K Number
K183605
Device Name
Spine & Trauma Navigation
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2019-08-29

(246 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
882.4560
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
Spine & Trauma 3D is intended as an intraoperative image-guided localization system to enable minimally invasive surgery. It links a freehand probe, tracked by a passive marker sensor system to virtual computer image space on a patient's preoperative or Intraoperative 2D or 3D image data. Spine & Trauma 3D enables computer-assisted navigation of medical image data, which can either be acquired preoperatively or intraoperatively by an appropriate image acquisition system. The software offers screw implant size planning and navigation on rigid bone structures with precalibrated and additional individually-calibrated surgical tools. The system is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate and where a reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the skull, the pelvis, a long bone or vertebra can be identified relative to the acquired image (CT, MR, 2D fluoroscopic image reconstruction) and/or an image data based model of the anatomy.
Device Description
This navigation system consists of software and hardware components and is an image guided surgery system for navigated treatments in the fields of spine and trauma surgery, whereas the user may use 3D data based on CT, MR or XT. The Software may be installed on a fixed (e.g. Buzz Navigation (CM)) or mobile (e.g. Kick, Curve) navigation platform and supports the surgeon in clinical procedures by displaying tracked instruments in patient's image data. Such instruments can be held by a surgeon or by a mechatronic arm, which passively keeps the instrument in the position. (Mechatronic Vario Guide, "Cirq").
More Information

K083310, Spine and Trauma iCT

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No
The summary describes a standard image-guided surgery system using tracked instruments and pre/intraoperative image data for navigation and planning. There is no mention of AI, ML, or related concepts in the intended use, device description, or performance studies.

No.

This device is an image-guided localization system that aids in minimally invasive surgery by providing navigation and planning capabilities. It does not directly treat a disease or condition.

No

Explanation: The device is described as an image-guided localization system intended to assist in minimally invasive surgery by tracking instruments in relation to a patient's image data for navigation and planning. It does not provide a diagnosis of a patient's condition.

No

The device description explicitly states that the navigation system consists of "software and hardware components". The performance studies also include tests related to hardware components like the "Mechatronic Vario Guide" and "Surgical Base System".

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states that the device is an "intraoperative image-guided localization system" for "minimally invasive surgery." It assists surgeons in navigating surgical tools based on medical images. This is a surgical guidance system, not a diagnostic test performed on biological samples.
  • Device Description: The description reinforces that it's an "image guided surgery system" used in the operating room to "display tracked instruments in patient's image data."
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: An IVD device is typically used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. This device does not interact with biological samples in this way. It uses medical images of the patient's anatomy.

The device is a surgical navigation system, which falls under a different regulatory category than In Vitro Diagnostics.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

Spine & Trauma 3D is intended as an intraoperative image-guided localization system to enable minimally invasive surgery. It links a freehand probe, tracked by a passive marker sensor system to virtual computer image space on a patient's preoperative or Intraoperative 2D or 3D image data.

Spine & Trauma 3D enables computer-assisted navigation of medical image data, which can either be acquired preoperatively or intraoperatively by an appropriate image acquisition system.

The software offers screw implant size planning and navigation on rigid bone structures with precalibrated and additional individually-calibrated surgical tools. The system is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate and where a reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the skull, the pelvis, a long bone or vertebra can be identified relative to the acquired image (CT, MR, 2D fluoroscopic image reconstruction) and/or an image data based model of the anatomy.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

OLO

Device Description

This navigation system consists of software and hardware components and is an image quided surgery system for navigated treatments in the fields of spine and trauma surgery, whereas the user may use 3D data based on CT, MR or XT. The Software may be installed on a fixed (e.g. Buzz Navigation (CM)) or mobile (e.g. Kick, Curve) navigation platform and supports the surgeon in clinical procedures by displaying tracked instruments in patient's image data. Such instruments can be held by a surgeon or by a mechatronic arm, which passively keeps the instrument in the position. (Mechatronic Vario Guide, "Cirq").

Mentions image processing

Yes

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

CT, MR, 2D fluoroscopic image or 3D fluoroscopic image reconstruction

Anatomical Site

rigid anatomical structure, such as the skull, the pelvis, a long bone or vertebra

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

Surgeons or their assistants having a 3D image acquisition system (such as CT or 3D C-arm) in combination with a Brainlab navigation system. All operators are performing surgeries with this system on bony structures (e.g. spine), independent of their original discipline. Therefore different kind of surgeons may perform such procedures, which also includes Orthopedic, Spinal, Trauma and Neuro surgeons.
Intended use environment: The application shall be used in an operating room / suite.

