K201469 · B.Braun Medical, Inc. · LHI · Dec 9, 2020 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K201469
Device Name
Mini Spike Plus 6/8R
Applicant
B.Braun Medical, Inc.
Product Code
LHI · General Hospital
Decision Date
Dec 9, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5440
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Withdrawal and injection from/in vials.
Device Story
Mini Spike Plus 6/8R is an IV additive dispensing pin for medication preparation from single-dose vials (6R/8R sizes). Device features a snap cap, luer lock female access, grip plate with integrated 0.45 µm air filter, and plastic piercing spike. Two internal channels facilitate fluid transfer between a syringe and vial while providing pressure equalization; air filter prevents drug contamination during exchange. Device provides permanent connection to vial via integrated vial adapter. Used by healthcare professionals in clinical settings for single-use drug dose preparation. Enables safe fluid transfer and pressure management, reducing contamination risk.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including ISO 22413 (particle contamination, air tightness, flow, force, tensile load), ISO 80369-7 (luer leakage, stress cracking), sterile barrier system validation (ISO 11607, ASTM standards), and biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993).
Indicated for use as an IV additive dispensing pin for aspiration from single-dose containers with a 20 mm vial closure diameter and a 22mm vial body diameter (6R/8R).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intravascular administration set is a device used to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein. The device may include the needle or catheter, tubing, a flow regulator, a drip chamber, an infusion line filter, an I.V. set stopcock, fluid delivery tubing, connectors between parts of the set, a side tube with a cap to serve as an injection site, and a hollow spike to penetrate and connect the tubing to an I.V. bag or other infusion fluid container.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for pharmacy compounding systems within this classification is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Pharmacy Compounding Systems; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Reviewers.” Pharmacy compounding systems classified within the intravascular administration set are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of this part and subject to the limitations in § 880.9.
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December 9, 2020
B. Braun Medical Inc. Angela Caravella Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 901 Marcon Boulevard Allentown, Pennsylvania 18109
Re: K201469
Trade/Device Name: Mini Spike Plus 6/8R Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular Administration Set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LHI Dated: November 12, 2020 Received: November 13, 2020
Dear Angela Caravella:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's
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Sincerely,
CAPT Alan Stevens Director (acting) DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices, and Human Factors OHT3: Office of Gastrorenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K201469
Device Name
Mini Spike Plus 6/8R
Indications for Use (Describe)
An IV additive dispensing pin for aspiration from single-dose containers with a 20 mm vial closure diameter and a 22mm vial body diameter (6R/8R).
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | |
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| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | |
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# 510(k) Summary-K201469
#### 1. Submitter Information
| Name: | B. Braun Medical Inc. |
|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 901 Marcon Boulevard<br>Allentown, PA 18109-9341 |
| Contact Person: | Angela J. Caravella<br>Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Telephone Number: | (610) 596 2966 |
| Fax Number: | (610) 266-4962 |
| Email | angela.caravella@bbraunusa.com |
| Date Prepared: | 09 December 2020 |
## 2. Device Name and Classification
| Device Trade Name: | Mini Spike Plus 6/8 R |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Vial Adapter / IV Fluid Transfer Set |
| Classification Name: | Intravascular Administration Set; 21 CFR 880.5440 |
| Regulatory Class | Class II (non-exempt) |
| Product Code: | LHI |
#### 3. Predicate Device
| Device Trade Name: | Mini-Spike Plus |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Vial Adapter / IV Fluid Transfer Set |
| Classification Name: | Intravascular Administration Set; 21 CFR 880.544c |
| 510(k) Number: | K983794 |
The predicate device 510(k) clearance for K983794 covers three models of the device Mini-Spike Plus. Substantial equivalence is demonstrated with the following two models which are covered by K983794:
- Mini-Spike Plus, #04550242 -
- Chemo Mini-Spike Plus, #412011 -
No reference devices were used in this submission.
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#### 4. Device Description
The Mini Spike Plus 6/8 R is an IV additive dispensing pin for aspiration from single-dose containers with the size 6R* or 8R*. It is intended for withdrawal and injection from/in vials.
The Mini Spike Plus 6/8 R transfer device is used for the preparation of medications contained in vials with a 20 mm vial closure diameter and a 22mm vial body diameter. The device is for single use and to only be used with single use drug dose vials.
The device is configured with a snap cap covering a luer lock female access, a grip plate which features an integrated air filter (0.45 um) and a standard plastic piercing spike.
The device provides two separate internal channels:
- One for injection and withdrawal of fluids
- One for the pressure equalization between the vial and the environment
When the device's spike is pierced into a rubber stopper of a drug vial, these channels enable a fluid transfer between a syringe (that is connected with the device's luer connector on the top) and the vial.
