Automated ankle brachial pressure index measuring device, MESI mTABLET system
K201046 · Mesi D.O.O.; Mesi, Development of Medical Devices, Ltd. · JOM · Dec 11, 2020 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K201046
Device Name
Automated ankle brachial pressure index measuring device, MESI mTABLET system
Applicant
Mesi D.O.O.; Mesi, Development of Medical Devices, Ltd.
Product Code
JOM · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Dec 11, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2780
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The MESI mTABLET ABI is indicated for use on adult subjects at risk of having or developing peripheral arterial disease (PAD). MESI mTABLET ABI is intended for the rapid measurement of ankle-brachial pressure index (ABI) and pulse volume plethysmography in adults. It is suitable for use in wound care assessment, for assessing symptomatic PAD, and as a screening device for PAD. It may also be used on patients with venous or arterial ulcers prior to application of compression therapy. MESI mTABLET ABI can be used on patients with unilateral lower limb amputation. The MESI mTABLET ABI is intended to be used to spot-check patients. The MESI mTABLET ABI provides information regarding patient risk. The physician has the responsibility of making proper judgments based on this information. Prescription Use: Federal law restricts the use of this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Device Story
System comprises diagnostic modules with four tubeless cuffs, medical-grade tablet (mTABLET), and charging station. Used in clinical environments by trained experts for non-invasive PAD screening. Cuffs placed on upper arms and ankles; device measures blood pressure in brachial and foot arteries (dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial). Oscillometric method calculates ABI (ratio of higher arm pressure to ankle pressures) and performs pulse volume plethysmography. Data transmitted via Bluetooth from cuffs to tablet. Tablet displays results on 10.1" IPS screen. Physician reviews output to assess patient risk and guide clinical decisions. Benefits include rapid, automated spot-checking and improved workflow via simultaneous four-limb measurement.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validated against standard Doppler probe method with a correlation coefficient of r=0.88. Biocompatibility testing performed per EN ISO 10993-1. Device safety and performance verified against IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 80601-2-30, and wireless coexistence standards.
Technological Characteristics
System includes four tubeless cuffs (TPU-coated PU leather/Nylex), mTABLET unit (10.1" IPS display), and charging station. Sensing via oscillometric method. Powered by rechargeable Lithium-Polymer batteries. Connectivity via Bluetooth. IP42 protection. Compliant with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, and IEC 80601-2-30.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult subjects at risk of or developing peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Suitable for wound care assessment, symptomatic PAD assessment, PAD screening, and pre-compression therapy evaluation for venous/arterial ulcers. Applicable to patients with unilateral lower limb amputation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hydraulic, pneumatic, or photoelectric plethysmograph is a device used to estimate blood flow in a region of the body using hydraulic, pneumatic, or photoelectric measurement techniques.
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December 11, 2020
Mesi D.O.O. Elaine Duncan President Paladin Medical, Inc. P.O. Box 560 Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
Re: K201046
Trade/Device Name: Automated ankle brachial pressure index measuring device, MESI mTABLET system Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2780 Regulation Name: Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Or Photoelectric Plethysmographs Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JOM Dated: April 20, 2020 Received: April 21, 2020
Dear Elaine Duncan:
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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K201046
Device Name
MESI mTABLET ABI, Automated Wireless ABI system
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The MESI mTABLET ABI is indicated for use on adult subjects at risk of having or developing peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
MESI mTABLET ABI is intended for the rapid measurement of ankle-brachial pressure index (AB) and pulse volume plethysmography in adults.
It is suitable for use in wound care assessment, for assessing symptomatic PAD, and as a screening device for PAD. It may also be used on patients with venous or arterial ulcers prior to application of compression therapy.
MESI mTABLET ABI can be used on patients with unilateral lower limb amputation. The MESI mTABLET ABI is intended to be used to spot-check patients.
The MESI mTABLET ABI provides information regarding patient risk.
The physician has the responsibility of making proper judgments based on this information.
Prescription Use: Federal law restricts the use of this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
# K201046
| SUBMITTER on behalf of | MESI D.O.O |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | Leskoskova cesta 11A<br>1000 Ljubijana<br>Slovenia, Europe |
| Telephone: | +386 1 620 34 87 |
| Fax: | +386 8 2015 31 95 |
| by: | Paladin Medical, Inc.<br>PO Box 560<br>Stillwater, MN 55082 |
| Telephone: | 715-549-6035 |
| CONTACT PERSON: | Elaine Duncan, M.S.M.E., RAC, FAIMBE |
| DATE PREPARED: | December 12, 2020 |
| TRADE NAME: | MESI mTABLET ABI |
| COMMON NAME: | Automated ankle-brachial pressure index<br>measuring device |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME: | Hydraulic, Pneumatic, or Photoelectric<br>Plethysmographs |
| Regulation | 870.2780 |
| CLASSIFICATION | Class II |
| PRO CODE: | JOM |
SUMMARY of SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENCE TO: ABPI MD, K172655 The MESI mTABLET ABI has the same indication for use and intended use as the ABPI MD predicate device, also manufactured by MESI D.O.O. Analysis of similarities and differences has shown that differences between the two products, primarily as a result of the use of the mTABLET and transmission of data to the tablet from the ABI cuffs, do not introduce new risks.