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 (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

Verification of the Spine & Trauma Navigation System has been carried out thoroughly both at the top level and on underlying modules according to the verification plan and following internal processes. The verification was done to demonstrate that the design specifications are met.
In general, verification includes different kinds of tests within the software, GUI based automatic software tests and explorative testing. Results are documented in corresponding test reports and summarized in the Verification Summary document. For hardware parts, mechanical or biocompatibility tests were performed and filed accordingly.
For the integration of the Mechatronic Vario Guide, hardware and software related tests were performed regarding the following aspects:

  • Verification of general functions: Tests regarding accurate positioning as well as robust alignment of a surgical instrument with the Mechatronic Vario Guide have been conducted on an MIS Spine Training Model in a simulated clinical environment and were performed by spinal surgeons. Conclusion/Result: Verification of general functions successful. All requirements met.
  • General design requirements: Verification of general functions to overall design, layout and general behavior. Conclusion/Result: Verification of general design requirements successful.
  • Safety tests regarding risk analysis: Implementation and effectiveness of all risk control measures specified for the Mechatronic Vario Guide are tested and verified. Conclusion/Result: Risk control measures are effective and mitigate the associated risks.
  • Human factors / Usability Testing: Usability tests with surgeons and OR nurses were performed in a simulated clinical environment covering the complete clinical workflow with the Mechatronic Vario Guide in combination with the spine navigation applications and Brainlab navigation platform. Conclusion/Result: System is safe and effective to use.
  • Product safety tests: Compliance of Mechatronic Vario Guide including the Surgical Base System and the drape with AAMI/ANSI ES60601 -1:2005/(R)2012 for medical electrical equipment has been tested. Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance. Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests. Conclusion/Result: Compliance with standards requirements demonstrated, no deviations.
  • Biocompatibility / Reprocessing: Material properties in relation to biocompatibility and their response to cleaning, disinfection and sterilization have been assessed and tested. Conclusion/Result: Biocompatibility assessment and reprocessing tests successful.
  • Environmental tests: Tests regarding adherence to RoHS, REACH and WEEE directives. Conclusion/Result: Environmental tests successful.
  • Integration tests with the spine navigation applications and Brainlab navigation platforms: Verification integration of Mechatronic Vario Guide into the spinal workflow and compatibility tests with the spinal navigation applications and Brainlab navigation platform. Conclusion/Result: Integration and compatibility tests successful.
  • Mechanical tests: Mechanical stability tests and interface tests of the components of the Mechatronic Vario Guide from fixating the mechatronic arm to the OR table to holding a drill guide with a defined holding force. Conclusion/Result: Mechanical tests successful.
  • Integration tests of Surgical Base System: The Mechatronic Vario Guide integrates the Medineering Surgical Base System. Tested integration of surgical base system into the Mechatronic Vario Guide including verification tests ensuring that the specified braking concept and visual indicators are correctly implemented and that in any position the expected holding forces are met. Conclusion/Result: Surgical Base System integration tests successful.
  • Surgical Base System firmware software verification: Tested software according to IEC 62304 and "FDA Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices". Conclusion/Result: Surgical Base System software verification successful.
  • Integration tests of sterile drape: The Mechatronic Vario Guide integrates a drape to ensure sterile environment to the surgical instruments. Tested that the drape matches in form, fit and function with the mechanical dimension onto the components of the Mechatronic Vario Guide, ensures a sterile barrier and is compatible with the navigation. Conclusion/Result: Drape integration tests successful.

All tests successfully passed demonstrating that the subject device performs as safely and effectively as the predicate device and supporting substantial equivalence.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K083310, Spine and Trauma iCT

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

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§ 882.4560 Stereotaxic instrument.

(a)
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.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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Brainlab AG Hugo Morales Senior QM Consultant - Regulatory Affairs Olof-Palme-Str. 9 Munich, 81829 DE

Re: K183605

Trade/Device Name: Spine & Trauma Navigation Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4560 Regulation Name: Stereotaxic Instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OLO Dated: May 24, 2019 Received: May 31, 2019

August 29, 2019

Dear Hugo Morales:

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.

For, Shumaya Ali, MPH Assistant Director DHT6C: Division of Restorative, Repair, and Trauma Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic 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)

Device Name Spine & Trauma Navigation

Indications for Use (Describe)

INDICATIONS FOR USE

Spine & Trauma 3D is intended as an intraoperative image-guided localization system to enable mimimally invasive surgery. It links a freehand probe, tracked by a passive marker sensor system to virtual computer image space on a patient's preoperative or Intraoperative 2D or 3D image data.

Spine & Trauma 3D enables computer-assisted navigation of medical image data, which can either be acquired preoperatively or intraoperatively by an appropriate image acquisition system.

