5000 registrations on 100 preoperative CT-scan images from 50 patients
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Indications for Use
EndoNaut provides image guidance by overlaying preoperative 3D vessel anatomy onto live fluoroscopic images in order to assist in the positioning of the guidewires, catheters and other endovascular devices. EndoNaut is intended to assist endovascular procedures in the thorax, abdomen, neck, pelvis and lower limbs. Suitable procedures include (but not limited to) endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (AAA and TAA), angioplasty, stenting and embolization in iliac arteries and corresponding veins. EndoNaut is not intended for use in the X-ray guided procedures in the liver, kidneys or pelvic organs.
Device Story
EndoNaut is a standalone software device for image-guided endovascular surgery; operates on a Windows-based workstation. Inputs: preoperative 3D vessel anatomy (CT data) and live fluoroscopic video feed from X-ray machine. Operation: registers 2D intra-operative fluoroscopy with 3D preoperative data via manual initialization and machine vision tracking of vertebral anatomy; overlays 3D anatomy onto live fluoroscopy. Output: visual guidance overlay for positioning guidewires, catheters, and stents. Used in clinical settings by physicians/trained operators. Benefits: assists navigation during complex endovascular procedures; improves positioning accuracy. Healthcare providers use the overlay to guide device placement, potentially reducing procedure time and radiation exposure.
Clinical Evidence
Single-center, prospective feasibility pilot study evaluating fusion imaging during EVAR procedures. Primary endpoint: feasibility rate of fusion. Secondary endpoints: radiation dose (fluoroscopy time, dose-area product, air kerma). Results confirmed device safety and efficacy for providing image guidance via 3D-to-2D overlay.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only device; runs on standard Windows-based workstation. Registration: 2D-3D via manual initialization and machine vision tracking of vertebral anatomy. Motion handling: automatic motion detection with manual registration updates. Standards: ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IEC 62366. No patient contact; no energy emission.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing endovascular procedures in the thorax, abdomen, neck, pelvis, and lower limbs, including AAA, TAA, angioplasty, stenting, and embolization. Contraindicated for X-ray guided procedures in the liver, kidneys, or pelvic organs.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a pattern of x-radiation into a visible image through electronic amplification. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). An anthrogram tray or radiology dental tray intended for use with an image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9. In addition, when intended as an accessory to the device described in paragraph (a) of this section, the fluoroscopic compression device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
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Therenva SAS % Mr. Matthis Hamy QA & RA Manager 4 rue Jean Jaures Rennes. 35000 FRANCE
Re: K171829
Trade/Device Name: EndoNaut Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1650 Regulation Name: Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OWB Dated: August 25, 2017 Received: August 31, 2017
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K171829
Device Name EndoNaut
Indications for Use (Describe)
EndoNaut provides image guidance by overlaying preoperative 3D vessel anatomy onto live fluoroscopic images in order to assist in the positioning of the guidewires, catheters and other endovascular devices.
EndoNaut is intended to assist endovascular procedures in the thorax, abdomen, neck, pelvis and lower limbs. Suitable procedures include (but not limited to) endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (AAA and TAA), angioplasty, stenting and embolization in iliac arteries and corresponding veins.
EndoNaut is not intended for use in the X-ray guided procedures in the liver, kidneys or pelvic organs.
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# Section 5 - EndoNaut 510(K) Summary
This 510(k) summary is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92(c)
Therenva SAS hereby submits this traditional 510(k) to provide a notification submission for a new device
# 1. Submitter information
2.
| Manufacturer Name: | Therenva SAS<br>4, rue Jean Jaurès<br>35000 Rennes<br>France |
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| Contact Person: | Matthis Hamy, QA & RA Manager<br>Phone: +33 6 06 86 16 86<br>E-mail: matthis.hamy@therenva.com |
| Establishment Registration Number: | 3011240766 |
| Date prepared: | 05/31/2017 |
| Device Identification | |
| Device Trade Name: | EndoNaut |
| Device Common Name: | Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray System |
| Regulation Class: | Class II (21 CFR 892.1650, OWB) |
| Classification Name: | Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray System |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
# 3. Predicate Device Identification
| Device Classification Name: | Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray System |
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| Regulation Number: | 892.1650 |
| 510(k) Number: | K160088 |
| Device Name: | Cydar EV |
| Product Code: | OWB, Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray System |
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Decision: SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT (SE)
# 4. Device Description
EndoNaut is a stand-alone software medical device that runs on a Windows based computer that meets the minimum requirements.
