StealthStation Cranial Software, v3.1.5 (9735585)
K231976 · Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · HAW · Oct 19, 2023 · Neurology
Device Facts
| Record ID | K231976 |
| Device Name | StealthStation Cranial Software, v3.1.5 (9735585) |
| Applicant | Medtronic Navigation, Inc. |
| Product Code | HAW · Neurology |
| Decision Date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 882.4560 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Pediatric |
Intended Use
The StealthStation System, with StealthStation Cranial software, is intended to aid in precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous neurosurgical procedures. The system is indicated for any medical condition in which reference to a rigid anatomical structure can be identified relative to images of the anatomy. This can include, but is not limited to, the following cranial procedures (including stereotactic frame-based and stereotactic frame alternatives-based procedures): - Cranial biopsies (including stereotactic) - Deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead placement - Depth electrode placement - Tumor resections - Craniotomies/Craniectomies - Skull Base Procedures - Transsphenoidal Procedures - Thalamotomies/Pallidotomies - Pituitary Tumor Removal - CSF leak repair - Pediatric Ventricular Catheter Placement - General Ventricular Catheter Placement
Device Story
StealthStation Cranial Software v3.1.5 is an image-guided surgery (IGS) system component; aids surgeons in precisely locating anatomical structures during neurosurgical procedures. Inputs include diagnostic/intraoperative images (X-ray, MR, nuclear medicine) via DICOM, network, or physical media. Software registers patient anatomy to images using various methods (e.g., PointMerge, StealthAiR, O-arm, StarFix). System tracks surgical instruments relative to anatomy; displays real-time position on screen. Features include 3D model building, planning, brain atlas integration, and interfaces with microscopes/ultrasound. Used in OR by neurosurgeons; provides visual guidance for trajectory and target selection. Benefits include enhanced precision for complex cranial procedures. Software updates in v3.1.5 address specific graphical and text anomalies from previous versions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Verification and validation testing included software regression testing, installation/upgrade verification, user exploratory testing of clinical workflows, and system accuracy validation. Accuracy testing demonstrated mean positional error of 0.824 mm and mean trajectory error of 0.615 degrees, meeting the established acceptance criteria of ≤ 2.0 mm and ≤ 2.0 degrees.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based image guidance system. Localization via optical (infra-red), electromagnetic, or mechanical stereotactic methods. Connectivity via network, CD, DVD, USB (DICOM). Programming language: C++. Features include registration (PointMerge, StealthAiR, etc.), planning (3D modeling, brain atlas), and interfaces with surgical hardware (microscopes, ultrasound, O-arm).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing open or percutaneous neurosurgical procedures where rigid anatomical structures can be referenced to medical images, including biopsies, DBS lead/depth electrode placement, tumor resections, craniotomies, skull base/transsphenoidal procedures, thalamotomies/pallidotomies, pituitary tumor removal, CSF leak repair, and ventricular catheter placement.
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
- StealthStation Cranial Software v3.1.4 (K221087)
Reference Devices
- StealthStation Cranial Software v3.1.1 (K190672)
Related Devices
- K203639 — StealthStation Cranial Software v1.3.2 · Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · Jan 13, 2021
- K153660 — StealthStation System with Cranial Software · Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · Sep 14, 2016
- K201175 — StealthStation Cranial Software v1.3.0 · Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · Jun 3, 2020
- K150216 — Synergy Cranial · Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · Jun 11, 2015
- K190672 — StealthStation Synergy Cranial S7 Software v.2.2.8, StealthStation Cranial Software v3.1.1 · Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · Jul 31, 2019
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 19, 2023
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Medtronic Navigation, Inc. Rishi Mehta Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 200 Medtronic Drive Lafayette, Colorado 80026
# Re: K231976
Trade/Device Name: StealthStation Cranial Software, v3.1.5 (9735585) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4560 Regulation Name: Stereotaxic Instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HAW Dated: September 19, 2023 Received: September 19, 2023
