K211534 · Lisa Laser Products GmbH · GEX · May 19, 2022 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K211534
Device Name
RevoLix HTL
Applicant
Lisa Laser Products GmbH
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 19, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The RevoLix HTL is a surgical laser intended for non-invasive, and surgically invasive incision, excision, resection, removal, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue in urology, and for the invasive and surgically invasive destruction of stones in the urogenital tract (bladder, ureter, kidney).
Device Story
RevoLix HTL is a floor-standing, mobile diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser system. It generates 2013 nm infrared laser radiation via a Tm-YAG crystal. Operated by physicians in clinical settings via a touch-screen console and foot switch. Inputs include user-selected treatment parameters (power, energy, mode). The device transforms electrical energy into laser radiation, delivered through a flexible silica fiber to the surgical site. It operates in continuous wave (CW) or pulsed modes. Output is laser energy for soft tissue ablation/coagulation or stone lithotripsy. The GUI displays operational settings and states. The device enables precise tissue removal and stone destruction, potentially reducing retropulsion compared to higher-peak-power Holmium lasers due to higher absorption in water.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including electrical/laser safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60825-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), and software validation (IEC 62304). Biocompatibility of patient-contacting materials was established via predicate device submissions.
Technological Characteristics
Tm:YAG DPSS laser; 2013 nm wavelength; 5-150W power (CW/Pulsed); 5-300 Hz pulse repetition rate; 200-4750 µs pulse duration. Floor-standing mobile form factor with touch-screen GUI. Fiber delivery via silica-silica multimode fiber. Laser safety Class IV (CDRH) / 4 (IEC 60825-1). Applied part Type BF. Input power 110-240V.
Indications for Use
Indicated for soft tissue treatments and lithotripsy in urology. CW mode: enucleation/vaporization of prostate, opening of ureter/urethral strictures, bladder neck incisions, bladder tumor resections, ureter/kidney tumor ablation, condyloma/penile tumor excision. PULSED mode: lithotripsy of bladder, ureter, and kidney stones (fragmentation and dusting).
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.
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May 19, 2022
LISA Laser Products GmbH Ralf Balkenhol Quality Manager Albert-Einstein-Str, 4 Katlenburg-Lindau Niedersachsen 37191 Germany
Re: K211534
> Trade/Device Name: RevoLix HTL Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: April 11, 2022 Received: April 18, 2022
Dear Ralf Balkenhol:
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,
Mark J. Antonino, M.S. Assistant Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive, Gynecology and Urology Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K211534
Device Name RevoLix HTL
Indications for Use (Describe)
Soft tissue treatments and lithotripsy in the field of urology: In CW mode the indications for use are:
Enucleation of the prostate
Vaporization of the prostate
Opening of ureter and urethral strictures
Bladder neck incisions
Bladder tumor resections
Ureter and kidney tumor ablation
Condyloma and penile tumor excision
In PULSED mode the indications for use are: Lithotripsy of bladder, ureter and kidney stones including fragmentation and dusting
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div> <span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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# 510(k) Summary
| General Provisions | |
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| 510(k) Owners Name: | LISA Laser Products GmbH<br>Albert-Einstein-Str. 4<br>37191 Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany |
| Contact Person: | Dr. Ralf Balkenhol<br>Quality Manager |
| Phone Number: | +49 5556 9938 51 |
| Email: | rbalkenhol@lisalaser.de |
| Fax Number: | +49 5556 9938 10 |
| Classification: | Laser Surgical Instrument for Use in General and Plastic<br>Surgery and in Dermatology |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR § 878.4810 |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Proprietary Name: | RevoLix HTL |
| Common Name: | Powered Laser Surgical Instrument |
| Date Summary Prepared: | April 30, 2021 |
# Name of Predicate Device(s)
- Sphinx jr. Holmium Laser (Primary Predicate Device) K132975 ●
- RevoLix 200 (Secondary Predicate Device) K110941 ●
- Lumenis Pulse 120H (Reference Device) K140388 ●
- . Quanta 150W laser, (Reference for pulse mode comparison) - (K201455)
# Intended Use
The RevoLix HTL is a surgical laser intended for non-invasive, and surgically invasive incision, excision, resection, removal, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue in urology, and for the invasive and surgically invasive destruction of stones in the urogenital tract (bladder, ureter, kidney).
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# Indications for Use
The indications for use of the RevoLix HTL are Soft Tissue treatments and Lithotripsy in the field of urology: In CW mode the indication for use are: Enucleation of the prostate, Vaporization of the prostate, Opening of ureter and urethral strictures, Bladder neck incisions, Bladder tumor resections, Ureter and kidney tumor ablation, Condyloma and penile turnour excision; in PULSED mode the indications for use are: Lithotripsy of bladder, ureter and kidney stones including fragmentation and dusting.
