Intra-op CT scans validated against manual segmentations approved by US physicians
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Indications for Use
The xvision Spine System, with xvision System Software, is intended as an aid for precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous spine procedures. Their use is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the spine or pelvis, can be identified relative to CT imagery of the anatomy. This can include the following spinal implant procedures: - Posterior Pedicle Screw Placement in the thoracic and sacro-lumbar region. - Posterior Screw Placement in C3-C7 vertebrae - Iliosacral Screw Placement The Headset of the xvision System displays 2D stereotaxic screens and a virtual anatomy screen. The stereotaxic screen is indicated for correlating the tracked instrument location to the registered patient imagery. The virtual screen is indicated for displaying the virtual instrument location to the virtual anatomy to assist in percutaneous visualization and trajectory planning. The virtual display should not be relied upon solely for absolute positional information and should always be used in conjunction with the displayed stereotaxic information.
Device Story
Image-guided navigation system for open/percutaneous spinal surgery; assists surgeons in pedicle screw placement. Inputs: intraoperative CT scans. Processing: optical tracking of surgical instruments via infrared camera; real-time spatial calculation of instrument tip relative to patient anatomy; AI-based CNN segmentation for 3D spine model generation. Output: augmented reality (AR) visualization of 2D/3D navigation data projected onto surgeon's retina via transparent near-eye-display headset. Used in OR by orthopedic surgeons/neurosurgeons. Benefits: enables simultaneous viewing of patient and navigation data; improves trajectory planning and localization accuracy. Virtual display serves as aid; must be used with stereotaxic information.
Clinical Evidence
Bench and cadaver testing only. Two cadaver studies validated system accuracy for C3-C7 and sacro-iliac screw placement, measuring positional/trajectory errors. Clinical accuracy assessed via Gertzbein-Robbins score on post-op scans. AI segmentation algorithm validated against manual segmentations approved by US physicians using Dice coefficient. Software verified/validated per IEC 62304.
Technological Characteristics
Optical navigation system; 6 DOF tracking via single infrared camera (0.5m distance). Near-eye see-through AR headset (1280x720 resolution, 60 fps). Wireless, encrypted communication. Components: headset, software, passive reflective markers, rigid reference point (patient clamp/perc pin), reusable tool adaptors. Connectivity: USB/LAN (DICOM). Power: Li-ion battery. Software: CNN-based AI segmentation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring stereotactic surgery for spinal implant procedures, including posterior pedicle screw placement (thoracic/sacro-lumbar), posterior screw placement (C3-C7 vertebrae), and iliosacral screw placement, where rigid anatomical structures can be referenced to CT imagery.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A stereotaxic instrument is a device consisting of a rigid frame with a calibrated guide mechanism for precisely positioning probes or other devices within a patient's brain, spinal cord, or other part of the nervous system.
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November 17, 2022
Augmedics Ltd. % Janice Hogan Partner Hogan Lovells, US LLP 1735 Market Street, Floor 23 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Re: K220905
Trade/Device Name: xvision Spine System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4560 Regulation Name: Stereotaxic Instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OLO Dated: October 20, 2022 Received: October 20, 2022
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K220905
Device Name xvision Spine System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The xvision Spine System, with xvision System Software, is intended as an aid for precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous spine procedures. Their use is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the spine or pelvis, can be identified relative to CT imagery of the anatomy. This can include the following spinal implant procedures:
- Posterior Pedicle Screw Placement in the thoracic and sacro-lumbar region.
- Posterior Screw Placement in C3-C7 vertebrae
- Iliosacral Screw Placement
The Headset of the xvision System displays 2D stereotaxic screens and a virtual anatomy screen. The stereotaxic screen is indicated for correlating the tracked instrument location to the registered patient imagery. The virtual screen is indicated for displaying the virtual instrument location to the virtual anatomy to assist in percutaneous visualization and trajectory planning.
The virtual display should not be relied upon solely for absolute positional information and should always be used in conjunction with the displayed stereotaxic information.