# Dear Rishi Mehta:
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 (the 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 available 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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Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review. the OS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Adam D. Pierce, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical, Neurointerventional and Neurodiagnostic Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices
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Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K231976
Device Name
StealthStation Cranial Software Version 3.1.5 (9735585)
Indications for Use (Describe)
StealthStation Cranial Software Version 3.1.5
The StealthStation System, with SteathStation Cranial software, is intended to aid in precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous neurosurgical procedures. The system is indicated for any medical condition in which reference to a rigid anatomical structure can be identified relative to images of the anatomy. This can include, but is not limited to, the following cranial procedures (including stereotactic frame-based and stereotactic frame alternatives-based procedures):
- Cranial biopsies (including stereotactic)
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead placement
- Depth electrode placement
- Tumor resections
- Craniotomies/Craniectomies
- Skull Base Procedures
- Transsphenoidal Procedures
- Thalamotomies/Pallidotomies
- Pituitary Tumor Removal
- CSF leak repair
- Pediatric Ventricular Catheter Placement
- General Ventricular Catheter Placement
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 510(k) Summary
### October 19, 2023
- l. Company: Medtronic Navigation, Inc. 200 Medtronic Drive Lafayette, CO, 80026 Telephone Number: 720-890-2462 Fax Number: 720-890-3500
- Contact: Rishi Mehta Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Telephone Number: 720-890-2462
Kyle Hoefling Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager Telephone Number: 720-890-2462
- II. Proprietary Trade Name: StealthStation™ Cranial Software v3.1.5
- lll. Classification Name: Stereotaxic Instrument (21 CFR 882.4560)
- IV. Classification: Class II, Stereotaxic Instrument
- V. Product Codes: HAW
- VI. Predicate: Medtronic Navigation, Inc. manufactured software;
- K221087 StealthStation Cranial Software v3.1.4
#### VII. Product Description
The StealthStation System, with StealthStation Cranial software helps guide surgeons during cranial surgical procedures such as biopsies, tumor resections, and shunt and lead placements. The StealthStation Cranial Software works in conjunction with an Image Guided System (IGS) which consists of clinical software, surgical instruments, a referencing system and platform/computer hardware. Image guidance, also called navigation, tracks the position of instruments in relation to the surgical anatomy and identifies this position on diagnostic or intraoperative images of the patient. StealthStation Cranial Software functionality is described in terms of its feature sets which are categorized as imaging modalities, registration, planning, interfaces with medical devices, and views. Feature sets include functionality that contributes to clinical decision making and are necessary to achieve system performance.
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#### VIII. Indications for Use
### StealthStation Cranial Software Version 3.1.5
The StealthStation System, with StealthStation Cranial Software, is intended to aid in precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous neurosurgical procedures. The system is indicated for any medical condition in which reference to a rigid anatomical structure can be identified relative to images of the anatomy.
This can include, but is not limited to, the following cranial procedures (including stereotactic frame-based and stereotactic frame alternatives-based procedures):
- Cranial biopsies (including stereotactic) -
- -Deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead placement
- -Depth electrode placement
- -Tumor resections
- -Craniotomies/Craniectomies
- -Skull Base Procedures
- -Transsphenoidal Procedures
- Thalamotomies/Pallidotomies -
- -Pituitary Tumor Removal
- CSF leak repair י
- -Pediatric Ventricular Catheter Placement
- General Ventricular Catheter Placement -
#### IX. Summary of the Technological Characteristics
### StealthStation Cranial Software Version 3.1.5 as compared to Predicate Device
| Item | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
