MAYFIELD ACCISS II IMAGE GUIDED SURGERY SYSTEM, MODEL 2002-01
K041897 · Schaerer Mayfield USA, Inc. · HAW · Jun 1, 2005 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K041897
Device Name
MAYFIELD ACCISS II IMAGE GUIDED SURGERY SYSTEM, MODEL 2002-01
Applicant
Schaerer Mayfield USA, Inc.
Product Code
HAW · Neurology
Decision Date
Jun 1, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.4560
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System is indicated for open and percutaneous procedures for any medical condition where reference to a rigid anatomical structure such as the skull, a long bone, or vertebra can be identified relative to a CT or MR based model or fluoroscopy images of the anatomy and the use of stereotactic surgery may be considered appropriate. Representative uses would be for cranial, spinal and ENT procedures.
Device Story
Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System provides intraoperative navigation for cranial, spinal, and ENT procedures. System inputs include pre-operative (CT/MRI) or intraoperative (CT/MRI/Fluoroscopy) diagnostic images and real-time tracking data. Tracking utilizes either optical (infrared cameras) or electromagnetic (field transmitter) sensors to monitor surgical instruments. System correlates patient anatomy to image data via fiducial markers or anatomical landmarks. Surgeon performs registration by measuring marker clusters; system calculates fiducial registration error (FRE) and target registration error (TRE) as quality metrics. Output is displayed on a monitor as orthogonal image slices (axial, sagittal, coronal) or 3D segmented objects, showing real-time instrument position relative to patient anatomy. Surgeon operates system via pointer device, which can switch between navigation and control modes. System aids surgical planning and precision by providing visual guidance during procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
System includes cart, power supplies, and tracking hardware (optical infrared or electromagnetic). Supports DICOM data transfer. Registration uses two-component fiducial marker system. Software provides 3D volume reconstruction and image segmentation. Connectivity via standard DICOM protocols.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing open or percutaneous cranial, spinal, or ENT procedures where stereotactic navigation relative to CT, MR, or fluoroscopic images is appropriate.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A stereotaxic instrument is a device consisting of a rigid frame with a calibrated guide mechanism for precisely positioning probes or other devices within a patient's brain, spinal cord, or other part of the nervous system.
Nicolet Biomedical Electromagnetic Navigational System (K013419)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System
Pursuant to Section 513(I) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act.
### 1. General Information:
| Classification Name: | Stereotactic instrumentation |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Image Guided Surgery System |
| Proprietary Name: | Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System |
| Applicant's Name and Address: | Teck W. Awa<br>Schaerer Mayfield USA, Inc.<br>4900 Charlemar Drive<br>Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 |
### 2. Name of predicate device(s):
Mayfield® ACCISS™ Operating Arm System and Mayfield® Optical ACCISS™ System (K013428) Nicolet Biomedical Electromagnetic Navigational System (K013419)
#### 3. Classification:
Neurosurgical stereotactic instruments and accessories are Class II (21CFR 882.4800).
### 4. Performance Standards:
No applicable performance standards have been established by FDA under section 514 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
### 5. Intended Use and Device Description:
Intended Use: Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System is indicated for open and percutaneous procedures for any medical condition where reference to a rigid anatomical structure such as the skull, a long bone, or vertebra can be identified relative to a CT or MR based model or fluoroscopy images of the anatomy and the use of stereotactic surgery may be considered appropriate. Representative uses would be for cranial, spinal and ENT procedures.
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## Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System
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The images from the scanner are archived in a specific data format and stored in a specific data medium, or transmitted directly to the Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System modiatin, or wallentified water supports the DICOM data format and the DICOM data transfer. Over the formats and transfer protocols are supported by customer specifications.
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## Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System
### 5. Intended Use and Device Description: - continued
After successful review the transferred data for quality and consistency, the i mages s lices a re there combined in a three-dimensional volume and viewed on the monitor screen as axial, sagittal then coronal orthogonal images. The user can now manually check for image quality, image orientation and patient identification. Artifacts can be sliced off (at least at the screen border) without changing the image content. The brain, lesions or special access paths and landmarks can be segmented and displayed as three-dimensional objects which can be useful during planning and navigation process.