The vial adapter enables a permanent connection between the Mini Spike Plus 6/8 R and the vial.
During the pressure equalization process there is an air exchange with the environment. In order to prevent any contamination of drugs being stored in the vials the air passes a 0.45um bacteria retentive air filter.
* The container sizes 6R and 8R are related to the size definitions set out in ISO 8362-1 Injection Containers and accessories-Part 1: Injection vials made of glass tubing.
# 5. Indications for Use / Intended Use
#### Indications for Use:
An IV additive dispensing pin for aspiration from single-dose containers with a 20 mm vial closure diameter and a 22mm vial body diameter (6R/8R).
#### Intended Use:
Withdrawal and injection from/in vials.
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## 6. Substantial Equivalence
#### Intended Use/Indications for Use - Discussion of differences
The intended use of the proposed and the predicate device are identical. The indications for use of the proposed and the predicate device are equivalent and do not create a new intended use:
- Both devices are intended for aspiration from and injection into vials.
- The proposed device indications for use are limited to vials with a 20 mm vial closure diameter and a 22mm vial body diameter (6R/8R).
- . The indications for use of the proposed device fall within the intended use of the predicate device and, therefore, the two devices have the same intended use. *
The differences in wording of the intended use and indications for use between proposed device and predicate device do not affect safety and effectiveness and do not alter the intended use of the proposed device:
- The indications for use of the proposed device are a subset compared to the predicate ● device indications for use.
- . Both devices are used by the same type of healthcare professionals under the same conditions of use.
- Both devices have an identical principle of operation as well as mechanism of action. ●
- The differences in wording in the indications for use statements do not introduce new ● questions regarding safety or effectiveness due to their similarities in purpose, function and conditions of use.
*Refer to Section IV.D.1. of the Guidance "The 510(k) Program: Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications [510(k)]", issued July 28, 2014.
#### Technological Characteristics - Discussion of differences
The technological characteristics of the proposed device are substantially equivalent to the predicate device in regards to the technological characteristics as compared in Section 7 below.
#### Conclusion on Substantial Equivalence
The proposed device Mini Spike Plus 6/8 R has the same intended use and equivalent indications for use as the predicate device. The proposed device has similar technological characteristics to the predicate, and the descriptive and performance information provided within this premarket notification demonstrates that:
- any differences do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness that the . predicate device; and
- . the proposed device is at least as safe and effective as the legally marketed predicate device.
Based on the comparison of the intended use and the technological characteristics the proposed Mini Spike Plus 6/8 R is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed predicate Mini-Spike Plus.
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# 7. Comparison with Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
The technological characteristics of the proposed Mini Spike Plus 6/8 R are substantially equivalent to the predicate Mini-Spike Plus in regards to the following technological characteristics:
- . Principle of operation, mechanism of action and conditions of use are identical between proposed device and predicate device.
- Material Composition is equivalent. Material composition of proposed device does not ● raise new questions of safety and effectiveness, as demonstrated by performance testing and biocompatibility evaluation.
- . Physical Specifications are identical, except the proposed devices new component Vial Adapter. The Vial Adapter does not raise new questions on safety and effectiveness, as demonstrated by performance testing.
- Design Features & Interfaces are identical, except the proposed devices new component ● Vial Adapter. Additional performance verification of the proposed device with Vial Adapter does not raise new questions on safety and effectiveness.
- Sterilization method, SAL Level and sterilization cycle are equivalent between proposed ● device and predicate device. Differences do not raise new questions on safety and effectiveness.
- . Packaging configuration and labeling are equivalent. Differences do not raise new questions on safety and effectiveness.
