K211064 · Nview Medical · OWB · Oct 29, 2021 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K211064
Device Name
nView s1 with nav option
Applicant
Nview Medical
Product Code
OWB · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 29, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1650
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The nView s1 is intended as an imaging system to provide both 2D and 3D imaging of adult and pediatric populations over 6 years of age. The device is intended to provide fluoroscopic and tomographic imaging of patients during orthopedic surgical procedures where the clinician benefits from 3D visualization of complex anatomical structures, such as high contrast objects, bones, joints, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions of the spine, and joint fractures of the upper and lower extremities. The nView s1 is indicated to image human anatomy up to 30 cm thickness. The nView s1 is not indicated for mammographic or lung nodule applications. The nView s1 with navigation option is intended as a navigation system to aid in pilot hole verification for pedicle screw placement of 4.5 mm screws in the thoracic and lumbar spine regions. The navigation option is indicated for posterior approach open spinal procedures in pediatric populations over 6 years of age in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid spinous process can be identified relative to nView s1 images of the anatomy.
Device Story
Mobile C-arm and monitor cart system; provides 2D/3D fluoroscopic and tomographic imaging for orthopedic surgery. Inputs: X-ray projections captured via C-arm rotation. Transformation: Iterative reconstruction algorithm (with positivity and denoising regularizers) generates 3D volumes from limited-angle projections. Navigation option: Uses optical infrared camera and passive reflective markers on instruments/patient to track and overlay tool position on images in real-time. Used in hospital/clinic by surgeons. Output: 2D/3D images and real-time navigation guidance on monitor cart display. Benefits: Improved visualization of complex anatomy; aids pedicle screw placement accuracy. Navigation relies on automatic registration to nView s1 images.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validated via non-clinical testing including software verification, cybersecurity, and human factors usability testing in simulated clinical environments. Compliance with IEC 60601 series, ISO 14971, ISO 10993-1, and ASTM F2554-18 (positional accuracy) demonstrated. Accuracy claims: 3D positional error ≤ 3.0 mm and trajectory angle error ≤ 3.0 degrees for spine applications.
Technological Characteristics
Mobile C-arm with stationary reflective anode X-ray tube (0.6mm focal spot) and 30x30cm CMOS digital detector. 6 axes of motion (1 motorized, 1 tracked with encoder). Connectivity: Ethernet between C-arm and monitor cart. Software: Iterative reconstruction algorithm. Navigation: Optical infrared camera with passive reflective markers. Sterilization: Single-use sterile navigation instrumentation. Power: 120 VAC.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients >6 years old for 2D/3D fluoroscopic and tomographic imaging of orthopedic anatomy (bones, joints, spine, extremities) up to 30 cm thickness. Navigation option indicated for pilot hole verification for 4.5 mm pedicle screws in thoracic/lumbar spine during posterior open spinal procedures in pediatric patients >6 years old where stereotactic surgery is appropriate. Contraindicated for mammography and lung nodule applications.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a pattern of x-radiation into a visible image through electronic amplification. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). An anthrogram tray or radiology dental tray intended for use with an image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9. In addition, when intended as an accessory to the device described in paragraph (a) of this section, the fluoroscopic compression device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
Medtronic Navigation Inc - StealthStation™ S8 system (K162309)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 29, 2021
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nView medical % Lisa Last Chief Operating Officer 2681 E Parleys Way STE 107 SALT LAKE CITY UT 84109
Re: K211064
Trade/Device Name: nView s1 with nav option Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1650 Regulation Name: Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OWB, JAA, OXO, OLO, JAK Dated: September 28, 2021 Received: September 29, 2021
Dear Lisa Last:
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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Thalia Mills, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K211064
Device Name nView s1 with nav option
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The nView s1 is intended as an imaging system to provide both 2D and 3D imaging of adult and pediations over 6 years of age. The device is intended to provide fluoroscopic and tomographic imaging of patients during orthopedic surgical procedures where the clinician benefits from 3D visualization of complex anatomical structures, such as high contrast objects, bones, joints, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions of the spine, and joint fractures of the upper and lower extremities.
The nView sl is indicated to image human anatomy up to 30 cm thickness. The nView s1 is not indicated for mammographic or lung nodule applications.