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### 510(k) SUMMARY
### Augmedics xvision Spine System
### Submitter
Augmedics Ltd. 1 Ha-Tsmikha St. Yokneam Illit. 2069205 Israel
Phone: +972-4-3730111 Facsimile: +972-4-3730850
Contact Person: Tami Harel Date Prepared: November 17, 2022
Name of Device: xvision Spine System
Common or Usual Name: XVS
Classification Name: Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument (21 CFR 882.4560)
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: OLO
Predicate Device: xvision Spine, manufactured by Augmedics Ltd. Israel (K211188)
#### Reference Devices:
Al-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal), manufacture by Siemens Medical Solutions USA (K193267) ARAI Surgical Navigation System, Holo Surgical, Inc. (a subsidiary of Surgalign Spine Technologies) (K211254).
#### Intended Use / Indications for Use
The xvision Spine System, with xvision Spine System Software, is intended as an aid for precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous spine procedures. Their use is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the spine or pelvis, can be identified relative to CT imagery of the anatomy. This can include the following spinal implant procedures:
- -Posterior Pedicle Screw Placement in the thoracic and sacro-lumbar region.
- -Posterior Screw Placement in C3-C7 vertebrae
- -Iliosacral Screw Placement
The Headset of the xvision Spine System displays 2D stereotaxic screens and a virtual anatomy screen. The stereotaxic screen is indicated for correlating the tracked instrument location to the registered patient imagery. The virtual screen is indicated for displaying the virtual instrument location in relation to the virtual anatomy to assist in percutaneous visualization and trajectory planning.
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The virtual display should not be relied upon solely for absolute positional information and should always be used in conjunction with the displayed stereotaxic information.
## Device Description
The xvision Spine (XVS) system is an image-guided navigation system that is designed to assist surgeons in placing pedicle screws accurately, during open or percutaneous computer-assisted spinal surgery. The system consists of a dedicated software, Headset, single use passive reflective markers and reusable components. It uses wireless optical tracking technology and displays to the surgeon the location of the tracked surgical instruments relative to the acquired intraoperative patient's scan, onto the surgical field. The 2D scanned data and 3D reconstructed model, along with tracking information, are projected to the surgeons' retina using a transparent near-eye-display Headset, allowing the surgeon to both look at the patient and the navigation data at the same time.
The following modifications have been applied to the previously cleared XVS system:
The indications for use of the subject device are expanded compared to the cleared predicate device and include screw instrumentation in additional spine segments, i.e., cervical C3-C7 vertebrae and iliosacral region. Additionally, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) spine segmentation algorithm, based on Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), has been added to provide an improved virtual 3D spine model. The virtual 3D model can be built from the original CT scan or from the Al segmented CT scan. Neither of these modifications alters the intended use of the device as an aid in localization during spine surgery or its principles of operation.
## Summary of Technological Characteristics
The modified xvision Spine System is similar in its technological features to its predicate device, the cleared xvision System. Both systems include very similar hardware and software components, with the following basic components: software, Headset with optical tracking camera, single use passive reflective markers, rigid reference point, and reusable tool adaptors. The Headset in both systems is positioned on the surgeon's head and is designed to provide 2D and stereoscopic 3D augmented reality (AR) display with overlaid navigation information, onto patient's anatomy. The software in both systems is designed for real time calculation and display of the spatial position of the tip of the surgical instruments relative to patient's anatomy. Both systems share the same safety features and are compatible with similar intraoperative scanners. Both systems follow similar fundamental principles of operation.