DESCRIPTION of the DEVICE: MESI mTABLET ABI is a medical device comprised out of three parts. Diagnostic modules with a tubeless cuff (ABISYS) that is attached to a patient upper arms and ankles, a medical grade tablet used to display the measurement (MTABSYSW) and a charging station (CS4SYS). It is used in a professional clinical environment by trained medical experts for diaqnostic and screening purposes.
MESI mTABLET ABI is a device used for screening of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). The measurement is performed non-invasively by measuring blood pressure in the brachial artery and pressures in the foot arteries (dorsalis pedis and the posterior tibial artery). After the blood pressures have been measured the MESI mTABLET ABI calculates the ration between higher of the two arm values and both ankles.
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The MESI mTABLET ABI is indicated for use on adult subjects at risk of having or developing peripheral arterial disease (PAD). MESI mTABLET ABI is intended for the rapid measurement of ankle-brachial pressure index (ABI) and pulse volume plethysmography in adults. It is suitable for use in wound care assessment, for assessing symptomatic PAD, and as a screening device for PAD. It may also be used on patients with venous or arterial ulcers prior to application of compression therapy. MESI mTABLET ABI can be used on patients with unilateral lower limb amputation.
The MESI mTABLET ABI is intended to be used to spot-check patients.
The MESI mTABLET ABI provides information regarding patient risk.
The physician has the responsibility of making proper judgments based on this information.
Prescription Use: Federal law restricts the use of this device to sale by or on the order of a physician
# BASIS OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The predicate a legally marketed device: ABPI MD has same indication for use, intended use, same technology (oscillometric method), and same performances and effectiveness as the MESI mTABLET ABI (device under submission).
#### Differences
The only differences between the two devices is use of the mTABLET and transmission of data to the tablet from the ABI cuffs. There are now 4 ABI tubeless cuffs with different fabric covering.
| | Substantial Equivalence Determination Table | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Feature | ABPI MD | MESI mTABLET ABI | Analysis |
| 510(k) Number | K172655 | K201046 | |
| Manufacturer | MESI D.O.O. | MESI D.O.O. | same |
| Indications for<br>Use / Intended<br>use | ABPI MD system is indicated for use on adult<br>subjects at risk of having or developing<br>peripheral arterial disease (PAD).<br>ABPI MD system is intended for the rapid<br>measurement of ankle-brachial pressure index<br>(ABPI) or ankle-brachial index (ABI), and pulse<br>volume recording (PVR) / volume<br>plethysmography in adults.<br>It is suitable for use in wound care assessment,<br>for assessing symptomatic PAD, and as a<br>screening device for PAD. It may also be used on<br>patients with venous or arterial ulcers prior to<br>application of compression therapy. ABPI MD<br>can be used on patients with unilateral lower<br>limb amputation.<br>The ABPI MD system is intended to be used to<br>spot-check patients.<br>The ABPI MD system provides information<br>regarding patient risk.<br>The physician has the responsibility of making<br>proper judgments based on this information.<br>Prescription Use: Federal law restricts the use of<br>this device to sale by or on the order of a<br>physician. | The MESI mTABLET ABI is indicated<br>for use on adult subjects at risk of<br>having or developing peripheral<br>arterial disease (PAD).<br>MESI mTABLET ABI is intended for the<br>rapid measurement of ankle-brachial<br>pressure index (ABI) and pulse volume<br>plethysmography in adults.<br>It is suitable for use in wound care<br>assessment, for assessing<br>symptomatic PAD, and as a screening<br>device for PAD. It may also be used on<br>patients with venous or arterial ulcers<br>prior to application of compression<br>therapy.<br>MESI mTABLET ABI can be used on<br>patients with unilateral lower limb<br>amputation.<br>The MESI mTABLET ABI is intended to<br>be used to spot-check patients.<br>The MESI MTABLET ABI provides<br>information regarding patient risk.<br>The physician has the responsibility of<br>making proper judgments based on<br>this information.<br>Prescription Use: Federal law restricts<br>the use of this device to sale by or on<br>the order of a physician. | Identical |