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| | StealthStation System with Cranial<br>Software Version 3.1.5 | StealthStation System with<br>StealthStation Cranial Software<br>Version 3.1.4 (K221087) |
| Intended Use | The StealthStation System, with<br>StealthStation Cranial software is<br>designed as an aid for locating<br>anatomical structures in either open or<br>percutaneous neurosurgical<br>procedures. | The StealthStation System, with<br>StealthStation Cranial software is<br>designed as an aid for locating<br>anatomical structures in either open or<br>percutaneous neurosurgical<br>procedures. |
| Indications for Use | The StealthStation System, with<br>StealthStation Cranial software, is<br>intended to aid in locating anatomical<br>structures in either open or<br>percutaneous neurosurgical<br>procedures. The system is indicated for<br>any medical condition in which<br>reference to a rigid anatomical | The StealthStation System, with<br>StealthStation Cranial software, is<br>intended to aid in locating anatomical<br>structures in either open or<br>percutaneous neurosurgical<br>procedures. The system is indicated for<br>any medical condition in which<br>reference to a rigid anatomical |
| Item | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
| | StealthStation System with Cranial<br>Software Version 3.1.5 | StealthStation System with<br>StealthStation Cranial Software<br>Version 3.1.4 (K221087) |
| | structure can be identified relative to<br>images of the anatomy. | structure can be identified relative to<br>images of the anatomy. |
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| | This can include, but is not limited to,<br>the following cranial procedures<br>(including stereotactic frame-based<br>and stereotactic frame alternatives-<br>based procedures):<br>- Cranial Biopsies<br>- Deep brain stimulation (DBS)<br>lead placement<br>- Depth electrode placement<br>- Tumor Resections<br>- Craniotomies/Craniectomies<br>- Skull Base Procedures<br>- Transsphenoidal Procedures<br>- Thalamotomies/Pallidotomies<br>- Pituitary Tumor Removal<br>- CSF Leak Repair<br>- Pediatric Ventricular Catheter<br>Placement<br>- General Ventricular Catheter<br>Placement | This can include, but is not limited to,<br>the following cranial procedures<br>(including stereotactic frame-based<br>and stereotactic frame alternatives-<br>based procedures):<br>- Cranial Biopsies<br>- Deep brain stimulation (DBS)<br>lead placement<br>- Depth electrode placement<br>- Tumor Resections<br>- Craniotomies/Craniectomies<br>- Skull Base Procedures<br>- Transsphenoidal Procedures<br>- Thalamotomies/Pallidotomies<br>- Pituitary Tumor Removal<br>- CSF Leak Repair<br>- Pediatric Ventricular Catheter<br>Placement<br>- General Ventricular Catheter<br>Placement |
| | | |
| | The user should consult the<br>"Navigational Accuracy" section of the<br>User Manual to assess if the accuracy<br>of the system is suitable to their<br>needs. | The user should consult the<br>"Navigational Accuracy" section of the<br>User Manual to assess if the accuracy<br>of the system is suitable to their needs. |
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| System Accuracy<br>Requirement | Under representative worst-case<br>configuration, the StealthStation®<br>System with StealthStation Cranial<br>Software, has demonstrated<br>performance in 3D positional accuracy<br>with a mean error ≤ 2.0 mm and in<br>trajectory angle accuracy with a mean<br>error ≤ 2.0 degrees. | Under representative worst-case<br>configuration, the<br>StealthStation® System with<br>StealthStation® Cranial Software, has<br>demonstrated performance in 3D<br>positional accuracy with a mean error<br>≤ 2.0 mm and in trajectory angle<br>accuracy with a mean error ≤ 2.0<br>degrees. |
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| | Specific Mean Accuracy Values | Specific Mean Accuracy Values |
| | | |
| | Positional Error - 0.824 mm | Positional Error - 1.27 mm |
| | Trajectory Error - 0.615 degrees | Trajectory Error – 1.02 degrees |
| Item | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
| | StealthStation System with Cranial<br>Software Version 3.1.5 | StealthStation System with<br>StealthStation Cranial Software<br>Version 3.1.4 (K221087) |
| Imaging<br>Modalities | X-Ray based,<br>MR based<br>Nuclear Medicine based | X-Ray based,<br>MR based<br>Nuclear Medicine based |
| Registration<br>Features | Exam-to-Exam Registration: Identity<br>Merge Registration, Manual Merge<br>Registration and Automatic Merge<br>Registration. | Exam-to-Exam Registration: Identity<br>Merge Registration, Manual Merge<br>Registration and Automatic Merge<br>Registration. |
