The DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pin is utilized in a skull clamp and is applied to the patient's skull to hold their head and neck securely in a particular position when rigid fixation is desired. The skull clamp is indicated for use in open and percutaneous craniotomies as well as spinal surgery when rigid fixation is necessary.
Device Story
Disposable skull pins for use with skull clamps to provide rigid head and neck fixation during neurosurgical and spinal procedures. Available in stainless steel (MR unsafe) and titanium (MR conditional) versions for adult and pediatric patients. Pins are inserted into the rocker arm and opposite side of a skull clamp. Titanium version allows for intra-operative X-ray, CT, or MR imaging. Device is supplied sterile via gamma irradiation for single-patient use. Healthcare providers (surgeons) install pins into headrest systems to stabilize the patient's head, facilitating surgical access and precision.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included axial load and creep tests, shear tests, transport validation, packing integrity, system handling, biocompatibility (cytotoxicity and chemical analysis), color coding verification, sterility testing (VDmax and dye penetration), and MR compatibility for titanium models. All tests passed.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Stainless Steel 1.4034 or Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) with PA6 polymer base. Sensing/Actuation: Mechanical fixation via skull clamp. Energy: None. Form factor: Adult/Pediatric pins. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Gamma irradiation. Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in combination with a skull clamp in open and percutaneous craniotomies as well as spinal surgery when rigid fixation is necessary. Not intended for use on infants or children under 5 years of age.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A neurosurgical head holder (skull clamp) is a device used to clamp the patient's skull to hold head and neck in a particular position during surgical procedures.
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June 2, 2020
Pro Med Instruments GmbH Muhammad Zubair Regulatory Affairs Manager Boetzinger Str. 38 Freiburg, 79111 De
### Re: K193438
Trade/Device Name: DORO Sterile Disposable Skull Pins (Stainless Steel), DORO Sterile Disposable Skull Pins (Titanium) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4460 Regulation Name: Neurosurgical Head Holder (Skull Clamp) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HBL Dated: April 29, 2020 Received: May 4, 2020
### Dear Muhammad Zubair:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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,
Adam D. Pierce. Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical, Neurointerventional and Neurodiagnostic Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K193438
Device Name
DORO Sterile Disposable Skull Pins (Stainless steel & Titanium)
Indications for Use (Describe)
Indicated for use in combination with a skull clamp in open and percutaneous craniotomies as well as spinal surgery when rigid fixation is necessary.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### DATE:
June 2, 2020
## DOCUMENT NUMBER:
K193438
APPLICANT:
Pro Med Instruments GmbH Bötzinger Straße 38 79111 Freiburg im Breisgau Germany Tel: + 49 (0) 761 384 222 10 Fax: +49 (0) 761 384 222 81 E-Mail: pmi@pmisurgical.com
## CONTACT PERSON:
Name: Muhammad Zubair Position: Regulatory Affairs Manager Tel.: +49 761 384 222 67 E-Mail: ra@pmisurgical.com
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#### 1. Device Name
| Trade Name: | DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins |
|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Skull Pins |
| Device Classification Name: | Holder, head, neurosurgical (skull clamp) |
#### 2. Classification / Product Code
DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins can be classified according to following device name and product code:
| Device | Regulation<br>Description | Regulation<br>Medical<br>Specialty | Review<br>Panel | Product<br>Code | Regulation<br>Number | Device<br>Classification |
|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------|----------------------|--------------------------|
| Holder, head,<br>neurosurgical<br>(skull clamp) | Neurosurgical<br>head holder<br>(skull clamp) | Neurology | Neurology | HBL | 882.4460 | 2 |
#### Predicate Device 3.
### Subject Device 1: DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins (Stainless Steel)
| Subject Device | Predicate Device | 510(k) Number | 510(k) Holder |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------|
| DORO® Sterile<br>Disposable Skull Pins<br>(Stainless Steel)<br><br>Model:<br><br>1. (3006-00<br>Stainless Steel,<br>Adult, Blue)<br>2. (3006-50<br>Stainless Steel,<br>Adult, Black) | TZ Skull Pin<br>Adult | K163322 | TZ<br>Medical, Inc. |
| 3. (3006-10<br>Stainless Steel,<br>Pediatric,<br>Yellow) | Mayfield Child<br>Disposable Skull Pin | K941558 | OHIO MEDICAL INSTRUMENT<br>CO., INC. |
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| Device | Predicate Device | 510(k) Number | 510(k) Holder |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins (Titanium)<br>Model:<br>1. (3006-20 Titanium, Adult, Orange)<br><br>2. (3006-30 Titanium, Pediatric, Green) | Limited Artifact Skull Pin<br><br>Mayfield Child Disposable Skull Pin | K073163<br><br>K941558 | Dinkier Surgical Devices, Inc.<br><br>OHIO MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CO., INC. |
### Subject Device 2: DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins (Titanium)
#### 4. Device Description
DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins are a disposable device. These are delivered sterile (gamma-sterilization), ready for use, and are intended to be disposed after one use.
DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins are available in 2 different types (Stainless steel & Titanium) and 2 different sizes (Adult & Pediatric).
#### DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins (Stainless Steel) 4.1.
DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins are used together with the DORO ® Headrest Systems, intended as a neck and head support to stabilize the patient's head during neurosurgical procedures.
Two DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins are inserted into the rocker arm side of the skull clamp and one single skull pin is inserted in the opposite side.
#### DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins (Titanium) 4.2.
DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins are used together with the DORO ® Headrest System, intended as a neck and head support to stabilize the patient's head during neurosurgical procedures.
Two DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins are inserted into the rocker arm side of the skull clamp and one skull pin is inserted in the opposite side.
DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins (Titanium) are used when Intra-Operative X-Ray-, CTor MR Imaging of the patient is used.
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## 5. Indications for Use
The DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pin is indicated for use in combination with a skull clamp in open and percutaneous craniotomies as well as spinal surgery when rigid fixation is necessary.
#### Technological Characteristics 6.
The technological characteristics of DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins are the same as the technological characteristics of the predicate device.
## 6.1. DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins (Stainless Steel)
| Company | pro med instruments GmbH<br>(New Device) | TZ Medical, Inc.<br>(Predicate Device) | |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device Name | DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins<br>(Stainless steel) | TZ Skull Pin Adult | |
| Regulation Number | 882.4460 | 882.4460 | |
| Class | 2 | 2 | |
| Code | HBL | HBL | |
| 510(k) number | K193438 | K163322 | |
| Intended Use | The DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pin is<br>utilized in a skull clamp and is applied to the<br>patient's skull to hold their head and neck<br>securely in a particular position when rigid<br>fixation is desired. The skull clamp is<br>indicated for use in open and percutaneous<br>craniotomies as well as spinal surgery when<br>rigid fixation is necessary. | The TZ Medical skull pin is placed in a<br>clamp and is applied to the patient's skull<br>to hold their head and neck securely in a<br>particular position when rigid fixation is<br>desired. The clamp is indicated for use in<br>open and percutaneous craniotomies as<br>well as spinal surgery when rigid fixation<br>is necessary. | |
| Indication for Use | Indicated for use in combination with a skull<br>clamp in open and percutaneous craniotomies<br>as well as spinal surgery when rigid fixation is<br>necessary. | Indicated for use in open and<br>percutaneous craniotomies as well as<br>spinal surgery when rigid fixation is<br>necessary. | |
| Material | Stainless Steel 1.4034 with a polymer base<br>PA6 | 316L (1.4404 ) Stainless Steel | |
| Size | Adult | Adult | |
| Dimension | | | |
| Tip to Shoulder<br>Distance | Adult: 0.5 Inches | Adult: 0.5 Inches | |
| Width of back | Adult: 0.31 inches | Adult:0.31 inches | |
| O-ring | 3006-00<br>Stainless Steel,<br>Adult, Blue<br>3006-50<br>Stainless Steel,<br>Adult, Black | No O-Ring<br>Nitrile butadiene<br>rubber (NBR) O-<br>Ring<br>Silicone O-Ring | |
| | pro med instruments GmbH<br>(New Device) | | TZ Medical, Inc.<br>(Predicate Device) |
| Company | | | |
| Manufacturing | 3006-00<br>Stainless Steel,<br>Adult, Blue<br><br>3006-50<br>Stainless Steel,<br>Adult, Black | The pin insert is<br>machined according to<br>the dimensions<br>specified, and cleaned<br>afterwards. The Pin<br>collet is injection-<br>molded around the<br>Pin insert in controlled<br>environmental<br>conditions.<br><br>The pin is machined<br>according to the<br>dimensions specified,<br>and cleaned<br>afterwards. Assembly<br>of the O-ring takes<br>place in controlled<br>environmental<br>conditions. | The pin is machined to the dimensions<br>specified. O-Ring is placed on device when<br>manufacturing and cleaning is completed. |
| Preparation for<br>surgery | None, the pins are supplied sterile in a 3-pack<br>pouch ready for use | | None, the pins are supplied sterile in a 3-<br>pack pouch ready for use |
