K241581 · Haolang Medical USA Corporation · MSD · May 16, 2025 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K241581
Device Name
Hemodialysis Catheter
Applicant
Haolang Medical USA Corporation
Product Code
MSD · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
May 16, 2025
Decision
SESK
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5540
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Hemodialysis Catheter is indicated for use in attaining short-term or long-term vascular access for Hemodialysis therapy and apheresis. It may be inserted percutaneously and is primarily placed in the internal jugular vein of an patient. Alternate insertion sites include subclavian vein as required. Catheters greater than 40 cm are intended for femoral vein insertion. The curved Hemodialysis Catheter is intended for internal jugular vein insertion. 8-10Fr Hemodialysis Catheters can be used in pediatric patients.
Device Story
Radiopaque polyurethane dual-lumen catheter with silicone extension legs; features arterial and venous lumens for blood outflow and return. Includes catheter clamps for flow control. Lengths 13-55 cm; straight or curved configurations. Provided sterile in a kit with accessories for percutaneous insertion. Used by clinicians in clinical settings for hemodialysis and apheresis therapy. Provides vascular access to facilitate extracorporeal blood treatment; enables blood flow between patient and dialysis machine.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing including visual assessment, air/liquid leakage, tensile testing, repeated clamping, priming volumes, pressure vs. flow rates, recirculation rate, mechanical hemolysis, chemical tolerance, and particulate contamination testing.
Technological Characteristics
Radiopaque polyurethane tubing, silicone extension legs. Dual-lumen design. Dimensions: 8F-15.5F OD, 13-55 cm length. Luer connectors conform to ISO 80369-7:2021. Sterilized via Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135). Packaging compliant with ISO 11607-1. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for short-term or long-term vascular access for hemodialysis and apheresis. Primarily for internal jugular vein insertion; alternate sites include subclavian vein. Catheters >40 cm for femoral vein. 8-10Fr catheters indicated for pediatric patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A blood access device and accessories is a device intended to provide access to a patient's blood for hemodialysis or other chronic uses. When used in hemodialysis, it is part of an artificial kidney system for the treatment of patients with renal failure or toxemic conditions and provides access to a patient's blood for hemodialysis. The device includes implanted blood access devices, nonimplanted blood access devices, and accessories for both the implanted and nonimplanted blood access devices.(1) The implanted blood access device is a prescription device and consists of various flexible or rigid tubes, such as catheters, or cannulae, which are surgically implanted in appropriate blood vessels, may come through the skin, and are intended to remain in the body for 30 days or more. This generic type of device includes various catheters, shunts, and connectors specifically designed to provide access to blood. Examples include single and double lumen catheters with cuff(s), fully subcutaneous port-catheter systems, and A-V shunt cannulae (with vessel tips). The implanted blood access device may also contain coatings or additives which may provide additional functionality to the device. (2) The nonimplanted blood access device consists of various flexible or rigid tubes, such as catheters, cannulae or hollow needles, which are inserted into appropriate blood vessels or a vascular graft prosthesis (§§ 870.3450 and 870.3460), and are intended to remain in the body for less than 30 days. This generic type of device includes fistula needles, the single needle dialysis set (coaxial flow needle), and the single needle dialysis set (alternating flow needle). (3) Accessories common to either type include the shunt adaptor, cannula clamp, shunt connector, shunt stabilizer, vessel dilator, disconnect forceps, shunt guard, crimp plier, tube plier, crimp ring, joint ring, fistula adaptor, and declotting tray (including contents).
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for the implanted blood access device. The special controls for this device are:(i) Components of the device that come into human contact must be demonstrated to be biocompatible. Material names and specific designation numbers must be provided.
(ii) Performance data must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. The following performance characteristics must be tested:
(A) Pressure versus flow rates for both arterial and venous lumens, from the minimum flow rate to the maximum flow rate in 100 milliliter per minute increments, must be established. The fluid and its viscosity used during testing must be stated.
(B) Recirculation rates for both forward and reverse flow configurations must be established, along with the protocol used to perform the assay, which must be provided.
(C) Priming volumes must be established.
(D) Tensile testing of joints and materials must be conducted. The minimum acceptance criteria must be adequate for its intended use.
(E) Air leakage testing and liquid leakage testing must be conducted.
(F) Testing of the repeated clamping of the extensions of the catheter that simulates use over the life of the device must be conducted, and retested for leakage.
