The SPY System is an imaging system used in capturing and viewing fluorescent images for the visual assessment of blood flow as an adjunctive method for the evaluation of tissue perfusion, and related tissue-transfer circulation in tissue and free flaps used in plastic, micro- and reconstructive surgical procedures.
Device Story
SPY Fluorescent Imaging System (SP2000) captures intra-operative fluorescent images to assess blood flow and tissue perfusion. System components: imaging head with CCD camera, laser light source, motion/distance sensors, mobile cart with display, computer, and printer. Operation: Indocyanine green (ICG) dye injected intravenously; laser illuminates area; dye emits infrared energy; CCD camera captures fluorescence. Surgeon views real-time images on display to evaluate vascular integrity and tissue perfusion in free flaps/reconstructive surgery. Used in OR by surgeons. Provides visual feedback to guide surgical decision-making, potentially reducing graft/flap failure and associated morbidity.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical evidence includes over 4000 human CABG procedures and 12 peer-reviewed articles. Studies demonstrate device utility in visualizing vascular beds, identifying conduits requiring revision, and assessing tissue perfusion. No adverse acute or long-term cellular, renal, or hepatic effects reported. Animal studies (pig models) confirmed high-quality imaging, no thermal damage, and no impact on heart function or pressure. Bench testing confirmed compliance with electrical (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), and laser safety (21 CFR 1040, ANSI Z136.1/3) standards.
Technological Characteristics
System includes CCD camera, laser light source, motion/distance sensors, and mobile cart. Laser exposure: 35 mW/cm². Connectivity: Standalone mobile cart with integrated display/printer. Materials: Custom sterile drapes (Novadrape). Software: Embedded system for image capture/processing. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, 21 CFR 1040, ANSI Z136.1, ANSI Z136.3.
Indications for Use
Indicated for intra-operative visual assessment of blood flow and tissue perfusion in plastic, micro-, and reconstructive surgical procedures involving tissue and free flaps. No specific age or gender contraindications listed.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An angiographic x-ray system is a device intended for radiologic visualization of the heart, blood vessels, or lymphatic system during or after injection of a contrast medium. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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K 072222
# 510(k) Summary
| Trade Name: | SPY® Fluorescent Imaging System | SEP - 7 2007 |
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| Model Number: | SP2000 | |
| Common Name: | Fluorescent Angiographic System | |
| Classification: | 21 CFR 892.1600 | |
| Product Code: | 90 IZI | |
| Classification: | Class II | |
| Manufacturer: | Novadaq Technologies Inc.<br>2585 Skymark Avenue<br>Suite 306<br>Mississauga, Ontario<br>Canada<br>L4W 4L5<br>905.629.3822 ext. 240 | |
| Contact Name: | Allison Manners<br>Vice President - Regulatory and Clinical Affairs | |
#### Date 510(k) Summary Prepared: July 29, 2007
#### Legally Marketed Predicate Devices:
The Novadaq® SPY Fluorescent Imaging System (SPY System) had received FDA 510(k) clearance for market in January 2005 (K#042961). subsequent 510(k), clearance for a labeling change in May 2006 (K#060867), clearance for use in plastic, micro- and reconstructive surgery in January 2007 (K063345), and clearance use of an alternative brand of fluorescent dye in coronary artery bypass surgery in May 2007. pending drug approval (K#071037).
The Leica FL800 had received FDA 510(k) clearance for market in September 2006 (K#061871). The Leica FL800 is intended for use to allow neurosurgeons to view blood flow.
#### Device Description:
The SPY Fluorescent Imaging System is currently cleared for use:
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- For intra-operative visual assessment of the coronary vasculature . and bypass grafts during coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgerv.
- As an imaging system used in capturing and viewing fluorescent . images for the visual assessment of blood flow as an adjunctive method for the evaluation of tissue perfusion, and related tissuetransfer circulation in tissue and free flaps used in plastic, microand reconstructive surgical procedures.
The Novadaq® Technologies SPY® Fluorescent Imaging System consists of 2 components:
- · the SP2000 Imaging Device
- = the SPY Paq®
The SPY Paqs are available in 2 configurations dependent on the manufacturer of the indocyanine green (ICG) :
- . Five (5) procedure SPY Pag
- Six (6) procedure SPY Pag
Each SPY Paq contains sufficient numbers of custom sterile drapes, called Novadrape® and ICG and diluent for the noted number of imaging procedures. Each configuration of SPY Paq has a unique part number assigned to it, and different Instructions for Use exist for the SPY Pags that contain the 2 brands of ICG. The different Instructions for Use also have unique part numbers for ease of assembly of the Pags and guidance for the end user.