In the operating room, measuring aids (i.e., registration markers) will be attached to the adhesive pads. After selection of the tracking system (optical/electromagnetic), the markers positions puds: Titler belowing on on marks) are repeatedly measured by pressing the function button on the pointer. This measurement routine creates a correlation between the data and the "real world. During this procedure, the number of measured points and the number of clusters found are Darling and A cluster describes the position of one unique marker point. The Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System assigns a cluster to a correct image point automatically. At least four cluster pairs are required to establish an image registration. The system shows the fiducial registration error (FRE) and presents a prediction of the target registration error (TRE) to provide the surgeon with a rough quality gauge of the image accuracy. However, even a good error prediction cannot replace surgeon expertise. That's why the surgeon is responsible to verify the given information by proofing the markers position as well as well-defined anatomical landmarks close to the region of interest.
Once the registration is completed, the pointer's position to the patient's head is displayed in the scanned images. The marker pads can be removed once the registration quality satisfies the surgical needs and requirements. The surgical area can be cleaned and draped.
The pointer used for image registration is replaced with a sterile instrument and cranial navigation can begin. The system automatically recognizes this new instrument. In case of using surgical tools with an intra-operatively mounted position sensor an instrument calibration has to be performed first.
The surgeon can define a reachable area near the operating field, in which he or she is able to control the Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System via the pointer device. If the instrument reaches this defined area, the system switches from navigation mode to control mode. Through spatial movement within the defined area, the surgeon can control all essential guidance functions by pressing the function key on the instrument.
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## Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery Svstem
### 6. Summary of Substantial Equivalence:
- Indications: Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System is intended to be used in an identical manner as the predicate devices that is used to interactively provide image guidance during cranial, ENT and spinal procedures.
- Design: The Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System is designed to u tilize an optical tracking device that is similar to those used in the predicate device and an electromagnetic tracking device that is similar to those used in the predicate device as a 3-D digitizer to interface with the computer workstation to provide image guided surgery using a CT or MR based model or fluoroscopy images of the anatomy.
- Materials: The materials used in the manufacture of the Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System are similar to those used in the predicate devices.
- Manufacturing: The manufacturing processes used in the Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System are similar to those used in the predicate devices.
- Specifications: The specifications of the Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System are similar to those of the predicate devices.
- Conclusions: The indications, design, materials, manufacturing, and specifications of the Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System do not raise any new unresolved issues relating to safety and effectiveness. Schaerer Mayfield USA, Inc. thus considers the Mayfield® ACCISS™ II Image Guided Surgery System to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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#### Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JUN 1 - 2005
Mr. Teck Awa Product Manager Schaerer Mayfield USA Incorporated 4900 Charlemar Drive Cincinnati. Ohio 45227
Re: K041897
K041877
Trade/Device Name: Mayfield® Acciss™ II Image Guided Surgery System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4560 Regulation Name: Stereotaxic instrument Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HAW Dated: April 25, 2005 Received: April 26, 2005
Dear Mr. Awa:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your becamed the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications felerenced above and nave decemblicate devices marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate 10 use Stated in the encreate) to tegans the Medical Device Amendments, or to conimeres phor to May 20, 1978, the occordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, de vices that have occh receasing t require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). and Cosmetic 7107 (1107 that do nevice, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The I ou may, dierelore, market of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of general controlly provisions of wactice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
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Miriam C. Provo
Miriam C. Provost, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
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## MAYFIELD® ACCISS™ II IMAGE GUIDED SURGERY SYSTEM
Indications For Use:
MAYFIELD® ACCISS™ II IMAGE GUIDED SURGERY SYSTEM is indicated for open and percutaneous procedures for any medical condition where reference to a rigid anatomical structure such as the skull, a long bone, or vertebra can be identified relative to a CT or MR based model or fluoroscopy images of the anatomy and the use of stereotactic surgery may be considered appropriate. Representative uses would be for cranial, spinal and ENT procedures.
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