K230272 · Apyx Medical Corporation · GEI · Apr 27, 2023 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K230272
Device Name
Renuvion® APR Handpiece
Applicant
Apyx Medical Corporation
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Apr 27, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Real-World Evidence
Real-World Evidence
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K230272 · Apr 27, 2023
Renuvion® APR Handpiece
Apyx Medical Corporation
Retrospective chart reviews; Published meta-analysis (for comparator data)
Apyx analyzed retrospective chart review data from 1,184 body areas to assess the safety profile of the Renuvion APR handpiece when used for subcutaneous soft tissue coagulation following liposuction. These findings were compared to adverse event rates from a published meta-analysis of liposuction alone to demonstrate that the device does not introduce new or increased risks.
Subjects undergoing Renuvion APR treatment following liposuction; Sample Size: 483 subjects (1,184 body areas)
Liposuction alone (via published meta-analysis)
Adverse event rates
Indications for Use
Renuvion® APR Handpiece is intended for the delivery of radiofrequency energy and/or helium plasma where coagulation/contraction of soft tissue is needed. Soft tissue includes subcutaneous tissue. The Renuvion® APR Handpiece is intended for the coagulation of subcutaneous soft tissues following liposuction for aesthetic body contouring. The Renuvion® APR Handpiece is indicated for use in subcutaneous dermatological and aesthetic procedures to improve the appearance of lax (loose) skin in the neck and submental region. The Renuvion® APR Handpiece is intended for the delivery of radiofrequency energy and/or helium plasma for cutting, coagulation and ablation of soft tissue during open surgical procedures. The Renuvion® APR Handpiece is intended to be used with compatible electrosurgical generators owned by Apyx Medical.
Device Story
Renuvion APR Handpiece is a sterile, single-use monopolar electrosurgical device; used with compatible Apyx Medical generators. Input: radiofrequency energy from generator; helium gas flow (1-5 L/min). Operation: helium gas passes over energized electrode to create helium plasma; plasma/RF energy delivered to soft tissue via handpiece. Output: cutting, coagulation, or ablation of soft tissue. Used in open surgical procedures or percutaneously for subcutaneous tissue coagulation. Operated by physicians in clinical settings. Output allows for tissue contraction and coagulation; benefits include improved appearance of lax skin and aesthetic body contouring post-liposuction.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical evidence includes an evaluator-blinded prospective multi-center study (IDE G190152) for neck/submental laxity and real-world evidence from 6 studies (retrospective chart reviews) involving 483 subjects (1,184 body areas). Data compared adverse event rates of Renuvion following liposuction against established liposuction-only meta-analysis benchmarks. Results support safety and effectiveness for the proposed indications.
Technological Characteristics
Monopolar electrosurgical handpiece; 15cm or 27cm shaft lengths; 3mm outer diameter; non-extendable electrode. Energy source: RF generator (up to 40W) with helium gas (1-5 L/min). Connectivity: wired to compatible Apyx Medical generators. Sterilization: sterile, single-use. No software algorithm class specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing subcutaneous dermatological and aesthetic procedures to improve lax skin in the neck and submental region, and for coagulation of subcutaneous soft tissues following liposuction for aesthetic body contouring, as well as cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue during open surgical procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
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May 8, 2023
Apyx Medical Corporation Angela Huber Global Director of Regulatory Affairs 5115 Ulmerton Road Clearwater, Florida 33760-4004
Re: K230272
Trade/Device Name: Renuvion® APR Handpiece Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI
Dear Angela Huber:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sending this letter to notify you of an administrative change related to your previous substantial equivalence (SE) determination letter dated April 27, 2021. Specifically, FDA is updating this SE Letter due to a formatting error in which the K-number appears as 2K230272 in the header of page 2 as an administrative correction.
Please note that the 510(k) sub mission was not re-reviewed. For questions regarding this letter please contact Long Chen, OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices, 301-796-6389, or Long. Chen@fda.hhs.gov.
Sincerely,
Mark Trumbore, Ph.D.
Mark Trumbore Digitally signed by Mark Trumbore -S Date: 2023.05.08 08:19:04 -04'00'
For Long Chen, Ph.D. Acting Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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April 27, 2023
Apyx Medical Corporation Angela Huber Global Director of Regulatory Affairs 5115 Ulmerton Road Clearwater, Florida 33760-4004
Re: K230272
Trade/Device Name: Renuvion® APR Handpiece Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting And Coagulation Device And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: March 31, 2023 Received: March 31, 2023
Dear Angela Huber:
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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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,
Digitally signed by Mark Mark Trumbore -S Trumbore -S Date: 2023.04.27 13:00:33 -04'00'
Mark Trumbore, Ph.D. 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
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name Renuvion® APR Handpiece
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Renuvion APR Handpiece is intended for the delivery of radiofrequency energy and/or helium plasma where coagulation/contraction of soft tissue is needed. Soft tissue includes subcutaneous tissue.