| Intended Use / Indications for Use Comparison | | | |
|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Characteristic | Proposed Device:<br>Mini Spike Plus 6/8 R<br>#4550315-02 | Predicate Device:<br>K983794; Mini-Spike Plus<br>Models:<br>Mini-Spike Plus, #04550242<br>(Model 1)<br>Chemo Mini-Spike Plus,<br>#412011 (Model 2) | Comparison |
| Product Code<br>and Regulation | LHI<br>21 CFR 880.5440 | LHI<br>21 CFR 880.5440 | Identical |
| Classification | Class II (non-exempt) | Class II (non-exempt) | Identical |
| Review Panel | General Hospital | General Hospital | Identical |
| Type of Use | Prescription use only | Prescription use only | Identical |
| Conditions of Use | Single Use | Single Use | Identical |
| Sterility | Sterile using Ethylene Oxide | Sterile using Gamma Radiation | Equivalent |
| Shelf Life | 5 years | 5 years | Identical |
| Indications for Use | An IV additive dispensing pin for<br>aspiration from single-dose<br>containers with the size 6R or 8R. | An IV additive dispensing pin for<br>aspiration from multi-dose<br>containers or injection into IV<br>Systems (IV Bags) | Equivalent |
| Intended Use | Withdrawal and injection from/in<br>vials. | Withdrawal and injection from/in<br>multidose vials. | Identical<br>Limitations of<br>indicates for use for<br>proposed device fall |
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| Technological Characteristic Comparison | | | within the intended<br>use of the predicate<br>device, therefore the<br>two devices have the<br>same intended use. |
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| General Characteristics | | | |
| Principle of<br>Operation /<br>Mechanism of<br>Action | The device provides two separate<br>channels:<br>- One for injection and withdrawal<br>of fluids<br>- One for the pressure equalization<br>between the vial and the<br>environment<br>When the device's spike is pierced<br>into a rubber stopper of a drug vial,<br>these channels enable a fluid<br>transfer between a syringe (that is<br>connected with the device's luer<br>connector on the top) and the vial. | The device provides two separate<br>channels:<br>- One for injection and withdrawal<br>of fluids<br>- One for the pressure equalization<br>between the vial and the<br>environment<br>When the device's spike is pierced<br>into a rubber stopper of a drug vial,<br>these channels enable a fluid transfer<br>between a syringe (that is connected<br>with the device's luer connector on<br>the top) and the vial. | Identical |
| Conditions of Use | Single Use | Single Use | Identical |
| Material Composition | | | |
| Grip Piece | Material:<br>SAN/ABS (Styrene-Acrylonitrile /<br>Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) | Material:<br>SAN/ABS (Styrene-Acrylonitrile /<br>Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) | Identical |
| Piercing Spike | Material:<br>SAN/ABS (Styrene-Acrylonitrile /<br>Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) | Material:<br>SAN/ABS (Styrene-Acrylonitrile /<br>Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) | Identical |
| Snap Cap | Material:<br>PP (Polypropylene) | Material:<br>PP (Polypropylene) | Identical |
| Air Filter | Material:<br>AVC on PA 6 (Acrylonitrile-<br>Vinylchloride Copolymer on<br>Polyamide) | Material:<br>AVC on PA 6 (Acrylonitrile-<br>Vinylchloride Copolymer on<br>Polyamide) | Identical |
| Protective Cap | N/A for proposed device. | Material:<br>PE-LD (Low-Density Polyethylene) | N/A for proposed<br>device. |
| Vial Adapter | Material:<br>Polystyrene | N/A | New component.<br>As demonstrated by<br>performance testing<br>vial adapter does not<br>raise new questions<br>on safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| Piercing Spike<br>Lubricant | Material:<br>Silicone Oil | Material:<br>Silicone Oil | Identical |
| Physical Specifications | | | |
| Dimensions | Mini Spike<br>(entire device without Vial<br>Adapter):<br>Height: 54.7 mm<br>Length: 34 mm<br>Width: 30 mm | Mini Spike<br>(entire device without Protective<br>Cap):<br>Height: 54.7 mm<br>Length: 34 mm<br>Width: 30 mm | Identical for Mini<br>Spike and Piercing<br>Spike<br>Vial adapter<br>dimensions do not<br>raise questions on |
| | Piercing Spike:<br>Length: 21 ± 0.2 mm<br>Diameter: 3.98 +0.2/-0.3 mm<br><br>Vial Adapter:<br>Height: 64 mm<br>Length: 38 mm<br>Width: 30 mm | Piercing Spike:<br>Length: 21 ± 0.2 mm<br>Diameter: 3.98 +0.2/-0.3 mm | safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| Connector Type | Luer Lock | Luer Lock | Identical |
| Color | Snap Cap: Green<br>Grip Piece & Piercing Spike: White<br>Vial Adapter: Transparent | Snap Cap: Green (Model 1)<br>Grip Piece & Piercing Spike: White<br>Protective Cap: Green | Identical<br>(Snap Cap; Grip<br>Piece & Piercing<br>Spike) |