| | Substantial Equivalence Determination Table | | |
| Feature | ABPI MD | MESI mTABLET ABI | Analysis |
| Dimensions /<br>weight | Width: 250 mm, Height: 730 mm, Depth: 200<br>mm, Weight: 0.60 kg | mTABLET UNIT<br>Width: 199 mm (7,83 inches), Depth:<br>278mm (10,95 inches), Height: 53mm<br>(2,08 inches), Weight:757grams<br><br>mTABLET WI-FI DOCKING UNIT<br>Width: 176 mm (6,93 inches), Depth:<br>126 mm (4,96 inches), Height: 40 mm | NOTE 1 |
| | | (1,57inches), Weight: 717grams<br><br>TUBELESS CUFF UNIT (4x):<br>Width: 40 mm (1.57 inches)<br>Depth: 40 mm (1.57 inches)<br>Height: 150 mm (5.91 inches) Weight:<br>286 g<br><br>LARGE CHARGING PLATE UNIT:<br>Width: 400 mm (15.75 inches), Depth:<br>200 mm (7.87 inches), Height: 38 mm<br>(1.49 inches), Weight: 675 grams | |
| Power Supply | Output: 5V DC/3.0A. Battery type: rechargeable<br>lithium polymer<br>AC/DC converter 5V.<br>Capacity: 2,300mAh, number of measurements<br>per charge: 30 | mTABLET UNIT<br>AC/DC adaptor:<br>FW8030M/05(FRIWO)<br>Input: 100-240 V~; 50-60 Hz<br>Output: 5 Vdc; 5000 mA<br>Battery type: RechargeableLithium-<br>Polymer battery(LP6058110)<br>Capacity: 8800 mAh, Battery<br>operation: more than 8 hours<br><br>WIRELESS CUFF UNIT<br>Battery type: Rechargeable Lithium-<br>Polymer battery, Capacity: 1240 mAh<br>Examinations per battery charge: ><br>200<br>Charge time for depleted battery (for<br>each unit): approximately 1.5 hours<br>(minimum charge time for 1 ABI<br>measurement, with all units on the<br>charging station : 10 minutes)<br><br>LARGE CHARGING PLATE UNIT<br>AC/DC adaptor: FW8030M/05 (FRIWO<br>FOX30-XM)<br>Input: 100-240 V~; 50-60 Hz<br>Output: 5 Vdc / 5000 mA | NOTE 2 |
| Display | 4,3" color LCD screen with 16-bit color depth<br>resolution: 480 x 272 pixels | 10,1" color IPS screen with 1280x800<br>resolution | NOTE 3 |
| Applied parts in<br>contact with the<br>patient | 3 cuffs, tubes and bladders | 4x tubeless cuffs | NOTE 4 |
| | Substantial Equivalence Determination Table | | |
| Feature | ABPI MD | MESI mTABLET ABI | Analysis |
| Materials in<br>contact with the<br>patient | Silicon (Tubes),<br>PU bladder, Nylon-Cotton protecting layer<br>(Pressure cuffs) | TPU coated PU leather - outside layer<br>Nylex based PU leather - inside layer<br>TPU bladder | NOTE 5 |
| Testing bench | Type of protection against electric shock:<br>Class II. BF<br>Compliant with standards:<br>60601-1,<br>60601-1-2<br>80601-2-30. | See list below | equivalent |
| Measurement<br>types | Right and left Ankle brachial pressure index :<br>Left ABI =<br>Left ankle pressure<br>Arm pressure<br>Right ABI =<br>Right ankle pressure<br>Arm pressure | Right and left Ankle brachial pressure<br>index :<br>Left ABI =<br>Left ankle pressure<br>Arm pressure<br>Right ABI =<br>Right ankle pressure<br>Arm pressure | Identical |
| Limit values of<br>measurement<br>errors | ABPI: Within ± 0.1 | ABPI: Within ± 0.1 | Identical |
| Cuffs inflation<br>and<br>deflation | Automatic inflation using an air pump and<br>deflation using an electromagnetic valve. | Automatic inflation using an air pump<br>and deflation using an<br>electromagnetic valve. | Identical |
| Pulse Volume /<br>Plethysmography | Pneumo-plethysmography method using the<br>cuffs measuring the blood pressure values :<br>Plethysmography displayed at the inflammation<br>and deflation pressure | Pneumo-plethysmography method<br>using the cuffs measuring the blood<br>pressure values: Plethysmography<br>displayed at the inflammation and<br>deflation pressure. | Identical |
| Temperature<br>and<br>humidity range | Working environment: 10 to 40°C,<br>30 to 85% relative air humidity,<br>IPX0 protection,<br>transport and storage: 0 to 60°C, up to 85%<br>relative air humidity. | Working environment:<br>10° to 40°C,<br>relative air humidity: 25 to 85%<br>IP42 protection<br>Transport and storage environment:<br>-15° to 50°C (<1 month) / -15° to 40°C<br>(<3 month) / -15° to 25°C (<12<br>month) Relative humidity: 25 to 85%<br>(no condensation)<br>IP42 protection | NOTE 6 |
| Target<br>population | Adult | Adult | Identical |
| Where used | Clinical environment | Clinical environment | Identical |
| PC Data<br>transmission | USB | Cloud | NOTE 7 |
| ABI results:<br>Coefficient of<br>correlation r with<br>the standard<br>Doppler probe<br>method | r= 0.88 | r= 0.88 | Identical |
For purpose of this submission, MESI mTABLET ABI was compared to ABPI MD (predicate device), in the Table of Substantial Equivalence Determination.
