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The XACT ACE Robotic System is a user-controlled positioning system intended to assist in the planning and advancement of an instrument during Computed Tomography (CT) guided percutaneous procedures. The system is used for trajectory planning and is intended to assist the physician in positioning of an instrument, such as a needle, where CT imaging is used for target trajectory planning and intraoperative tracking.
The XACT ACE Robotic System is a user-controlled positioning system intended to assist in the planning and advancement of instruments during Computed Tomography (CT) quided percutaneous procedures. The system is used for trajectory planning based on CT images and is intended to assist the physician in positioning of an instrument, such as a needle, and reviewing instrument position during advancement to the target. The system guides (i.e., positions and steers) the instrument according to a predefined trajectory. The physician controls advancement of the instrument along the trajectory using a foot pedal or a pushbutton on the control room console. The system also allows for monitoring of motion associated with respiration during the procedure.
The XACT ACE Robotic System comprises the following main components:
- . XACT ACE Robot which is placed on the patient and includes the robot positioning unit & the insertion module assembly
- . XACT ACE Console which includes a Control Unit, central computer (in the Control Unit) and monitor workstation for user trajectory planning, user interface and review of instrument position
Below is the information extracted from the provided text regarding the acceptance criteria and the study proving the device meets them. It's important to note that the provided text primarily focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device rather than explicitly detailing specific acceptance criteria for a novel device. The performance data section describes tests conducted, and the clinical data section reports outcomes, which implicitly relate to the device's acceptable performance.
1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance
| Acceptance Criteria (Implied from Performance Data) | Reported Device Performance (XACT ACE Robotic System) |
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| Electrical Safety | Complies with IEC 60601-1 |
| EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) | Complies with IEC 60601-1-2 |
| Steering Accuracy (when controlled from ACE Xtend in a simulated clinical setup) | Evaluated, including tip-to-target accuracy. (Specific quantitative results not provided in this summary, but implies it met internal acceptance.) |
| Software Verification and Validation | Completed (Implies satisfactory performance and adherence to requirements). |
| Clinical Performance (Abdominal Study) | All procedures (60 completers) reached the target in one needle insertion. Average steering time: 8.91 ± 5.05 min. |
| Clinical Performance (Lung Study) | Average steering time: 6.7 ± 2.9 min. Minimal adverse events (one mild, device-related skin scratch). Device performance and safety confirmed. |
| Safety | No device-related serious adverse events in clinical studies. One mild, device-related adverse event (skin scratch) in lung study, resolved without treatment. |
| Effectiveness (General) | Device can be used for planning and navigating an instrument to the target site meeting the system's accuracy specifications. |
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective)
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Abdominal Study:
- Sample Size: 60 completers (33 men, 27 women)
- Provenance: Prospective clinical trial (NCT03008603) conducted at 2 centers. Country of origin not specified, but the submitter is from Israel.
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Lung Study:
- Sample Size: 20 patients (10 men, 10 women)
- Provenance: Prospective clinical trial (NCT04651517) conducted at 2 clinics in the US.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g. radiologist with 10 years of experience)
The document does not explicitly state the number of experts or their qualifications used to establish ground truth for the clinical study "test sets." Clinical studies for robotic systems typically involve physicians (e.g., interventional radiologists) performing the procedures, and their assessment of successful targeting and outcomes implicitly serves as the ground truth.
4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set
The document does not specify any adjudication method (like 2+1 or 3+1) used for the clinical study outcomes or ground truth determination.
5. If a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance
A multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study with human readers (or expert operators) with and without AI assistance was not reported or implied in the provided text. The XACT ACE Robotic System is itself a robotic assistance system, and the studies evaluated its performance as a whole, rather than comparing human interpretation/performance with and without it.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done
The XACT ACE Robotic System is described as a "user-controlled positioning system intended to assist in the planning and advancement of an instrument." This inherently implies a human-in-the-loop system. Therefore, a standalone (algorithm only) performance evaluation was not done as it would not represent the intended use of the device. The "Steering Accuracy test" was evaluated in a "simulated clinical setup," which would likely involve the robotic system performing an action (steering) but still within the context of a controlled, human-planned trajectory.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.)
