iPlan!'s indications for use is to prepare and present patient and image data based on CT, MR, Xray(Fluoro) including - image preparation i - image fusion ﺴ - image segmentation - where the result is used for the creation of treatment plans for Stereotactic Surgery: - Surgery Planning The Surgery Planning is a tool for pre- and intraoperative stereotactic surgery planning based on stereotactic systems. Multiple graphical display functions and 3-dimensional views of anatomical structures offer effective and efficient means of presenting the anatomical data for diagnostic and surgical planning. Computer-graphic simulation in various views of a chosen probe path can help prevent probe intersections with unwanted, critical structures or vessels. The surgeon can interactively change a probe path simulation through the image slices in the software with on-line calculation of the accompanying arc settings and graphical manipulation to aid in optimizing his approach. - BrainMAP The BrainMAP module is a tool, which defines two and three-dimensional information about anatomical structures of the human brain for pre- and intraoperative planning of stereotactic procedures. These contours are defined and described by Talairach/Tournoux and/or Schaltenbrand/Wahren based brain atlases. The user is provided with information about the position of the various functional and anatomical areas of the brain. These positions of the structures have to be correlated with every patients brain data. The correlation is defined by a procedure defined by Talairach/Tournoux. Using their grid system to divide the brain in particular areas, the program will be able to provide matching data for different patient data. BrainMAP may be used alone or in conjunction with neurosurgery. - Functional Planning The Functional Planning is based on Surgery Planning, which gives two- and three dimensional online information of a stereotactical surgical instrument (electrodes) for a neurosurgical functional treatment using a stereotactic arc. The user is provided with information by numerical results and by various displays and reconstruction planes based on patient images (CT, MRI, PET, SPECT) about the position and orientation relative to the patient of his surgical instrument to perform stimulation and treatment on brain structures or to a preplanned trajectory . The software is capable of displaying the trajectory and functional areas of the brain based on BrainMAP online on the screen and recording the stimulations by storing positions of the electrodes. The Functional Planning is intended to be used with patients where measurement, stimulation and placement of electrodes in the brain (pallidotomy) are part of the treatment. The stereotactic arc system is useful for placing these electrodes or using the instruments during the treatment and in the planning phases of the functional treatment. In addition iPlan!'s indications for use is to prepare and present patient and image data based on CT, MR. X-rav(Fluoro) including - image preparation - - . image fusion - image segmentation - where the result is preplanned data to be used by other BrainLAB medical devices such as VectorVision (for performing the planned treatment) where these medical devices are used for: Image Guided Surgery BrainLAB's Image Guided Surgery system is intended to be an intraoperative image guided localization system to enable minimally invasive surgery where the image guided surgery system is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be considered to be appropriate and where a reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the skull, a long bone, or vertebra, can be identified relative to a CT, X-ray or MR based model of the anatomy. Example procedures include but are not limited to: - Cranial procedures - Spine procedures ﺖ - ENT procedures - - ﺳ Hip procedures - --Knee procedures
Device Story
iPlan! is a software workstation for pre- and intraoperative stereotactic surgery planning. Inputs include CT, MR, X-ray (Fluoro), PET, and SPECT images. The system performs image preparation, fusion, and segmentation; correlates patient data with Talairach/Tournoux or Schaltenbrand/Wahren brain atlases (BrainMAP); and simulates probe paths for stereotactic arcs. Outputs include 3D anatomical visualizations, trajectory calculations, and arc settings. Used by surgeons/radiologists in clinical settings; data can be exported to BrainLAB VectorVision systems for intraoperative guidance. Benefits include optimized surgical approaches, avoidance of critical structures, and precise electrode placement for functional neurosurgery.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based planning system for standard computer workstations. Features automatic/manual image segmentation, image fusion, and 3D visualization. Integrates brain atlas data (Talairach/Tournoux, Schaltenbrand/Wahren). Connectivity via intranet. No specific hardware materials or sterilization required as it is a software-only planning tool.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring stereotactic surgery planning, including cranial, spine, ENT, hip, and knee procedures. Functional planning indicated for patients undergoing brain electrode placement (e.g., pallidotomy) for stimulation and treatment. Applicable where rigid anatomical structures (skull, long bone, vertebra) can be referenced to CT, MR, or X-ray models.
Regulatory Classification
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.
