UroNav is a stereotaxic accessory for image-guided interventional and diagnostic procedures of the prostate gland. It provides 2D and 3D visualization of Ultrasound (U/S) images and register these images with those from other imaging modalities such as Magnetic Resonance (MR). It also provides the ability to display a simulated image of a tracked insertion tool such as a biopsy needle, guidewire, grid plate or probe on a computer monitor screen that shows images of the target organ and the current and the projected future path of the interventional instrument taking into account patient movement. Other software features include patient data management, multiplanar reconstruction. segmentation, image measurements and 2D/3D image registration. UroNav is intended for treatment planning and guidance for clinical, interventional and/or diagnostic procedures. The device is intended to be used in interventional and diagnostic procedures in a clinical setting. Example procedures include, but are not limited to image fusion for diagnostic clinical examinations and procedures, soft tissue ablations and placement of fiducial markers.
Device Story
UroNav is a stereotaxic accessory for prostate image-guided interventions; inputs include live 2D ultrasound video and archived DICOM images (e.g., MR). System uses an Electromagnetic Measurement System (EMMS) with a field generator and sensors attached to TRUS probes or gridplates to track instrument position in real-time. Software reconstructs 3D ultrasound models from 2D video; performs spatial registration between modalities; displays simulated needle trajectories and target locations on a monitor. Operated by physicians in clinical settings (OR, procedure rooms). Output assists clinicians in planning and navigating biopsies or ablations; provides visual guidance for instrument placement relative to target anatomy. Benefits include improved accuracy for prostate targeting and minimally invasive procedure support.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence demonstrated via non-clinical performance testing, including verification and validation of design features, software functionality, and adherence to consensus standards.
Technological Characteristics
System includes EMMS (field generator, control unit, interface), PC/monitor, and software. Connectivity via DICOM. Standards: IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 62304 (software lifecycle), IEC 62366 (usability), ISO 14971 (risk management). Software performs 3D reconstruction, multi-planar reconstruction, segmentation, and image registration.
Indications for Use
Indicated for image-guided interventional and diagnostic procedures of the prostate gland, including image fusion, soft tissue biopsies, soft tissue ablations, and fiducial marker placement in a clinical setting.
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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December 27, 2019
Invivo Corporation % Prithul Bom Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite #510k SAINT PAUL, MN 55114
### Re: K193403
Trade/Device Name: UroNav System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: December 4, 2019 Received: December 6, 2019
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K193403
Device Name UroNav System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
UroNav is a stereotaxic accessory for image-guided interventional and diagnostic procedures of the prostate gland. It provides 2D and 3D visualization of Ultrasound (U/S) images and register these images with those from other imaging modalities such as Magnetic Resonance (MR). It also provides the ability to display a simulated image of a tracked insertion tool such as a biopsy needle, guidewire, grid plate or probe on a computer monitor screen that shows images of the target organ and the current and the projected future path of the interventional instrument taking into account patient movement. Other software features include patient data management, multiplanar reconstruction. segmentation, image measurements and 2D/3D image registration.
UroNav is intended for treatment planning and guidance for clinical, interventional and/or diagnostic procedures. The device is intended to be used in interventional and diagnostic procedures in a clinical setting. Example procedures include, but are not limited to image fusion for diagnostic clinical examinations and procedures, soft tissue ablations and placement of fiducial markers.
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# 6. 510(k) Summary
# K193403
## 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is prepared in accordance with 21 CFR §807.92.
| Date Prepared: | October 9, 2019 |
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| Manufacturer: | Invivo Corporation<br>3545 SW 47th Ave<br>Gainesville, FL 32608 |
| Primary Contact<br>Person: | Kym Rupp<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>Phone: 452-87-7127<br>E-mail: kym.rupp@philips.com |
| Secondary<br>Contact Person | Jennifer Conyac<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>E-mail: jennifer.bonacci@philips.com |
| Device Name: | UroNav System |
| Classification: | Classification Name: Picture Archiving and Communications<br>System<br>Classification Regulation: 21CFR §892.2050 |
050 Classification Panel: Radiology Device Class: Class II LLZ (system, image processing, radiological) Product code: Trade Name: UroNav (Version 3.0) Manufacturer: Invivo Corporation Predicate Device: 3545 SW 47th Ave Gainesville, FL 32608 510(k) Clearance: K182561 (October 19, 2018) Classification 21 CFR, Part 892.2050 Regulation:
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| Classification Name: | Picture Archiving and Communications<br>System |
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| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | LLZ (system, image processing, radiological) |
Device description:
UroNav System is a medical image processing system that provides image-guided intervention and diagnostic information, which guides interventional instrumentation to targets that have been defined by the physician. The target can be indicated either pre-procedurally or intraprocedurally using images or relative to an indicated position on the patient. As a diagnostic system, it combines pre-procedural and intraprocedural imaging to assist in locating areas of interest detected on one set of images on the other. The system provides fusion between Ultrasound (US) and different imaging modalities such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR). When used as a navigation aid, it also transforms two and three-dimensional patient images (scan sets) into dynamic representations on which a medical instrument can be navigated. The system performs spatial mapping from one image space to another image space or from image space to physical space ("registration") allowing the physician to correlate scan sets with each other and to the patient. The system facilitates minimally invasive interventional procedures. Images used by UroNav can include archived image data from a CD, PACS, etc., and live images from an ultrasound system.