For the clinical studies (abdominal and lung), the ground truth appears to be based on clinical outcomes data and physician assessment of the procedure's success.
- "All procedures completed with the ACE system reached the target in one needle insertion." (Abdominal study)
- "Clinical data in lung procedures confirm the performance and safety of the device, supporting the same performance profile..." (Lung study)
- "minimal adverse events."
This implies that successful targeting (reaching the intended lesion/target) and safety (absence of significant adverse events) were the primary measures of ground truth, assessed by the clinicians performing or overseeing the procedures. Pathology confirmation of biopsy results would also be an implicit ground truth where applicable, but not explicitly stated as the primary ground truth for system accuracy.
8. The sample size for the training set
The document does not provide information regarding a separate "training set" or its sample size. This type of information is typically relevant for AI/machine learning models where a distinct training phase is required. The XACT ACE Robotic System is described as a robotic positioning system with software updates, but not explicitly as a machine learning system that would require a distinct "training set" in the conventional sense for its core functionality. The performance data refers to validation and verification tests, and clinical trials for effectiveness and safety.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established
Since no "training set" is mentioned or implied for a machine learning context, the document does not describe how ground truth for a training set was established.
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September 23, 2022
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XACT Robotics, Ltd. % Jonathan S. Kahan Partner Hogan Lovells US LLP 555 Thirteenth Street NW WASHINGTON DC 20004
Re: K213759
Trade/Device Name: XACT Robotic System, ACE Model Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed tomography x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JAK Dated: August 26, 2022 Received: August 26, 2022
Dear Jonathan Kahan:
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,
Laurel Burk, Ph.D. Assistant Director Diagnostic X-Ray Systems Team DHT8B: Division of Imaging Devices and Electronic Products OHT8: Office of Radiological Health 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) K213759
Device Name XACT Robotic System, ACE Model
Indications for Use (Describe)
The XACT ACE Robotic System is a user-controlled positioning system intended to assist in the planning and advancement of an instrument during Computed Tomography (CT) guided percutaneous procedures. The system is used for trajectory planning and is intended to assist the physician in positioning of an instrument, such as a needle, where CT imaging is used for target trajectory planning and intraoperative tracking.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|---|---|
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | |
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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K213759 510(k) SUMMARY
XACT Robotic Ltd.'s XACT Robotic System, ACE Model
Submitter
XACT Robotics, Ltd. 8 Hatochen Street, PO Box 3097 Caesarea 3079861 Israel Phone: 972 (0)4 770 0153 Facsimile: 972 (0)4 770 0161 Contact Person: Tsvia Erlich, Vice President, RA & Clinical Affairs
Date Prepared:
August 24, 2022
Name of Device:
XACT Robotic System, ACE Model
Common or Usual Name:
CT Stereotactic Accessory
Classification Name:
21 CFR 892.1750; Computed tomography X-ray system
Regulatory Class:
Class II
Product Code:
JAK
Predicate Devices
XACT Robotic System, ACE Model (K201586)
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Device Description
The XACT ACE Robotic System is a user-controlled positioning system intended to assist in the planning and advancement of instruments during Computed Tomography (CT) quided percutaneous procedures. The system is used for trajectory planning based on CT images and is intended to assist the physician in positioning of an instrument, such as a needle, and reviewing instrument position during advancement to the target. The system guides (i.e., positions and steers) the instrument according to a predefined trajectory. The physician controls advancement of the instrument along the trajectory using a foot pedal or a pushbutton on the control room console. The system also allows for monitoring of motion associated with respiration during the procedure.
The XACT ACE Robotic System comprises the following main components:
- . XACT ACE Robot which is placed on the patient and includes the robot positioning unit & the insertion module assembly
- . XACT ACE Console which includes a Control Unit, central computer (in the Control Unit) and monitor workstation for user trajectory planning, user interface and review of instrument position
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The XACT ACE Robotic System is a user-controlled positioning system intended to assist in the planning and advancement of an instrument during Computed Tomography (CT) guided percutaneous procedures. The system is used for trajectory planning and is intended to assist the physician in positioning of an instrument, such as a needle, where CT imaging is used for target traiectory planning and intraoperative tracking.