The nView s1 with navigation option is intended as a navigation system to aid in pilot hole verification for pedicle screw placement of 4.5 mm screws in the thoracic and lumbar spine regions. The navigation option is indicated for posterior approach open spinal procedures in pediations over 6 years of age in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid spinous process can be identified relative to nView s1 images of the anatomy.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# 510(k) Summary for K211064
The following statement is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
# Submitter Information
- Submitter: nView medical, Inc. 2681 E. Parleys Way, Suite 107 Salt Lake City, Utah 84109
- Contact: Ms. Lisa Last Chief Operating Officer/ Regulatory Affairs lisa.last@nviewmed.com T 617.283.7053
Preparation Date: October 21, 2021
# Subject Device Information
| Device Name: | nView s1 with nav option |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Mobile Fluoroscopic C-Arm |
| Primary Regulation Number: | CFR 892.1650 |
| Primary Regulation Name: | Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system |
| Primary Regulatory Class: | II |
| Primary Product Code: | OWB |
| Additional Product Codes: | OXO, JAA, JAK, OLO |
# Primary Predicate Device Information
| Device Name (510(k) number): | nView medical - nView system 1 (K190064) |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Mobile Fluoroscopic C-Arm |
| Regulation Number: | CFR 892.1650 |
| Regulation Name: | Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Primary Product Code: | OWB |
| Additional Product Codes: | OXO, JAA, JAK |
# Reference Device Information
| Device Name (510(k) number): | Medtronic Navigation Inc - StealthStation™ S8 system (K162309) |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument |
| Regulation Number: | CFR 882.4560 |
| Regulation Name: | Stereotactic Instrument |
| Regulatory Class: | |
| Primary Product Code: | HAW |
| Additional Product Codes: | OLO, PGW |
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# Device Description:
Device Identification: The nView s1 with nav option mobile fluoroscopic system is a cone beam computed fluoroscopic and tomographic X-ray system consisting of two mobile units: a mobile C-arm and a monitor cart. The mobile C-arm is comprised of a fixed anode X-ray tube with a high voltage generator, X-ray controls, markers for image registration during navigation, and a mechanical "C" shaped structure which supports the X-ray chain, the image receptor flat panel detector, and navigation tracking markers. The tracking camera is rigidly attached to the operating table and connects to the C-arm via a cable.
The monitor cart is a mobile platform containing a flat panel display and a GPU computer that connects to the mobile C-arm by ethernet cable.
Navigation instrumentation consists of a navigated surgical probe and a patient reference.
Device Characteristics: The device contains software. The nav option tracks single-use sterile navigation instrumentation. It does not contain biologics, drugs, coatings, or additives.
Environment of Use: The device is intended to be used in a hospital facility immediately before, during, or after surgery.
Brief Written Description of the Device: The nView s1 with nav option employs X-rays as its imaging technology for visualizing human anatomy in both 2D and 3D. The X-ray tube powered by a generator produces X-rays, which image the patient under control of the direction of a physician. The images from the system assist the physicians in visualizing the patient's anatomy during surgical procedures. The device provides both real-time image capture visualization suitable for use immediately before, during, or after surgery. The optional navigation feature uses optical camera technology to display a surgeon's probe on the image in real time during the surgery.
Key Performance Specifications/Characteristics of the Device performs both 2D and 3D medical imaging generated by means of an iterative algorithm. The system uses the images of a scan captured with relation to a predefined scan reference frame to compute the three-dimensional representation of the imaged object. The images are displayed on the screen of the monitor cart. It is possible to display projection views as well as tomographic views. The navigation option utilizes optical camera technology to track the C-arm, the instruments, and the patient.
## Indications for Use:
The nView s1 is intended as an imaging system to provide both 2D and 3D imaging of adult and pediatric populations over 6 years of age. The device is intended to provide fluoroscopic and tomographic imaging of patients during orthopedic surgical procedures where the clinician benefits from 3D visualization of complex anatomical structures, such as high contrast objects, bones, joints, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions of the spine, and joint fractures of the upper and lower extremities.
The nView s1 is indicated to image human anatomy up to 30 cm thickness. The nView s1 is not indicated for mammographic or lung nodule applications.
The nView s1 with navigation option is intended as a navigation system to aid in pilot hole verification for pedicle screw placement of 4.5 mm screws in the thoracic and lumbar spine regions. The navigation option is indicated for posterior approach open spinal procedures in pediatric population over 6 years of age in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid spinous process can be identified relative to nView s1 images of the anatomy.