| | xvision Spine<br>(Subject device) | xvision Spine (K211188)<br>(Predicate device) | Conclusion |
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| Intended Use | The xvision Spine System,<br>with xvision Spine System<br>Software, is intended as an<br>aid for precisely locating<br>anatomical structures in<br>either open or percutaneous | The xvision Spine System,<br>with xvision Spine System<br>Software, is intended as an<br>aid for precisely locating<br>anatomical structures in either<br>open or percutaneous spine | Identical |
| | xvision Spine<br>(Subject device) | xvision Spine (K211188)<br>(Predicate device) | Conclusion |
| | spine procedures. Their use<br>is indicated for any medical<br>condition in which the use of<br>stereotactic surgery may be<br>appropriate, and where<br>reference to a rigid<br>anatomical structure, such as<br>the spine or pelvis, can be<br>identified relative to CT<br>imagery of the anatomy.<br>The Headset of the xvision<br>Spine System displays 2D<br>stereotaxic screens and a<br>virtual anatomy screen. The<br>stereotaxic screen is<br>indicated for correlating the<br>tracked instrument location to<br>the registered patient<br>imagery. The virtual screen is<br>indicated for displaying the<br>virtual instrument location in<br>relation to the virtual anatomy<br>to assist in percutaneous<br>visualization and trajectory<br>planning.<br>The virtual display should not<br>be relied upon solely for<br>absolute positional<br>information and should<br>always be used in<br>conjunction with the<br> | procedures. Their use is<br>indicated for any medical<br>condition in which the use of<br>stereotactic surgery may be<br>appropriate, and where<br>reference to a rigid anatomical<br>structure, such as the spine or<br>pelvis, can be identified<br>relative to CT imagery of the<br>anatomy.<br>The Headset of the xvision<br>Spine System displays 2D<br>stereotaxic screens and a<br>virtual anatomy screen. The<br>stereotaxic screen is indicated<br>for correlating the tracked<br>instrument location to the<br>registered patient imagery.<br>The virtual screen is indicated<br>for displaying the virtual<br>instrument location in relation<br>to the virtual anatomy to assist<br>in percutaneous visualization<br>and trajectory planning.<br>The virtual display should not<br>be relied upon solely for<br>absolute positional information<br>and should always be used in<br>conjunction with the displayed<br>stereotaxic information | |
| Indication for Use | Spinal implant procedures:<br>- Posterior Pedicle Screw<br>Placement in the thoracic<br>and sacro-lumbar region.<br>- Posterior Screw<br>Placement in C3-C7<br>vertebrae<br>- Iliosacral Screw<br>Placement | Spinal implant procedures,<br>such as Posterior Pedicle<br>Screw Placement in the<br>thoracic and sacro-lumbar<br>region. | Expanded<br>indication for use<br>for placing screws<br>in additional spine<br>segments.<br>This change does<br>not alter the<br>intended use of<br>the device for its<br>use as an aid in<br>localization during<br>spine surgery. |
| User Population | Orthopedic surgeons or<br>neurosurgeons | Orthopedic surgeons or<br>neurosurgeons | Identical |
| | xvision Spine<br>(Subject device) | xvision Spine (K211188)<br>(Predicate device) | Conclusion |
| Intended Use<br>Environment | Operating Room | Operating Room | Identical |
| Main system<br>components | • Headset with near eye<br>see-through display and<br>tracking camera<br>• Software application<br>• Flat reflective markers<br>• Tool adaptors<br>• Reference point: Patient<br>Clamp and Perc Pin<br>• Accessories: Panel PC,<br>Roll Stand, 8" Tablet<br>(Remote UI) | • Headset with near eye see-<br>through display and<br>tracking camera<br>• Software application<br>• Flat reflective markers<br>• Tool adaptors<br>• Reference point: Patient<br>Clamp and Perc Pin<br>• Accessories: Panel PC,<br>Roll Stand, 8" Tablet<br>(Remote UI) | Identical |
| Modes of<br>Operation | • Patient Preparation<br>• System Set-up<br>• Intraoperative scan<br>• Scan Import<br>• Patient Registration<br>• Navigation | • Patient Preparation<br>• System Set-up<br>• Intraoperative scan<br>• Scan Import<br>• Patient Registration<br>• Navigation | Identical |
| Rigid reference<br>point | • Patient Clamp attached to<br>the spinous process<br>• Perc Pin inserted into the<br>PSIS | • Patient Clamp attached to<br>the spinous process<br>• Perc Pin inserted into the<br>PSIS | Identical |