# Device Description
The RevoLix HTL is a surgical diode-pumped solid-state laser (DPSS). The laser radiation is generated by the excitation of a solid-state Tm-YAG laser crystal using a QCW laser diode. The laser radiation is cw (continuous wave) or delivered in pulses. The emitted laser radiation has a wavelength of 2.013 nm, which is invisible infrared. RevoLix HTL is a floor standing mobile device. The device is operated by using an operating console equipped with a touch screen and control elements. The laser emission is triggered by a foot switch. The RevoLix HTL operating console enables the user selecting the desired treatment parameters such as laser power and laser energy delivery modes: continuous or pulsed. The GUI is also used to display to the user all operational settings and operational states. The laser is activated by a foot switch.
The system design and software ensure that the energy output is delivered as intended by the user. The laser radiation is focused by a fiber coupler into a flexible silica laser fiber which delivers the laser radiation to the surgical site.
# Technological Characteristics
# Substantial Equivalence - Table
Substantial equivalence of RevoLix HTL (Subject Device) is based on the same intended use and similarities in technological characteristics and operation principle with the Sphinx ir. Holmium Laser (Primary Predicate Device) (K132975) and RevoLix 200 (Secondary Predicate Device) (K110941) and which are legally marketed Class II medical devices under 21 CFR 878.4810, i.e., laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology.
For aspects concerning the higher pulse repetition rate of the RevoLix HTL compared to the predicate devices, the Lumenis Pulse 120H (K140388), and Quanta 150W laser (K201455), for pulse mode comparison which is legally marketed Class II medical devices under 21 CFR 878.4810, i.e., laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology, is used as a reference device to provide evidence for safety and effectiveness.
NOTE: "Pages 8-9 show an updated table of the comparison of all technical parameters split to tissue and lithotripsy mode. An additional reference device (Quanta Cyber Ho 150W K201455) has been added to the table."
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| Device Name | RevoLix HTL<br>Proposed Device | Sphinx jr.<br>K132975<br>Primary<br>Predicate Device | RevoLix 200<br>K110941<br>Secondary<br>Predicate Device | Lumenis Pulse<br>120H<br>K140388<br>Reference Device | Substantial<br>Equivalence? |
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| Manufacturer | LISA Laser<br>Products GmbH | LISA Laser<br>Products GmbH | LISA Laser<br>Products GmbH | Lumenis Ltd. | -- |
| Product Code | GEX | GEX | GEX | GEX | Yes, same product<br>code |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | Yes, same<br>regulation |
| Device Class | II | II | II | II | Yes, same device<br>class |
| Intended Use | The RevoLix HTL<br>is a surgical laser<br>intended for non-<br>invasive, invasive,<br>and surgically<br>invasive incision,<br>excision, resection,<br>removal,<br>vaporization and<br>coagulation of soft<br>tissue in urology,<br>and for the<br>invasive and<br>surgically invasive<br>destruction of<br>stones in the<br>urogenital tract<br>(bladder, ureter,<br>kidney). | The Sphinx jr.<br>laser system and<br>its fiber optic<br>delivery system are<br>intended for use in<br>surgical<br>procedures using<br>open, laparoscopic<br>and endoscopic<br>incision, excision,<br>resection, ablation,<br>vaporization,<br>coagulation and<br>hemostasis of soft<br>and hard tissue in<br>use in medical<br>specialties<br>including:<br>Urology, Urinary<br>Lithotripsy,<br>Gasteroenterology,<br>Arthroscopy,<br>Discectomy,<br>Pulmonary,<br>Gynecology, ENT,<br>Dermatology,<br>Plastic Surgery and<br>General<br>Surgery | The RevoLix 200<br>laser systems and<br>their fiber optic<br>delivery system<br>are intended for<br>use in surgical<br>procedures using<br>open, laparoscopic<br>and endoscopic<br>incision, excision,<br>resection, ablation,<br>vaporization,<br>coagulation and<br>hemostasis of soft<br>tissue in use in<br>medical specialties<br>including:<br>Urology,<br>Gastroenterology,<br>Thoracic and<br>Pulmonary,<br>Gynecology, ENT,<br>Dermatology,<br>Plastic Surgery,<br>General Surgery.