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# Comparison of Technology with Predicate:
The technological principle of operation for both the primary predicate device is limited angle cone beam CT X-ray imaging. It is based on the collection of a series of projection images of the same anatomy, and applying iterative reconstruction techniques to generate a 3D tomographic reconstruction. The technological principle of operation for both the subject and the reference device is optical tracking technology using passive reflective markers. Table 2 compare the intended use and technological characteristics of the subject and predicate devices.
| Table 1 - Intended Use statements for the proposed device and predicate devices | | |
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| PROPOSED<br>DEVICE<br>nView s1 with<br>nav option | The nView s1 is intended as an imaging system to provide both 2D and 3D imaging<br>of adult and pediatric populations over 6 years of age. The device is intended to<br>provide fluoroscopic and tomographic imaging of patients during orthopedic<br>surgical procedures where the clinician benefits from 3D visualization of complex<br>anatomical structures, such as high contrast objects, bones, joints, cervical,<br>thoracic, and lumbar regions of the spine, and joint fractures of the upper and lower<br>extremities.<br><br>The nView s1 is indicated to image human anatomy up to 30 cm thickness.<br>The nView s1 is not indicated for mammographic or lung nodule applications.<br><br>The nView s1 with navigation option is intended as a navigation system to aid in<br>pilot hole verification for pedicle screw placement of 4.5 mm screws in the thoracic<br>and lumbar spine regions. The navigation option is indicated for posterior approach<br>open spinal procedures in pediatric populations over 6 years of age in which the<br>use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid<br>spinous process can be identified relative to nView s1 images of the anatomy. |
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| PRIMARY<br>PREDICATE<br>DEVICE<br>nView system 1<br>(K190064) | nView system 1 is intended to provide both 2D and 3D imaging of adult and<br>pediatric populations over 6 years of age. The device is intended to provide<br>fluoroscopic and tomographic imaging of patients during orthopedic surgical<br>procedures where the clinician benefits from 3D visualization of complex<br>anatomical structures, such as high contrast objects, bones, joints, cervical,<br>thoracic, and lumbar regions of the spine, and joint fractures of the upper and lower<br>extremities.<br><br>The device is indicated to image human anatomy up to 30 cm thickness.<br>The device is not indicated for mammographic or lung nodule applications. |
| REFERENCE<br>DEVICE<br>Medtronic<br>Navigation Inc<br>StealthStation™<br>S8 system<br>(K162309) | The StealthStation™ System is intended as an aid for precisely locating anatomical<br>structures in either open or percutaneous surgical procedures. The<br>StealthStationTM System is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of<br>stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid anatomical<br>structure, such as the skull, a long bone, or vertebra, can be identified relative to a<br>CT or MR based model, fluoroscopy images, or digitized landmarks of the anatomy. |
EQUIVALENT - n\View's indications are a subset of the predicates, fully encompassed by the predicates indications. nView s1 with nav option intended use is limited to navigation during orthopedic procedures on the nView s1 images only.
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| ATTRIBUTE | PROPOSED<br>DEVICE<br>nView s1 with nav<br>option | PRIMARY<br>PREDICATE<br>DEVICE<br>nView system 1<br>(K190064) | REFERENCE<br>DEVICE<br>Medtronic<br>Navigation Inc<br>StealthStation™<br>S8 system<br>(K162309) | SUBSTANTIAL<br>EQUIVALENCE<br>DISCUSSION | |
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| target<br>population | adult and pediatric<br>populations over 6<br>years of age with<br>imaged anatomy<br>up to 30 cm<br>thickness<br>(pediatric only for<br>the navigation<br>option) | adult and<br>pediatric<br>populations over<br>6 years of age<br>with imaged<br>anatomy up to<br>30 cm thickness | all adult and<br>pediatric<br>populations | EQUIVALENT<br>nView's target population is a<br>subset, fully encompassed<br>by the predicates. | |
| anatomical site | high contrast bony<br>anatomy for<br>imaging, thoracic<br>and lumbar spine<br>for navigation | high contrast<br>bony anatomy | rigid anatomy<br>such as the<br>skull, a long<br>bone, or<br>vertebra, | EQUIVALENT<br>nView's target population is<br>identical to the primary<br>predicate for imaging and is<br>a subset, fully encompassed<br>by the reference device for<br>navigation. | |
| where used | Hospital/ clinic | Hospital/ clinic | Hospital | IDENTICAL | |
| Input Power<br>(VAC) | 120 | 120 | 120 | IDENTICAL | |
| Mobile Platform | Yes | Yes | Yes | IDENTICAL | |
| Imaging Platform | | | | | |
