K173700 · Lutronic Corporation · GEX · Jun 19, 2018 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K173700
Device Name
PICOPLUS Laser System
Applicant
Lutronic Corporation
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jun 19, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The PICOPLUS Laser System is indicated for use in surgical and aesthetic applications in the medical specialties of dermatology and general and plastic surgery as follows: The 1064 nm wavelength and 450 pico-second pulse width of the PICOPLUS system is indicated for: · Removal of tattoos on all skin type (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI) with the following tattoo colors: black, brown, green, blue and purple. · Treatment of benign pigmented lesions on Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The 532 nm wavelength and 450 pico-second pulse width of the PICOPLUS system is indicated for: - · Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick skin types I-III with the following tattoo colors: red, yellow and orange. - · Treatment of benign pigmented lesions removal for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. The 1064 nm wavelength and nanosecond pulse width of the PICOPLUS system is indicated for: - · Treatment of benign pigmented lesions on Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI - Removal of dark and multi-colored tattoos containing dark colored tattoo inks on Fitzpatrick skin types 1-VI The 532 nm wavelength and nanosecond pulse width of the PICOPLUS system is indicated for: - · Treatment of benign pigmented lesions on Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV - Removal of lighter colored tattoo inks, including red and yellow inks, on Fitzpatrick skin types I-III
Device Story
Surgical laser system; delivers 1064 nm and 532 nm wavelengths; pulse durations of 450 picoseconds (ps) and 2 nanoseconds (ns). Components: console, articulated arm, handpieces. Used in dermatology, general, and plastic surgery clinics by physicians. Laser energy targets tattoo inks and benign pigmented lesions; thermal/photoacoustic effect breaks down pigments. Output: laser energy delivery to skin. Clinical decision-making: physician selects wavelength/pulse duration based on lesion type, skin type, and ink color. Benefits: removal of tattoos and pigmented lesions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence established via bench testing and comparison to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Laser surgical instrument; 1064 nm and 532 nm wavelengths; 450 ps and 2 ns pulse durations. Complies with ISO 13485:2003, IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety), and IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC).
Indications for Use
Indicated for tattoo removal and treatment of benign pigmented lesions in dermatology and plastic surgery. Patient population: Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI (depending on wavelength/pulse duration). Contraindications: None explicitly stated beyond specific skin type/ink color limitations per wavelength.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) A carbon dioxide laser for use in general surgery and in dermatology is a laser device intended to cut, destroy, or remove tissue by light energy emitted by carbon dioxide.(2) An argon laser for use in dermatology is a laser device intended to destroy or coagulate tissue by light energy emitted by argon.
Quanta System S.P.A. Discovery Pico Family (K163222)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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June 19, 2018
Lutronic Corporation Dr. James Childs Clinical Science Director, Lutronic Global 19 Fortune Drive Billerica, MA 01821
Re: K173700
Trade/Device Name: PICOPLUS Laser System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser Surgical Instrument For Use In General And Plastic Surgery And In Dermatology Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEX Dated: May 18, 2018 Received: May 18, 2018
Dear Dr. James Childs:
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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> Sincerely. Jennifer R. Stevenson -S3 For Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices
Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K173700
Device Name PICOPLUS Laser System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The PICOPLUS Laser System is indicated for use in surgical and aesthetic applications in the medical specialties of dermatology and general and plastic surgery as follows:
The 1064 nm wavelength and 450 pico-second pulse width of the PICOPLUS system is indicated for:
· Removal of tattoos on all skin type (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI) with the following tattoo colors: black, brown, green, blue and purple.
· Treatment of benign pigmented lesions on Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
The 532 nm wavelength and 450 pico-second pulse width of the PICOPLUS system is indicated for:
- · Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick skin types I-III with the following tattoo colors: red, yellow and orange.
- · Treatment of benign pigmented lesions removal for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV.
The 1064 nm wavelength and nanosecond pulse width of the PICOPLUS system is indicated for:
- · Treatment of benign pigmented lesions on Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI
- Removal of dark and multi-colored tattoos containing dark colored tattoo inks on Fitzpatrick skin types 1-VI
The 532 nm wavelength and nanosecond pulse width of the PICOPLUS system is indicated for:
- · Treatment of benign pigmented lesions on Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV
- Removal of lighter colored tattoo inks, including red and yellow inks, on Fitzpatrick skin types I-III
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span style="font-size:10pt">☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</span> | <span>☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> |
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# 6. 510(k) SUMMARY OR STATEMENT
The Company's 510(k) Summary for the PICOPLUS Laser System is as follows:
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# 510(k) Summary
# Lutronic Corporation PICOPLUS Laser System
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with 21 CFR § 807.92.
