K214049 · Leaseir Technologies, Slu · GEX · Jun 2, 2022 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K214049
Device Name
Leaseir MHR Xcell
Applicant
Leaseir Technologies, Slu
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jun 2, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Indications for use for Leaseir MHR Xcell diode laser hair removal system with 810mm applicator includes: · Hair Removal with Static and Dynamic modes intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as a long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. · Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) · Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI)
Device Story
Leaseir MHR Xcell is a diode laser surgical instrument for hair removal and PFB treatment. System comprises a main console and two interchangeable applicators (810nm wavelength). Operates via selective photothermolysis; AlGaAs laser diode array generates light pulses; sapphire (Al2O3) tip contacts skin. Two modes: static (1-4 Hz) and dynamic (10 Hz). Physician-operated in clinical settings. Trigger on handpiece activates continuous pulse pattern. Output energy heats hair follicles and oxyhemoglobin to destroy targets while cooling tip protects epidermis. Cooling system uses phase-change refrigerated coolant pumped to applicator tip (-4°C to +4°C). Clinical benefit is long-term, stable hair regrowth reduction.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Compliance with IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-2-22 (laser safety), IEC 60825-1 (laser classification), ISO 14971 (risk management), ISO 10993-1 (biocompatibility), and IEC 62366-1 (usability). No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
AlGaAs laser diode stack; 810nm wavelength; sapphire (Al2O3) contact tip; phase-change liquid cooling system (-4°C to +4°C); LCD touchscreen interface; finger switch activation. Dimensions: 1100x450x570mm; Weight: 48kg. Power: 100-130V, 50/60 Hz. Class IV laser. Software compliant with IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for permanent hair reduction and treatment of Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) in all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI).
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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June 2, 2022
Leaseir Technologies S.L.U. % Vardhini Kirthivas Vice President - Quality & Regulatory Affairs Freyr Global Regulatory Solutions and Services Level 4 Building No. H-08, Phoenix SEZ Phase 2 Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081 India
Re: K214049
Trade/Device Name: Leaseir MHR Xcell Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEX Dated: April 28, 2022 Received: May 3, 2022
Dear Vardhini Kirthivas:
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.
Purva Pandya, D.Eng. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control 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) K214049
Device Name Leaseir MHR Xcell
Indications for Use (Describe)
Indications for use for Leaseir MHR Xcell diode laser hair removal system with 810mm applicator includes: · Hair Removal with Static and Dynamic modes intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as a long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.
· Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)
· Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI)
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <b> <span style="font-family: Symbol;">☑</span> </b> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> | <span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <b> <span style="font-family: Symbol;">☐</span> </b> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> |
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## 510(k) Summary (K214049)
| 1. Submitter Information: | |
|----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Application Correspondent: | Vardhini Kirthivas<br>Freyr Global Regulatory Solutions and Service<br>Level 4, Building No. H-08, Phoenix SEZ,<br>Phase 2, Gachibowli, Hyderabad,<br>Telangana, India, 500081 |
| Phone: | +91 - 9940445965 |
| E-mail: | usagent@freyrsolutions.com |
| Legal Manufacturer: | Leaseir Technologies S.L.U.,<br>C/ Jimena Fernández de la Vega, 140 1ºH,<br>33203 Gijón,<br>Asturias, Spain |
| Phone: | +34 666 57 75 07 |
| Contact Person: | Pablo Boto |
| E-mail: | pboto@leaseir.com |
| Date Prepared: | 01-June-2022 |
#### 2. Device Identification:
| Device Trade Name: | Leaseir MHR Xcell |
|----------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Powered Laser Surgical Instrument |
| Classification Name: | Powered Laser Surgical Instrument |
### Table 1 Device Identification
| Regulation No. | Product Code | Device Class |
|-----------------|--------------|--------------|
| 21 CFR 878.4810 | GEX | Class II |
### 3. Predicate Device
ELYSION-PRO by High Technology Products SLU with the K-Number K193367
#### 4. Device Description
The Leaseir MHR Xcell is a surgical laser instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and dermatology, intended for hair removal and treatment of pseudo folliculitis barbae on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI).