(G) Mechanical hemolysis testing must be conducted for new or altered device designs that affect the blood flow pattern.
(H) Chemical tolerance of the device to repeated exposure to commonly used disinfection agents must be established.
(iii) Performance data must demonstrate the sterility of the device.
(iv) Performance data must support the shelf life of the device for continued sterility, package integrity, and functionality over the requested shelf life that must include tensile, repeated clamping, and leakage testing.
(v) Labeling of implanted blood access devices for hemodialysis must include the following:
(A) Labeling must provide arterial and venous pressure versus flow rates, either in tabular or graphical format. The fluid and its viscosity used during testing must be stated.
(B) Labeling must specify the forward and reverse recirculation rates.
(C) Labeling must provide the arterial and venous priming volumes.
(D) Labeling must specify an expiration date.
(E) Labeling must identify any disinfecting agents that cannot be used to clean any components of the device.
(F) Any contraindicated disinfecting agents due to material incompatibility must be identified by printing a warning on the catheter. Alternatively, contraindicated disinfecting agents must be identified by a label affixed to the patient's medical record and with written instructions provided directly to the patient.
(G) Labeling must include a patient implant card.
(H) The labeling must contain comprehensive instructions for the following:
(
*1* ) Preparation and insertion of the device, including recommended site of insertion, method of insertion, and a reference on the proper location for tip placement;(
*2* ) Proper care and maintenance of the device and device exit site;(
*3* ) Removal of the device;(
*4* ) Anticoagulation;(
*5* ) Management of obstruction and thrombus formation; and(
*6* ) Qualifications for clinical providers performing the insertion, maintenance, and removal of the devices.(vi) In addition to Special Controls in paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, implanted blood access devices that include subcutaneous ports must include the following:
(A) Labeling must include the recommended type of needle for access as well as detailed instructions for care and maintenance of the port, subcutaneous pocket, and skin overlying the port.
(B) Performance testing must include results on repeated use of the ports that simulates use over the intended life of the device.
(C) Clinical performance testing must demonstrate safe and effective use and capture any adverse events observed during clinical use.
(vii) In addition to Special Controls in paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, implanted blood access devices with coatings or additives must include the following:
(A) A description and material characterization of the coating or additive material, the purpose of the coating or additive, duration of effectiveness, and how and where the coating is applied.
(B) An identification in the labeling of any coatings or additives and a summary of the results of performance testing for any coating or material with special characteristics, such as decreased thrombus formation or antimicrobial properties.
(C) A Warning Statement in the labeling for potential allergic reactions including anaphylaxis if the coating or additive contains known allergens.
(D) Performance data must demonstrate efficacy of the coating or additive and the duration of effectiveness.
(viii) The following must be included for A-V shunt cannulae (with vessel tips):
(A) The device must comply with Special Controls in paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (v) of this section with the exception of paragraphs (b)(1)(ii)(B), (b)(1)(ii)(C), (b)(1)(v)(B), and (b)(1)(v)(C), which do not apply.
(B) Labeling must include Warning Statements to address the potential for vascular access steal syndrome, arterial stenosis, arterial thrombosis, and hemorrhage including exsanguination given that the device accesses the arterial circulation.
(C) Clinical performance testing must demonstrate safe and effective use and capture any adverse events observed during clinical use.
(2) Class II (performance standards) for the nonimplanted blood access device.
(3) Class II (performance standards) for accessories for both the implanted and the nonimplanted blood access devices not listed in paragraph (b)(4) of this section.
(4) Class I for the cannula clamp, disconnect forceps, crimp plier, tube plier, crimp ring, and joint ring, accessories for both the implanted and nonimplanted blood access device. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(4) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
May 16, 2025
Haolang Medical USA Corporation
c/o Lisa Xu
RA Manager
1100 Bellevue Way NE 8A-533
Bellevue, Washington 98004
Re: K241581
Trade/Device Name: Hemodialysis Catheter
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5540
Regulation Name: Blood access device and accessories
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: MSD
Dated: May 16, 2025
Received: May 16, 2025
Dear Lisa Xu:
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 (the 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 available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. However, you are responsible to determine that the medical devices you use as components in the kit have either been determined as substantially equivalent under the premarket notification process (Section 510(k) of the act), or were legally on the market prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments. Please note: If you purchase your device components in bulk (i.e., unfinished) and further process (e.g., sterilize) you must submit a new 510(k) before including these components in your kit/tray. 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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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the
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Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 07/31/2026
See PRA Statement below.
