iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 serves as a biopsy needle guide to assist the urologist or physician in performing targeted transperineal prostate biopsy in adult males in conjunction with the guidance of transrectal ultrasound.
Device Story
iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 is a robotic, computer-assisted stereotaxic accessory for transperineal prostate biopsies. Input: 2D live ultrasound feeds from third-party systems; optional MRI image imports. Operation: Workstation software (UroBiopsy) constructs 3D ultrasound stacks from multiple 2D slices; registers MRI/ultrasound images; allows urologist to define prostate contours and target lesions. Robotic arm (mounted via bed rail stabilizer) holds/moves ultrasound probe and pivots needle guidance mechanism to align with planned trajectories. Output: 3D rendered prostate model; visual needle trajectory guidance. Used in OR by urologists/physicians. Benefits: Enables precise, targeted needle placement; facilitates re-insertion if actual landing deviates from plan; improves biopsy accuracy via fusion and robotic navigation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical investigation performed. Safety and effectiveness supported by non-clinical bench testing, system-level phantom simulation, and systematic peer-reviewed literature review/clinical effect analysis (CEA).
Indicated for trained urologists or physicians to perform computer-assisted transperineal prostate biopsy under transrectal ultrasound guidance in adult males. Used with third-party ultrasound machines/endorectal probes (B-Mode) and biopsy guns/needles. Patient must be under general anesthesia in lithotomy position.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system is a device intended to project a pulsed sound beam into body tissue to determine the depth or location of the tissue interfaces and to measure the duration of an acoustic pulse from the transmitter to the tissue interface and back to the receiver. 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). A biopsy needle guide kit intended for use with an ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging 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.
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Biobot Surgical Pte Ltd % Lim Yan Shin Regulatory Affairs Woodlands Spectrum I 2 Woodlands Sector 1 #03-10 Singapore, Singapore 738068 SINGAPORE
Re: K203659
Trade/Device Name: iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYO, ITX Dated: March 28, 2021 Received: June 1, 2021
Dear Lim Yan Shin:
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K203659
Device Name iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 is intended for use by trained urologist or physician to perform the computer-assisted transperineal prostate biopsy under transrectal ultrasound guidance. The device serves as a biopsy needle guide only. It shall be used in conjunction with a third party ultrasound machine and endorectal probe that supports B-Mode, and a third party prostate biopsy gun and needle. The insertion of biopsy needle will be done by urologist. The patient is administered general anesthesia and placed in a lithotomy position.
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### 510(k) SUMMARY - K203659
This 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirement of 21 CFR Part 807.87(h).
| Date: | May 27, 2021 |
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| Submitter: | Biobot Surgical Pte Ltd<br>Woodlands Spectrum I,<br>2 Woodlands Sector 1 #03-10,<br>Singapore 738068 |
| Primary Contact: | Lim Yan Shin, Regulatory Affairs<br>Biobot Surgical Pte Ltd<br>Cell: +65 97263992<br>E-mail: yanshin.lim@ziggroup.com.sg |
| Secondary Contact: | Georgiann Keyport, Regulatory Consultant, U.S.<br>Email: gkeyport@canopyregulatory.com<br>Cell: 952-994-8267 |
#### Product Identification
| Device Trade Name: | iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 |
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| Common / Usual Name: | System, image processing, radiological |
| Classification Names: | 892.1560 Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system<br>892.1570 Diagnostic ultrasonic transducer |
| Product Code: | IYO, ITX |
| Manufacturer / Design | Biobot Surgical Pte Ltd |
| Location: | Woodlands Spectrum I, 2 Woodlands Sector 1 #03-10,<br>Singapore 738068 |
#### Device Description
The iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 is able to display the 2D live image feeds from commercially available ultrasound systems and also construct 3D ultrasound image stacks. The system allows the importation of an MRI image to create a model of patient prostate by providing fusion between Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The system is compatible with commercially available ultrasound systems, transrectal ultrasound bi-plane probes, and commercially available needle devices. Other software features include multi-planar reconstruction, segmentation, image measurements, and 2D/3D image registration. The device is a user-controlled, stereotaxic accessory intended to guide the urologist or physician in the planning and
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positioning of a needle during ultrasound-guided transperineal prostate procedures such as biopsies in the operating room.
The iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 comprises a workstation, robotic navigation module (comprising of robotic arm and bed rail stabilizer), and disposables.