The UroNav system consists of an Electromagnetic Measurement System (EMMS) (including a Field Generator, System Control Unit and System Interface Unit(s)), a System Unit (including a CPU/monitor, medical-grade power supply and mobile cart), Field Generator stand, UroNav software and various instrumentation devices. The UroNav System Unit and the UroNav software utilize the keyboard, mouse and visual display to interact with the image data from a connected Ultrasound System. This interaction includes the selection of targets and associated navigation on the UroNav monitor. Targeted use areas for UroNav include hospital operating rooms, outpatient surgery centers, ultrasound suites, and procedure rooms.
The UroNav System is designed to display the 2D live video received from commercially available ultrasound machines and use this 2D video to reconstruct a 3D ultrasound image. The system has been designed to work with the clinicians' existing ultrasound machine, transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) probe, commercially available needle guides and needle gun combinations. Additional software features include patient data management, multi-planar reconstruction, segmentation, image
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measurement and 3D image registration. UroNav utilizes an electromagnetic measurement system (EMMS) for identifying and tracking the location of the TRUS probe (and associated needle guides, instruments, etc.) relative to the 2D and 3D images. The EMMS Field Generator is positioned near the patient and provides an electromagnetic (EM) field for detection by a proprietary electromagnetic (EM) Sensor, which is attached to the ultrasound probe and tracks probe position while the physician performs a normal ultrasound imaging procedure of the subject prostate. The Field Generator and EM Sensor are connected to the UroNav System Control Unit and the PC running the UroNav software. Control of the ultrasound probe and ultrasound system is done manually by the physician, just as it would be in the absence of UroNav System. However, by tracking the position and orientation of the ultrasound probe while capturing the video image, UroNav System is able to reconstruct and display a 3D image and 3D rendered surface model of the prostate.
The reconstructed 3D image can be further processed to perform various measurements including volume estimation and can be examined for abnormalities by the physician. Patient information, notes and images may be stored for future retrieval.
Locations for biopsies, needles, markers, and other devices may be selected by the physician, displayed in the 3D image and 3D rendered surface model, and stored. Previously created 3D models may be recalled and may be aligned or registered to the current live display of the prostate. The 3D model used for co-registration may be based on another series of ultrasound images or DICOM images.
The physician may also attach a commercially available biopsy needle guide to the TRUS probe and use the probe and biopsy needle to perform tissue biopsy. Whenever the ultrasound machine is turned on by the physician, the live 2D ultrasound image is displayed on the UroNav display during the biopsy. As the TRUS probe with attached needle guide is maneuvered by the physician, the position and orientation of the probe is tracked. UroNav System is able to add, display and edit plans for target locations (e.g., biopsy sites) as well as an estimate of the probe position and needle trajectory relative to the 3D image and 3D rendered surface model of the prostate and the planned target locations. UroNav System offers the physician additional 3D information for assessing prostate abnormalities, planning and implementing biopsy procedures. The additional image processing features are generated with minimal changes to previous TRUS probe based procedures, and the physician always has access to the live 2D ultrasound image during prostate assessment or biopsy procedure.