## 1. General Information
| Applicant: | Lutronic Corporation<br>Lutronic Center, 219 Sowon-ro<br>Haengsin-dong, Deogyang-gu<br>Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 410-220<br>Republic of Korea<br>Tel: (82) 31-908-3440<br>FAX: (82) 31-907-3440 |
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| Contact Person: | James J Childs, PhD<br>Clinical Science Director |
| | Lutronic Corporation<br>19 Fortune Drive<br>Billerica, MA 01821<br>Tel: 508-446-1126<br>FAX: 781-262-0647<br>Email: jchilds@lutronic.com |
| Summary Preparation Date: | June 18, 2018 |
# 2. Names
Trade Name: PICOPLUS Laser System
Common Name: Laser Surgical Instrument
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Classification Name:
Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Product Code: GEX 21 CFR § 878.4810 Panel: General & Plastic Surgery
# 3. Predicate Devices
Cutera Enlighten III Laser System (K172077) Quanta System S.P.A. Discovery Pico Family (K163222)
# 4. Device Description
The PICOPLUS Laser System is a surgical laser instrument. The PICOPLUS Laser System is designed and manufactured in accordance with 21 CFR 820 (with emphasis on 820.30) and 21 CFR 1040 for medical devices in order to insure user safety and durability of use.
The PICOPLUS Laser System is a laser system, delivering energy at wavelengths of 1064 nm and 532 nm, both at pulse durations of 450 picoseconds (ps) and 2 nanoseconds (ns). The laser system console, an articulated arm and attached handpieces.
# 5. Indications for Use
The PICOPLUS Laser System is indicated for use in surgical and aesthetic applications in the medical specialties of dermatology and general and plastic surgery as follows:
The 532 nm wavelength and 450 pico-second pulse duration of the PICOPLUS system is indicated for
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- Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick skin types I-III with the following tattoo colors: red, yellow and orange. .
- Treatment of benign pigmented lesions removal for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. .
The 1064 nm wavelength and 450 pico-second pulse duration of the PICOPLUS system is indicated for:
- Removal of tattoos on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI) with the following tattoo colors: black, brown, green, . blue and purple.
- Treatment of benign pigmented lesions on Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. .
The 1064 nm wavelength and nanosecond pulse duration of the PICOPLUS system is indicated for:
- Treatment of benign pigmented lesions on Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI .
- Removal of dark and multi-colored tattoos containing dark colored tattoo inks on Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI .
The 532 nm wavelength and nanosecond pulse duration of the PICOPLUS system is indicated for:
- Treatment of benign pigmented lesions on Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV .
- . Removal of lighter colored tattoo inks, including red and yellow inks, on Fitzpatrick skin types I-III
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# 6. Substantial Equivalence
Tables 1a & 1b below compare the device specifications for each Indication for Use of the Subject and Predicate devices.
## Table 1a. Comparison of IFUs and device specifications at Nanosecond Pulse Durations
(Note the Predicate device IFUs and device specifications table or side-by-side comparison to the Subject device's Hand 2.)
| | Comparison of device specifications at Nanosecond Pulse Duration | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Lutronic Corporation PICOPLUS Laser System | | | | | | Cutera Enlighten III | | | | | |
| Handpiece | Indications for Use | Wave-<br>length | Max<br>Pulse<br>Energy | Spot<br>Size | Fluence | Handpiece | Indications for Use | Wave-<br>length | Max<br>Pulse<br>Energy | Spot<br>Size | Fluence |
| Handpiece<br>(2 ns) | Indicated for:<br>• Treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions on<br>Fitzpatrick skin type I-<br>VI<br>• Removal of dark and<br>multi-colored tattoos<br>containing dark<br>colored tattoo inks on<br>Fitzpatrick skin types<br>1-VI | 1064<br>nm | 800 mJ | 2, 3, 4,<br>5, 6<br>mm | 0.18~<br>10<br>J/cm² | Handpiece<br>(2 ns) | Indicated for treatment<br>of benign pigmented<br>lesions on patients with<br>all skin types<br>(Fitzpatrick I-VI); tattoo<br>removal for dark<br>colored tattoo inks and<br>for multicolored tattoos<br>containing inks on<br>patients with all skin<br>types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) | 1064<br>nm | 800 mJ | 2, 2.5, 3,<br>3.5, 4, 5,<br>6, 7, 8,<br>9, 10<br>mm | 10 J/cm²<br>(range<br>not<br>available) |