#### Workstation
The workstation is connected to the ultrasound system via a standard cable and hardware connector and displays the 2D live image feed in a format that is compatible with the iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0. Using the UroBiopsy software, the urologist or physician defines the apex and base limits of the prostate gland and the robotic arm moves the ultrasound probe within those limits to capture multiple 2D slices of the prostate gland to construct the 3D image stack. The urologist or physician may refine the constructed 3D image stack by indicating and confirming the planned lesion core or tumor location, anatomical markers within or around the prostate gland, and the prostate gland contour. In addition, the UroFusion software can utilize previously acquired images of the patient's prostate, which may include other image modalities like magnetic resonance images and register to this 3D image stack.
#### Robotic Navigation Module
The robotic navigation module comprises a robotic arm and bed rail stabilizer. The stabilizer is a mechanical device and is able to lock and release to position the Robotic Arm. One end of the stabilizer is first attached to the bed rail while the other end is used to mount the robotic arm so that the robotic arm is able to be positioned close to the patient's perineum while the patient is in a lithotomy position. The robotic arm is a motorized mechanical structure and has two key functions, which is to hold and move the ultrasound probe of a commercially available ultrasound system to display 2D live ultrasound image feeds and to pivot its needle guidance mechanism to facilitate insertion of a commercially available needle (based on a planned and simulated needle trajectory) by the urologist or physician. The movement of the ultrasound probe and the pivoting of the needle guidance mechanism are motorized. As a result, the workstation is able to construct and display a 3D image stack and rendered surface model of the prostate.
During the biopsy procedure, the real-time 2D ultrasound image is visible on the iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 display. After the robotic arm has pivoted based on the planned location, the urologist or physician manually inserts the needle into the prostate via the needle guidance mechanism. The 2D live ultrasound image may be marked up to record the actual locations where the biopsy cores were taken. The system is able to pivot and facilitate re-insertion of the needle if the marked-up actual location is distant from the planned location.
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#### Disposables
The iSR'obot Biopsy Kit is intended to be used with the iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 for performing a transperineal prostate biopsy. The kit consists of a plastic needle guide, probe sheath, and drape. The probe sheath provides a protective cover system for the ultrasound transducer usage in the rectum to prevent microbial and other contamination. The needle guide serves as guidance for a biopsy needle during the procedure.
The iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 is used as a system with other currently cleared medical devices:
- iSR'obot MRI-US Fusion software (K161109) .
- . iSR'obot Biopsy Kit (K163502)
### Intended Use
iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 serves as a biopsy needle guide to assist the urologist or physician in performing targeted transperineal prostate biopsy in adult males in conjunction with the guidance of transrectal ultrasound.
# Indications for Use
iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 is intended for use by a trained urologist or physician to perform the computer-assisted transperineal prostate biopsy under transrectal ultrasound guidance. The device serves as a biopsy needle guide only. It shall be used in conjunction with a third- party ultrasound machine and endorectal probe that supports B-Mode, and a thirdparty prostate biopsy gun and needle. The insertion of biopsy needle will be done by urologist. The patient is administered general anesthesia and placed in a lithotomy position.
#### Predicate Device Information and Comparison
| Predicate Device Name | Predicate 510(k) Submission Reference |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------|
| iSR'obot Mona Lisa | K130944 |
#### Technology Characteristics Compared to Predicate Device
iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 employs the same fundamental scientific technology (design, function and specifications) as that of its predicate device, iSR 'obot Mona Lisa (K130944).
Similarities in technology characteristics include:
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- . Platform-hosted motorized devices and are able to provide a transverse view and a 3D view of the prostate gland;
- . Use the same technology to acquire a transrectal ultrasound image to plan and guide a needle for a diagnostic procedure;
- . Control the trajectory and depth for needle placement via needle guiding mechanism.
## Modification to iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0
iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 has a workstation with a detachable control box and a projected capacitive touch screen monitor. One new component, Bed Rail Stabilizer, is included as a bed rail mounting structure for the Robotic Arm. The Robotic Arm has an improved needle guide holder.
iSR 'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 is adding two new features in the UroBiopsy application software, which is a component of the cleared device. The new features are designed to 1) facilitate user management and 2) allow re-positioning of subsequent needle insertion for the same target lesion after the user has indicated the actual needle landing position from the prior insertion.
Other changes include minor user interface variations such as industrial design and graphics user interface (GUI) design. These differences do not significantly affect the function or use of the device, nor do they raise new or additional safety risks.
These changes are being implemented as a product improvement effort and not due to a corrective action or field action.