| Method of Use | Typically , three pins are installed in<br>receptacles of the head holder | | Typically, three pins are installed in<br>receptacles of the head holder |
| Clamp<br>Compatibility | DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins are<br>compatible with all the models of Doro brand<br>skull clamps | | V. Mueller Spetzler Skull Clamp-Model #<br>M-1500<br>Integra Mayfield Skull Clamp- Model # A-<br>1059<br>Integra Mayfield Skull Clamp- Model # A-<br>2000 |
| MR Compatibility | MR Unsafe | | MR Unsafe |
| Method of<br>Sterilization | Gamma Irradiation | | Ethylene Oxide |
| Use | Disposable; Single-Patient Use only | | Disposable; Single-Patient Use only |
| Packaging | Medical grade packaging (sealed<br>TYVEK/Blister) | | Medical grade packaging (sealed<br>TYVEK (flexible film pouches) |
| Company | pro med instruments GmbH<br>(New Device) | OHIO MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CO.,<br>INC.<br>(Predicate Device) | |
| Device Name | DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins<br>(Stainless steel) | Mayfield Child Disposable Skull Pin | |
| Regulation Number | 882.4460 | 882.4460 | |
| Class | 2 | 2 | |
| Code | HBL | HBL | |
| 510(k) number | K193438 | K941558 | |
| Intended Use | The DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pin is<br>utilized in a skull clamp and is applied to the<br>patient's skull to hold their head and neck<br>securely in a particular position when rigid<br>fixation is desired. The skull clamp is<br>indicated for use in open and percutaneous<br>craniotomies as well as spinal surgery when<br>rigid fixation is necessary. | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
| Indication for Use | Indicated for use in combination with a skull<br>clamp in open and percutaneous craniotomies<br>as well as spinal surgery when rigid fixation is<br>necessary. | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
| Recommended Age<br>of use | The disposable skull pin is not intended for<br>use on infants or children under 5 years of<br>age. | The disposable skull pin is not intended for<br>use on infants or children under 5 years of<br>age. | |
| Material | Stainless Steel 1.4034 with a polymer base<br>PA6 | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
| Size | Pediatric | Pediatric | |
| Dimension | | | |
| Tip to Shoulder<br>Distance | Pediatric: 0.4 Inches | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
| Width of back | Pediatric: 0.31 inches | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
| O-ring | 3006-10<br>Stainless Steel,<br>Pediatric, Yellow | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
### Adult:
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## Pediatric:
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| Company | pro med instruments GmbH<br>(New Device) | OHIO MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CO.,<br>INC.<br>(Predicate Device) | |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturing | 3006-10<br>Stainless Steel,<br>Pediatric, Yellow<br><br>The pin insert is<br>machined according to<br>the dimensions<br>specified, and cleaned<br>afterwards. The Pin<br>collet is injection-<br>molded around the<br>Pin insert in controlled<br>environmental<br>conditions. | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
| Preparation for<br>surgery | None, the pins are supplied sterile in a 3-pack<br>pouch ready for use | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
| Method of Use | Typically, three pins are installed in<br>receptacles of the head holder | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
| Clamp<br>Compatibility | DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins are<br>compatible with all the models of Doro brand<br>skull clamps | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
| MR Compatibility | MR Unsafe | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
| Method of<br>Sterilization | Gamma Irradiation | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
| Use | Disposable; Single-Patient Use only | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
| Packaging | Medical grade packaging (sealed<br>TYVEK/Blister) | Information not publically available in 510<br>(k) summary | |
| Company | pro med instruments GmbH<br>(New Device) | Dinkier Surgical Devices, Inc.<br>(Predicate Device) | |
| Device Name | DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins<br>(Titanium) | Limited Artifact Skull Pin | |
| Regulation Number | 882.4460 | 882.4460 | |
| Class | 2 | 2 | |