The Renuvion APR Handpiece is intended for the coagulation of subcutaneous soft tissues following liposuction for aesthetic body contouring.
The Renuvion APR Handpiece is indicated for use in subcutaneous dermatological and aesthetic procedures to improve the appearance of lax (loose) skin in the neck and submental region.
The Renuvion® APR Handpiece is intended for the delivery of radiofrequency energy and/or helium plasma for cutting, coagulation and ablation of soft tissue during open surgical procedures.
The Renuvion APR Handpiece is intended to be used with compatible electrosurgical generators owned by Apyx Medical.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <div> <span></span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </div> |
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| <div> <span></span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </div> |
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
# 1. General Information
| Submitted by: | Apyx Medical Corporation<br>5115 Ulmerton Road<br>Clearwater, Florida 33760-4004<br>United States of America |
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| Establishment Registration #: | 3007593903 |
| Contact Person: | Angela Huber, PhD, RAC, |
| | Global Director of Regulatory Affairs<br>Phone: 218-343-4881<br>Email: angela.huber@apyxmedical.com |
| Date Prepared: | March 30th, 2023 |
| Trade Name (Model Numbers): | Renuvion® APR Handpiece<br>(APYX-15-SP, APYX-15-TP, APYX-27-TP) |
| Common Name: | Electrosurgical Handpiece |
| Classification: | Class II per 21CFR 878.4400 - Electrosurgical<br>Cutting and Coagulation Device and<br>Accessories<br>Product Code GEI |
| Predicate Device:<br>Secondary Predicate Device: | Renuvion® APR Handpiece (K220970)<br>Renuvion® APR Handpiece (K223262) |
## 2. Proposed Indications for Use
Renuvion® APR Handpiece is intended for the delivery of radiofrequency energy and/or helium plasma where coagulation/contraction of soft tissue is needed. Soft tissue includes subcutaneous tissue.
The Renuvion® APR Handpiece is intended for coagulation of subcutaneous soft tissues following liposuction for aesthetic body contouring.
The Renuvion® APR Handpiece is indicated for use in subcutaneous dermatological
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and aesthetic procedures to improve the appearance of lax (loose) skin in the neck and submental region.
The Renuvion® APR Handpiece is intended for the delivery of radiofrequency energy and/or helium plasma for cutting, coagulation and ablation of soft tissue during open surgical procedures.
The Renuvion® APR Handpiece is intended to be used with compatible electrosurgical generators owned by Apyx Medical.
#### 3. Device Description
The Renuvion® APR (Apyx Plasma/RF) handpiece is a sterile, single use electrosurgical (monopolar) device intended to be used in conjunction with a compatible generator for the delivery of radiofrequency energy and helium plasma for cutting, coagulation and ablation of soft tissue during open surgical procedures. Radiofrequency energy is delivered to the handpiece by the generator and used to energize the electrode. When helium gas is passed over the energized electrode, a helium plasma is generated for cutting, coagulation or ablation of soft tissue during open surgical procedures. The compatible generators operate at an adjustable power of up to 40 W (expressed as 0 - 100% where 100% is 40 W) and provide an adjustable helium gas flow of 1 - 5 L/Min. APR Handpiece has a non-extendable electrode to generate helium plasma. The handpiece is available in two different lengths: 15 cm and 27 cm. The 15 cm length is available in a single port (APYX-15-SP) as well as a twin port configuration (APYX-15-TP). The 27cm length is only available with a twin port configuration (APYX- 27-TP).
The device can also be used for percutaneous delivery of radiofrequency and helium plasma energy to coagulate subcutaneous soft tissue. The recommended settings for subcutaneous soft tissue coagulation are provided in detail in Section C.1 RECOMMENDED SETTINGS & TREATMENT PARAMETERS of the Instructions for Use.
The Renuvion® APR System with all components and accessories is shown in the picture below.
Image /page/5/Figure/8 description: This image shows a medical device setup with several components labeled. A red helium tank is connected to a gas regulator via a valve. The setup also includes a generator, a handpiece and cable, a foot switch, and a grounding pad, all arranged on a white surface.
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#### 4. Technological Characteristics
The Renuvion APR Handpiece with its components is pictured below.
Image /page/6/Figure/3 description: The image shows a medical device with several labeled parts. The device has a long, thin "Flexible Shaft" with "Energy Exit Portals" and "Tip Distance Indicators" at the end. The device also has a "Handle" with an "Activation Button", a "Plug Connector", and a "Cable".
