K230727 · Novadaq Technologies Ulc (A Part of Stryker) · IZI · Jun 5, 2023 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K230727
Device Name
SPY Portable Handheld Imaging (SPY-PHI) System
Applicant
Novadaq Technologies Ulc (A Part of Stryker)
Product Code
IZI · Radiology
Decision Date
Jun 5, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1600
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
Visible white light and near-infrared illumination during open-field surgical procedures.
Device Story
SPY-PHI is a handheld, open-field surgical imaging system providing real-time white-light and near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence visualization. System comprises a handheld imager head, camera cable, and video processor/illuminator. During surgery, surgeon administers SPY AGENT GREEN (indocyanine green); imager captures reflected light, rejecting NIR excitation light via internal filters. CMOS sensor converts optical data to digital signals, processed by the video processor for display on a monitor. Modes include white light, overlay, contrast (SPY), and color-segmented fluorescence. Used by surgeons to assess blood flow, tissue perfusion, and lymphatic structures. Output aids intraoperative decision-making by delineating vessels and lymph nodes, potentially improving surgical precision and patient outcomes.
Clinical Evidence
FILM-B prospective, multi-center, open-label study (n=152) in early-stage breast cancer patients. Compared SPY-PHI/SPY AGENT GREEN against Tc99m radioactive colloid/gamma probe for sentinel lymph node biopsy. Primary endpoint: proportion of lymph nodes identified. Results: 89% identified by SPY-PHI vs 66% by Tc99m (difference 23%, 95% CI 3.67%-9.48%, p<0.0001). Secondary endpoints: 95% of subjects had at least one lymph node detected by both methods; 99% of lymph nodes identified by SPY-PHI were visualized via lymphatic vessel mapping. No serious adverse events reported.
Technological Characteristics
Open-field imaging system; CMOS image sensor; RGB LED light source. NIR excitation at 805 nm; white light 400-700 nm. 1080p resolution at 60 Hz. Connectivity via camera cable to video processor. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, and IEC 60825-1 (Class 3R laser safety).
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients (1 month+) for intraoperative fluorescence angiography (with IV SPY AGENT GREEN) in vascular, gastrointestinal, organ transplant, and plastic/micro/reconstructive surgeries. Indicated for lymphatic system visualization (with interstitial SPY AGENT GREEN) and lymphatic mapping/lymph node delineation in adults with breast cancer (with intradermal SPY AGENT GREEN).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An angiographic x-ray system is a device intended for radiologic visualization of the heart, blood vessels, or lymphatic system during or after injection of a contrast medium. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Predicate Devices
SPY-PHI System with SPY-PHI Fluorescence Assessment Software (K202244)
SPY Portable Handheld Imaging (SPY-PHI) System (K200737)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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June 5, 2023
Novadaq Technologies ULC (a part of Stryker) Cara Cahill Manager, Regulatory Affairs 8329 Eastlake Drive, Unit 101 Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 4W2 Canada
Re: K230727
Trade/Device Name: SPY Portable Handheld Imaging (SPY-PHI) System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1600 Regulation Name: Angiographic X-Ray System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IZI Dated: March 15, 2023 Received: March 16, 2023
Dear Cara Cahill:
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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Sincerely,
Jessica Carr -S
Jessica Carr, Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K230727
#### Device Name
SPY Portable Handheld Imaging (SPY-PHI) System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Upon intravenous administration of SPY AGENT GREEN (indocyanine green for injection, USP), the SPY-PH System is used with SPY AGENT GREEN to perform intraoperative fluorescence angiography. The SPY-PHI System is indicated for use in adult and pediatric patients one month of age and older.
The SPY-PHI System is indicated for fluorescence imaging of blood flow and tissue perfusion before, and after. vascular, gastrointestinal, organ transplant, and plastic, micro- and reconstructive surgical procedures.
Upon interstitial administration of SPY AGENT GREEN, the SPY-PHI System is used to perform intraoperative fluorescence imaging and visualization of the lymphatic system, including lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes.