<br>and Arthroscopy | Lumenis Pulse<br>120H is intended<br>for use in surgical<br>procedures<br>involving open,<br>laparoscopic and<br>endoscopic<br>ablation,<br>vaporization,<br>excision, incision,<br>and coagulation of<br>soft tissue in<br>medical specialties<br>including: urology;<br>urinary lithotripsy;<br>arthroscopy;<br>discectomy; ENT.<br>surgery;<br>gynecological<br>surgery;<br>pulmonary<br>surgery;<br>gastroenterology<br>surgery;<br>dermatology and<br>plastic surgery and<br>general surgery. | Yes, same intended<br>use with the<br>primary predicate<br>device.<br>Large degree of<br>overlap with the<br>secondary<br>predicate |
| Indications<br>for use | Soft tissue<br>treatments and<br>lithotripsy in the<br>field of urology:<br><br>• Enucleation of<br>the prostate<br>• Vaporization<br>of the prostate<br>• Opening of<br>ureter and | - Urology<br><br>Open and<br>endoscopic surgery<br>(incision, excision,<br>resection, ablation,<br>vaporization,<br>coagulation and<br>hemostasis)<br>including: | - Urology<br><br>Open and<br>endoscopic surgery<br>(incision, excision,<br>resection, ablation,<br>vaporization,<br>coagulation and<br>hemostasis)<br>including: | - Urology<br><br>Endoscopic<br>transurethral<br>incision of the<br>prostate (TUWP),<br>bladder neck<br>incision of the<br>prostate (BNI),<br>holmium laser<br>ablation of the<br>prostate (HoLAP), | Yes, equivalent<br>The RevoLix HTL<br>has the same<br>indications in<br>urology. Predicate<br>devices have<br>additional<br>indication in other<br>fields |
| Device Name | RevoLix HTL<br>Proposed Device | Sphinx jr.<br>K132975<br>Primary<br>Predicate Device | RevoLix 200<br>K110941<br>Secondary<br>Predicate Device | Lumenis Pulse<br>120H<br>K140388<br>Reference Device | Substantial<br>Equivalence? |
| | urethral strictures Bladder neck incisions Bladder tumor resections Ureter and kidney tumor ablation Condyloma and penile tumor excision Lithotripsy of bladder, ureter and kidney stones including fragmentation and dusting | Urethral Strictures<br>Bladder Neck Incisions<br>Ablation and resection of Bladder Tumors, Urethral Tumors and Ureteral Tumors.<br>Ablation of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BHP)<br>Resection of the Prostate<br>Condylomas<br>Lesions of external genitalia<br>Lithotripsy and Percutaneous Urinary Lithotripsy<br>Endoscopic fragmentation of urethral, ureteral, bladder and renal calculi<br>Endoscopic fragmentation of kidney calculi<br>Treatment of steinstrasse when guide wire cannot be passed<br>Gastroenterology, Thoracic and Pulmonary, Gynecology, ENT, Dermatology and Plastic surgery, General Surgery,<br>Arthroscopy | Urethral Strictures<br>Bladder Neck Incisions (BNI)<br>Ablation and resection of Bladder Tumors, Urethral Tumors and Ureteral Tumors.<br>Ablation of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BHP),<br>Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)<br>Laser Resection of the Prostate (HoLRP)<br>Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)<br>Laser Ablation of the Prostate (HoLAP)<br>Condylomas<br>Lesions of external genitalia<br>Gastroenterology, Thoracic and Pulmonary, Gynecology, ENT, Dermatology and Plastic surgery, General Surgery, Arthroscopy | enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), holmium laser resection of the prostate (HoLRP), hemostasis, vaporization and excision for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) Open and endoscopic urological surgery (ablation, vaporization, incision, excision and coagulation of soft tissue) including treatment of. bladder; superficial and invasive bladder, urethral and ureteral tumors; condylomas; lesions of external genitalia; ureteral and penile haemangioma; ureteral strictures; bladder neck obstructions Urinary Lithotripsy including:<br>endoscopic fragmentation of urinary (urethral, ureteral, bladder and renal) calculi, | |
| Device Name | RevoLix HTL<br>Proposed Device | Sphinx jr.<br>K132975<br>Primary<br>Predicate Device | RevoLix 200<br>K110941<br>Secondary<br>Predicate Device | Lumenis Pulse<br>120H<br>K140388<br>Reference Device | Substantial<br>Equivalence? |