EndoNaut software provides navigation tools for image-guided endovascular surgery. The device enables to register the X-ray intra-operative images and the pre-operative data.
The device is operated by the physician or a trained operator. The client machine captures a live fluoroscopy video feed from the X-ray's machine external video port, either in digital or in analog format. Any machine that meets the hardware and software requirements can be supported.
The EndoNaut will be marketed as a software only solution.
# 5. Indications for Use
EndoNaut provides image guidance by overlaying preoperative 3D vessel anatomy onto live fluoroscopic images in order to assist in the positioning of the guidewires, catheters and other endovascular devices.
EndoNaut is intended to assist endovascular procedures in the thorax, abdomen, neck, pelvis and lower limbs. Suitable procedures include (but not limited to) endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (AAA and TAA), angioplasty, stenting and embolization in iliac arteries and corresponding veins.
EndoNaut is not intended for use in the X-ray guided procedures in the liver, kidneys or pelvic organs.
#### 6. Predicate Device Comparison
EndoNaut has similar indications for use, principle of operation and technical characteristics than the predicate device listed above. The differences between the devices do not raise any question with respect to the safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
| Manufacturer | Therenva SAS | Cydar Ltd | Differences |
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| Device Name | EndoNaut<br>(Subject Device) | Cydar EV<br>(Predicate Device)<br>K160088 | |
| Product Code | OWB | OWB | Identical |
| Regulation<br>Number | 892.1650 | 892.1650 | Identical |
| Regulation Name | Interventional Fluoroscopic<br>X-Ray System | Interventional Fluoroscopic<br>X-Ray System | Identical |
| Indications for<br>Use | EndoNaut provides image<br>guidance by overlaying<br>preoperative 3D vessel<br>anatomy onto live | Cydar EV provides image<br>guidance by overlaying<br>preoperative 3D vessel<br>anatomy, from a previously | Similar. Both<br>devices are image<br>guidance systems<br>for fluoroscopy- |
| Manufacturer | Therenva SAS | Cydar Ltd | Differences |
| Device Name | EndoNaut<br>(Subject Device) | Cydar EV<br>(Predicate Device)<br>K160088 | |
| | fluoroscopic images in order to assist in the positioning of the guidewires, catheters and other endovascular devices.<br><br>EndoNaut is intended to assist the treatment of endovascular diseases during procedures such as (but not limited to) AAA, TAA, carotid stenting, iliac interventions.<br><br>EndoNaut is not intended for use in the X-ray guided procedures in the liver, kidneys or pelvic organs. | acquired contrast-enhanced, diagnostic CT scan, onto live fluoroscopic images in order to assist in the positioning of guidewires, catheters and other endovascular devices.<br><br>Cydar EV is intended to assist fluoroscopy-guided endovascular procedures in the lower thorax, abdomen and pelvis. Suitable procedures include (but are not limited to) endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (AAA and mid-distal TAA), angioplasty, stenting and embolization in the common iliac, proximal external iliac and proximal internal iliac arteries and corresponding veins.<br><br>Cydar EV is not intended for use in the X-ray guided procedures in the liver, kidneys or pelvic organs. | contrast-guided endovascular procedures. |
| Hardware | Software only product; runs on a separate interventional tools workstation. | Software only product; runs on a separate interventional tools workstation. | Identical |
| Registration<br>Overview | 2D-3D registration is achieved by manual initialization and machine vision tracking of vertebral anatomy | 2D-3D registration is achieved by machine vision tracking of vertebral anatomy | Similar. The manual initialization in EndoNaut allows securing and improving the registration algorithm. 2D-3D registration is performed the same with no questions raised |
| Manufacturer | Therenva SAS | Cydar Ltd | Differences |
| Device Name | EndoNaut<br>(Subject Device) | Cydar EV<br>(Predicate Device)<br>K160088 | for safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| Registration target | Vertebral anatomy | Vertebral anatomy | Identical |
| Patient contacting | No | No | Identical |
| Energy emitted or absorbed | No | No | Identical |
| Dynamic update on C-arm / table / patient motion | Automatic motion detection; registration is updated manually. | Automatic | Different. In the subject device, the registration is updated through a semi-automatic workflow with no additional questions raised for safety and effectiveness. |
| Anatomical Location | Vascular anatomy of the chest, abdomen, pelvis and lower limbs. | Vascular anatomy of the chest, abdomen and pelvis. | Similar. The subject device includes guidance tools for lower limbs similar than for aortic region, with no additional questions raised for safety and effectiveness. |
| Ability to store roadmaps | Yes, in Lower Limbs module only | Yes | Similar. Ability to store roadmaps does not impact the intended use and does not raise additional questions for safety and effectiveness |