Upon intradermal administration of SPY AGENT GREEN, the SPY-PHI System is indicated for fluorescence imaging of lymph nodes and delineation of lymphatic vessels during lymphatic mapping in adults with breast cancer for which this procedure is a component of intraoperative management.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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## 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary of safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 C.F.R Part 807.92(c)
## Submitter:
| Applicant | Novadaq Technologies ULC (A Part of Stryker)<br>8329 Eastlake Drive, Unit 101<br>Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 4W2, Canada |
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| Contact Person | Cara Cahill<br>Manager, Regulatory Affairs<br>Phone: (408) 754-2473<br>Email: cara.cahill@stryker.com |
| Date Prepared | May 10, 2023 |
#### Subject Device:
| Name of Device | SPY Portable Handheld Imaging (SPY-PHI) System |
|----------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name | Fluorescence Angiographic System |
| Classification Name | Angiographic X-Ray System, 21 CFR 892.1600 |
| Regulatory Class | Class II |
| Product Code | IZI |
| 510(k) Review Panel: | Radiology |
## Predicate Device:
| Predicate Devices | Manufacturer |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| SPY-PHI System with SPY-PHI Fluorescence Assessment<br>Software (K202244)* | Novadaq Technologies ULC<br>(A Part of Stryker) |
| SPY Portable Handheld Imaging (SPY-PHI) System<br>(K200737) | Novadaq Technologies ULC<br>(A Part of Stryker) |
*primary predicate
## Device Description:
The SPY-PHI System is a real-time white-light and near-infrared illumination/ fluorescence imaging system used during open-field surgical procedures. Near-infrared illumination is used for fluorescence imaging using SPY AGENT® GREEN for the visual assessment of blood flow, tissue perfusion and visualization of the lymphatic system, including lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes. It consists of the SPY Portable Handheld Imager/ imaging head with an integrated light guide and camera cable and the Video Processor/ Illuminator. Additionally, SPY-QP Fluorescence Assessment Software is provided as an optional upgrade to the SPY-PHI System that enables relative quantification of NIR fluorescence.
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# Indications for Use:
| Item | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
|--------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|
| | SPY Portable Handheld Imaging (SPY-PHI)<br>System | SPY Portable Handheld Imaging<br>(SPY-PHI) System | |
| Intended Use | Visible white light and near-infrared illumination<br>during open-field surgical procedures. | Same as subject device | |
| Indications for Use | Upon intravenous administration of SPY AGENT<br>GREEN (indocyanine green for injection, USP), the<br>SPY-PHI System is used with SPY AGENT GREEN<br>to perform intraoperative fluorescence angiography.<br>The SPY-PHI System is indicated for use in adult and<br>pediatric patients one month of age and older.<br>The SPY-PHI System is indicated for fluorescence<br>imaging of blood flow and tissue perfusion before,<br>during, and after: vascular, gastrointestinal, organ<br>transplant, and plastic, micro- and reconstructive<br>surgical procedures.<br>Upon interstitial administration of SPY AGENT<br>GREEN, the SPY-PHI System is used to perform<br>intraoperative fluorescence imaging and visualization<br>of the lymphatic system, including lymphatic vessels<br>and lymph nodes.<br>Upon intradermal administration of SPY AGENT<br>GREEN, the SPY-PHI System is indicated for<br>fluorescence imaging of lymph nodes and delineation<br>of lymphatic vessels during lymphatic mapping in<br>adults with breast cancer for which this procedure is a<br>component of intraoperative management. | Upon intravenous administration<br>of SPY AGENT GREEN<br>(indocyanine green for injection,<br>USP) the SPY-PHI System is used<br>with SPY AGENT GREEN to<br>perform intraoperative<br>fluorescence angiography. The<br>SPY-PHI System is indicated for<br>use in adult and pediatric patients<br>one month of age and older.<br>The SPY-PHI System is indicated<br>for fluorescence imaging of blood<br>flow and tissue perfusion before,<br>during, and after: vascular,<br>gastrointestinal, organ transplant,<br>and plastic, micro- and<br>reconstructive surgical procedures.<br>Upon interstitial administration of<br>SPY AGENT GREEN, the SPY-<br>PHI System is used to perform<br>intraoperative fluorescence<br>imaging and visualization of the<br>lymphatic system, including<br>lymphatic vessels and lymph<br>nodes. | |
| Feature | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
| Feature | SPY Portable Handheld Imaging (SPY-PHI) System | SPY Portable Handheld Imaging (SPY-PHI) System | |
| Manufacturer | Novadaq Technologies ULC. (a part of Stryker) | Same as subject device | |
| Submission Reference | Current Submission | K202244, K200737 | |
| Imaging System Type | Open-Field | Same as subject device | |
| Imaging Modes | White Light<br>Near-Infrared:<br>- Overlay Mode1<br>- SPY Mode (Contrast) 1<br>- SPY Color Segmented Fluorescence (CSF) | Same as subject device | |
