The UC-CARE NaviGo Workstation is an adjunctive tool for ultrasound guided procedures and is intended to be used by physicians in the clinic or hospital for 2-D and 3-D visualization of ultrasound images of the prostate gland. The NaviGo™ Workstation offers the ability to fuse DICOM originated information (e.g. MRI) with the ultrasound images and thus superimpose information from one modality onto the other. Additional software features include patient data management, multi-planar reconstruction, segmentation, image measurement and 3-D image registration. The device is specifically indicated to provide information within the prostate to assist needle targeted procedures (e.g. biopsy) regions of interest display, procedures planning and, reconstruction of a 3D rendered surface model of the prostate display needle locations that have been selected by the physician, as well as storage and future retrieval of this information.
Device Story
NaviGo Workstation is an adjunctive tool for prostate diagnostic and interventional procedures. It inputs 2D ultrasound video signals and pre-operative DICOM images (e.g., MRI). The system tracks the ultrasound probe position (via electromagnetic tracking) to reconstruct 3D prostate models and fuse MRI data with real-time ultrasound. It displays needle trajectories, regions of interest (ROI), and 3D models on a workstation screen. Used by physicians in clinics or hospitals, the device assists in procedure planning and needle targeting. It provides real-time visual feedback of needle advancement relative to ROIs. Benefits include improved regional orientation, accurate needle placement, and integrated data management for biopsy procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Fusion accuracy evaluated using 4 phantoms with 12 isoechoic lesions; 34 ultrasound-guided biopsies performed. Results showed 100% hit rate with average error of 1.32±0.84mm. Illustration model performance compared 10 prostates (Fast vs. full contour models), showing average RMS error of 3.7±0.66mm and volume difference of 10.4%±5.15%.
Technological Characteristics
Workstation-based system; connects to standard trans-rectal ultrasound video output. Uses electromagnetic tracking (cube sensor) for probe localization. Supports side-fire and end-fire ultrasound probes. Software performs DICOM fusion, 3D surface reconstruction, segmentation, and image measurement. Connectivity via DICOM interface. No specific materials or sterilization methods listed as the device is a workstation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for physicians in clinical or hospital settings to assist in needle-targeted prostate procedures (e.g., biopsy) via 2D/3D ultrasound visualization, DICOM/MRI fusion, and 3D prostate modeling.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical image management and processing system is a device that provides one or more capabilities relating to the review and digital processing of medical images for the purposes of interpretation by a trained practitioner of disease detection, diagnosis, or patient management. The software components may provide advanced or complex image processing functions for image manipulation, enhancement, or quantification that are intended for use in the interpretation and analysis of medical images. Advanced image manipulation functions may include image segmentation, multimodality image registration, or 3D visualization. Complex quantitative functions may include semi-automated measurements or time-series measurements.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls; voluntary standards—Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Std., Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) Std., Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Test Pattern).
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UC-CARE Ltd. % John J. Smith, M.D., J.D. Partner Hogan Lovells US LLP Columbia Square 555 Thirteenth Street, NW WASHINGTON DC 20004
Re: K160934
Trade/Device Name: NaviGo™ Workstation Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: January 10, 2017 Received: January 10, 2017
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K160934
Device Name NaviGo™ Workstation
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The UC-CARE NaviGo Workstation is an adjunctive tool for ultrasound guided procedures and is intended to be used by physicians in the clinic or hospital for 2-D and 3-D visualization of ultrasound images of the prostate gland. The NaviGo™ Workstation offers the ability to fuse DICOM originated information (e.g. MRI) with the ultrasound images and thus superimpose information from one modality onto the other. Additional software features include patient data management, multi-planar reconstruction, segmentation, image measurement and 3-D image registration.
The device is specifically indicated to provide information within the prostate to assist needle targeted procedures (e.g. biopsy) regions of interest display, procedures planning and, reconstruction of a 3D rendered surface model of the prostate display needle locations that have been selected by the physician, as well as storage and future retrieval of this information.