Plug Connector
#### 5. Performance Data
#### a. Bench Testing
N/A: no modifications were made to the commercially available handpiece cleared under K220970.
#### b. Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
N/A; no modifications were made to the commercially available handpiece cleared under K220970 or generator cleared under K192867.
#### c. Biocompatibility Testing
N/A; no modifications were made to the commercially available handpiece cleared under K220970.
#### 6. Pre-Clinical & Animal Studies
No modifications were made to the commercially available handpiece cleared under K220970 and K223262. Ex vivo tissue testing that included liver, kidney, and muscle tissues to measure the coagulative effect of the device on tissue was previously provided in 510(k) submission K191542 and K223262. Apyx Medical conducted a GLP Acute Porcine Study to assess thermal effects of the subject device use in subcutaneous tissue. The data demonstrated the thermal effects of the device on subcutaneous soft tissues and was previously provided in 510(k) submission K191542 and K223262.
#### 7. Clinical Performance
The Renuvion APR handpiece safety and effectiveness in the neck and submental region was assessed in IDE, G190152 (VP-1902, A Prospective Multi-Center,
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Evaluator-Blinded Study evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of the Renuvion APR Device to Improve the Appearance of Lax Tissue in the Neck and Submental Region).
Apyx analyzed real-world evidence gathered from 6 studies in which all procedures used Renuvion APR following liposuction. This data set includes retrospective chart reviews in 1,184 body areas (across 483 subjects in the following body areas: abdomen, arms, back, buttocks, breast/axilla, face, hips/flanks, legs, neck) followed by coagulation of the subcutaneous soft tissues with Renuvion following liposuction. These data were then compared to the adverse event rates for liposuction alone established in a published meta-analysis. This data supports the safe use of the device for its proposed indications for use.
## 8. Substantial Equivalence
The Renuvion APR handpiece is the predicate device; therefore all technological and performance characteristics are the same. The only difference is the addition to the indications for use.
| Feature/<br>Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Secondary Predicate<br>Device | Comments |
|----------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Renuvion® APR<br>Handpiece<br>(K230272) | Renuvion®<br>APR Handpiece<br>(K220970) | Renuvion® APR<br>Handpiece (K223262) | |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Class II | Identical |
| Regulation<br>Name and<br>Product Code: | Electrosurgical cutting &<br>coagulation device and<br>accessories, GEI | Electrosurgical cutting<br>& coagulation device<br>and accessories, GEI | Electrosurgical cutting &<br>coagulation device and<br>accessories, GEI | Identical |
| Indications for<br>Use | Renuvion® APR<br>Handpiece is intended<br>for the delivery of<br>radiofrequency energy<br>and/or helium plasma<br>where<br>coagulation/contractio<br>n of soft tissue is<br>needed. Soft tissue<br>includes subcutaneous<br>tissue.<br><br>The Renuvion® APR<br>Handpiece is intended<br>for the coagulation of<br>subcutaneous soft | The Renuvion® APR<br>Handpiece is intended<br>for the delivery of<br>radiofrequency<br>energy and/or helium<br>plasma for cutting,<br>coagulation and<br>ablation of soft tissue<br>during open surgical<br>procedures.<br><br>The Renuvion® APR<br>Handpiece is<br>indicated for use in<br>subcutaneous<br>dermatological and<br>aesthetic procedures | The Renuvion® APR<br>Handpiece is intended for<br>the delivery of<br>radiofrequency energy<br>and/or helium plasma<br>where<br>coagulation/contraction<br>of soft tissue is needed.<br>Soft tissue includes<br>subcutaneous tissue.<br><br>The Renuvion® APR<br>Handpiece is indicated<br>for use in subcutaneous<br>dermatological and<br>aesthetic procedures to<br>improve the appearance<br>of lax (loose) skin in the | Generally, the<br>predicate is<br>indicated for<br>use during<br>open surgical<br>procedure or<br>percutaneous<br>procedures<br>and associated<br>surgical<br>equipment.<br>The<br>modification<br>to the<br>intended use<br>is to specify |