Submission Number (if known)
k241581
Device Name
Hemodialysis Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
- The Hemodialysis Catheter is indicated for use in attaining short-term or long-term vascular access for Hemodialysis therapy and apheresis.
* It may be inserted percutaneously and is primarily placed in the internal jugular vein of an patient.
* Alternate insertion sites include subclavian vein as required.
* Catheters greater than 40 cm are intended for femoral vein insertion.
* The curved Hemodialysis Catheter is intended for internal jugular vein insertion.
* 8-10Fr Hemodialysis Catheters can be used in pediatric patients.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Traditional 510(k) Submission of Hemodialysis Catheter
# 510(K) Summary-K241581
Prepared in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92
Prepared Date: May 20, 2024
## 1. Submitter's Information
The submitter of this pre-market notification is:
Name: Haolang Medical USA Corporation
Address: 1100 Bellevue Way NE 8A-533, Bellevue, WA 98004 USA
Contact person: Lisa Xu
Title: RA Manager
E-mail: lisa.xu@haolangmed.com
Tel: 1-425-503-6325
## 2. Device Identification
Trade/Device Name: Hemodialysis Catheter
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5540
Regulation Name: Blood access device and accessories
Regulation Class: Class II
Product Code: MSD
## 3. Predicate Device
### Primary Predicate Device#1
510(K) number: K130851
Device Name: CASCADE™ Hemodialysis /Apheresis Catheter
Manufacturer: Health Line International Corporation
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5540
Regulation Name: Blood access device and accessories
Regulation Class: Class II
Product Code: MSD
### Predicate Device#2
510(K) number: K202150
Device Name: GlidePath™ 7.5F Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter
Manufacturer: Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5540
Regulation Name: Blood access device and accessories
Regulation Class: Class II
Product Code: MSD
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## Predicate Device#3
510(k) Number K203767
Device Name: Pristine™ Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter
Manufacturer: Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc
Common or usual name: Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5540
Regulation Name: Blood access device and accessories
Regulation Class: Class II
Product Code: MSD
## 4. Device Description
The Hemodialysis Catheter is indicated for use in attaining vascular access for Hemodialysis and Apheresis therapy.
The catheter tubing is made of radiopaque polyurethane with a dual D cross-sectional design, providing independent arterial and venous lumens. The proximal end of the catheter features two luer connectors. The luer connectors are connected to extension legs. The extension legs are made of silicone material. Each extension leg has a catheter clamp, which is durable and can effectively ensure timely closure of the extension leg. The lumen with the red catheter clamp, which is called arterial lumen, is used for blood outflow; The lumen with the blue catheter clamp, which is called venous lumen, is used for blood return. The arterial and venous lumen priming volumes are printed directly on the ID ring of the clamp.
Catheters range from approximately 13-55 cm long and are offered in straight or curved catheter configurations with cuff for long-term implantation. The Hemodialysis Catheter is packaged in a tray with legally marketed accessories intended for use during catheter placement.
The Hemodialysis Catheter Kit is provided sterile, single use.
## 5. Indication for use
- The Hemodialysis Catheter is indicated for use in attaining short-term or long-term vascular access for Hemodialysis therapy and apheresis.
* It may be inserted percutaneously and is primarily placed in the internal jugular vein of an patient.
* Alternate insertion sites include subclavian vein as required.
* Catheters greater than 40 cm are intended for femoral vein insertion.
* The curved Hemodialysis Catheter is intended for internal jugular vein insertion.
* 8-10Fr Hemodialysis Catheters can be used in pediatric patients.
## 6. Comparison to Predicate Device
The subject device has similar technological characteristics as compared to the predicate device(s). Differences, if any, are not critical to the intended use of the subject device and do not raise new questions regarding safety and effectiveness.
| Feature | Subject device | Primary Predicate Device#1 | Comments |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Manufacturer/K# | Haolang Medical USA Corporation | Health Line International Corporation/K130851 | \ |
Haolang Medical USA Corporation
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| Device Name | Hemodialysis Catheter | CASCADE™Hemodialysis /Apheresis Catheter | \ |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Regulation Number and name,Product Code | 21 CFR 876.5540
Blood access device and accessories
Class II
MSD | 21 CFR 876.5540
Blood access device and accessories
Class II
MSD | Same |
| Indications for use | - The Hemodialysis Catheter is indicated for use in attaining short-term or long-term vascular access for Hemodialysis therapy and apheresis.
