iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0 is a user-controlled, stereotaxic accessory intended to guide physicians in the planning and positioning of insertion tools, such as a third-party needle or a probe, during image-guided diagnostic and interventional procedures in conjunction with the guidance of transrectal ultrasound involving the prostate gland in a clinical setting. Examples of such procedures include, but are not limited to, image fusion for diagnostic clinical examinations and procedures, soft tissue biopsies, and soft tissue ablations. The iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0 provides 2D and 3D visualization of Ultrasound images and the ability to fuse and register these images with those from other imaging modalities such as Magnetic Resonance, etc. It also provides the ability to display a simulated image of an insertion tool on a computer monitor screen, the target organ, and the current and projected future path of the insertion tool taking into account patient movement. Other software multiplanar reconstruction, segmentation, image measurements, 2D/3D image registration, and reporting.
Device Story
System comprises workstation, robotic navigation module (motorized arm), and disposables; used by urologists/physicians for prostate procedures. Inputs include transrectal ultrasound and external imaging (e.g., MRI). Software (UroFusion, UroBiopsy, UroTherapy) performs image segmentation, 2D/3D registration, and fusion; displays simulated needle trajectory, target organ, and path relative to patient movement. Robotic arm positions needle guidance mechanism based on physician-planned trajectory. UroReview provides post-procedure data; UroConnect handles PACS connectivity. System improves needle placement accuracy during biopsies and ablations; benefits include precise targeting of lesions and reduced procedural variability.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data submitted. Substantial equivalence demonstrated via bench testing, including system performance testing with phantoms, software verification/validation, biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), sterilization validation (ISO 11135), and cybersecurity testing (ANSI UL 2900).
Indicated for use by physicians to guide planning and positioning of insertion tools (needles/probes) during image-guided diagnostic and interventional prostate procedures (biopsies, ablations) using transrectal ultrasound in a clinical setting.
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 79 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #04-05 Singapore 139955 SGP SINGAPORE
Re: K232320
Trade/Device Name: iSR`obot Mona Lisa 2.0 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYO, ITX, LLZ, OIJ Dated: December 7, 2023 Received: December 7, 2023
Dear Lim Yan Shin:
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 (the 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 available 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,
# Yanna S. Kang -S
Yanna Kang, Ph.D. Assistant Director Mammography and Ultrasound Team DHT8C: Division of Radiological Imaging and Radiation Therapy Devices OHT8: Office of Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K232320
Device Name iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0 is a user-controlled, stereotaxic accessory intended to guide physicians in the planning and positioning of insertion tools, such as a third-party needle or a probe, during image-guided diagnostic and interventional procedures in conjunction with the guidance of transrectal ultrasound involving the prostate gland in a clinical setting. Examples of such procedures include, but are not limited to, image fusion for diagnostic clinical examinations and procedures, soft tissue biopsies, and soft tissue ablations.
The iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0 provides 2D and 3D visualization of Ultrasound images and the ability to fuse and register these images with those from other imaging modalities such as Magnetic Resonance, etc. It also provides the ability to display a simulated image of an insertion tool on a computer monitor screen, the target organ, and the current and projected future path of the insertion tool taking into account patient movement. Other software multiplanar reconstruction, segmentation, image measurements, 2D/3D image registration, and reporting.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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### 510(k) Summary K232320 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
This 510(k) summary of Safety and Effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirement of 21 CFR Part 807.87(h).
| Date: | August 30, 2023 |
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| Submitter: | 79 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #04-05,<br>Singapore 139955 |
| Primary Contact: | Lim Yan Shin<br>Regulatory Manager<br>Biobot Surgical Pte Ltd<br>Cell: +65 97263992<br>E-mail: limyanshin@biobotsurgical.com |
| 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 2.0 |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 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, LLZ, OIJ |
| Manufacturer / Design | Biobot Surgical Pte Ltd |
| Location: | 79 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #04-05,<br>Singapore 139955 |
#### Device Description
#### System Overview
The iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0 system consists of a workstation, robotic navigation module (comprising of a motorized mechanical robotic arm, bed rail stabilizer or floor stand stabilizer) and disposables. The workstation is installed with application software that provides functions for image processing, image segmentation, 2D/3D visualization to support urologists or physicians in planning needle positions for procedures. The application software (UroBiopsy / UroTherapy) interfaces and controls the robotic arm to position its needle guidance mechanism at a trajectory to allow needle insertion by the physician. Another application software (UroFusion) provides an interface for users to perform contouring of the prostate gland and marking of suspected lesion regions, which can be imported into UroBiopsy or UroTherapy for image fusion during the procedure. The physician is able to review procedural data such as
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prostate information and model, needle positioning plan and trajectories, number of needles executed, etc., using a utility software (UroReview). A utility software (UroConnect) provides the connectivity solution to a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) server for downloading/uploading DICOM-compatible data. The bed rail stabilizer and floor stand stabilizer provide support for the robotic arm. They are to be attached to the bed rail or mounted on the floor respectively. Sterile disposables are used with iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0 during prostate procedures.
The system is compatible with commercially available ultrasound systems, transrectal ultrasound bi-plane probes, and commercially available needle devices.
#### Predicate Device Information and Comparison
| Predicate Device Name | Predicate 510(k) Submission Reference |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0 | K213411 |
#### Intended Use / Indications for Use
iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0 is a user-controlled, stereotaxic accessory intended to guide physicians in the planning and positioning of insertion tools, such as a third-party needle or a probe, during image-guided diagnostic and interventional procedures in conjunction with the guidance of transrectal ultrasound involving the prostate gland in a clinical setting. Examples of such procedures include, but are not limited to, image fusion for diagnostic clinical examinations and procedures, soft tissue biopsies, and soft tissue ablations.
The iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0 provides 2D and 3D visualization of Ultrasound images and the ability to fuse and register these images with those from other imaging modalities such as Magnetic Resonance, etc. It also provides the ability to display a simulated image of an insertion tool on a computer monitor screen, the target organ, and the current and projected future path of the insertion tool, taking into account patient movement. Other software features include multi-planar reconstruction, segmentation, image measurements, 2D/3D image registration, and reporting.
#### Technology Characteristics Compared to Predicate Device
iSR 'obot Mona Lisa 2.0 employs the same fundamental scientific technology (design, function, and specifications) as its original device, iSR 'obot Mona Lisa 2.0 (K213411).
Similarities in technology characteristics include:
- . Platform-hosted motorized devices are able to provide 2D and 3D views of the prostate gland;
- . Use the same technology to acquire a transrectal ultrasound image to plan and guide a needle for diagnostic and interventional procedures;
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- Control the trajectory and depth for needle placement via needle guiding mechanism;
- Fusion of Magnetic Resonance and Ultrasound images for mapping planning information of the prostate gland;
- . 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;
- . Visualization of simulated images in an interventional procedure of 1) the lesions and their margins and 2) the treatment zone;
- Patient movement adjustment function for re-alignment of the prostate model with the liveultrasound image in the event that prostate shifts due to patient movement during a procedure;
- . Connectivity to picture archiving and communication system (PACS) to download DICOM images and download/upload of procedure case; and
- Provide an offline post-procedure review
#### Modification to iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0
iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0 is modified:
- . Material change to the needle guide holder accessory from stainless steel 316L (intended to be reusable) to polycarbonate and stainless steel 304 (intended to be disposable).
- Needle guide holder is included as new component in the disposable kit. ●
- A new list of ultrasound transducers tested as compatible to iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0:
| Manufacturer | Compatible Transducer | 510(k) Number |
|----------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------------|
| B-K MEDICAL APS | BK 8848 | K132335 |
| B-K MEDICAL APS | BK 0948 | K173569, K180737, K223830 |
| Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 6L7Bs | K171579 |
| Hitachi Healthcare Americas Corporation | CL4416R | K171708, K181376 |
- Other minor changes such as the software updates, the inclusion of a Floor Stand Stabilizer, ● and an iSR'obot Biopsy Kit (K163502) in the system. These changes do not significantly affect the 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.
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# Substantial Equivalence
| Comparison Between Subject Device and Predicate Device | | |
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| Technological<br>Characteristic | Predicate Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0<br>(K213411) | Submitted Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0<br>(K232320) |
| Intended Use /<br>Indications for Use | iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0 is a user-<br>controlled, stereotaxic accessory<br>intended to guide physicians in the<br>planning and positioning of<br>insertion tools, such as a third-<br>party needle or a probe, during<br>image-guided diagnostic and<br>interventional procedures in<br>conjunction with the guidance of<br>transrectal ultrasound involving the<br>prostate gland in a clinical setting.<br>Examples of such procedures<br>include, but are not limited to,<br>image fusion for diagnostic clinical<br>examinations and procedures, soft<br>tissue biopsies, and soft tissue<br>ablations.<br><br>The iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0<br>provides 2D and 3D visualization<br>of Ultrasound images and the<br>ability to fuse and register these<br>images with those from other<br>imaging modalities such as<br>Magnetic Resonance, etc. It also<br>provides the ability to display a<br>simulated image of an insertion<br>tool on a computer monitor screen,<br>the target organ, and the current<br>and projected future path of the<br>insertion tool taking into account<br>patient movement. Other software<br>features include multi-planar<br>reconstruction, segmentation,<br>image measurements, 2D/3D<br>image registration, and reporting. | Same |
| Product Code | IYO, ITX, LLZ, OIJ | Same |
| Class | II | Same |
| Target Anatomy | Prostate | Same |
| Comparison Between Subject Device and Predicate Device | | |
| Technological<br>Characteristic | Predicate Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0<br>(K213411) | Submitted Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0<br>(K232320) |
| Anatomy Access | Transperineal | Same |
| Patient population | Patients for a biopsy procedure<br>Patients for an interventional<br>procedure | Same |
| Clinical Utility | Soft tissue biopsies<br>Soft tissue ablations | Same |
| Software | | |
| Window OS | Yes | Same |
| Medical Imaging<br>Software | Yes | Same |
| Compliance with FDA<br>Cybersecurity | Yes | Yes (Updated Non-significant<br>Change) |
| Image Display | | |
| Multi-Modality<br>Support | Yes | Same |
| General Image 2D/3D<br>Review | Yes | Same |
| 3D Rendering View | Yes | Same |
| Live 2D Ultrasound | Yes | Same |
| Image Processing | | |
| Gland Segmentation | Yes | Same |
| Image Registration | Yes | Same |
| Rigid Registration | Yes | Same |
| Elastic Registration | Yes | Same |
| Multi-Planar<br>Reformatting | Yes | Same |
| Connectivity | | |
| DICOM Import/Export | Yes | Same |
| Review Tools | | |
| Comparison Between Subject Device and Predicate Device | | |
| Technological<br>Characteristic | Predicate Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0<br>(K213411) | Submitted Device:<br>iSR'obot Mona Lisa 2.0<br>(K232320) |
| Standard Image<br>Viewing Tools | Yes | Same |
| Measurement Tools | Yes | Same |
| Annotation Tools | Yes | Same |
| Segmentation Tools | Yes | Same |
| Reporting Tools | Yes | Same |
| Image Overlays | Yes | Same |
| Post Procedure Review | Yes | Same |
| Planning & Navigation | | |
| Import Prior Plans | Yes | Same |
| Import/Add Targets | Yes | Same |
| Plan / Mark Locations | Yes | Same |
| Navigation Type | Electromechanical…
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