| Instrument (Tool)<br>Adaptors | • Reusable<br>• universal (connects to<br>various tools, not system-<br>specific)<br>• VP & Ergonomic (system<br>specific adaptors) | • Reusable<br>• universal (connects to<br>various tools, not system-<br>specific)<br>• VP & Ergonomic (system<br>specific adaptors) | Identical |
| Localization<br>Technology | Optical | Optical | Identical |
| Optical Tracker | Single infrared camera,<br>positioned 0.5m above<br>tracked objects | Single infrared camera,<br>positioned 0.5m above<br>tracked objects | Identical |
| Tracking | 6 DOF | 6 DOF | Identical |
| System Accuracy<br>Requirement | System Level Accuracy with<br>a mean 3D positional error of<br>2.0mm and mean trajectory<br>error of 2° | System Level Accuracy with a<br>mean positional error of<br>2.0mm and mean trajectory<br>error of 2° | Identical |
| Imaging Modality | X-Ray Based Imaging | X-Ray Based Imaging | Identical |
| | xvision Spine<br>(Subject device) | xvision Spine (K211188)<br>(Predicate device) | Conclusion |
| Medical<br>Device<br>Interfaces | O-arm Imaging System Ziehm Vision FD Vario 3D C-Arm and RFD 3D Siemens CIOS Spin Airo system by Brainlab GE OEC 3D scanner | O-arm Imaging System Ziehm Vision FD Vario 3D C-Arm and RFD 3D Siemens CIOS Spin Airo system by Brainlab | Similar<br>The additional<br>intra-op scanner<br>has similar<br>technological<br>characteristics as<br>the other scanners<br>that the predicate<br>device is<br>compatible with<br>(i.e., DICOM<br>scans, resolution<br>and FOV). No new<br>questions of safety<br>or effectiveness<br>are raised |
| Display Features | 2D images: axial and sagittal<br>3D model<br>Trajectories<br>Trajectory guidance<br>Instrument's tip view<br>3D transparent<br>3D OFF (only 2D)<br>3D follow instrument<br>movement | 2D images: axial and sagittal<br>3D model<br>Trajectories<br>Trajectory guidance<br>Instrument's tip view<br>3D transparent<br>3D OFF (only 2D)<br>3D follow instrument<br>movement | Identical |
| Segmentation and<br>3D model<br>generation | Two thresholds are used to<br>select the input CT values<br>(i.e., HU) to the algorithm that<br>creates the 3D model, to<br>distinguish the spine from the<br>background: Threshold on the CT scan values (HU) Threshold on the AI segmented CT values that were masked as Spine. AI segmented CT values are derived from an AI based spine segmentation algorithm that is applied on the CT scan | A single threshold is used to<br>select the input CT values<br>(i.e., HU) to the algorithm that<br>creates the 3D model, to<br>distinguish the spine from the<br>background: Threshold on the CT scan values (HU) | Similar<br>In both systems<br>the 3D model is<br>created from CT<br>values, that are<br>higher than<br>applied threshold,<br>to distinguish<br>spine from<br>background.<br>Adding the option<br>to use AI spine<br>segmented CT<br>values for<br>improved 3D<br>model does not<br>alter the system<br>intended use, its<br>fundamental<br>technology or<br>principles of<br>operation. Thus, |
| | xvision Spine<br>(Subject device) | xvision Spine (K211188)<br>(Predicate device) | Conclusion |
| | | | no new safety or<br>effectiveness<br>questions are<br>raised.<br>Using Al based<br>algorithms for<br>spine<br>segmentation of<br>the reference<br>devices further<br>supports the<br>substantial<br>equivalence of this<br>additional feature |
| Communication<br>between Scanner<br>and<br>platform/computer | USB & LAN connectivity<br>using DICOM | USB & LAN connectivity using<br>DICOM | Identical |
| Display and Optics<br>Technology | Augmented Reality using<br>near eye see-through<br>display; data displayed on<br>patient's anatomy | Augmented Reality using near<br>eye see-through display; data<br>displayed on patient's<br>anatomy | Identical |
| Communication<br>between Headset<br>and computer | Wireless, encrypted | Wireless, encrypted | Identical |
| Supported<br>Frequencies &<br>Transmission<br>protocol | 2.4GHZ & 5 GHz<br>802.11g/n/ac | 2.4GHZ & 5 GHz<br>802.11g/n/ac | Identical |
| Frame rate of<br>displayed images | 60 fps | 60 fps | Identical |
| OE Field of View | 32.5° (vertical) X 18°<br>(horizontal) | 32.5° (vertical) X 18°<br>(horizontal)…
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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.