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
NaviGo™ Workstation
# 510(k) Number K160934
# Applicant's Name:
UC-CARE Ltd. Apollo Bldg., New Industrial Zone P.O.B 67 Yokneam 20692, Israel Tel: +972-4-909-7427 ext. 656 Fax: +972-4-993-7323 Email: tomers@uc-care.com Contact Person: Tomer Schatzberger
# Contact Person:
Stephen Bellomo H.M.Da Consulting and Development Ltd. 40 Geulim Stree Zichron-Yaakov 3091847 Israel Tel: +972-54-227-4831 Email: stephen.bellomo@gmail.com
# Date Prepared:
January 10, 2017
# Trade Name:
NaviGo™ Workstation
# Classification Name:
Picture archiving and communications system.
# Classification:
Picture archiving and communications systems have been classified as Class II devices, product code: LLZ, Regulation Number: 892.2050, reviewed by the Division of Radiology.
# Predicate Devices:
Primary: NaviGo™ Workstation (UC-CARE Ltd.), cleared under K100784, concurrence date November 1, 2011.
Secondary: Urostation - 3D Prostate Suite (Koelis), cleared under K131448, concurrence date July 26, 2013.
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### Performance Standards:
No performance standards have been established for such a device under Section 514 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
# Device Description:
The NaviGo™ Workstation is an adjunctive tool in the management of prostate diagnostic and interventional procedures. The NaviGo™ Workstation allows prostate needle tracking, recording, and management solution. The NaviGo™ Workstation is designed to assist the physician in performing prostate diagnostic and interventional procedures by providing regional orientation information, displaying a 3D model with real-time tracking and recording of the needle location. The NaviGo™ Workstation offers the ability to fuse DICOM originated information (e.g. MRI) with the ultrasound images and thus superimpose information from one modality onto the . The device includes means to compensate for patient body and prostate motion at any time during the procedure.
The NaviGo™ Workstation is designed to work with standard trans-rectal ultrasound systems and biopsy setup without changing or interfering with the physician's existing workflow. The NaviGo™ Workstation connects to the video output of the ultrasound system and by tracking the ultrasound probe's position, the recorded 2D ultrasound images are transferred to the NaviGo™ Workstation for viewing and creation of a 3D model. As with any other procedure, the TRUS probe is used together with standard disposable cover sheath supplied by the user.
Two dimensional (2D) images and the 3D model of the prostate are displayed on the NaviGo™ Workstation's screen. The NaviGo™ Workstation is equipped with tools to manipulate (rotate, pan, zoom) the model, and to archive and retrieve the information for further use.
The tracking and recording enables display of an accurate 3D model of the prostate and to record needle locations on the model. Pathology diagnosis results may be updated on the 3D model and a color display representation provides a visual display of the biopsy results.
The NaviGo™ Workstation supports the display of ROIs on the 3D model and displays visual indication when the needle trajectory intersects with an ROI (region of interest) is defined by the physician by segmenting a portion of the prostate on a 2D image and displaying its location on the 3D model, thereby defining a portion of the prostate as a target to direct a needle within. The 2D model for segmentation of the ROI can be either an Ultrasound image frozen during the procedure or a DICOM complaint image from another imaging study completed prior to the Ultrasound procedure (e.g. MR) when selecting the fusion procedure to display the planned targets. The ROIs are clearly numbered and labeled by a letter symbolizing it origin (Ultrasound or DICOM), On each image, more than one ROI may be defined (segmented).
The live 2D ultrasound image is superimposed in real-time with the 2D ROI boundaries thus allowing the physician to see the real-time advancement of the needle on the live ultrasound image with reference to ROI boundaries. The 3D model is displayed on a separate window alongside the ultrasound's live continuous images display, allowing prostate 3D orientation.