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| | In addition to standard transrectal procedures, UroNav System also<br>supports transperineal access and commercially available gridplates<br>normally used for performing such procedures. When using transperineal<br>mode, the UroNav EM Sensors are attached to both the TRUS probe and<br>the transperineal gridplate within a mechanical stepper assembly.<br>Procedure planning, segmentation, registration and navigation are<br>performed the same as the standard transrectal procedure except that a<br>computer rendering of the transperineal gridplate is displayed on the<br>UroNav System display. UroNav System provides an indication of the<br>gridplate coordinates that correspond to the identified target location. |
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| Indications for<br>Use: | UroNav is a stereotaxic accessory for image-guided interventional and<br>diagnostic procedures of the prostate gland. It provides 2D and 3D<br>visualization of Ultrasound (US) images and the ability to fuse and<br>register these images with those from other imaging modalities such as<br>Magnetic Resonance (MR). It also provides the ability to display a<br>simulated image of a tracked insertion tool such as a biopsy needle,<br>guidewire, gridplate or probe on a computer monitor screen that shows<br>images of the target organ and the current and the projected future path of<br>the interventional instrument taking into account patient movement.<br>Other software features include patient data management, multi-planar<br>reconstruction, segmentation, image measurements and 2D/3D image<br>registration. |
| | UroNav is intended for treatment planning and guidance for clinical,<br>interventional and/or diagnostic procedures. The device is intended to be<br>used in interventional and diagnostic procedures in a clinical setting.<br>Example procedures include, but are not limited to image fusion for<br>diagnostic clinical examinations and procedures, soft tissue biopsies, soft<br>tissue ablations and placement of fiducial markers. |
| Fundamental<br>Scientific<br>Technology: | The design, function, and specifications of UroNav System are similar to<br>the identified legally marketed predicate devices. Similar to UroNav<br>(Version 3.0 - K182561). UroNav System provides image-guided<br>interventional planning and navigation for prostate procedures, the ability<br>to view and capture live 2D ultrasound data to create reconstructed 3D<br>ultrasound images/models and the ability to fuse and register these<br>images with those acquired and imported from other DICOM-based<br>imaging devices. Similar to the predicate device, the UroNav System<br>also performs other viewing and image-processing functions such as<br>image registration, multi-planar reformats and includes tools to segment,<br>measure and annotate images. Each of the devices can also output<br>selected image views, processed data and user-defined reports. |
| | UroNav System and the legally marketed predicate device, UroNav<br>(Version 3.0) (K182561) utilize the identical commercially available<br>Electromagnetic Measurement System (EMMS) for procedure navigation |
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| Summary of Non-<br>Clinical<br>Performance<br>Data: | and tracking. UroNav System and the legally marketed predicate device,<br>UroNav (Version 3.0) also share common software source code for basic<br>system functionality such as multi-modality image viewing,<br>segmentation, registration, EM navigation, and annotation and DICOM<br>functionality. Both UroNav System and legally marketed predicate<br>device, UroNav (Version 3.0) can also be enabled as a software option or<br>compatible ultrasound machines. |
| | UroNav System and legally marketed predicate device, UroNav<br>(Version 3.0) (K182561) utilize the identical commercially available<br>Electromagnetic Measurement System (EMMS) for procedure navigation<br>and tracking. UroNav System and legally marketed predicate device<br>UroNav (Version 3.0) also share common software source code for basic<br>system functionality such as multi-modality image viewing,<br>segmentation, registration, EM navigation, and annotation and DICOM<br>functionality. |
| | The differences between UroNav System and legally marketed predicate<br>device UroNav, (Version 3.0) is that UroNav System is a configurable<br>device that has defined minimum computer requirements allowing<br>deployment of the UroNav Software on to any system that meets the<br>minimum computer requirements. |
| | Based on the information provided above, the UroNav System is<br>considered substantially equivalent to the primary currently marketed and<br>predicate device (K182561, October 19, 2018) in terms of fundamental<br>scientific technology. |
| | The UroNav System complies with the following international and FDA-<br>recognized consensus standards:<br>: |
| | International and FDA-recognized consensus standards: IEC 60601-1 IEC 62304 IEC 62366 ISO 14971 |
| | Non-Clinical verification and or validation tests have been performed with<br>regards to the intended use, the technical claims, the requiremen<br>specifications and the risk management results. |
| | Non Clinical verification and or validation test results demonstrate that<br>the UroNav System: Complies with the aforementioned international and FDA-<br>recognized consensus standards Meets the acceptance criteria and is adequate for its intended use |
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Therefore, the UroNav System is substantially equivalent to the primary currently marketed and predicate device (K182561, October 19, 2018) in terms of safety and effectiveness.
Summary of The UroNav System did not require clinical study since substantial Clinical Data: equivalence to the primary currently marketed and predicate device was demonstrated with the following attributes:
- Design features: ●
- Indication for use; ●
- Fundamental scientific technology; ●
- Non-clinical performance testing; and
- Safety and effectiveness. .
The UroNav System is substantially equivalent to the primary currently marketed and predicate device (K182561, October 19, 2018) in terms of design features, fundamental scientific technology, indications for use, and safety and effectiveness. Additionally, substantial equivalence was demonstrated with non-clinical performance (verification and validation) tests, which complied with the requirements specified in the international and FDA-recognized consensus standards, IEC 62304, IEC 62366 and ISO 14971. The results of these tests demonstrate that UroNav System met the acceptance criteria and is adequate for this intended use.
Substantial Equivalence Conclusion:
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