| | Indicated for:<br>• Treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions on<br>Fitzpatrick skin types I-<br>IV<br>• Removal of lighter<br>colored tattoo inks,<br>including red and yellow<br>inks, on Fitzpatrick skin<br>types I-III | 532<br>nm | 300 mJ | 2.3,<br>3.3,<br>4.3,<br>5.3<br>mm | 0.05~<br>2.5<br>J/cm² | | Indicated for treatment<br>of benign pigmented<br>lesions for Fitzpatrick<br>skin types I-IV; tattoo<br>removal with lighter<br>colored inks including<br>red and yellow inks for<br>Fitzpatrick skin types I-<br>III | 532<br>nm | 400 mJ | 2, 2.5, 3,<br>3.5, 4, 5,<br>6, 7, 8,<br>9, 10<br>mm | 2.5 J/cm²<br>(range<br>not<br>available) |
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| | | Lutronic Corporation PICOPLUS Laser System | | | | Cutera Enlighten III | | | | | |
|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Handpiece | Indications for Use | Wave-<br>length | Max<br>Pulse<br>Energy | Spot<br>Size | Fluence | Handpiece | Indications for Use | Wave-<br>length | Max<br>Pulse<br>Energy | Spot<br>Size | Fluence |
| Handpiece<br>2<br>(2 ns) | Indicated for:<br>• Treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions on<br>Fitzpatrick skin type I-<br>VI<br>• Removal of dark and<br>multi-colored tattoos<br>containing dark<br>colored tattoo inks on<br>Fitzpatrick skin types<br>1-VI | 1064<br>nm | 800 mJ | 6, 7, 8,<br>9, 10<br>mm | 0.07~<br>2.8<br>J/cm² | Handpiece<br>(2 ns) | Indicated for treatment<br>of benign pigmented<br>lesions on patients with<br>all skin types<br>(Fitzpatrick I-VI); tattoo<br>removal for dark<br>colored tattoo inks and<br>for multicolored tattoos<br>containing inks on<br>patients with all skin<br>types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) | 1064<br>nm | 800 mJ | 2, 2.5, 3,<br>3.5, 4, 5,<br>6, 7, 8,<br>9, 10<br>mm | 10 J/cm²<br>(range<br>not<br>available) |
| | Indicated for:<br>• Treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions on<br>Fitzpatrick skin types I-<br>IV<br>• Removal of lighter<br>colored tattoo inks,<br>including red and yellow<br>inks, on Fitzpatrick skin<br>types I-III | 532<br>nm | 300 mJ | 4.3,<br>5.3,<br>6.5, 8<br>mm | 0.02~<br>2.0<br>J/cm² | | Indicated for treatment<br>of benign pigmented<br>lesions on patients with<br>Fitzpatrick skin types I-<br>IV; tattoo removal for<br>lighter colored tattoo<br>inks, including red and<br>yellow inks, on patients<br>with Fitzpatrick skin<br>types I-III | 532<br>nm | 400 mJ | 2, 2.5, 3,<br>3.5, 4, 5,<br>6, 7, 8,<br>9, 10<br>mm | 2.5 J/cm²<br>(range<br>not<br>available) |
Table 1a. Comparison of IFUs and device specifications at Nanosecond Pulse Durations (Cont.)
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## Table 1b. Comparison of IFUs and device specifications at Picosecond Pulse Durations (Cont.)
(Note the Predicate device IFUs and device specifications table-by-side comparison to the Subject device's Hand 2.
| Comparison of device specifications at Picosecond Pulse Duration | | | | | |
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| Lutronic Corporation PICOPLUS Laser System | | | Discovery Pico Family | | |
| Handpiece | Indications for Use | Wave-<br>length | Handpiece | Indications for Use | Wave-<br>length |
| Handpiece<br>1 (450 ps) | Indicated for:<br>• Removal of tattoos<br>on all skin type<br>(Fitzpatrick skin<br>types I-VI) with the<br>following tattoo<br>colors: black,<br>brown, green, blue<br>and purple.<br>Indicated for:<br>• Removal of tattoos for<br>Fitzpatrick skin types I-<br>III with the following<br>tattoo colors: red,<br>yellow and orange.<br>• Treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions<br>removal for Fitzpatrick<br>Skin Types I-IV | 1064 nm<br><br>532 nm | Handpiece<br>(450 ps) | Indicated for removal of<br>tattoos on all Fitzpatrick<br>skin types I- VI with<br>following colors: black,<br>brown, green, blue, and<br>purple.<br>Indicated for treatment of<br>benign pigmented lesions<br>on Fitzpatrick types I-IV<br>Indicated for removal of<br>tattoos on Fitzpatrick<br>skin types I-III with the<br>following colors: red,<br>yellow and orange.<br>Indicated for treatment of<br>benign pigmented lesions<br>on Fitzpatrick Skin Types<br>I-IV | 1064 nm<br><br>532 nm |