| | Patient Registration: PointMerge<br>registration, Tracer registration,<br>Touch-N-Go registration, StealthAiR<br>registration, O-arm registration,<br>Stereotactic Localizer Registration and<br>StarFix Bone Anchor Registration | Patient Registration: PointMerge<br>registration, Tracer registration,<br>Touch-N-Go registration, StealthAiR<br>registration, O-arm registration,<br>Stereotactic Localizer Registration and<br>StarFix Bone Anchor Registration |
| Planning Features | Plan Entry and Target Selection<br>3D Model Building<br>Advanced Visualization<br>Create Patient Based Anatomical<br>Coordinate Space<br>Stereotactic Frame Settings<br>Brain Atlas: Schaltenbrand-Wahren<br>Atlas with Talairach Grid<br>STarFix Designer<br>Annotations | Plan Entry and Target Selection<br>3D Model Building<br>Advanced Visualization<br>Create Patient Based Anatomical<br>Coordinate Space<br>Stereotactic Frame Settings<br>Brain Atlas: Schaltenbrand-Wahren<br>Atlas with Talairach Grid<br>STarFix Designer<br>Annotations |
| Medical Device<br>Interfaces | Microscope Navigation: Zeiss, Leica<br>Ultrasound Navigation: Aloka and<br>Sonosite<br>Medtronic O-arm<br>Stereotactic Frame Systems: Fischer<br>ZD, Fischer RM, Integra CRW and<br>Leksell<br>Nexframe® Stereotactic System<br>STarFix™Platform | Microscope Navigation: Zeiss, Leica<br>Ultrasound Navigation: Aloka and<br>Sonosite<br>Medtronic O-arm<br>Stereotactic Frame Systems: Fischer<br>ZD, Fischer RM, Integra CRW and<br>Leksell<br>Nexframe® Stereotactic System<br>STarFix™Platform |
| View (Display)<br>Features | Ultrasound Video In, Ultrasound<br>Overlay, 3D, 2D Anatomic Orthogonal,<br>Trajectory 1 and 2, Target Guidance,<br>Trajectory Guidance, Probes Eye, Look<br>Ahead, Microscope Injection, Video<br>Input | Ultrasound Video In, Ultrasound<br>Overlay, 3D, 2D Anatomic Orthogonal,<br>Trajectory 1 and 2, Target Guidance,<br>Trajectory Guidance, Probes Eye, Look<br>Ahead, Microscope Injection, Video<br>Input |
| Software Interface<br>(GUI) | Blue style with chronological next/back<br>task flow at the top of the screen.<br>Image controls on the left. Planning<br>information on the right | Blue style with chronological next/back<br>task flow at the top of the screen.<br>Image controls on the left. Planning<br>information on the right |
| Item | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
| Programming<br>Language | C++ | C++ |
| Scanner Interface<br>Technology (to<br>imaging devices) | Network Connectivity<br>CD, DVD, USB<br>DICOM Import<br>DICOM Export | Network Connectivity<br>CD, DVD, USB<br>DICOM Import<br>DICOM Export |
| Localization<br>Technology | Optical (infra-red)<br>Electromagnetic<br>Mechanical based stereotactic | Optical (infra-red)<br>Electromagnetic<br>Mechanical based stereotactic |
| | StealthStation System with Cranial<br>Software Version 3.1.5 | StealthStation System with<br>StealthStation Cranial Software<br>Version 3.1.4 (K221087) |
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#### X. Identification of Legally Marketing Devices
- K190672, StealthStation Cranial Software v3.1.1
- K221087, StealthStation Cranial Software v3.1.4
#### XI. Discussion of the Performance Testing
Testing conducted demonstrates the product will perform as intended according to the outlined design requirements. The following testing was conducted on the StealthStation Cranial Software to establish substantial equivalence of the system and verify that the device will perform as intended meeting all of the design inputs:
- Verification corrective testing to verify the software changes addressed the Biopsy Depth Gauge Graphic and the Distance to/past Target Text anomalies.
- Verification regression testing to confirm that changes introduced to the software do not adversely affect the functionality of the software.
- Verify the new software version will install and upgrade properly.
- Verify the changes to the instructions for use (IFU).
- . User exploratory testing to explore clinical workflows, including standard and unusual clinically relevant workflows. This testing will include subject matter experts, internal and field support personnel.
- . System accuracy validation testing to demonstrate that the modified software meets the accuracy acceptance criteria of ≤2.0mm and ≤2.0 degrees, established in previous 510(k) submissions for the predicate device, the StealthStation S7 System.
The following table summarizes the quality assurance that were applied during development of the software component of the system:
### Description
Software Development Life Cycle
Software Risk Assessment
Software Configuration Management and Version Control
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#### XII. Conclusions
The StealthStation Cranial Software has been shown through testing and comparison to be substantially equivalent to the identified predicate device.