| Principles of Operation | Via Imager, light is transmitted through the Light Cable and projected to illuminate the surgical site/ area of interest. The light emitted and reflected from the surgical site/ area of interest (aside from NIR excitation light, which is blocked by an internal rejection filter) is acquired by the Imager, projected onto the image sensor and converted to a digital signal. The digital signal is transmitted via the Camera Cable to the VPI which receives the optical image information, processes the information, and outputs it to digital video. | Same as subject device | |
| System Components | SPY-PHI Imager<br>Video Processor/ Illuminator<br>SPY-QP Fluorescence Assessment Software | Same as subject device | |
| Safety Standards | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-1-6<br>IEC 60825-1 | Same as subject device | |
| Optical<br>Imaging<br>Specifications | Dynamic Range | The user shall be able to visualize SPY AGENT GREEN in physiology applications. The response on the system monitor to the minimum clinically relevant concentration of SPY AGENT GREEN shall be at least 6.9(ΔE), and the system response to the maximum clinically relevant concentration shall be at least twice that at low concentrations. | Same as subject device |
| | Localization | The user shall be able to visualize SPY AGENT GREEN in anatomy applications. The response on the system monitor shall be at least 10.35 (ΔΕ) under clinically relevant conditions. | Same as subject device |
| SPY-PHI Imager | Image Sensor: CMOS image sensor | Same as subject device | |
| Video Processor/ Illuminator | Light Source/ RGB LEDs | Same as subject device | |
| Feature | Subject Device | | Predicate Device |
| | SPY Portable Handheld Imaging (SPY- | | SPY Portable Handheld |
| | PHI) System | | Imaging (SPY-PHI) System |
| | Laser Safety | Class 3R | Same as subject device |
| | Class | | |
| | Wavelengths | White Light: | Same as subject device |
| | | 400 nm – 700 nm | |
| | | Near-infrared: 805 nm | |
| | Imaging | Digital | Same as subject device |
| | Processing/ | | |
| | Video Output | | |
| | Resolution | 1080p (1920x1080) | Same as subject device |
| | Frame Rate | 60 Hz | Same as subject device |
| Imaging Agent | | SPY AGENT GREEN (indocyanine green for | Same as subject device |
| | injection, USP) | | |
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# Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device:
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1 SPY Mode (Contrast) and Overlay Mode are recommended for use in breast lymphatic mapping.
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## Performance Testing:
| Test | Method | Result |
|----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Electromagnetic<br>Compatibility | In accordance with IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical electrical<br>equipment, Part 1. General requirements for safety, 2. Collateral<br>standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests | PASS |
| Electrical Safety | In accordance with:<br>• IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012, Medical electrical equipment, Part 1.<br>General requirements for safety and essential performance; &<br>applicable national deviations<br>• IEC 60601-1-6:2020-07, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6:<br>General requirements for basic safety and essential performance | PASS |
| Laser Safety | In accordance with IEC 60825-1:2014, Safety of laser products - Part<br>1: Equipment classification and requirements | PASS |
| Usability | In accordance with IEC62366-1:2015, Medical devices -- Part 1:<br>Application of usability engineering to medical devices | PASS |
| Performance Testing - Bench | In accordance with design input specifications including optical<br>imaging performance specifications | PASS |
| Software | In accordance with IEC 62304:2006, Medical device software -<br>Software life cycle processes | PASS |
Note: The device is not patient contacting. Therefore, biocompatibility does not apply.
## Performance Testing - Clinical:
The Novadaq Technologies ULC-sponsored FILM-B Clinical Study was performed under an IDE (G170109), in accordance with 21 CFR 812.
FILM-B was a single-arm, prospective. multi-center, open-label study in subjects with early stage breast cancers with clinically negative nodal status and who were scheduled for surgery that included clinically indicated sentinel lymph node biopsy with technetium 99m radioactive colloid (Tc99m). Subjects received Tc99m the day before or the day of surgery and SPY AGENT GREEN was injected into the identified breast of subjects at the beginning of the operative procedure. All subjects received the injection into a single breast. A total of 152 subjects were enrolled in the study. Lymphatic mapping was performed intraoperatively using the SPY-PHI System and a handheld gamma probe, or the surgeon's visual and palpation examination. The resected tissues were evaluated by histopathology to confirm presence of lymph nodes.
The FILM-B study design resulted in unbiased, quality, reliable and repeatable data for use in the evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of SPY AGENT GREEN and SPY-PHI in identifying lymph nodes during lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymph node biopsy in subjects with earlystage breast ca…
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