Predicate Devices
Vector Vision® 2 Cranial, Spine, ENT (K 003589)
Vector Vision® 2 Hip (K 010602)
Vector Vision® 2 Knee (K 010612)
@target® (K 983410)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510 (k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness for iPlan!
| Manufacturer: | BrainLAB AG |
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| Address: | Ammerthalstrasse 8<br>85551 Heimstetten<br>Germany<br>Phone: +49 89 99 15 68 0<br>Fax: +49 89 99 15 68 33 |
| Contact Person: | Mr. Rainer Birkenbach |
| Summary Date: | September 4, 2002 |
| Device Name: | |
| Trade name: | iPlanl |
| Common/Classification Name: | Planning System/Stereotaxic Instrument |
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| Vector Vision® 2 Cranial, Spine, ENT | (K 003589) |
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| Vector Vision® 2 Hip | (K 010602) |
| Vector Vision® 2 Knee | (K 010612) |
| @target® | (K 983410) |
Device Classification Name: Instrument, Stereotaxic Regulatory Class: Class II and the comments of the count :
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#### Intended Use:
iPlan!'s indications for use is to prepare and present patient and image data based on CT, MR, Xray(Fluoro) including
- image preparation i
- image fusion ﺴ
- image segmentation -
where the result is used for the creation of treatment plans for
### Stereotactic Surgery:
#### - Surgery Planning
The Surgery Planning is a tool for pre- and intraoperative stereotactic surgery planning based on stereotactic systems. Multiple graphical display functions and 3-dimensional views of anatomical structures offer effective and efficient means of presenting the anatomical data for diagnostic and surgical planning. Computer-graphic simulation in various views of a chosen probe path can help prevent probe intersections with unwanted, critical structures or vessels.
The surgeon can interactively change a probe path simulation through the image slices in the software with on-line calculation of the accompanying arc settings and graphical manipulation to aid in optimizing his approach.
# - BrainMAP
The BrainMAP module is a tool, which defines two and three-dimensional information about anatomical structures of the human brain for pre- and intraoperative planning of stereotactic procedures. These contours are defined and described by Talairach/Tournoux and/or Schaltenbrand/Wahren based brain atlases.
The user is provided with information about the position of the various functional and anatomical areas of the brain. These positions of the structures have to be correlated with every patients brain data. The correlation is defined by a procedure defined by Talairach/Tournoux. Using their grid system to divide the brain in particular areas, the program will be able to provide matching data for different patient data. BrainMAP may be used alone or in conjunction with neurosurgery.
# - Functional Planning
The Functional Planning is based on Surgery Planning, which gives two- and three dimensional online information of a stereotactical surgical instrument (electrodes) for a neurosurgical functional treatment using a stereotactic arc. The user is provided with information by numerical results and by various displays and reconstruction planes based on patient images (CT, MRI, PET, SPECT) about the position and orientation relative to the patient of his surgical instrument to perform stimulation and treatment on brain structures or to a preplanned trajectory .
The software is capable of displaying the trajectory and functional areas of the brain based on BrainMAP online on the screen and recording the stimulations by storing positions of the electrodes.
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The Functional Planning is intended to be used with patients where measurement, stimulation and placement of electrodes in the brain (pallidotomy) are part of the treatment. The stereotactic arc system is useful for placing these electrodes or using the instruments during the treatment and in the planning phases of the functional treatment.
In addition iPlan!'s indications for use is to prepare and present patient and image data based on CT, MR. X-rav(Fluoro) including
- image preparation -
- . image fusion
- image segmentation -
where the result is preplanned data to be used by other BrainLAB medical devices such as VectorVision (for performing the planned treatment) where these medical devices are used for:
### lmage Guided Surgerv
BrainLAB's Image Guided Surgery system is intended to be an intraoperative image guided localization system to enable minimally invasive surgery where the image guided surgery system is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be considered to be appropriate and where a reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the skull, a long bone, or vertebra, can be identified relative to a CT, X-ray or MR based model of the anatomy.
Example procedures include but are not limited to:
- Cranial procedures -
- Spine procedures ﺖ
- ENT procedures -
- ﺳ Hip procedures
- --Knee procedures
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#### Device Description:
iPlan! is a software tool running on a standard, standalone computer workstation or being accessable via the intranet connection for pre- or intraoperative planning of treatments based on stereotactic systems or image quided surgery systems.
The system provides e.g. tools for the automatic or manual segmentation of anatomical structures which helps the user such as the radiologist or the surgeon to quickly achieve the desired segmentation results through an unlimited number of automatic and/or manual re-segementations. Additionally anatomical and functional structures and segmentations of the human brain as defined and described by Talairach/Tournoux and/or Schaltenbrand/Wahren brain atlases can be correlated with the patient´s brain data.