Reqardless of the type of ultrasound probe used for the procedure (side-fire or end-fire) a cannula for a needle is built within the outer shell of the probe and therefore a needle can be inserted through the designated cannula. The designated cannula defines the needle path along its trajectory. The needle trajectory is displayed on the 3D model representing the potential needle route to allow the physician to direct the needle in real time into the target. When the projected path
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intersects with an RQL the color of the ROI will change indicating the needle can be directed inside the ROI if the physician ensures that the needle is inserted deep enough.
During the procedure, the physician may change some of the parameters on the US system or perform different actions that require the NaviGo™ Workstation to adjust. A physician may wish to freeze an image and perform measurements, label the image and save it to the report, switch between transversal and longitudinal view, or change the view of the ultrasound image. The NaviGo™ Workstation is equipped with image state algorithms to automatically detect the change in parameters and adjust itself to the new parameters. For example, if the physician freezes the US image, the NaviGo will automatically present additional menu option for a frozen image like measurements tools and labeling. The image state algorithm was developed to support generic ultrasound parameters and is specifically tested for each new ultrasound the NaviGo™ is required to support.
In off-line mode, the NaviGo™ software further enables the physician to analyze previous procedures using the prostate model, update the 3D model if necessary, update the recorded biopsies' locations, generate report, and provides a DICOM (e.g. MRI) interface for ROI definition, 3D model display, and data communication.
# Intended Use:
The UC-CARE NaviGo Workstation is an adjunctive tool for ultrasound guided procedures and is intended to be used by physicians in the clinic or hospital for 2-D and 3-D visualization of ultrasound images of the prostate gland. The NaviGo™ Workstation offers the ability to fuse DICOM originated information (e.g. MRI) with the ultrasound images and thus superimpose information from one modality onto the other. Additional software features include patient data management, multiplanar reconstruction, segmentation, image measurement and 3-D image registration.
The device is specifically indicated to provide information on regional orientation within the prostate to assist needle targeted procedures (e.g. biopsy) regions of interest display, procedures planning and, reconstruction of a 3D rendered surface model of the prostate display needle locations that have been selected by the physician, as well as storage and future retrieval of this information.
# Comparison of Technological Characteristics:
The subject NaviGo Workstation device and the primary predicate NaviGo Workstation device have the same principles of operation and basic design. Both devices have the same following technological characteristics:
- assist the physician by transfer and display of ultrasound images on the workstation screen
- provide regional orientation information during prostate biopsy procedures ●
- build display and manipulate a 3D model of the prostate on screen ●
- archive procedure data and report generating
- provide data management solutions ●
- track, display and record the biopsy needle trajectory location retrieved from the ultrasound probe
- . display the scanning history, including pathology analyses
Several modifications have been made from this predicate device, including the following: addition of illustration model (side-fire first procedure only), needle-fire recognition, image-state correction offline configuration, and end-fire ultrasound probe support. These modifications are considered minor and do not raise new issues of safety and efficacy.
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Fusion functionality has been added to the subject NaviGo device, including fusion of DICOM originated information, ROI display, and procedure planning. The indications for use statement of the subject device has been modified from the predicate device to include the addition of fusion functionality. The fusion functionality of the subject NaviGo device is substantially equivalent to the fusion functionality of the secondary predicate Urostation device, including the stated accuracy of the system. Therefore, the addition of fusion functionality does not raise any safety or effectiveness concern in comparison with the cleared device.