The process implies the generation of intense light pulses at specific wavelengths. The specific nature of the energies and pulse durations cause the desired effect (in the hair follicles and oxyhemoglobin in the blood) heating them sufficiently and destroying them without unnecessary damage to surrounding tissue. This is achieved by controlled emission of laser radiation to the target tissue.
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The system consists of a main console and two interchangeable applicators that delivers pulsed light in the range of 800-820nm with a peak in the 810nm in different spot sizes. Two of the applicators emitting radiation at 810 nm wavelength for two areas 13.5×15 mm² and 14.5×25.5 mm². Two different operation modes are available: static mode and dynamic mode, which are differentiated basically by the frequency range defined for each mode (1-4 Hz for static and 10 Hz for dynamic).
The principle of operation consists in the photons travel along the axis and reflected again back into the crystal, continuing the chain reaction, while photons travelling in different directions leave the crystal. In one of the two mirrors, a tiny hole allows a small amount of light to leak out and the resulting beam is focused with lenses and is emitted from the laser. The total energy emitted by the Leaseir MHR Xcell is produced by an array of diodes.
The laser emission is activated by the hand piece trigger, deliver a continuous pulse pattern while the button is pressed.
### 5. Intended Use and Indications for Use
Indications for use for Leaseir MHR Xcell diode laser hair removal system with 810nm applicator includes:
- Hair Removal with Static and Dynamic modes intended for permanent ● reduction in hair regrowth, defined as a long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.
- Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)
- Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) ●
### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with Predicate Device 6.
The following table is used to compare the technological characteristics of the subject device, Leaseir MHR Xcell with those of the predicate device, Elysion-Pro.
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| Parameters for<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence | Subject Device<br>Leaseir MHR Xcell | Predicate Device<br>Elysion-Pro | Remarks |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | N/A | K193367 | |
| Manufacturer | Leaseir Technologies | High Technology<br>Products SLU | N/A |
| Product code | GEX | GEX | SE |
| Regulation<br>number | 878.4810 | 878.4810 | SE |
| Panel | General<br>&<br>Plastic<br>Surgery | General<br>&<br>Plastic<br>Surgery | SE |
| Class | II | II | SE |
| of<br>Principle<br>Operation | AlGaAs laser diode<br>stack | AlGaAs laser diode<br>array | SE |
| Laser contact | Pure sapphire, Al2O3 | Pure sapphire, Al2O3 | SE |
| Laser wavelength | Dual 810b: 810nm<br>Quad 810b:810nm | 755nm, 810 nm | SE |
| Laser<br>classification | Class IV | Class IV | SE |
| Spot<br>sizes | Dual 810b: 13.5x15 | 10x10 | The spot size of the proposed device is different from the spot sizes of the predicate |
| (mmxmm) | Quad 810b:14.5x25.5 | 18x10 | device. The Leaseir Dual 810b and Quad 810b spots are larger than predicate device (This<br>statement is taking in account that there are two available spot sizes for both subject and<br>predicate device, the Leaseir Dual 810b 13,5x15 is larger than Elysion 10x10, as well as<br>Quad 810b 14,5x25,5 is larger than Elysion 18x10). Fluence is lowered with increasing<br>spot size to heat dermal targets effectively and to avoid side effects in the epidermis and |
| Parameters for<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence | Subject Device<br>Leaseir MHR Xcell | Predicate Device<br>Elysion-Pro | Remarks |
| 510(k) Number | N/A | K193367 | |
| Fluence | Dual 810b: 60J/cm2<br>Quad 810b: 48J/cm2 | 70J/cm2 | the upper dermis. The spot size and fluence have been adjusted accordingly. Hence, the<br>safety and effectiveness of the device would not get affected. Also, the non-clinical tests<br>conducted for the device, renders the device to be safe and effective.<br><br>Fluence is a key factor in laser therapy. The fluency of the proposed device is slightly<br>different from the fluency of the Elysion-pro. However, the maximum fluence limited by<br>the software remains exactly same. The spot sizes and fluence are adjusted to heat dermal targets effectively. The non-clinical testing conducted for the device, demonstrates that the subject device is safe and effective for the proposed indications for use. |
| Maximum<br>Fluence limited<br>by the software<br>(as per the<br>treatment table) | 40J/cm2 | 40J/cm2 | SE |