The created treatment plans of iPlan! can be used on its own or in conjunction with other Brainl.AB medical devices such as VectorVision for performing the planned treatment.
# Substantial equivalence:
iPlan has been verified and validated according to BrainLAB's procedures for product design and development. The validation proves the safety and effectiveness of the system. The information provided by BrainLAB in this 510 (k) application was found to be substantially equivalent with the predicate devices @target® (K 983410), Vector Vision® 2 Cranial, Spine, ENT (K 003589), Vector Vision® 2 Hip (K 010601) and Vector Vision®2 Knee (K 010612),
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
SEP 9 2002
Mr. Rainer Birkenbach Executive Vice President BrainLab AG Ammerthalstrasse 8 85551 Heimstetten Germany
Re: K020631 Trade/Device Name: iPlan Regulation Number: 882.4560 Regulation Name: Stereotaxic instrument Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HAW Dated: June 14, 2002 Received: June 19, 2002
Dear Mr. Birkenbach:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such 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 mav 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 Fedcral 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); good manufacturing practice requirements as set 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.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely yours,
Sincerely yours,
Stypt Rlurdu
Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# 510(k) Number (if known):
K020631
| Device Name: | |
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#### iPlan!
#### Indications For Use:
iPlan!'s indications for use is to prepare and present patient and image data based on CT, MR, Xray(Fluoro), including
image preparation -
- image fusion
- image segmentation
where the result is used for the creation of treatment plans for Stereotactic Surgery:
#### - Surgery Planning
The Surgery Planning is a tool for pre- and intraoperative stereotactic surgery planning based on stereotactic systems. Multiple graphical display functions and 3-dimensional views of anatomical structures offer effective and efficient means of presenting the anatomical data for diagnostic and surgical planning, Computer-graphic simulation in various views of a chosen probe path can help prevent probe intersections with unwanted, critical structures or vessels.
The surgeon can interactively change a probe path simulation through the image slices in the software with on-line calculation of the accompanying arc settings and graphical manipulation to aid in optimizing his approach.
#### - BrainMAP
The BrainMAP module is a tool, which defines two and three-dimensional information about anatomical structures of the human brain for pre- and intraoperative planning of stereotactic procedures. These contours are defined and described by Talairach/Tournoux and/or Schaltenbrand/Wahren based brain atlases. The user is provided with information about the position of the various functional and anatomical areas of the brain. These positions of the structures have to be correlated with every patients brain data. The correlation is defined by a procedure defined by Talairach/Tournoux. Using their grid system to divide the brain in particular areas, the program will be able to provide matching data for different patient data. BrainNAP may be used alone or in coniunction with neurosurgery.
#### · Functional Planning
The Functional Planning is based on Surgery Planning, which gives two- and three dimensional online information of a stereotactical instrument (electrodes) for a neurosurgical functional treatment using a stereotactic arc. The user is provided with information by numerical results and by various displays and reconstruction planes based on patient images (CT, MRL PET, SPECT) about the position and orientation relative to the patient of his surgical instrument to perform stimulation and treatment on to a preplanned traiectory .
The software is capable of displaying the trajectory and functional areas of the brain based on BrainMAP online on the screen and recording the stimulations by storing positions of the electrodes.
The Functional Planning is intended to be used with patients where measurement, stimulation and placement of electrodes in the brain (pallidotomy) are part of the treatment. The stereotactic arc system is useful for placing these electrodes or using the instruments during the treatment and in the planning phases of the functional treatment.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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iPlan!
In addition iPlan!'s indications for use is to prepare and present patient and image data based on CT MR. X-rav(Fluoro) including
- image preparation –
- image fusion -
- image segmentation -
where the result is preplanned data to be used by other BrainLAB medical devices such as VectorVision (for performing the planned treatment) where these medical devices are used for:
# Image Guided Surgery
BrainLAB's Image Guided Surgery system is intended to be an intraoperative image guided localization system to enable minimally invasive surgery where the image guided surgery system is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be considered to be appropriate and where a reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the skull, a long bone, or vertebra, can be identified relative to a CT, X-ray or MR based model of the anatomy.
Example procedures include but are not limited to:
- Cranial procedures ﺖ
- Spine procedures เ
- ENT procedures -
- Hip procedures -
- Knee procedures
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) Division Sig Division of General, Restorative
(Optional Format 1-2-96)
Neurological Devices
510(k) Number K620631
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.