K Number
K123840
Device Name
CONNECT FOR DA VINCI SURGICAL SYSTEM(S)
Date Cleared
2013-02-14

(63 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
876.1500
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
Connect™ for da Vinci® Surgical System(s) is an accessory intended for use by trained surgical proctors to (1) communicate and provide surgical advice to the operating surgeon when using da Vinci Surgical System(s) and (2) view surgical procedures related to the use of da Vinci Surgical System(s) using the Remote Proctor Interface. The wireless connectivity option provides a suitable alternative for the wired Ethernet connection between the da Vinci Surgical System(s) and the hospital's Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure.
Device Description
Connect is a software accessory, with a Remote Proctor Interface, intended for use by trained surgical proctors to communicate and provide surgical advice to operating surgeons when using the da Vinci Surgical System. By using the Remote Proctor Interface, proctors can also view da Vinci Surgical Procedures. Communication can be established through either a wired or wireless Ethernet connection between the da Vinci Surgical System(s) and the hospital's Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure. The modified Connect software developed by ISI has the following capabilities: • Bi-directional audio • Video from the OR to the RPI • Enable/Disable connection on the da Vinci Touchscreen • Image selection from RPI • Remote Telestration • Remote Pointer
More Information

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No
The description focuses on communication, video streaming, and remote interaction features, with no mention of AI/ML capabilities for analysis or decision support.

No
The device is described as an accessory for communication and providing surgical advice, and for viewing surgical procedures. It does not directly treat or diagnose a medical condition.

No.
The device facilitates communication and viewing of surgical procedures for surgical proctors to provide advice; it does not analyze patient data or provide medical diagnoses.

Yes

The device is explicitly described as a "software accessory" and its description focuses solely on software functionalities for communication and viewing surgical procedures. While it interacts with the da Vinci Surgical System (hardware), the device itself is presented as a software component.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are devices used to examine specimens taken from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • Device Function: The Connect™ for da Vinci® Surgical System(s) is an accessory that facilitates communication and viewing of surgical procedures. It allows proctors to provide advice and observe surgeries remotely.
  • Lack of Specimen Analysis: The device does not analyze any biological specimens from a patient. Its function is related to the surgical system itself and the interaction between surgical personnel.

The intended use, device description, and lack of any mention of analyzing biological samples all point away from this being an IVD. It's a tool for surgical training and support, not for diagnostic testing of patient samples.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

Connect™ for da Vinci® Surgical System(s) is an accessory intended for use by trained surgical proctors to (1) communicate and provide surgical advice to the operating surgeon when using da Vinci Surgical System(s) and (2) view surgical procedures related to the use of da Vinci Surgical System(s) using the Remote Proctor Interface. The wireless connectivity option provides a suitable alternative for the wired Ethernet connection between the da Vinci Surgical System(s) and the hospital's Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure.

Product codes

NAY

Device Description

Connect is a software accessory, with a Remote Proctor Interface, intended for use by trained surgical proctors to communicate and provide surgical advice to operating surgeons when using the da Vinci Surgical System. By using the Remote Proctor Interface, proctors can also view da Vinci Surgical Procedures. Communication can be established through either a wired or wireless Ethernet connection between the da Vinci Surgical System(s) and the hospital's Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure. The modified Connect software developed by ISI has the following capabilities: • Bi-directional audio • Video from the OR to the RPI • Enable/Disable connection on the da Vinci Touchscreen • Image selection from RPI • Remote Telestration • Remote Pointer

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

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Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

Trained surgical proctors in a hospital setting.

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies

Software Verification Testing and Validation Testing was performed to confirm that the modified Connect accessory performed as intended and that changes made to the software had no adverse impact on the functionality of the system. All test cases met requirements demonstrating that the subject device performed as expected.

Key Metrics

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Predicate Device(s)

K081207, K101581

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 876.1500 Endoscope and accessories.

(a)
Identification. An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals. The device consists of various rigid or flexible instruments that are inserted into body spaces and may include an optical system for conveying an image to the user's eye and their accessories may assist in gaining access or increase the versatility and augment the capabilities of the devices. Examples of devices that are within this generic type of device include cleaning accessories for endoscopes, photographic accessories for endoscopes, nonpowered anoscopes, binolcular attachments for endoscopes, pocket battery boxes, flexible or rigid choledochoscopes, colonoscopes, diagnostic cystoscopes, cystourethroscopes, enteroscopes, esophagogastroduodenoscopes, rigid esophagoscopes, fiberoptic illuminators for endoscopes, incandescent endoscope lamps, biliary pancreatoscopes, proctoscopes, resectoscopes, nephroscopes, sigmoidoscopes, ureteroscopes, urethroscopes, endomagnetic retrievers, cytology brushes for endoscopes, and lubricating jelly for transurethral surgical instruments. This section does not apply to endoscopes that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations.(b)
Classification —(1)Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an endoscope disinfectant basin, which consists solely of a container that holds disinfectant and endoscopes and accessories; an endoscopic magnetic retriever intended for single use; sterile scissors for cystoscope intended for single use; a disposable, non-powered endoscopic grasping/cutting instrument intended for single use; a diagnostic incandescent light source; a fiberoptic photographic light source; a routine fiberoptic light source; an endoscopic sponge carrier; a xenon arc endoscope light source; an endoscope transformer; an LED light source; or a gastroenterology-urology endoscopic guidewire, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I for the photographic accessories for endoscope, miscellaneous bulb adapter for endoscope, binocular attachment for endoscope, eyepiece attachment for prescription lens, teaching attachment, inflation bulb, measuring device for panendoscope, photographic equipment for physiologic function monitor, special lens instrument for endoscope, smoke removal tube, rechargeable battery box, pocket battery box, bite block for endoscope, and cleaning brush for endoscope. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 876.9.