| Frequency | Static: Up to 4 Hz<br>Dynamic: 10 Hz | Static: Up to 3 Hz<br>Dynamic:5-15 Hz | The frequency for the proposed device is slightly different from predicate device.<br>However, the frequency range for the proposed device can be covered in the range of<br>predicate device. Therefore, this difference will not affect substantial equivalence<br>between proposed device and equivalent device. The justification in combination with the<br>non-clinical testing demonstrates the safety and equivalence of the subject device |
| Pulse Duration | 1-400ms | 3 - 400ms | SE |
| Optical Peak<br>Power (W) | 4000 W | 2000 W | Power and spot size are individual parameters that, when combined, provide power<br>density. This combination defines how much energy and heat are delivered to the desired<br>target. A general rule is that when the spot size is increased by half, the fluence should be<br>decreased by half to create an effect at the same treatment depth because of the scattering<br>of the incident beam. The laser diode power was calculated to achieve the same fluence<br>when compared to the predicate device. maintaining the pulse durations |
| Parameters for<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Remarks |
| | Leaseir MHR Xcell | Elysion-Pro | |
| 510(k) Number | N/A | K193367 | |
| Treatment mode | Static and Dynamic | Static and Dynamic | SE |
| Tissue cooling | Contact<br>continuous,<br>liquid cooled | Contact continuous,<br>thermo-electrical | The difference between the subject device and the predicate is the method to cool down<br>the tip. The predicate uses a TEC (Thermo Electric Cooling) that consists of a<br>semiconductor device that maintains temperature difference between two parallel planes<br>when an electrical current is applied. In the case of the Leaseir MHR Xcell, a tank of<br>coolant is refrigerated by a phase-change cooler. This results in amount of coolant at a<br>temperature between -6 and -2 Celsius degrees available to cool down different parts of<br>the system when necessary. The coolant is pumped to the laser head and applied part tip<br>by pipes through the umbilical cord.<br>Cooling is an important part of the process, particularly for patient comfort and customer<br>satisfaction. The slight difference between the cooling temperature of subject device and<br>predicate device does not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device |
| Cooling<br>Temperature | -4°C to +4°C | 5°C | |
| User Interface | LCD touchscreen | LCD touchscreen | SE |
| Pulsing Control | Finger switch | Finger switch | SE |
| Removable<br>Applicators | Set of 2 removable<br>applicators,<br>Dual<br>810b and Quad 810b | Set of 3 removable<br>applicators | The subject and predicate devices differ in the number of applicators provided. The<br>different applicators are intended to give the user the chance to change the laser aperture<br>spot in order to fit the areas of the body to be treated. Both devices provide spot sizes that<br>are suitable for all the body areas to be treated and are capable to maintain the necessary<br>energy density on the spot, hence this difference does not raise any difference in safety<br>and effectiveness of the device. |
| Configuration | Main unit and hand<br>pieces | Main unit, handpiece,<br>and foot control<br>(optional) | SE |
| Parameters for<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence | Subject Device<br>Leaseir MHR Xcell | Predicate Device<br>Elysion-Pro | Remarks |
| 510(k) Number | N/A | K193367 | |
| Power Supply | Single phase<br>100-130V<br>50/60 Hz | Single-phase<br>100-240V<br>50/60 Hz | The predicate device covers a wider power supply range (100-240V 50/60Hz) that covers<br>all the different ac mains configurations. The Leaseir MHR Xcell is intended to work in<br>specific supply ranges, providing two different device models, the 110b and the 220b.<br>The US market will be covered by the 110b model, with a power supply range of 100-<br>130V 50/60 Hz that works on the US voltages (120V +/-6%). This model is the subject<br>of the present submissions. The 220b will not be marketed on the US, hence is not<br>considered in this submission. |
| Dimension<br>(HxWxD) | 1100x450x570mm | 650x500x450mm | The dimension and weight for the proposed device is different from predicate device.<br>However, the dimension and weight are physical specifications, and this difference does<br>not raise any issues in safety and effectiveness of the subject device. |
| Weight | 48Kg | 38Kg | |
## Table 2 Summary of the comparison of Technological Characteristics
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Indication for use statements of both the proposed and the predicate device are compared in the following table,
### Table 3 Comparison of Intended Use
| Parameter | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Remarks |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Leaseir MHR Xcell | Elysion-Pro | |