| C-arm Gantry | Yes | Yes | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| # of Axes | 6 axes of motion, 1<br>motorized, one<br>tracked with<br>encoders | 6 axes of<br>motion, 1<br>motorized | N/A | EQUIVALENT<br>The proposed device has the<br>same degrees of freedom,<br>with an added encoder for<br>one DOF. | |
| User Interface | Touch control | Touch control | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Fluoroscopic | Yes - via real-time<br>digital projections | Yes - via<br>real-time digital<br>projections | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Tomographic | Yes | Yes | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Tube Type | Stationary<br>Reflective Anode | Stationary<br>Reflective<br>Anode | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Tube Focal Spot<br>Size | 0.6mm | 0.6 mm | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| X-Ray Tube<br>Max kV/ mA/ W | 75/12/350 | 75/12/350 | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Detector Type | CMOS Digital<br>Detector | CMOS Digital<br>Detector | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Detector Shape | Square | Square | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Detector Size<br>(cm) | 30 cm x 30 cm | 30 cm x 30 cm | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Detector<br>Resolution | 1952 x 1952 | 1952 x 1952 | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Distortion Free<br>Imaging | Yes | Yes | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Collimator/Bea<br>m Limiter | Yes | Yes | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Anatomy<br>Alignment | Physical Markers | Physical<br>Markers | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Reconstruction<br>Geometry | Multi Arc Source<br>Trajectory | Multi Arc Source<br>Trajectory | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Dataset<br>Capabilities | 2D and 3D | 2D and 3D | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Acquisition time<br>(s) | 2, 4, 8 | 2 or 4 | N/A | EQUIVALENT<br>Both systems provide a<br>range of acquisition times<br>based on the clinical<br>scenario | |
| Reconstruction<br>Time (s) | 1 to 30 | 1 to 30 | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| 3D resolution<br>(mm) | 0.721 x 0.721 x<br>0.721 | 1.00 x 1.00 x<br>1.00 | N/A | EQUIVALENT<br>The proposed device has<br>increased resolution | |
| 3D<br>Reconstruction<br>Type (deg) | Maximum of 117<br>multi arc | 117 multi arc | N/A | EQUIVALENT<br>Both systems predicated on<br>a limited angle reconstruction | |
| 3D<br>reconstruction<br>algorithm | Iterative<br>reconstruction<br>with positivity,<br>denoising<br>regularizers | Iterative<br>reconstruction<br>with positivity,<br>denoising<br>regularizers | N/A | IDENTICAL | |
| Navigation Characteristics | | | | | |
| Imaging<br>Modality | nView s1 images | N/A | X-Ray based,<br>MR based,<br>Nuclear<br>Medicine<br>based | EQUIVALENT<br>The proposed device works<br>only using nView s1 images,<br>instead of generic third-party<br>images. | |
| Patient<br>Registration<br>Options | Automatic image<br>registration with<br>patient reference | N/A | PointMerge®<br>registration,<br>Tracer™<br>registration.<br>Touch<br>registration,<br>StealthAiR®<br>registration,<br>O-arm®<br>registration,<br>Mechanical<br>based | EQUIVALENT<br>The proposed device uses<br>only one registration method,<br>a subset of the reference<br>device. | |
| | | | registrations | | |
| Tracking<br>Technology | Optical infrared<br>Camera | N/A | Optical infrared<br>Camera | IDENTICAL | |
| Instrument<br>Tracking<br>Method | passive marker<br>sensor system | N/A | passive marker<br>sensor system | IDENTICAL | |
| Patient<br>Tracking<br>Method | Via patient<br>reference | N/A | Via patient<br>reference | IDENTICAL | |
| Clinical<br>Accuracy | 3D positional<br>accuracy with a<br>positional error ≤<br>3.0 mm and<br>trajectory angle<br>accuracy error ≤<br>3.0 degrees with<br>patient reference<br>for spine<br>applications | N/A | 3D positional<br>accuracy with a<br>mean error ≤<br>2.0 mm and<br>trajectory angle<br>accuracy with a<br>mean error ≤<br>2.0 degrees for<br>cranial<br>applications | EQUIVALENT<br>The proposed has narrower<br>claims of spine applications<br>only. The accuracy numbers<br>are adjusted based on the<br>reduced clinical applications. | |
| | Visualization Characteristics | | | | |
| Visualization<br>Viewports | 3 user selectable<br>slice/projection<br>viewports | 3 slice<br>viewports, 3<br>projection<br>viewports | 2 or 4 user<br>configurable<br>slice viewports<br>with instrument<br>overlay. | EQUIVALENT<br>All devices have user<br>configurable viewports. | |
| Visualization<br>Crosshairs | 3 plane system<br>with tick marks,<br>controlled by<br>navigated tool<br>when navigating. | 3 plane system<br>with no tick<br>marks | Controlled by<br>navigated tool,<br>with or without<br>tick marks. | EQUIVALENT<br>The proposed device utilizes<br>the same crosshairs, but with<br>tick marks added and<br>controlled by navigated tool<br>when navigating. | |
| Measurements | Euclidean<br>distances and<br>angle<br>measurements<br>when moving<br>cross-hairs | N/A | Measurements<br>available based<br>on the type of<br>view the user<br>selects | EQUIVALENT<br>Both devices utilize<br>measurement features | |