# Substantial Equivalence
The technological characteristics such as intended use, indications for use, method of operation, general function and application of the iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 are equivalent to the cleared predicated device iSR'obot Mona Lisa (K130944). Risk analysis was conducted to evaluate the modifications and features update in iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0. All verification and validation activities were performed and results demonstrated substantial equivalence. Table 1 indicates the comparison between the two devices.
| Table 1: Comparison Between Predicate Device iSR'obot Mona Lisa (K130944)<br>and Subject Device iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 | | |
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| Technical<br>Characteristics | Predicate Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa<br>(K130944) | Subject Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0<br>(Pending) |
| Intended Use | iSR'obot Mona Lisa serves<br>as a biopsy needle guide to<br>assist the surgeon in | iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0<br>serves as a biopsy needle<br>guide to assist the urologist |
| Table 1: Comparison Between Predicate Device iSR'obot Mona Lisa (K130944)<br>and Subject Device iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 | | |
| Technical<br>Characteristics | Predicate Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa<br>(K130944) | Subject Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0<br>(Pending) |
| | performing a targeted<br>transperineal prostate biopsy<br>in adult males in conjunction<br>with the guidance of<br>transrectal ultrasound. | or physician in performing a<br>targeted transperineal<br>prostate biopsy in adult<br>males in conjunction with<br>the guidance of transrectal<br>ultrasound. |
| Indication for Use | iSR'obot Mona Lisa is<br>intended for use by a trained<br>urologist or physician to<br>perform the computer-<br>assisted transperineal<br>prostate biopsy under<br>transrectal ultrasound<br>guidance. The device serves<br>as a biopsy needle guide<br>only. It shall be used in<br>conjunction with a third-<br>party ultrasound machine<br>and endorectal probe that<br>supports B-Mode, and a<br>third-party prostate biopsy<br>gun and needle. The<br>insertion of the biopsy needle<br>will be done by a urologist. | iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 is<br>intended for use by a trained<br>urologist or physician to<br>perform the computer-<br>assisted transperineal<br>prostate biopsy under<br>transrectal ultrasound<br>guidance. The device serves<br>as a biopsy needle guide<br>only. It shall be used in<br>conjunction with a third-<br>party ultrasound machine<br>and endorectal probe that<br>supports B-Mode, and a<br>third-party prostate biopsy<br>gun and needle. The<br>insertion of the biopsy<br>needle will be done by a<br>urologist. The patient is<br>administered general<br>anesthesia and placed in a<br>lithotomy position. |
| Product Code | IYO, ITX | IYO, ITX |
| Class | II | II |
| Target Anatomy | Prostate | Prostate |
| Anatomy Access | Transperineal | Transperineal |
| Software | | |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Embedded | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise |
| Medical imaging<br>software | Yes | Yes |
| and Subject Device ISRobot Mona Lisa 1.0 | | |
| Technical<br>Characteristics | Predicate Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa<br>(K130944) | Subject Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0<br>(Pending) |
| Compliance with FDA<br>Cybersecurity | No | Yes |
| Image Display | | |
| Multi-Modality<br>Support | Yes | Yes |
| General Image 2D/3D<br>Review | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Rendering View | Yes | Yes |
| Live 2D Ultrasound | Yes | Yes |
| Image Processing | | |
| Gland Segmentation | Yes | Yes |
| Image Registration | Yes | Yes |
| Rigid Registration | Yes | Yes |
| Elastic Registration | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Planar<br>Reformatting | Yes | Yes |
| Review Tools | | |
| Standard Image<br>Viewing Tools | Yes | Yes |
| Measurement Tools | Yes | Yes |
| Annotation Tools | Yes | Yes |
| Segmentation Tools | Yes | Yes |
| Reporting Tools | Yes | Yes |
| Image Overlay | Yes | Yes |
| Planning & Navigation | | |
| Import Prior Plans | Yes | Yes |
| Import/Add Targets | Yes | Yes |
| Plan/Mark Locations | Yes | Yes (with technological<br>improvements) |
| Navigation Type | Electromechanical | Electromechanical |
| Third-Party Devices Compatibility | | |
| Needle e.g., biopsy | Yes | Yes |
| Ultrasound systems | Yes | Yes |
| Components | | |
| Table 1: Comparison Between Predicate Device iSR'obot Mona Lisa (K130944)<br>and Subject Device iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0 | | |
| Technical<br>Characteristics | Predicate Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa<br>(K130944) | Subject Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0<br>(Pending) |
| Hardware | Workstation Robotic Navigation Module | Workstation Robotic Navigation Module |
| Disposable | iSR'obot Biopsy Kit<br>(K163502) | iSR'obot Biopsy Kit<br>(K163502) |
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# Biobot Surgical Pte. Ltd
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Table 1: Comparison Between Predicate Device iSR'obot Mona Lisa (K130944)
and Subject Device iSR'obot Mona Lisa 1.0
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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.
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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.