| | tissues following<br>liposuction for<br>aesthetic body<br>contouring.<br><br>The Renuvion® APR<br>Handpiece is indicated<br>for use in<br>subcutaneous<br>dermatological and<br>aesthetic procedures<br>to improve the<br>appearance of lax<br>(loose) skin in the<br>neck and submental<br>region.<br><br>The Renuvion®<br>APR Handpiece is<br>intended for the<br>delivery of<br>radiofrequency<br>energy and/or<br>helium plasma for | to improve the<br>appearance of lax<br>(loose) skin in the<br>neck and submental<br>region.<br><br>The Renuvion®<br>APR Handpiece is<br>intended to be used<br>with compatible<br>electrosurgical<br>generators owned by<br>Apyx Medical<br>(specifically BVX-<br>200H, BVX-200P,<br>APYX-200H,<br>APYX-200P, APYX-<br>RS3, and APYX-<br>JS3). | neck and submental<br>region.<br><br>The Renuvion® APR<br>Handpiece is intended to<br>be used with compatible<br>electrosurgical generators<br>owned by Apyx Medical. | that the<br>handpiece is<br>intended for<br>the<br>coagulation of<br>subcutaneous<br>soft tissues<br>following<br>liposuction for<br>aesthetic body<br>contouring. |
| | cutting, coagulation<br>and ablation of soft<br>tissue during open<br>surgical procedures.<br><br>The Renuvion® APR<br>Handpiece is<br>intended to be used<br>with compatible<br>electrosurgical<br>generators owned by<br>Apyx Medical. | | | |
| Energy Type | Helium gas plasma | Helium gas plasma | Helium gas plasma | Identical |
| Electrical<br>Currents<br>Transmitted | 150mA - 250mA | 150mA - 250mA | 150mA - 250mA | Identical |
| EnergyType<br>Delivered | Monopolar RF energy<br>via Helium Plasma<br>(helium facilitates the<br>use of low | Monopolar RF energy<br>via Helium Plasma<br>(helium facilitates the<br>use of low | Monopolar RF energy<br>via Helium Plasma<br>(helium facilitates the<br>use of low | Identical |
| System<br>Components | The Apyx<br>Plasma/RF<br>System consists of:<br>- RF Generator<br>- Disposable HP<br>- Foot pedal<br>- Power cord<br>- Gas regulator<br>- Gas cylinder | The Apyx<br>Plasma/RF<br>System consists of:<br>- RF Generator<br>- Disposable HP<br>- Foot pedal<br>- Power cord<br>- Gas regulator<br>- Gas cylinder | The Apyx<br>Plasma/RF<br>System consists of:<br>- RF Generator<br>- Disposable HP<br>- Foot pedal<br>- Power cord<br>- Gas regulator<br>- Gas cylinder | Identical |
| User Interface | Straight | Straight | Straight | Identical |
| Shaft Design &<br>Energy Delivery<br>Configuration | 15cm and 27cm long<br>with a side port<br>configuration (single<br>or twin) and<br>indicator lines on the<br>shaft | 15cm and 27cm long<br>with a side port<br>configuration (single<br>or twin) and<br>indicator lines on the<br>shaft | 15cm and 27cm long<br>with a side port<br>configuration (single<br>or twin) and<br>indicator lines on the<br>shaft | Identical |
| Shaft Outer<br>Diameter | 3mm | 3mm | 3mm | Identical |
| Electrode<br>Configuration | Non-extendable | Non-extendable | Non-extendable | Identical |
| Plasma Settings | Maximum 40 watts,<br>1-5<br>L/min gas flow | Maximum 40 watts,<br>1-5<br>L/min gas flow | Maximum 40 watts,<br>1-5<br>L/min gas flow | Identical |
| Compatibility | Only with<br>Electrosurgical<br>Generators owned by<br>Apyx Medical | Only with<br>Electrosurgical<br>Generators owned by<br>Apyx Medical | Only with<br>Electrosurgical<br>Generators owned by<br>Apyx Medical | Identical |
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#### 9. Substantial Equivalence Determination
The subject device and predicate device are identical with the exception of the modification to the intended use statement to specify that the Renuvion® APR Handpiece is intended for the coagulation of subcutaneous soft tissues following liposuction for aesthetic body contouring. Apyx was able to assess the device based on a large set of retrospective chart reviews.
No new risks were identified in the risk analysis or real-world evidence and published literature analysis. Renuvion treatment adverse events (AEs) compared to the realworld evidence gathered for the liposuction treatments in the literature review demonstrated there are no new or increased risks for Renuvion procedures following liposuction procedures compared to liposuction alone. These findings support the proposed indications for use.
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#### 10. Conclusion
The Renuvion APR is identical in terms of principle of operation, mechanism of action and sterilization methods to the predicate device, Renuvion APR (K220970 and K223262). The only difference between the subject and predicate devices is the indications for use statement. The clinical data presented in this 510(k) supports the substantial equivalence of safety and effectiveness of the subject device for the proposed indications for use. Therefore, the subject device is as safe and effective as the predicate, and the data presented supports a substantially equivalent decision.
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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.