* It may be inserted percutaneously and is primarily placed in the internal jugular vein of an patient.
* Alternate insertion sites include subclavian vein as required.
* Catheters greater than 40 cm are intended for femoral vein insertion.
* The curved Hemodialysis Catheter is intended for internal jugular vein insertion.
* 8-10Fr Hemodialysis Catheters can be used in pediatric patients. | The CASCADE™ Hemodialysis/Apheresis Catheter is indicated for use in attaining Long-Term (greater than 30 days) vascular access for Hemodialysis thereby and Apheresis.
It may be inserted percutaneously and is primarily placed in the internal jugular vein of an adult patient.
Alternate insertion sites include subclavian vein as required.
The curved CASCADE™ Hemodialysis/Apheresis Catheter is intended for internal jugular vein insertion. | The indications for use of the two devices are basically the same, but 8-10Fr Hemodialysis Catheters of the subject device can be used in pediatric patients.
The comparison performance test results with the pediatric catheter (K202150) and the toxicological risk assessment based on the weight of the children proved that the difference does not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device. |
| Insertion Sites | Internal jugular vein, subclavian vein and femoral vein | Internal jugular vein, subclavian vein and femoral vein | Same |
| Duration of use | Short-term or Long-Term (greater than 30 days) | Long-Term (greater than 30 days) | SE |
| Catheter length | 13cm~55cm | 13~55cm | Same |
| Catheter O.D. | 8F~15.5F | 12.5Fr | Different.(01) |
Haolang Medical USA Corporation
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| Lumen | 2 | 2 | Same |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Luer connectors | Conforms to ISO 80369-7:2021 | Conforms to ISO 80369-7:2021 | Same |
| Catheter configuration | Straight catheter tubing with Straight extension legs, Straight catheter tubing with Curved extension legs, Curved catheter tubing with Straight extension legs | Straight or curved catheter | SE |
| Patient-Contacting Materials | PU and Silicone | Silicone | Different.(02) |
| Components | Yes,provided for catheter insertion | Yes, provided for catheter insertion | SE |
| Sterilization | EO sterile for single use | EO sterile for single use | Same |
| Shelf life | 3 years | 3 years | Same |
Discussions on the differences from the predicated device:
01: According to different vessel size of patients, we provided larger catheter size range, but our size range does not exceed that of the hemodialysis catheters already available in the market. For example, GlidePath™ 7.5F Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter is cleared for marketing under K202150 and 15.5F Pristine™ Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter is cleared for marketing under K203767.
We had also performed the performance test according to the ISO 10555-1 and the FDA Guidance "Implanted Blood Access Devices for Hemodialysis". The performance data demonstrates that the difference does not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device.
02: We conducted the biocompatibility evaluation on subject device and determined the endpoint according to ISO 10993-1, which proved that the material of subject device is biocompatibility, the difference of material does not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device.
## 7. Performance Data
### Clinical test:
Clinical testing is not required.
### Non-clinical data
#### Performance:
According to the requirements of FDA guidance "Implanted Blood Access Devices for Hemodialysis, issued on January 21, 2016" and ISO 10555-1:2013, we performed the following testing:
- Visual assessment
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- Air and Liquid Leakage Testing
- Catheter Tensile Testing
- Repeated Clamping
- Priming Volumes
- Luer Connector
- Pressure Versus Flow Rates
- Recirculation Rate
- Mechanical Hemolysis Testing
- Chemical Tolerance Testing
- Particulate Contamination Testing
- Dimension Testing
## Shelf Life:
Accelerated aging tests were conducted to confirm the validity of the 3 years shelf life.
## Biocompatibility:
The compatibility of the patient-contacting materials in the finished product meets the requirement of Biocompatibility. The Biological Evaluation and Tests are in compliance with the standards of ISO 10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process".
## Sterilization:
- ISO 11607-1:2019 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems.
- ISO 11135: 2014 Sterilization of health care products -- Ethylene oxide -- Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
## 9. Conclusion
Based on the results of above testing, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device(s).
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Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
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.