The software offers screw implant size planning and navigation on rigid bone structures with precalibrated and additional individually-calibrated surgical tools. The system is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate and where a reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the skull, the pelvis, a long bone or vertebra can be identified relative to the acquired image (CT, MR, 2D fluoroscopic image reconstruction) and/or an image data based model of the anatomy.

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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K183605

510 (K) SUMMARY SPINE & TRAUMA NAVIGATION SYSTEM

IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 21 CFR PART 807.92

General Information
ManufacturerBrainlab AG
Establishment Registration #8043933
Device name:Spine and Trauma Navigation System
Trade name:Spine and Trauma 3D Navigation
Classification name:Stereotaxic instrument_21 CFR 882.4560
Review PanelOrthopedic
Product Code:OLO
Device Class:Class II
Predicate Device:K083310, Spine and Trauma iCT
Date of preparationDecember 20, 2018
Contact Information
Primary contact personAlternate contact person
Chiara CunicoRegulatory Affairs Brainlab
Manager RAEmail: regulatory.affairs@brainlab.com
phone: +49 89 99 15 68 1738phone: +49 89 99 15 68 0
Email: Chiara.cunico@brainlab.comfax: +49 89 99 15 68 5033

INTENDED USE: 1

The intended use of the Spine & Trauma Navigation System is to support the surgeon in an operating theater for spinal and trauma cases. The System enables the user to navigate different instruments and / or implants in 3D datasets.

Indications for Use

Spine & Trauma 3D is intended as an intraoperative image-guided localization system to enable minimally invasive surgery. It links a freehand probe, tracked by a passive marker sensor system to virtual computer image space on a patient's preoperative or Intraoperative 2D or 3D image data.

Spine & Trauma 3D enables computer-assisted navigation of medical image data, which can either be acquired preoperatively or inter-operatively by an appropriate image acquisition system.

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The software offers screw implant size planning and navigation on rigid bone structures with precalibrated and additional individually-calibrated surgical tools. The system is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of sterectactic surgery may be appropriate and where a reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the skull, the pelvis, a long bone or vertebra can be identified relative to the acquired image (CT, MR, 2D fluoroscopic image or 3D fluoroscopic image reconstruction) and/or an image data based model of the anatomy.

2 DEVICE DESCRIPTION:

This navigation system consists of software and hardware components and is an image quided surgery system for navigated treatments in the fields of spine and trauma surgery, whereas the user may use 3D data based on CT, MR or XT. The Software may be installed on a fixed (e.g. Buzz Navigation (CM)) or mobile (e.g. Kick, Curve) navigation platform and supports the surgeon in clinical procedures by displaying tracked instruments in patient's image data. Such instruments can be held by a surgeon or by a mechatronic arm, which passively keeps the instrument in the position. (Mechatronic Vario Guide, "Cirq").

Operator profile

The operator's profile for this devices are surgeons or their assistants having a 3D image acquisition system (such as CT or 3D C-arm) in combination with a Brainlab navigation system. All operators are performing surgeries with this system on bony structures (e.g. spine), independent of their original discipline. Therefore different kind of surgeons may perform such procedures, which also includes Orthopedic, Spinal, Trauma and Neuro surgeons.

Patient population

The patient population includes any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate and where a reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the skull, the pelvis, a long bone or vertebra can be identified relative to the acquired image (CT, 3D fluoroscopic image reconstruction).

Intended use environment

The application shall be used in an operating room / suite.

Operating principle

Infrared passive marker based tracking as provided by the optical tracking camera unit of the navigation station is used to determine the instrument's and patient's position between the patient and the reference attached to the patient is realized with a registration (manually or automatic).

Use scenarios

The system is placed in a way that the surgeon can easily watch the screen(s) and interact with the system during the procedure, but sterility is not compromised. The camera is positioned in a way that it has an unobstructed view on the surgical field.

The patient is positioned and draped in the usual manner, taking in to account that the reference geometry has to be attached to the relevant anatomical structure in a way that it is not disturbing the latter workflow. The surgical approach is performed. A reference array is attached to the relevant bony structure using conventional surgical techniques (either under sight or minimally invasive). The 3D dataset is either acquired or loaded and subsequently registered.

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After the scan has been transmitted to the navigation system or the registration computation has been performed, the surgeon is asked to verify the success of the registration with a general instrument or a dedicated pointer.

After successful verification the surgeon is able to access pre-planned objects, to plan or re-plan screws / trajectories and to visualize manually or pre-calibrated surgical instruments.

Intended part of the body or type of tissue applied to or interacted with

This system has different components, whereas most of them are software. Therefore, only instruments may get in contact with a patient, some instruments are included to perform the surgery. All Instruments are used temporarily for orientation within the situs or for preparations to be able to implant 3ºd party devices, which are not part of this system.

