative | Positive |
| Hemoglobin | 0.3 mg/mL | Negative | Positive |
| Human serum albumin | 30 mg/mL | Negative | Positive |
| Sodium Chloride | 18 mg/mL | Negative | Positive |
| Cholesterol | 0.45 mg/mL | Negative | Positive |
| Acetaminophen | 1.8 mg/mL | Negative | Positive |
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Potential interference from additional food and dental compounds was tested by collecting neat oral fluid from volunteers after use of the following substances: hard candy, chewing gum, chewing tobacco, cigarettes and tooth whitening strips.
| Compounds | Tested Concentration in Neat Oral Fluid | Amphetamine OFT Assay Results | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | -50% Amphetamine | +50% Amphetamine |
| Water | n/a | Negative | Positive |
| Chewing Tobacco | n/a | Negative | Positive |
| Cigarettes | n/a | Negative | Positive |
| Gum | n/a | Negative | Positive |
| Hard Candy | n/a | Negative | Positive |
| Tooth Whitening | n/a | Negative | Positive |
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Strips
f. Assay cut-off:
Characterization of the analytical performance around the 150 ng/ml cutoff range for neat oral fluid was evaluated in the precision study. See M.1.a. above.
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
Two method comparison studies were performed. In the first study, forty-two unaltered neat oral fluid samples (21 negative and 21 positive samples) were analyzed. In order to evaluate the performance of the entire system, three measurements were taken on each specimen: the LC/MS/MS concentration of the neat sample, the LC/MS/MS concentration of the diluted oral fluid sample collected with Oral-Eze device, and the immunoassay concentration (CEDIA Amphetamine OFT Assay on the MGC 240 analyzer) of the diluted oral fluid sample collected with Oral-Eze device. The results of the studies are presented below.
| Method Comparison Data
150 ng/mL Cutoff for Neat Oral Fluid Samples | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Candidate Device Results | > -50 % of the cutoff concentration | Near Negative Cutoff (-50% to cut-off) | Near Positive Cutoff (cutoff to +50%) | High Positive (>50%) |
| Negative (21 samples) | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Positive (21 samples) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 |
LC/MS/MS values used to categorize samples in this table are based on the concentration of found in neat oral fluid. The overall concordance between the CEDIA Amphetamine OFT Assay and LC-MS/MS using a cutoff 150 ng/mL in neat oral fluid is 100.0%. The comparison of sample results by the CEDIA Amphetamine OFT Assay to LC-MS/MS showed 100.0% sensitivity and 100.0% specificity.
In the second study, eighty-one unaltered neat oral fluid samples (40 negative and 41 positive samples) were analyzed. This study was performed on samples already collected with the Oral-Eze collection device. When the LC/MS/MS values of the diluted samples were compared to the immunoassay values, the following results were obtained. Therefore the results below do not reflect any inaccuracy inherent in the collection process itself.
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| Method Comparison Data | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Candidate Device Results | > -50 % of the cutoff concentration | Near Negative Cutoff (-50% to cut-off) | Near Positive Cutoff (cutoff to +50%) | High Positive (>50%) |
| Negative (41 samples) | 36 | 4 | 1* | 0 |
| Positive (40 samples) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 36 |
Discrepant sample:
| Discrepant Sample # | OFT assay (POS/NEG) | Neat Sample LC/MS value (ng/mL) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 35 | Negative | 167.67 |
The overall concordance between the CEDIA Amphetamine OFT Assay and LC-MS/MS is 98.8%. The comparison of sample results by the CEDIA Amphetamine OFT Assay to LC-MS/MS showed 97.6% sensitivity and 100.0% specificity.
b. Matrix comparison: Not Applicable
3. Clinical studies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity: Not Applicable
b. Clinical specificity: Not Applicable
c. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable): Not Applicable
4. Clinical cut-off: Not Applicable
5. Expected values/Reference range: Not Applicable
N. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
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O. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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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.
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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.