| Max<br>Pulse<br>Energy | Spot<br>Size | Fluence<br>(range) | Max<br>Pulse<br>Energy | Spot<br>Size | Fluence |
| 800 mJ<br><br>300 mJ | 3, 4, 5,<br>6 mm<br><br>3.3, 4.3,<br>5.3 mm | 0.18 -<br>5.6 J/cm²<br><br>0.05 -<br>2.8 J/cm² | 800 mJ<br><br>300 mJ | 3, 4.5,<br>6, 7.5<br>9, 10.5 mm<br><br>3, 4.5,<br>6, 7.5<br>9, 10.5 mm | 5.6 J/cm²<br>(range not<br>available)<br><br>2.8 J/cm²<br>(range not<br>available) |
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| Comparison of device specifications at Picosecond Pulse Duration | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Lutronic Corporation PICOPLUS Laser System | | | | | | Discovery Pico Family | | | | | |
| Handpiece | Indications for Use | Wave-<br>length | Max<br>Pulse<br>Energy | Spot<br>Size | Fluence<br>(range) | Handpiece | Indications for Use | Wave-<br>length | Max<br>Pulse<br>Energy | Spot<br>Size | Fluence |
| Handpiece<br>2 (450<br>ps) | Indicated for:<br>• Removal of tattoos<br>on all skin type<br>(Fitzpatrick skin<br>types I-VI) with the<br>following tattoo<br>colors: black,<br>brown, green, blue<br>and purple.<br>• Treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions on<br>Fitzpatrick skin types I-<br>IV | 1064<br>nm | 800 mJ | 6, 7, 8,<br>9, 10<br>mm | 0.07 -<br>2.8<br>J/cm² | Handpiece<br>(450 ps) | Indicated for removal of<br>tattoos on all Fitzpatrick<br>skin types I-VI with<br>following colors: black,<br>brown, green, blue, and<br>purple.<br>Indicated for treatment of<br>benign pigmented lesions<br>on Fitzpatrick types I-IV | 1064<br>nm | 800 mJ | 3, 4.5,<br>6, 7.5<br>9, 10.5<br>mm | 5.6 J/cm²<br>(range<br>not<br>available) |
| | Indicated for:<br>• Removal of tattoos for<br>Fitzpatrick skin types I-<br>III with the following<br>tattoo colors: red,<br>yellow and orange.<br>• Treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions<br>removal for Fitzpatrick<br>Skin Types I-IV | 532<br>nm | 300 mJ | 4.3, 5.3,<br>6.5, 8<br>mm | 0.02 -<br>2.0<br>J/cm² | | Indicated for removal of<br>tattoos on Fitzpatrick<br>skin types I-III with the<br>following colors: red,<br>yellow and orange.<br>Indicated for treatment of<br>benign pigmented lesions<br>on Fitzpatrick Skin Types<br>I-IV | 532<br>nm | 300 mJ | 3, 4.5,<br>6, 7.5<br>9, 10.5<br>mm | 2.8 J/cm²<br>(range<br>not<br>available) |
Table 1b. Comparison of IFUs and device specifications at Picosecond Pulse Durations (Cont.)
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The PICOPLUS Laser System shares the same indications for use, device operation, technical and functional capabilities. The devices' fluences for the 1064 nm and 532 nm wavelengths at both 450 ps and 2 ns pulse durations are all the same.
Therefore the handpieces of the Subject device are substantially equivalent to the corresponding handpieces of the Predicate devices for the Indications for Use.
# 7. Performance Data
The Company's Performance Data for the PICOPLUS Laser System is as follows:
### Bench Testing
The PICOPLUS Laser System complies with all applicable standards, including ISO 13485:2003, ISO 60601-1 for electrical safety and IEC 60601-1-2 for electromagnetic compatibility.
# Clinical Testing
No performance data has been provided since the PICOPLUS Laser System is equivalent to the previously cleared predicate devices with no new issues regarding safety and effectiveness.
# 8. Conclusion
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The PICOPLUS Laser System and the legally marketed Cutera Enlighten III Laser System cleared under 510(k) number K172077 and the legally marketed Quanta System S.P.A. Discovery Pico Family cleared under 510(k) number K163222, have the same intended use and Indications for Use statement. While the technological characteristics differ between the two systems, the differences have been established to be minor. Performance testing data established that the PICOPLUS Laser System is safe and effective as the legally marked predicate devices and that the PICOPLUS Laser System does not raise any different questions of safety and effectiveness than the predicate. On this basis and in accordance with 21 CFR§ 807.100(b), the PICOPLUS Laser System is substantially equivalent to the Cutera Enlighten III Laser System and the Quanta System S.P.A. Discovery Pico Family and can be legally marketed in the U.S.
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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.