| Vial Adapter | Vial adapter keeps proposed device<br>connected to a vial with the size 6R<br>or 8R. | N/A | Transparent vial<br>adapter does not<br>raise questions on<br>safety and<br>effectiveness.<br>New component.<br>As demonstrated by<br>performance testing<br>vial adapter does not<br>raise new questions<br>on safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| Design Features & Interfaces | | | |
| Luer Connector<br>Cover | Snap Cap | Snap Cap | Identical |
| Device User<br>Interface | Grip Piece | Grip Piece | Identical |
| Interface to Syringe | Luer Lock Connector | Luer Lock Connector | Identical |
| Interface to Vial | Piercing spike with dimensions:<br>Length: 21 ± 0.2 mm<br>Diameter: 3.98 +0.2/-0.3 mm | Piercing spike with dimensions:<br>Length: 21 ± 0.2 mm<br>Diameter: 3.98 +0.2/-0.3 mm | Identical |
| Air Filter | 0.45µm | 0.45µm (Model 1) | Identical |
| Protective Cap | N/A for proposed device | Pull Off Cap that prevents piercing<br>of sterile barrier system during<br>transport; needs to be removed prior<br>to product usage | Functionally<br>Equivalent |
| Vial Adapter | Vial adapter keeps proposed device<br>connected to vial. | N/A | New component.<br>Vial adapter keeps<br>proposed device<br>connected to vial.<br>As demonstrated by<br>performance testing<br>vial adapter does not<br>raise new questions<br>on safety and<br>effectiveness |
| Sterilization | | | |
| Sterilization Method | Ethylene Oxide | Gamma Radiation | Equivalent |
| | | | |
| Sterility Assurance<br>Level (SAL) | 10-6 | 10-6 | sterilization<br>validation the<br>sterilization method<br>does not raise new<br>questions on safety<br>and effectiveness<br>Identical |
| Sterilization Cycle | 90% EO / 10% CO2 | Isotope: Cobalt 60<br>Minimum Dose 18.0 KGy<br>Maximum Dose: 30.0 KGy | Equivalent<br>As demonstrated by<br>sterilization<br>validation the<br>sterilization method<br>does not raise new<br>questions on safety<br>and effectiveness |
| Packaging | | | |
| Packaging - Sterile<br>Barrier System | Thermoformed film sealed with<br>printed medical grade paper | Thermoformed film sealed with<br>printed medical grade paper | Equivalent<br>As demonstrated by<br>packaging validation<br>the packaging does<br>not raise new<br>questions on safety<br>and effectiveness |
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B. Braun Medical Inc.
510(k) Premarket Notification
Mini Spike Plus 6/8 R
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# 8. Performance Testing
# Performance Testing Bench
Functional performance bench testing was conducted to demonstrate that the Mini Spike Plus 6/8R device performs as intended. No clinical testing was performed as this device does not require clinical studies to demonstrate substantial equivalence with the predicate device.
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B. Braun Medical Inc. 510(k) Premarket Notification Mini Spike Plus 6/8 R
The following performance tests were conducted in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
| Standard | Test Performed |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ISO 22413:2010 | Particle Contamination Fragmentation Air Tightness Free Flow Penetration Force Tensile Load Visual Inspection Chemical Analysis |
| ISO 80369-7:2016 | Luer Connector Leakage, Stress Cracking & Resistance Testing Dimensional Accuracy |
| ISO 11607-1: 2006/Amd1:2014<br>ASTM F 1980-16<br>ASTM F1886/F1886M-16<br>ASTM D4169-16<br>ASTM D4332-14<br>ASTM F88/F88M-15<br>ASTM F1929-15<br>ASTM F2096-11<br>ASTM F2252/F2252M-13<br>DIN 58953-6:2016<br>ISO 11607-2: 2006/Amd:2014 | Sterile Barrier System Validation |
| USP <85>, USP <161> | Bacterial Endotoxin (LAL Gel Clot Test) |
| Internal device performance test methods | Fluid burst pressure of air filter membrane Dynamic tensile load between Mini Spike and Vial Adapter |
| USP <788> | Particulate Contamination |
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# Biocompatibility Testing
The final finished Mini Spike Plus 6/8R was evaluated according to ISO 10993-1:2009. The following biocompatibility testing was performed with the reference standard utilized:
| Standard | Test Performed |
|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| ISO 10993-5:2009 | • Cytotoxicity |
| ISO 10993-10:2010 | • Sensitization<br>• Intracutaneous Reactivity / Irritation |
| ISO 10993-11:2006 | • Acute Systemic Toxicity |
| ISO 10993-4:2002/Amd1<br>ASTM F756 (2013) | • Hemolysis |
| ISO 10993-11:2006<br>USP 38 <151> | • Material Mediated Pyrogenicity |
#### 9. Conclusion
The proposed Mini Spike Plus 6/8R has met all established acceptance criteria for performance testing and design verification testing. Results of functional performance and biocompatibility testing conducted with the Mini Spike Plus 6/8R device demonstrate that the proposed device supports a substantial equivalence determination to the predicate device as described in Section 6.
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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.