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K123840'

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Special 510(k) Connect for da Vincio Surgical System(s)

510(K) SUMMARY

This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of the SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.

510(k) Number:

DateFebruary 12, 2013
SubmitterIntuitive Surgical, Inc.
1266 Kifer Road
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
ContactCherece L. Jones
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Telephone: (408) 523 - 6925
Fax: (408) 523 - 8907
e-mail: cherece.jones@intusurg.com
Subject
DeviceTrade Name: ConnectTM for da Vinci® Surgical System(s)
Common Name: System, surgical, computer controlled
instrument
Classification Name: Endoscope and Accessories, 21 CFR
876.1500
Predicate DevicesIntuitive Surgical® da Vinci® STM Surgical System, Model IS2000
with da Vinci OnSiteTM and da Vinci ConnectTM (legally marketed
under K081207).
Intuitive Surgical® da Vinci® STM Surgical System, Model IS2000
with ConnectTM OnSiteTM and Wireless Connectivity Option (legally
marketed under K101581).
Device
DescriptionConnect is a software accessory, with a Remote Proctor Interface,
intended for use by trained surgical proctors to communicate and
provide surgical advice to operating surgeons when using the da
Vinci Surgical System. By using the Remote Proctor Interface,
proctors can also view da Vinci Surgical Procedures.
Communication can be established through either a wired or
wireless Ethernet connection between the da Vinci Surgical
System(s) and the hospital's Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure.
The modified Connect software developed by ISI has the
following capabilities:
• Bi-directional audio
• Video from the OR to the RPI
• Enable/Disable connection on the da Vinci
Touchscreen
• Image selection from RPI
• Remote Telestration
• Remote Pointer
Indications for
UseConnect™ for da Vinci® Surgical System(s) is an accessory
intended for use by trained surgical proctors to (1) communicate
and provide surgical advice to the operating surgeon when using
da Vinci Surgical System(s) and (2) view surgical procedures
related to the use of da Vinci Surgical System(s) using the Remote
Proctor Interface. The wireless connectivity option provides a
suitable alternative for the wired Ethernet connection between the
da Vinci Surgical System(s) and the hospital's Internet Protocol
(IP) infrastructure.
Technological
CharacteristicsThe fundamental technological characteristics of the subject
device are identical to the predicate device(s). Both the subject
and predicate device(s):
• encode audio and video for transport over the internet, and
• utilize the embedded da Vinci system software to facilitate
Connect's interaction with the system.
Performance
DataSoftware Verification Testing and Validation Testing was
performed to confirm that the modified Connect accessory
performed as intended and that changes made to the software had
no adverse impact on the functionality of the system. All test
cases met requirements demonstrating that the subject device
performed as expected.
ConclusionThe modified Connect accessory has the same Intended Use and
technological characteristics and similar Indications for Use and
functional characteristics as the predicate devices (K081207 and

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K101581).

The Risk analysis did not identify any new issues related to the safety and effectiveness of the device. In addition, verification and validation results demonstrate that the modified software performs as expected and in accordance to the functional specification, thereby also supporting that the Connect accessory is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.

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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

Intuitive Surgical, Incorporated % Ms. Cherece L. Jones Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1266 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, California 94086

February 14, 2013

Re: K123840

Trade/Device Name: Connect ™ for da Vinci@ Surgical System(s) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1500 Regulation Name: Endoscope and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NAY Dated: January 31, 2013 Received: February 01, 2013

Dear Ms. Jones:

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. 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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set

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forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportalProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.

You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely yours,

Peter D. Rumm -S

Mark N. Melkerson Acting Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

INDICATIONS FOR USE

510(k) Number if known: K123840

Device Name: Connect" for da Vincio Surgical System(s)

Connect™ for da Vincio Surgical System(s) is an accessory intended for use by trained surgical proctors to (1) communicate and provide surgical advice to the operating surgeon when using da Vinci Surgical System(s) and (2) view surgical procedures related to the use of da Vinci Surgical System(s) using the Remote Proctor Interface. The wireless connectivity option provides a suitable alternative for the wired Ethernet connection between the da Vinci Surgical System(s) and the hospital's Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure.

Prescription Use X (Per 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Subpart C)

AND/OR ...

Over-the-Counter Use (Per 21 CFR 807

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