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# 510(k) Summary-Continued
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#### NOTES to DIFFERENCES in COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS:
#### NOTE 1:
Predicate ABPI MD is all in one device system, with charging adaptor and cuffs connected to the main display unit. MESI mTABLET ABI is a system that uses a wireless connection between display unit (mTABLET UNIT) and TUBELESS CUFF UNITS (CUFFMD). The only dimension difference that would have a potential impact on the patient is the weight and size of the CUFFs. Since the patient is laying supine during testing, differences in cuff weights do not have an impact on patient comfort or usability.
#### NOTE 2:
MESI ABPIMD performs the ABI measurement only on battery power. The mTABLET UNIT uses a battery with bigger capacity (compared to predicate ABPI MD) which requires a different, more powerful power supply. WIRELESS CUFF UNITS are charged with a charging station with 4 charging ports (LARGE CHARGING PLATE UNIT). WIRELESS CUFF UNITS are charged all at once and require a more powerful power supply. The differences in power supply do not introduce new risks because the recharging of the batteries is not conducted while attached to the patient.
#### NOTE 3:
MESI mTABLET ABI system uses mTABLET UNIT as a display device whereas the predicate device display was incorporated into the main unit. mTABLET UNIT has a 10,1" touch-screen IPS screen which provides a better user experience and shows more details about measurements. The testing of the mTABLET has shown that this device is safe.
#### NOTE 4:
MESI mTABLET ABI has 4 cuffs instead of 3 cuffs as with the MESI ABPI. The one additional cuff provides users with the option to put all 4 cuffs on both legs and both arms at the same time. The MESI mTABLET ABI will perform simultaneous blood pressure measurement on both arms. The arm with the higher blood pressure is identified and used for the 3 cuff ABI measurement. The MESI ABPI MD has 3 cuffs which causes the users need to identify the arm with the higher blood pressure before performing the ABI measurement, or to perform the ABI measurement twice (once with each arm). Therefore, the system now provides 4 cuffs as a convenience to the user.
#### NOTE 5:
MESI mTABLET ABI system uses slightly different tubeless cuffs material compared to predicate ABPI MD. Biocompatibility testing shows there are no new risks from the different cuff material.
#### NOTE 6:
MESI mTABLET ABI is assembled of different components compared to predicate ABPI MD. This is the main reason why mTABLET ABI device has slightly different operating condition tolerances. The differences do not affect any risks.
#### NOTE 7:
Predicate device ABPI MD uses a USB connection to transfer measurement data to PC. MESI mTABLET ABI uses a Bluetooth connection to transfer measurement data from the WIRELESS CUFF UNIT to the mTABLET UNIT. Validation of performance has shown that this does not introduce new risks.
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### SUMMARY of TESTING and QUALIFICATION:
All applied parts or parts of CUFFSYS that come in direct contact with the patient have passed biocompatibility testing according to EN ISO 10993-1 2009/AC:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process.
EN ISO 15223-1:2016- Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied
Software documentation and review has complied with the US FDA Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices; and Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; in addition to
EN IEC 62366 2008 Medical device software - Software life cycle ISO 14971 2012 Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices IEC 62304 2006/A1:2015 Medical device software - Software life cycle Processes
The following standardized testing has been performed:
IEC 60601-1 v1 2006/A1:2013 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
IEC 60601-1-2 v1-2 2015 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1 - 2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility -Requirements and test
IEC 60601-1-6 2010/A1:2015 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
IEC 80601-2-30 2-30 2010 form basic safety and essential performance of automated non-invasive sphygmomanometers
EN 303 446-1 2017 ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for combined and/or integrated radio and non-radio equipment
Wireless coexistence testing was performed per Tier 2 specifications of the ANSI/IEEE C63.27:2017 American National Standard for Evaluation of Wireless Coexistence.
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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.