| Ability to store snapshots | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Manufacturer | Therenva SAS | Cydar Ltd | Differences |
| Device Name | EndoNaut<br>(Subject Device) | Cydar EV<br>(Predicate Device)<br>K160088 | |
| IEC 62304 | Applied | Applied | Identical |
| IEC 62366 | Applied | Applied | Identical |
| ISO 14971 | Applied | Applied | Identical |
| NEMA PS 3.1-3.20<br>DICOM | No | Applied | Different. The<br>subject device<br>does not connect<br>to the PACS.<br>Input patient data<br>are provided<br>through EndoSize<br>software<br>(K160376),<br>DICOM<br>compliant, with<br>no additional<br>question raised<br>for safety and<br>effectiveness |
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# 7. Performance Data
Non-clinical performance testing has been performed and demonstrates compliance with following standards:
- ISO 14971 – Medical Devices – Application of risk management to medical devices
- IEC 62304 – Medical Devices software – Software life-cycle processes
- IEC 62366 Medical Devices Application of usability engineering to medical devices ●
- . Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices (issued May 11, 2005)
Software verification and validation testing includes:
- . Verification and validation of system, user requirements and hazard mitigations through use case scenarios,
- Usability testing with representative clinical users considering ease of use, intuitiveness and . visibility of data,
- . Verification and Validation of registration accuracy:
- o Acceptance criteria: registration error less than 3mm
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- O Methodology: 5000 different registrations have been performed on 100 peroperative CT-scan images from 50 patients undergoing EVAR procedure. Results have been compared to a gold standard transformation matrix
- O Results: meet the acceptance criteria
- Verification and Validation of panorama creation: quantification of parallax and X-ray ● panorama errors on in-vivo data
- Acceptance criteria: max acceptable error of 10mm for peripheral artery surgery o
- o Methodology: on 7 cases (6 patients and 1 phantom), comparison between panoramas generated by EndoNaut and a perfect panorama (manually corrected)
- Results: mean errors below the acceptance criteria O
- Verification and Validation of measuring functions of EndoNaut: .
- Acceptance criteria: No error for distance measurement along centreline. Max error o 1mm for length measurements on images.
- Methodology: comparison between centerline measurements given by EndoSize o (planning tool) and EndoNaut. Comparison between length measurements given by EndoNaut and a visible rule on the fluoroscopic image.
- Results: meet the acceptance criteria o
The test results in this 510(k) demonstrate that EndoNaut complies with the aforementioned international and FDA-recognized consensus standards, and meets the acceptance criteria and is adequate for its intended use.
# 8. Clinical Data
A clinical investigation was conducted to evaluate safety and efficacy of the EndoNaut to provide image guidance by overlaying preoperative 3D vessel anatomy onto live fluoroscopic images in order to assist in the positioning of guidewires, catheters and other vascular devices.
The study was a single-centre, prospective feasibility pilot study. The objectives were to evaluate the feasibility of fusion imaging during aortic endovascular procedures using EndoNaut software, and to evaluate the efficiency of the device when deploying infrarenal aortic stent grafts to treat unruptured atheromatous aneurysms (EVAR).
- . Clinical Endpoints: Primary endpoint was the feasibility rate of fusion. Secondary endpoints were radiation dose as measured by fluoroscopy time, dose-area product and air kerma.
- Inclusion criteria:
- o Patients eligible for endovascular treatment of aneurysm disease of the aorta.
- Patients who received written and verbal information about the protocol and did not o object to participating in the trial.
- . Exclusion criteria:
- o Patients who also required a conventional surgical revascularisation procedure or who required an endovascular revascularisation procedure in another site.
- o Patients who underwent MR angiography during preoperative evaluation.
- Non-analysable CT angiogram (no or poor injection). O
- Procedure performed in a hybrid room or in an operating room not equipped with a o mobile flat-panel detector.
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Results of the clinical study support the indications for use of the EndoNaut to provide image guidance by overlaying preoperative 3D vessel anatomy onto live fluoroscopic images. Clinical study conclusion confirms that the device is safe and effective as used according to the instructions for use.
# 9. Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
The EndoNaut software is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in terms of intended use, indications for use and technical characteristics. The EndoNaut software has successfully undergone every bench testing.
Based on the information supplied in this 510(k), Therenva SAS concludes that EndoNaut is substantially equivalent to the predicate device and is safe and effective.
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