Such instruments can be used at rigid bony structures, such as a long bone or vertebra, where the user wants to use this navigation software according to the indications for use.

Essential performance characteristics

The essential performance characteristic for this product is the overall registration and navigation accuracy of the system to ensure the safe and effective use according to the intended use.

VERIFICATION SUMMARY 8

The verification of the Spine & Trauma Navigation System has been carried out thoroughly both at the top level and on underlying modules according to the verification plan and following internal processes. The verification was done to demonstrate that the design specifications are met.

In general, verification includes different kinds of tests within the software, GUI based automatic software tests and explorative testing. Results are documented in corresponding test reports and summarized in the Verification Summary document. For hardware parts, mechanical or biocompatibility tests were performed and filed accordingly.

For the integration of the Mechatronic Vario Guide, hardware and software related tests were performed regarding the following aspects:

TestDescriptionConclusion / Result
Verification of
general
functionsTests regarding accurate positioning as well as robust
alignment of a surgical instrument with the Mechatronic Vario
Guide have been conducted on an MIS Spine Training Model
in a simulated clinical environment and were performed by
spinal surgeons.Verification of general
functions successful.
All requirements met.
General design
requirementsVerification of general functions to overall design, layout and
general behavior.Verification of general
design requirements
successful.
Safety tests
regarding risk
analysisImplementation and effectiveness of all risk control measures
specified for the Mechatronic Vario Guide are tested and
verified.Risk control measures
are effective and
mitigate the
associated risks.
Human factors
/ Usability
TestingUsability tests with surgeons and OR nurses were performed
in a simulated clinical environment covering the complete
clinical workflow with the Mechatronic Vario Guide inSystem is safe and
effective to use.
Product safety testscombination with the spine navigation applications and
Brainlab navigation platform.
Compliance of Mechatronic Vario Guide including the
Surgical Base System and the drape with AAMI/ANSI
ES60601 -1:2005/(R)2012 for medical electrical equipment
has been tested.
Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential
performance
Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential
performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic
compatibility - Requirements and testsCompliance with
standards
requirements
demonstrated, no
deviations.
Biocompatibility / ReprocessingMaterial properties in relation to biocompatibility and their
response to cleaning, disinfection
and sterilization have been assessed and tested.Biocompatibility
assessment and
reprocessing tests
successful.
Environmental testsTests regarding adherence to RoHS, REACH and WEEE
directives.Environmental tests
successful.
Integration tests with the
spine
navigation
applications
and Brainlab
navigation
platformsVerification integration of Mechatronic Vario Guide into the
spinal workflow and compatibility tests with the spinal
navigation applications and Brainlab navigation platform.Integration and
compatibility tests
successful.
Mechanical testsMechanical stability tests and interface tests of the
components of the Mechatronic Vario Guide from fixating the
mechatronic arm to the OR table to holding a drill guide with
a defined holding force.Mechanical tests
successful.
Integration tests of
Surgical Base
SystemThe Mechatronic Vario Guide integrates the Medineering
Surgical Base System.
Tested integration of surgical base system into the
Mechatronic Vario Guide including verification tests ensuring
that the specified braking concept and visual indicators are
correctly implemented and that in any position the expected
holding forces are met.Surgical Base System
integration tests
successful.
Surgical Base
System
firmware
software
verificationTested software according to IEC 62304 and "FDA Guidance
for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software
Contained in Medical Devices"Surgical Base System
software verification
successful.
Integration
tests of sterile
drapeThe Mechatronic Vario Guide integrates a drape to ensure
sterile environment to the surgical instruments.
Tested that the drape matches in form, fit and function with
the mechanical dimension onto the components of the
Mechatronic Vario Guide, ensures a sterile barrier and is
compatible with the navigation.Drape integration tests
successful.

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All tests successfully passed demonstrating that the subject device performs as safely and effectively as the predicate device and supporting substantial equivalence.

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SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE ব

The Spine & Trauma Navigation System has similar functionality, intended use, technological characteristics and typical users as the predicate device.

Additionally, the Mechatronic Vario Guide ("Cirq") has been included as a holding arm for Drill Guides to support the surgeon in pedicle screw placement procedures.

Other included minor changes do not affect the fundamental scientific technology of the device.

CONCLUSION 5

The comparison of the Spine & Trauma Navigation System with the predicate device shows that the Spine & Trauma Navigation System has similar functionality, intended use, technological characteristics, and typical users as the predicate device. Verification activities ensure that the design specifications are met and that the Spine & Trauma Navigation System does not introduce new issues concerning safety and effectiveness. Hence the Spine & Trauma Navigation System is a substantial equivalent to the predicate device.