# The SP2000 Imaging Device
The SP2000 Imaging Device consists of an imaging head containing a charge coupled device (CCD) camera, a laser light source, motion sensor and distance sensor attached via an articulating arm to a mobile cart. The mobile cart contains a flat panel display, computer, electronics enclosure and printer.
The SPY® System provides the surgeon with the capability to view record and replay fluorescent images of blood flow in vessels and bypass grafts of the heart. A laser light source is used to illuminate the area of interest.
<sup>1</sup> Novadaq provides the ICG as it is sold by the manufacturer and does not adulterate the integrity of the original packaging or labeling. IC-Green™ (Akorn, Inc.) is packaged in an IC-Green kit that contains 6 x 25 mg vials of ICG along with 6 x 10 ml ampules of Aqueous Solvent. Two IC-Green packages comprise the 6 procedure SPY Paq, since two vials or IC-Green are required for each imaging procedure. ICG-PULSION® is packaged with 5 x 25 mg vials of ICG. Two ICG PULSION packages constitute a 5 procedure SPY Paq. Sufficient quantities of Novadrapes are placed in each configuration.
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ICG is injected intravenously through the central or peripheral venous line, bypass pump, cardioplegia line and coronary graft and while it is passing through the vessels, the absorption of laser light causes excitation of the dye followed by emission of infrared energy. The result is a fluorescent image of blood flow and related tissue perfusion in the vessels. A CCD camera captures the image. These images are used to evaluate the integrity of the coronary vasculature and blood flow in the heart and bypass grafts.
There have been no significant changes or modifications made to the SP2000 Imaging device since the original 510(k) clearance in January 2005 premarket notification 510(k) K#042961, the 510(k) submitted for a label change for this device K#060867, the clearance for use in the plastic, micro- and reconstructive surgery K063345, and clearance for use of an alternative brand of fluorescent dye - ICG PULSION® - in coronary artery bypass surgery in May 2007, pending drug approval K#071037.
This 510(k) submission describes a proposed change for the use of another brand of ICG and does not alter in any way the devices fundamental scientific technology or characteristics or the Indications for Use.
# Intended Use of the SPY System:
The SPY Fluorescent Imaging System is indicated for use:
- As an imaging system used in capturing and viewing fluorescent images . for the visual assessment of blood flow as an adjunctive method for the evaluation of tissue perfusion, and related tissue-transfer circulation in tissue and free flaps used in plastic, micro- and reconstructive surgical procedures.
## Testing:
Animal studies, human experience and in vitro testing were conducted to support the safe and effective use of the SPY System in its original premarket notification 510(k) application (K042961).
The information contained within this Special premarket notification 510(k) demonstrates the equivalence of IC-Green™ and ICG-PULSION ICG products when used with the SPY Intra-operative Imaging Device.
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# In Vitro Testing:
Testing of the SPY® System was completed in conformance with the following standards. The SPY System successfully met all of the requirements for these standards.
- 1. Electrical per IEC 60601-1 and UL2601-1
- 2. Electromagnetic Compatibility per IEC 60601-1-2
- 3. Light Emitting Laser Products per 21 CFR 1040
- 4. Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities per ANSI Z136.3
- 5. American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers per ANSI Z136.1
### In Vivo Testing:
The SPY System is commercially available in the United States of America, Japan, Europe and Canada. To date, the SPY System has been used in over 4000 CABG procedures in humans and there have been no reports of adverse acute or long-term cellular, renal or hepatic effects, Along with the data from intra-operative imaging in CABG surgery, the use of the SPY System in plastic, micro- or reconstructive and other vascular surgery demonstrated the clinical utility of the device in producing high quality and resolution images of the entire vascular bed of the point of interest.
Results from the use of the SPY System has been the subject of 12 peer reviewed journal articles, 10 related to its use in cardiac surgery and 2 related to its use in transplantation surgeries, namely kidney and liver. Please refer to the bibliography in Section 19 - Clinical for a listing of all relevant journal articles.