| Indications for use | Indications for use for Leaseir MHR Xcell<br>diode laser hair removal system with 810nm<br>applicator includes:<br>• Hair Removal with Static and Dynamic<br>modes intended for permanent reduction<br>in hair regrowth, defined as a long term,<br>stable reduction in the number of hairs<br>re-growing when measured at 6, 9, and<br>12 months after the completion of a<br>treatment regime.<br>• Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis barbae<br>(PFB)<br>• Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) | Indications for use for ELYSION diode laser hair removal<br>system with 755nm and 810nm applicators include:<br>• Hair Removal with Static and Dynamic modes intended for<br>permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as a long term,<br>stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when<br>measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a<br>treatment regime.<br>• Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)<br>• Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI). | Similar. Since Leaseir MHR Xcell<br>used two applicators with 810nm<br>wavelength. Also Leaseir MHR<br>Xcell has two modes (Static and<br>Dynamic) which is equivalent to<br>Predicate device Elysion-Pro. |
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### 7. Harmonized Standards Complied
Table 4 Standards Complied by Subject and Predicate Device
| S. No. | Standard | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|------------------------------------|----------------|----------------|------------------|
| Electrical Safety/Radiation Safety | | | |
| 1 | IEC 60601-1 | Pass | Pass |
| 2 | IEC 60601-1-2 | Pass | Pass |
| 3 | IEC 60601-2-22 | Pass | Pass |
| 4 | IEC 60825-1 | Pass | Pass |
| Software in a Medical Device | | | |
| 5 | IEC 62304 | Pass | Pass |
| Risk Analysis | | | |
| 6 | ISO 14971 | Pass | Pass |
| Biocompatibility | | | |
| 7 | ISO 10993-1 | Pass | Pass |
### Comparison Summary 8.
### 8.1 Intended Use
The intended use of the subject and predicate device is the same.
### 8.2 Similar characteristics
From the above comparative tables, the proposed medical device has the same intended use of hair removal and treatment of pseudo folliculitis barbae on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), as the predicate device and has similar technological characteristics.
Mechanism of action of all the devices (predicate and the new device) is photothermolysis, i.e., destruction of a follicle due to an increase of the temperature induced by a high-powered beam of light which is selectively absorbed by the melanin.
The subject and predicate device have the same configuration of Main Unit, Handpiece, LCD User Interface. Pulsing Control, and the laser energy is delivered through the applicator by means of a Finger Switch. Principle of operation of all the devices is using same energy source laser diode and the material of the laser diode is AlGaAs, which is same for the subject device and the predicate device. The laser contacting part of the applicator/handpiece is Sapphire for all the devices and the material of the sapphire is Al2O3 which is same for the subject and predicate device. The treatments modes (Static and Dynamic modes) between the subject and predicate device are found to be the same. Leaseir MHR Xcell has the pulse duration equivalent to the predicate device.
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### 8.3 Differences
As explained in the Substantial Equivalence Table the differences do not substantially alter the intended use as both are non-invasive aesthetic laser for use in surgical applications in the medical specialties.
### Non-Clinical Testing 9.
Testing conducted to evaluate the functional performance and safety of the Leaseir MHR Xcell equipment. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
- 1. ANSI AAMI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 with amendments Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD).
- 2. IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4.0 2014-02 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests.
- IEC 62304 Edition 1.1 2015-06 CONSOLIDATED VERSION Medical device 3. software - Software life cycle processes.
- 4. IEC 60601-2-22 Edition 3.1 2012-10 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-22: Requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment.
- 5. IEC 60825-1 Edition 2.0 2007-03 Safety of laser products Part 1: Equipment classification, and requirements [Including: Technical Corrigendum 1 (2008), Interpretation Sheet 1 (2007), Interpretation Sheet 2 (2007).
- 6. ISO 14971 Third Edition 2019-12 Medical devices Application of risk management to medical devices.
- 7. IEC 62366-1 Edition 1.1 2020-06 CONSOLIDATED VERSION Medical devices -Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices.
- 8. ISO 10993-1 Fifth edition 2018-08 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process.
## 10. Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
Based on the above technological specification comparison and justifications of the differences provided, the subject device is determined to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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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.