| Image scrolling | User driven<br>based on position<br>of anatomy and<br>axis or by<br>navigated tool<br>when navigating. | User driven<br>based on<br>position of axis | User driven<br>based on<br>navigated tool | EQUIVALENT<br>Both imaging systems<br>display images and scrolling<br>with respect to the displayed<br>axises. The proposed device<br>can adjust the axis and<br>therefore scrolling of images<br>to align with anatomy. Both<br>navigation systems control | |
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# Discussion of similarities and differences vs predicates
The proposed subject device has an intended use that, for imaging, is identical to the primary predicate device, nView medical nView system 1 (K190064) and, for navigation, a subset of the reference device, Medtronic Navigation Inc, StealthStation™ S8 System (K162309). The subject device's indications are a reduction of claims from the reference device (less clinical applications and smaller patient population) but are fully encompassed in the reference device indications. There are no new indications or claims for the subject device.
## Intended Use
The intended use of the proposed device and the predicate devices are the same within the guidance of "The 510(k) Program: Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications [510(k)] Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff. Document issued on: July 28, 2014". The intended use of the imaging portion is identical to the primary predicate device. For the navigation system, the proposed device has a narrow indication for verifying pilot holes when placing pedicle screws. This indication is within the broad indications of the reference device. Additionally, for navigation the proposed device has a narrow patient population, pediatrics over the age of six. This population is within the broad patient population of the reference device. The proposed device intended use is fully encompassed by the reference device and does not include any new indications. A reduction in the clinical applications and patient population does not result in a new intended use.
## Technological Characteristics
The technological characteristics governing how the device produces images of human anatomy are the equivalent in the proposed device and the cleared nView s1 (K190064) system. Both systems use X-ray to image the anatomy. Both systems are used for fluoroscopic and tomographic imaging. The technological characteristics governing how the device navigates a surgical tool on images of human anatomy are the equivalent in the proposed device and the cleared Medtronic Navigation Inc, StealthStation™ S8 System (K162309) system. Both systems use an optical tracker and reflective markers on instruments to dynamically display a tool on an image.
## Primary Predicate
Both systems display 2D fluoroscopic views in real-time via a digital projection through the 3D tomographic volume. Both systems result in real-time 2D fluoroscopic projection views displayed to the user.
Both systems reconstruct 3D images from a series of fluoroscopic images collected at different angles using the same reconstruction algorithms. The proposed system allows for easier positioning of the C-arm for stereotactic imaging by utilizing an encoder to measure the C-arm position instead of requiring the user to move the system exactly to -30 and + 30 degrees. The proposed device has additional imaging modes to better suit different anatomies.
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The proposed device has improved interaction with the images on the monitor. It utilizes the identical monitor and touchscreen, and a similar multi viewport viewer. It adds improved scrolling through images by adjusting the scrolling axis to align with the anatomy.
The proposed device has the ability to combine two adjacent images to create a longer view of the anatomy. This is done through the same acquisition and reconstruction process as a stereotactic image.
#### Reference Device
The subject device uses an equivalent optical camera and reflective spheres for navigation as the reference device. The subject uses the same methodology of tracking the C-arm and patient with passive markers. The subject device only navigates on the nView s1 images, the reference device navigates on several third-party imaging technologies such as CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and an internal technology, the O-arm. The reference device offers several types of registration based on the clinical application and surgeon preference. The subject device utilizes one of those registration types, automatic registration. The subject device has accuracy requirements based on the clinical application of spine. The reference device has a more stringent accuracy requirement to support the additional claims in cranial and ENT procedures.
# Summary of non-clinical test data
The demonstration of substantial equivalence is based on a comparison of features to the predicate devices and on an assessment of non-clinical performance data.