| Product | NaviGo (K100784)<br>[Primary Predicate<br>Device] | Urostation<br>(K131448)<br>[Secondary Predicate<br>Device] | Subject NaviGo<br>Device<br>(K160934) |
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| Product code | LLZ | LLZ | LLZ |
| Class | II | II | II |
| Device Classification Name | System, Image<br>Processing,<br>Radiological | System, Image<br>Processing,<br>Radiological | System, Image<br>Processing,<br>Radiological |
| Visualization Means | Side-fire Ultrasound | End-fire Ultrasound | Side -fire & End-fire<br>Ultrasound |
| Supported Modalities | Ultrasound | Ultrasound, DICOM<br>images (e.g. MRI) | Ultrasound, DICOM<br>images (e.g. MRI) |
| Accuracy | +/-5mm | +/-3mm | +/-3mm |
| Segmentation (Contouring) | Yes | Yes, only for fusion | Yes |
| 3D model reconstruction | Yes, contouring only | Yes, only for fusion | Yes, illustration &<br>contouring |
| Needle trajectory display | Real-time | Upon request | Real-time |
| Tracking technology | Electro-magnetic<br>(mattress and cube) | Image processing | Electro-magnetic<br>(cube only) |
| Offline | Post procedure data<br>analysis, pathology<br>results | Post procedure data<br>analysis, pathology<br>results, planning (on<br>DICOM images) | Post procedure data<br>analysis, pathology<br>results, planning (on<br>DICOM images) |
| Regions of interest | No | Originated from<br>DICOM images (e.g.<br>MRI) | Originated from US<br>images + DICOM<br>images (e.g. MRI) |
| Registration | US - US | US - US, and MR - US<br>(fusion) | US - US, and MR - US<br>(fusion) |
| DICOM connectivity | No | Yes | Yes |
# Substantial Equivalence Comparison Table:
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### Non-clinical Performance Data:
The performance characteristics and operation/usability of the modified NaviGo™ Workstation were evaluated in the following non-clinical (bench) testing.
# Fusion accuracy performance test:
The accuracy of targeting DICOM (MRI) derived regions of interest (ROI) by using the NaviGo Workstation was evaluated. . Four phantoms each with 3 isoechoic lesions (CIRS Model 778-05, containing 3 randomly located isoechoic lesions of 0.5 cc) were targeted 2-3 times each using the NaviGo MRI fusion algorithm. Two phantoms were targeted using side fire ultrasound probes and two phantoms were targeted using end fire ultrasound probes. Needle location were defined relative to the ROI center line and accuracy is defined as the difference in needle location between the needle trajectory (targeted location in lesion) as marked on the real time US image, to the actual result as seen in post procedure CT scan. A total of 34 ultrasound guided biopsies were targeted into 12 isoechoic lesions. All 34 biopsies (100%) successfully hit the target lesion with an average error of 1.32±0.84mm. 32.3% of the biopsies had accuracy of <1mm, 47% of the biopsies had an accuracy of 1 to 2mm, 20.6% of the biopsies had an accuracy of 2 to 3mm, and no biopsies had an error larger than 3mm. .
# Illustration model performance test:
The accuracy of the illustrated (Fast) 3D prostate model in comparison to the full contours 3D prostate model was evaluated. 10 prostates were scanned using the NaviGo Workstation, and for each prostate a Fast 3D model and a full contours 3D model was created. Each pair of 3D models was compared for volume difference and root mean square error (representing the average distance between the surfaces). The prostate shape of the Fast model was found to be very similar to the prostate shape of the full contour model, with an average RMS error of 3.7±0.66mm between the surfaces. Volume calculations were also similar, with an average difference of 10.4%±5.15%. These results demonstrate the ability of the Fast model to provide the physician with a tool which requires minimum effort but still maintains good similarity to the full contour model.
# Substantial Equivalence Conclusion:
In summary, the NaviGo™ Workstation is substantially equivalent to the previously cleared NaviGo™ Workstation (K100784) primary predicate device in all functionality except for fusion functionality. Modifications from the primary predicate device are minor and do not raise new issues of safety and efficacy. The fusion functionality of the subject NaviGo device is substantially equivalent to the fusion functionality of the secondary predicate Urostation device, including the stated accuracy of the system. Therefore, the addition of fusion functionality does not raise any safety or effectiveness concern in comparison with the cleared device. In summary, the subject NaviGo™ Workstation described in this submission is substantially equivalent to the NaviGo™ Workstation (K100784) predicate device and Urostation (K131448) predicate device.
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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.