| | | | | including cystine,<br>calcium oxalate,<br>monohydrate and<br>calcium oxalate<br>dihydrate stones;<br>treatment of distal<br>impacted<br>fragments of<br>steinstrasse when<br>guide wires cannot<br>be passed. | |
| | | | | Arthroscopy,<br>General Surgery,<br>ENT Surgery,<br>Gynecological<br>Surgery,<br>Gastroenterology<br>Surgery,<br>Pulmonary<br>Surgery,<br>Dermatology and<br>Plastic Surgery | |
| Laser type | Tm:YAG Diode<br>Pumped Solid<br>State laser | -- | Tm:YAG Diode<br>Pumped Solid<br>State laser | | Yes, same laser<br>type |
| | -- | HoYAG flash lamp<br>pumped solid state<br>laser | -- | HoYAG flash lamp<br>pumped solid state<br>laser | |
| Wavelength | Tm:YAG 2013 nm<br>(±10 nm) | -- | 2.01 μm | | Yes, same<br>wavelength |
| | -- | 2123 nm (± 3 nm) | -- | 2.1 μm | Equivalent, the<br>difference in<br>wavelengths has<br>been shown in<br>V&V tests to have<br>negligible effect on<br>safety and<br>performance. |
| CW mode | Power: 5 - 150W<br>RevoLix HTL eco:<br>5 - 75 W | -- | Power: max 200W | | Equivalent, higher<br>power in CW<br>mode.<br>Same / lower<br>power compared to<br>reference device |
| Pulse mode | Average power:<br>5 - 150W | Average power:<br>max. 30W | Average Power:<br>max. 200W | Average Power:<br>max 120W | Equivalent, the<br>average power in<br>Pulsed mode for |
| Device Name | RevoLix HTL<br>Proposed Device | Sphinx jr.<br>K132975<br>Primary<br>Predicate Device | RevoLix 200<br>K110941<br>Secondary<br>Predicate Device | Lumenis Pulse<br>120H<br>K140388<br>Reference Device | Substantial<br>Equivalence? |
| | RevoLix HTL eco:<br>5 - 75 W | | | | RevoLix HTL<br>exceeds that of the<br>Sphinx jr. This<br>represents a<br>technical<br>advancement and<br>is unlikely to affect<br>safety and<br>performance of the<br>RevoLix HTL. |
| | Pulse peak power:<br>max. 1.3 kW | Pulse peak power:<br>max. 18 kW | Pulse peak power:<br>max. 200W | unknown | The RevoLix HTL<br>has a lower pulse<br>peak power. |
| | Pulse energy:<br>0.3 - 4.5 J | Pulse energy:<br>0.3 - 3.5 J | n/a | 0.2 - 6 J | The RevoLix HTL<br>is capable of<br>achieving a pulse<br>energy in the same<br>range as in the<br>equivalent devices. |
| | Pulse repetition<br>rate:<br>5 - 300 Hz | Pulse repetition<br>rate:<br>1 - 20 Hz | Pulse repetition<br>rate:<br>0.5 - 10 Hz | Pulse repetition<br>rate:<br>5 - 80 Hz | The RevoLix HTL<br>is capable of<br>achieving a pulse<br>repetition rate in<br>the same range as<br>in the equivalent<br>devices. |
| | Pulse duration:<br>200 - 4750 µs | Pulse duration:<br>max. 650 µs | Pulse duration:<br>50 - 1000 ms | Pulse duration:<br>short / mid / long<br>max 1300 µs | The RevoLix HTL<br>is capable of<br>achieving a pulse<br>duration in the<br>same range as in<br>the equivalent<br>devices. |
| Aiming beam | Wavelength:<br>532 nm (green) | Wavelength:<br>635 nm (red)<br>or 532 nm (green) | Wavelength:<br>635 nm (red) | Wavelength:<br>532 nm (green) | Yes, equivalent.<br>RevoLix HTL only<br>offers a 532 nm<br>beam, the other<br>devices also offer a<br>635 nm beam. The<br>wavelength of the<br>aiming beam has<br>negligible effect on<br>safety and<br>performance. |
| | Power: 1 - 3 mW | Power: max. 5<br>mW | Power: max. 1<br>mW, | Power: max. 5<br>mW, | Yes, similar.<br>The power of the<br>aiming beam<br>offered by<br>RevoLix HTL lies |
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| Device Name | RevoLix HTL<br>Proposed Device | Sphinx jr.<br>K132975<br>Primary<br>Predicate Device | RevoLix 200<br>K110941<br>Secondary<br>Predicate Device | Lumenis Pulse<br>120H<br>K140388<br>Reference Device | Substantial<br>Equivalence? |
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| Laser Class | 4 (IEC 60825-1)<br>IV (CDRH) | 4 (IEC 60825-1) | 4 (IEC 60825-1) | 4 (IEC 60825-1)<br>IV (CDRH) | Yes, identical |
| Applied part | Type (IEC 60601-1): BF | Type (IEC 60601-1): BF | Type (IEC 60601-1): BF | Type (IEC 60601-1): BF | Yes, identical…
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Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
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.