Summary of Technological Characteristics
The XACT ACE Robotic System allows for planning of percutaneous CT-guided procedures and tracking and positioning of the instrument during the procedure. The current version of the XACT ACE Robotic System includes a modification to an optional, remote-control accessory (ACE Xtend). The ACE Xtend allows the control of the system and the advancement of an instrument from the control room. The use of ACE Xtend is limited to facilities that have appropriate view from the control room, of both, the patient and the XACT ACE Robot mounted on the patient.
Both the XACT ACE Robotic System and its previously cleared predicate are designed and intended for planning and positioning of instruments for percutaneous intervention under imaging guidance of CT scanners. The systems position the instrument according to a predefined trajectory following a registration process between the device's coordinate system and real-time CT images. The user advances the instrument through several checkpoints using a foot pedal (or advancement button if controlling the XACT ACE Robot with ACE Xtend from the control room). Both systems have the same intended use/indication for use, target patient population, compatible imaging system, clinical procedure and compatible type of instruments.
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Both systems are comprised of the same components and accessories. The XACT ACE Robot and Console are the same. The Remote-Control box of the XACT ACE Robotic System (ACE Xtend) and its previously cleared predicate are located in the control room of the CT suit and duplicates the Emergency Stop Button and the monitor while the subject device also duplicates the Console GUI and the needle advancement button (Foot Pedal of the predicate device).
Further, the system software for the XACT ACE does not introduce any new features or significant changes to existing features. The software was updated to facilitate the use of the ACE Xtend and prevent the control from both units at the same time. Although there are minor differences between the subject and predicate device, namely updated labeling to incorporate the results of the abdominal and lung clinical studies, as well as updated remote control of the XACT ACE Robot from the control room, these differences do not raise new or different questions of safety or efficacy. Thus, the current XACT ACE Robotic System, is substantially equivalent to its predicate.
Performance Data
The following performance/safety tests were conducted with the XACT Robotic System, ACE Model:
- Electrical safety (per IEC 60601-1)
- EMC (per IEC 60601-1-2)
- . Steering Accuracy test evaluated system performance including tip-to-target accuracy when controlled from the ACE Xtend in a simulated clinical setup,
- . Software verification and validation
Clinical Data
The XACT ACE Robotic System has been assessed in two clinical trials evaluating the device in both abdominal and lung CT-guided percutaneous procedures.
The abdominal study (NCT03008603) was held at 2 centers. Study population consisted of 60 completers, of which 33 (55%) were men and 27 (45%) women, average age was 66 ± 14.3 years (range: 35-89). The average steering time was 8.91±5.05 min. All procedures completed with the ACE system reached the target in one needle insertion.
The Lung study (NCT04651517) was held at 2 clinics in the US. Study population consisted of 20 patients 10 men (50%) and 10 women (50%). The average age was 73.4 ± 6.5 years (63-85). Lesions were distributed throughout each lobe of the lung. Skin to lesion distance was less than 8 cm in 14 patients (70%) and between 8-12 cm in the remaining 6 patients (30%). 6 lesions (30%) were smaller than one (1) cm, 14 (70%) were larger than one cm. The average steering time was 6.7±2.9 min There was one, mild, device related adverse events (skin scratch) which resolved without treatment and no device related serious adverse events.
Clinical data in lung procedures confirm the performance and safety of the device, supporting the same performance profile for the device in other CT guided percutaneous procedures. These data demonstrate that the device can be used for planning and navigating an instrument
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(e.g. biopsy introducer) to the target site meeting the system's accuracy specifications with minimal adverse events.
Conclusions
The XACT ACE Robotic System has the same intended uses and indications for use, technological characteristics and principles of operation as its predicate device. The limited differences in the labeling and remote operation of the device do not affect the safety or effectiveness of the device. Clinical data demonstrates that the XACT ACE Robotic System is as safe and effective as the predicate device. Thus, the XACT ACE Robotic System is substantially equivalent.
§ 892.1750 Computed tomography x-ray system.
(a)
Identification. A computed tomography x-ray system is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.(b)
Classification. Class II.