The literature reports that the SPY System was able to non-invasively, quickly and safely identify 17 conduits in 311 patients that required revision during the surgical procedures. In all cases the lack of patency was visualized clearly by the SPY System using doses of ICG well below that approved for human use, allowing the surgeon to revise the graft thus decreasing subsequent myocardial infarctions and the morbidity and mortality associated with poor graft patency. Cardiac, renal and hepatic function were monitored during use of the SPY System and there were no reported adverse effects. These publications originated in Europe, Japan and Canada, where various brands of ICG are commercially available and used.
To support the original traditional 510(k) premarket notification application. the system was used in six pig studies. These studies demonstrated that:
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- 1) it was possible to acquire high quality images in a simple and reproducible manner using small doses of ICG well below the concentrations approved for human use:
- 2) it was possible to perform multiple imaging sequences with no detrimental effects on heart function, coronary flow or peripheral pressure: and
- 3) it was possible to acquire images with no increase in myocardial tissue temperature; and
- 4) it was possible to visualize all of the coronary beds with high quality images even when the heart was in a vertical position for visualizing posterior arteries.
Therefore, in totality, the in vivo evidence shows that:
- The exposure for the SPY® System is 35 mW/cm² which is far 1. below the maximum permissible exposure of 327 mW/cm2 established by ANSI for exposure to the skin.
- Use of the SPY System does not cause any thermal damage to 2. the area of interest, even after repeated imaging sequences.
- 3. For the heart, there were no changes in electrocardiograms or arterial pressures during and/or following SPY use.
- 4. There were no acute or long-term cellular effects of using the SPY System.
- 5. There were no acute or long-term renal or hepatic effects of using the SPY System.
- 6. The SPY System was able to acquire high quality images of the entire vascular bed on each area of interest.
- 7. The SPY System is capable of imaging through the skin to provide a visual assessment of dermal and subdermal blood flow.
### Conclusions:
The above testing demonstrates that the SPY Intra-operative Imaging System is safe and effective in capturing and viewing fluorescent images for the visual assessment of blood flow indicative of tissue perfusion, and related tissue-transfer circulation in tissue and free flaps used in plastic. micro- and reconstructive surgical procedures, irrespective of the brand of ICG used, and is equivalent to the predicate devices.
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# Basu, Sankar
| From: | Allison Manners [amanners@novadaq.com] |
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| Sent: | Monday, August 27, 2007 5:36 PM |
| To: | Basu, Sankar |
| Cc: | Lukasz Brzozowski |
| Subject: | Revisions for Special 510(k) K072222 |
| Importance: | High |
| Attachments: | 3 - Indications for Use.doc; 4 - 510(k) Summary.doc |
Dear Dr. Basu,
l have just faxed to you the documents as discussed in our telephone conversation this afternoon. In addition, for ease of your review, please find attached the electronic copies of the revised Indications for Use and he 510(k) Summary.
l trust that the information is acceptable, but please do not hesitate to contact me immediately should you require additional information.
Yours truly, Allison Manners VP, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs Novadaq Technologies Inc. Tel: (905) 629-3822 Ext. 240 Cell: (416) 567-5176
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Novadaq Technologies, Inc. % Ms. Allison Manners VP, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs 2585 Skymark Avenue, Suite 306 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4L5
SEP = 7 2007
Re: K072222
Trade/Device Name: SPY® Fluorescent Imaging System: SP2000 Imaging Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1600 Regulation Name: Angiographic x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IZI Dated: August 8, 2007 Received: August 10, 2007
Dear Ms. Manners:
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). You may not market this device, however, until such time as the new drug application for the drug indocyanine green (ICG) manufactured by PULSION® is approved for human use by The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA. When the device is marketed, it will be subject to the general controls provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (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.
However, you are responsible to determine that the medical devices you use as components in the SPY® have either been determined as substantially equivalent under the premarket notification process (Section 510(k) of the Act), or were on the market prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment ්ate of the Medical Device Amendments.
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.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K072222_
Device Name:
SPY® Fluorescent Imaging System: SP2000 Imaging Device
Indications for Use: The SPY System is an imaging system used in capturing and viewing fluorescent images for the visual assessment of blood flow as an adjunctive method for the evaluation of tissue perfusion, and related tissuetransfer circulation in tissue and free flaps used in plastic, micro- and reconstructive surgical procedures.
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
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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.