The NAVIRFA Scope is intended to provide physicians with the trajectory information of needle instruments when used in conjunction with medical ultrasound. Instruments used with the NAVIRFA Scope may include an interventional needle or needle-like rigid device, such as a biopsy needle, an aspiration needle, or an ablation needle. The device is intended to be used interventional procedures that already use ultrasound devices for visualization. The device is intended for prescription use only.
Device Story
NAVIRFA Scope is an optical needle-tracking system for ultrasound-guided interventional procedures. It consists of an optical camera fixed to an ultrasonic transducer and proprietary software. The camera detects a tracking marker attached to an interventional needle; the system calculates the needle's position and trajectory. This data is mapped and overlaid onto real-time ultrasound images from a compatible ultrasound system (e.g., TELEMED Smartus Ext-1m/3m). Used by physicians in clinical settings, the device provides visual guidance for needle placement, potentially improving accuracy and safety during procedures like biopsies or ablations. The output is a visual overlay on the ultrasound display, assisting the clinician in navigating the needle toward the target.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data was collected. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing evaluating performance characteristics and accuracy. The device complies with AAMI ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Optical camera (single) fixed to ultrasonic probe; USB-powered. Software-based trajectory calculation and overlay. Compatible with Windows-based platforms. Complies with AAMI ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for physicians performing needle interventional procedures (e.g., biopsy, aspiration, ablation) requiring ultrasound visualization; compatible with rigid needle-like instruments.
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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NaviFUS Corporation % Arthur Lung General Manager 12F., No. 246, Sec. 3, Chengde Rd. Datong Dist., Taipei City, 10367 TAIWAN
May 5, 2022
#### Re: K211529
Trade/Device Name: NAVIRFA Scope Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYO Dated: March 24, 2022 Received: March 28, 2022
Dear Arthur Lung:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K211529
Device Name NAVIRFA Scope
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The NAVIRFA Scope is intended to provide physicians with the trajectory information of needle instruments when used in conjunction with medical ultrasound. Instruments used with the NAVIRFA Scope may include an interventional needle or needle-like rigid device, such as a biopsy needle, an aspiration needle, or an ablation needle.
The device is intended to be used interventional procedures that already use ultrasound devices for visualization. The device is intended for prescription use only.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span></span> | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| <span></span> | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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## 510(k) Summary
K211529
#### Submitter's Information
| Name: | NaviFUS Corporation |
|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 12F., No. 246, Sec. 3, Chengde Road<br>Datong District, Taipei City 10367,<br>TAIWAN |
| Phone Number: | +886-2-2586-0560 |
| Fax: | +886-2-2357-6373 |
| Contact person: | Arthur Lung, General Manager |
| Date Prepared: | Nov. 30, 2020 |
#### Device Information
| Trade Name: | NAVIRFA Scope |
|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Needle Tracking system |
| Classification Name: | Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system<br>(21 CFR 892.1560, Product Code: IYO) |
## Predicate Device
| Device Name: | Clear Guide ONE |
|----------------|-----------------|
| 510(k) Number: | K141806 |
## Device Description
The NAVIRFA Scope utilizes an optical camera and supporting software to integrate the trajectory information of needle instruments towards improving interventional procedures.
The NAVIRFA Scope is fixed onto an ultrasonic transducer. The camera observes and detects the motion of a needle with an attached tracking marker (NAVIRFA Tracking Kit). The needle position is calculated and mapped onto a real-time ultrasonic image via NAVIRFA software.
The NAVIRFA Scope is compatible with the existing ultrasound system Smartus Ext-1m/3m, TELEMED (K163121).
#### Indication for Use
The NAVIRFA Scope is intended to provide physicians with the trajectory information of needle instruments when used in conjunction with medical ultrasound. Instruments used with the NAVIRFA Scope may include an interventional needle or needle-like rigid device, such as a biopsy needle, an aspiration needle, or an ablation needle.
The device is intended to be used in needle interventional procedures that already use ultrasound devices for visualization.
The device is intended for prescription use only.
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#### Comparison to Predicate
The following table provides a comparison of the proposed device to the predicate
| Features | Proposed<br>NAVIRFA Scope | Predicate<br>Clear Guide ONE |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indication for use | The NAVIRFA Scope is intended<br>to provide physicians with the<br>trajectory information of needle<br>instruments when used in<br>conjunction with medical<br>ultrasound. Instruments used<br>with the NAVIRFA Scope may<br>include an interventional needle<br>or needle-like rigid device, such<br>as a biopsy needle, an aspiration<br>needle, or an ablation needle.<br>The device is intended to be<br>used in needle interventional<br>procedures that already use<br>ultrasound devices for<br>visualization. | The Clear Guide ONE is<br>indicated for augmenting the<br>ultrasonic image of an<br>interventional needle or<br>needle-like rigid device, such as<br>a biopsy needle, an aspiration<br>needle, or ablation needle, and<br>for predicting its future path on<br>a display, which also shows the<br>image of a B-scan (or similar<br>display) of a medical ultrasound<br>imaging system. The device is<br>intended to be used in<br>procedures where ultrasound is<br>currently used for visualization. |
| Principle of<br>Operation | Optical detection, single camera | Optical detection, stereo<br>camera |
| Duration of<br>Use | Multi-use camera | Multi-use camera |
| Optical<br>camera | Rigidly fixed on ultrasonic probe<br>with approx. ±30 deg field of<br>view | Rigidly fixed on ultrasonic<br>probe with approx. ±30 deg<br>field of view |
| Power source<br>of camera | USB | USB |
| Tracking<br>instrument | Needle instrument with<br>attached tracking marker | Any needle-like instrument, but<br>need tracking marker for track<br>tip of instrument as well |
| Instrument<br>information | overlays onto an existing<br>ultrasound image | overlays onto an existing<br>ultrasound image |
| Software<br>operating<br>platform | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Windows |
The NAVIRFA Scope is viewed as substantially equivalent to the predicate Clear Guide ONE in K141806 because:
#### . Indication for use:
The proposed indications of use are identical to the predicate device. Both devices are intended to be used in currently used ultrasound-guided interventional procedures and indicate to enhance the ultrasound image by providing the trajectory information of needle-liked instruments.
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. Technological characteristics:
Both NAVIRFA Scope and the predicate device operates using optical detection technology.
Similar to the predicate device, the NAVIRFA Scope consists of multi-used optical camera and overlays instrument positioning data onto an existing ultrasound image through proprietary software algorithms.
Performance data was collected to demonstrate that the NAVIRFA Scope achieves its intended function in a manner that is as safe and as effective as the predicate device
# Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Testing
Bench testing was conducted to evaluate the performance characteristics of NAVIRFA Scope. Data of accuracy was collected and showing that the NAVIRFA Scope could accurately achieve its intended use. No clinical data was collected to support a substantial equivalence determination.
The NAVIRFA Scope complies with the following recognized consensus standards:
- AAMI ES 60601-1:2005/(R)2012 & A1:2012: Medical electrical equipment—Part 1. 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- 2. IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 – Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests
- 3. ISO 14971: 2019 Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices
- 4. IEC 62304:2006/AMD 1:2015 Medical device software — Software life cycle processes
The results of bench testing demonstrate that the NAVIRFA Scope is as safe and as effective as the predicate device Clear Guide ONE in K141806.
## Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
As detailed, the indications for use, technology or principle of operation and performance are substantially equivalent.
The differences between the proposed NAVIRFA Scope and the predicate Clear Guide ONE in K141806 based upon the comparative performance testing we can conclude that there are no new safety or effectiveness concerns and thus the proposed device can be determined to be substantially equivalent to the predicate.
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