| Code | HBL | HBL | |
| 510(k) number | K193438 | K073163 | |
| Intended Use | The DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pin<br>is utilized in a skull clamp and is applied<br>to the patient's skull to hold their head<br>and neck securely in a particular<br>position when rigid fixation is desired.<br>The skull clamp is indicated for use in<br>open and percutaneous craniotomies as<br>well as spinal surgery when rigid fixation<br>is necessary. | Limited Artifact Skull Pins are used with a<br>head holder device that is placed on the<br>patients'skull to hold their head and neck in a<br>particular position during surgical procedures<br>when rigid skeletal fixation is desired. | |
| Indication for Use | Indicated for use in combination with<br>skull clamp in open and percutaneous<br>craniotomies as well as spinal surgery<br>when rigid fixation is necessary. | Indicated for use in open and percutaneous<br>craniotomies and spinal surgeries when rigid<br>skeletal fixation is necessary and during intra-<br>operative use within a MR environment rated<br>up to and including a 1.5 Tesla magnetic Field | |
| Material | Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) with a<br>polymer base PA6 | The pin tip is Titanium 6Al-4V and the<br>polymer base is PEEK with 10% carbon filler | |
| Dimension | | | |
| Tip to Shoulder<br>Distance | Adult: 0.5 Inches | Information not publically available in 510 (k)<br>summary | |
| Width of back | Adult: 0.31 inches | Information not publically available in 510 (k)<br>summary | |
| O-ring | 3006-20<br>Titanium, Adult,<br>Orange)<br>No O-Ring | O-Ring | |
| Manufacturing | The pin insert is machined according to<br>the dimensions specified, and cleaned<br>afterwards. The Pin collet is injection-<br>molded around the Pin insert in<br>controlled environmental conditions. | The pin tip is machined to the dimensions<br>listed on the pin tip drawing.<br>The pin tip is injection molded to the<br>dimensions listed on the pin base drawing. | |
| Preparation for<br>surgery | None, the pins are supplied sterile in a<br>3-pack pouch ready for use. | None, the pin are supplied sterile in a 3-pack<br>pouch ready for use. | |
| Method of Use | Typically , three pins are installed in | Typically , three pins are installed in | |
| Company | pro med instruments GmbH<br>(New Device) | Dinkier Surgical Devices, Inc.<br>(Predicate Device) | |
| Clamp<br>Compatibility | DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins are<br>compatible with all the models of Doro<br>brand skull clamps | Information not publically available in 510 (k)<br>summary | |
| MR Compatibility | MR Conditional<br>Main magnetic field strength: 1.5 Tesla or 3 Tesla | MR Conditional | |
| Method of<br>Sterilization | Gamma Irradiation | radiation sterilized | |
| Use | Disposable; Single-Patient Use only | | |
| Packaging | Medical grade packaging (sealed<br>TYVEK/Blister) | Medical grade packaging (sealed<br>TYVEK/flexible film pouches) | |
| Company | pro med instruments GmbH<br>(New Device) | OHIO MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CO., INC.<br>(Predicate Device) | |
| Device Name | DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pins<br>(Titanium) | Mayfield Child Disposable Skull Pin | |
| Regulation Number | 882.4460 | | |
| Class | 2 | 2 | |
| Code | HBL | HBL | |
| 510(k) number | K193438 | K941558 | |
| Intended Use | The DORO® Sterile Disposable Skull Pin<br>is utilized in a skull clamp and is applied<br>to the patient's skull to hold their head<br>and neck securely in a particular<br>position when rigid fixation is desired.<br>The skull clamp is indicated for use in<br>open and percutaneous craniotomies as<br>well as spinal surgery when rigid fixation<br>is necessary. | Information not publically available in 510 (k)<br>summary | |
| Indication for Use | Indicated for use in combination with<br>skull clamp in open and percutaneous<br>craniotomies as well as spinal surgery<br>when rigid fixation is necessary. | Information not publically available in 510 (k)<br>summary | |
| Recommended Age<br>of Use | The disposable skull pin is not intended<br>for use on infants or children under 5<br>years of age. | The disposable skull pin is not intended for<br>use on infants or children under 5 years of<br>age. | |
| Material | Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6AI-4V) with a<br>polymer base PA6 | Information not publically available in 510 (k)<br>summary | |
| Size | Pediatric…
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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.