The nView s1 with nav option complies with the mandatory and voluntary standards listed in Table 3 below. The nView s1 with nav option was developed in accordance with the FDA guidance documents listed in Table 4.
| Standards development<br>organization, reference<br>number, and date | Standard name |
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| 21 CFR 1020.30, 32 | Federal Performance Standard for Diagnostic X-ray Systems |
| ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012<br>and A1:2012 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for<br>basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD) |
| IEC 60601-1-2: Edition 4.0<br>2014-02 | Medical Electrical Equipment, General requirements for basic safety<br>and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic<br>disturbances - Requirements and tests |
| IEC 60601-1-3: Edition 2.1<br>2013-04 | Medical Electrical Equipment, General requirements for basic safety<br>and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Radiation<br>protection in diagnostic X-ray equipment |
| IEC 60601-1-6: Edition 3.1<br>2013-10 | Medical electrical equipment, General requirements for basic safety<br>and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability |
| IEC 60601-2-43: Edition 2.1<br>2017-05 | Medical electrical equipment, Particular requirements for the basic<br>safety and essential performance of X-ray equipment for<br>interventional procedures |
Table 3 - Standards used in the development of nView s1 with nav option
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| IEC 60601-2-54: Edition 1.2<br>2018-06 | Medical electrical equipment, Particular requirements for the basic<br>safety and essential performance of X-ray equipment for<br>radiography and radioscopy |
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| ISO 14971: Third Edition<br>2019-12 | Application of risk management to medical devices |
| ISO 10993-1:2018: Fifth<br>edition 2018-08 | Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1: Evaluation and<br>testing within a risk management process |
| ISO 17665-1:2006: First<br>edition 2006-08-15 | Sterilization of health care products — Moist heat — Part 1:<br>Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of<br>a sterilization process for medical devices |
| ASTM F2554-18 | Standard Practice for Measurement of Positional Accuracy of<br>Computer Assisted Surgical Systems |
Table 4 - Guidance documents used in the development of nView s1 with nav option
| Guidance Document Name | Issue Date |
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| Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: The 510(k)<br>Program: Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications [510(k)] | July 28, 2014 |
| Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Guidance for the Submission Of 510(k)'s<br>for Solid State X-ray Imaging (SSXI) Devices | September 1,<br>2016 |
| Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Guidance for the Content of Premarket<br>Submission for Software in Medical Devices | May 11, 2005 |
| Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Applying Human Factors and Usability<br>Engineering to Medical Devices | February 3, 2016 |
| Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Pediatric Information for X-ray Imaging<br>Device Premarket Notifications | November 28,<br>2017 |
| Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Content of Premarket Submissions for<br>Management of Cybersecurity in Medical devices | October 18, 2018 |
| Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Information to Support a Claim of<br>Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of Electrically-Powered Medical Devices | July 11, 2016 |
| Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: Medical X-Ray<br>Imaging Devices Conformance with IEC Standards | May 8, 2019 |
| Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: Policy<br>Clarification for Certain Fluoroscopic Equipment Requirements | May 8, 2019 |
| Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff:<br>Remanufacturing of Medical Devices | June 24, 2021 |
#### Verification and Validation
Software Documentation for a Moderate Level of Concern software per FDA's Guidance Document
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"Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" issued on May 11, 2005 is also included as part of this submission. Non-clinical tests were conducted on the subject device during product development.
The risk analysis was completed and risk control implemented to mitigate identified hazards. The testing results support that all requirements have met the acceptance criteria. Testing for verification and validation for the device was found acceptable to support the claims of substantial equivalence.
Test protocols and quality controls ensure the subject device is safe and effective for intended users, uses and use environments through the design control verification and validation process. The human factor usability validation showed that human factors are addressed in the system in simulated clinical use tests.
The subject device conforms to the cybersecurity requirements by implementing a process of preventing unauthorized access, modifications, misuse or denial of use, or unauthorized use of information that is stored, accessed or transferred from a medical device to an external recipient.
## Conclusion as to substantial equivalence
In summary, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the primary and reference device. The subject device has, for imaging, an intended use that is identical to the primary predicate intended use and, for navigation, a narrow subset of the reference device intended use and essentially the same technological characteristics as the predicates nView system 1 (K190064) and Medtronic Navigation Inc StealthStation™ S8 system (K162309). Minor differences that do not impact the decision of substantial equivalency include: the subject device having additional imaging and dose modes, an integrated navigation option equivalent to the reference device, and improved image visualization.
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
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.