Who is the manufacturer of ARGOS?

3D Line Medical Systems S.R.L. filed the 510(k) submission for ARGOS (K061479).

What is the FDA product code for ARGOS?

HAW. It is classified under 21 CFR 882.4560 as a Class 2 device in the Neurology panel.

What is the regulatory pathway for ARGOS?

510(k) clearance (submission type: Traditional).

Who can help prepare an FDA 510(k) submission like ARGOS?

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ARGOS

K061479 · 3D Line Medical Systems S.R.L. · HAW · Apr 5, 2007 · Neurology

Device Facts

Record ID	K061479
Device Name	ARGOS
Applicant	3D Line Medical Systems S.R.L.
Product Code	HAW · Neurology
Decision Date	Apr 5, 2007
Decision	SESE
Submission Type	Traditional
Regulation	21 CFR 882.4560
Device Class	Class 2
Attributes	3rd-Party Reviewed

Indications for Use

Argos is intended as an aid to the surgeon for precisely locating anatomical structures on the human body in either open or percutaneous procedures. It links tracked probes to virtual computer image space on a patient's preoperative or intraoperative image data. The system is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may appropriate and where the reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the skull, a long bone, or vertebra can be identified relative to medical images such as CT, MR, fluoroscopic or ultrasound images. Example procedures include but are not limited to: Cranial Procedures: Cranial biopsies Tumor resection Craniotomies/Craniectomies Skull base procedures Thalamotomies/Pallidotomies Spinal Procedures: Spinal implant procedures such as pedicle screw placement ENT procedures: Transsphenoidal procedures Intranasal procedures Sinus procedures, such as Maximillary anstrostomies, Ethmoidectomies Sphenoidotomies/Sphenoid explorations, Turbinate resection and Frontal sinusotomies

Device Story

ARGOS is a computer-assisted stereotactic surgery system; aids surgeons in locating anatomical structures and defining lesion relations to surrounding anatomy. Input: preoperative or intraoperative CT, MRI, fluoroscopic, or ultrasound images. Operation: system constructs 3D representation of patient anatomy; infrared cameras track wireless passive instruments (fitted with retro-reflective markers) via triangulation; system visualizes tracked probe position relative to 3D virtual anatomy on a monitor. Used in OR by surgeons; facilitates surgical planning and intraoperative navigation. Output: real-time visual feedback of instrument position relative to patient anatomy. Benefit: enables precise surgical approach and verification of anatomical reference points during open or percutaneous procedures.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

System components: controller with touchscreen, infrared camera system (standalone, microscope-mounted, or controller-mounted), localizers, and pointers. Tracking: optical, infrared-based, passive markers. Connectivity: workstation for planning. Dimensions: Main unit 152x51x54cm, 80kg. Sterilization: not specified.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients undergoing stereotactic surgery where reference to rigid anatomical structures (skull, long bone, vertebra) can be identified via CT, MR, fluoroscopic, or ultrasound images. Applicable for cranial, spinal, and ENT procedures.

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

Vectorvision (K003589)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

{0}------------------------------------------------ # APR 5 - 2007 061479 ## APPENDIX 2 ## 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness for ARGOS #### Submitted By: 3D Line Medical System ,srl Address: via Bernardo Rucellai 23 - 20161 MILAN - ITAL Y Tel.: + 39 02 2550161 Fax: + 39 02 25501642 Contact Person: Marco Luzzara, Director, QA Manager Summary Date: January 18,2006 Device Trade Name: ARGOS Common Name: Image guided surgery system Classification name: instrument, stereotaxic. Predicate Device: Vectorvision, (K003589) manufactured by BRAINLAB AG Ammerthalstrasse 8 Heimstetten, GM 85551 #### Description of the Device: Argos is a system for computer-assisted stereotactic surgery. It is designed to be used as an aid to the location of, and surgical approach to, lesions within the anatomical structures on the human body and to help define the exact anatomical relations of such lesions to surrounding structures. Prior to the brain surgery, the Argos system acquires contiguous MRI or CT scans of the area containing the lesion and uses them to construct an accurate three-dimensional representation of the patient's anatomy used initially to facilitate surgical planning. During the operation the Argos system continuously monitors the position of a pointing instrument, used by the surgeon, and visualizes it on a monitor screen in relation to the three-dimensional virtual anatomy of the patient. It is therefore possible to verify during the operation that the real position of various anatomical reference points, including the lesion, corresponding to those identified during surgical planning. 1 / {1}------------------------------------------------ #### Intended use of the device: Argos is intended as an aid to the surgeon for precisely locating anatomical structures on the human body in either open or percutaneous procedures. It links tracked probes to virtual computer image space on a patient's preoperative or intraoperative image data. The system is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may appropriate and where the reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the skull, a long bone, or vertebra can be identified relative to medical images such as CT, MR , fluoroscopic or ultrasound images. Example procedures include but are not limited to: Cranial Procedures: Cranial biopsies Tumor resection Craniotomies/Craniectomies Skull base procedures Thalamotomies/Pallidotomies Spinal Procedures: Spinal implant procedures such as pedicle screw placement ENT procedures: Transsphenoidal procedures Intranasal procedures Sinus procedures, such as Maximillary anstrostomies. Ethmoidectomies Sphenoidotomies/Sphenoid explorations, Turbinate resection and Frontal sinusotomies {2}------------------------------------------------ ### Substantial Equivalence to Predicate Device: ARGOS and VECTORVISION are both image guided surgery systems. They link tracked probes to virtual computer image space on a patient's image. The relevant characteristics are compared below. | | ARGOS | VECTORVISON | |-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Indication for Use | 3Dline Argos is intended as an aid to the surgeon for precisely locating anatomical structures on the human body in either open or percutaneous procedures. It links tracked probes to virtual computer image space on a patient's preoperative or intraoperative image data. The system is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may appropriate and where the reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the skull, a long bone, or vertebra can be identified relative to medical images such as CT, MR, fluoroscopic or ultraosund images. | BRAINLAB VectorVision is intended to be an intraoperative image guided localizaton system to enable minimally invasive surgery. It links a freehand probe, tracked by a passive marker sensor system to virtual computer image space on a patient's preoperative image data being processed by a VectorVision workstation. The system is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be considered to be safe and effective 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 anatomy. | | Device main components | 발 Argos Controller, consisting of computers and touch- screen monitor. The Camera System, ■ consisting of infrared cameras that can be stand alone (on wheels), mounted on the controller or mounted on the operating microscope. Localizers and Pointers ■ 트 Planning Workstation (optional), that allows the pre-operative planning | I Brainlab VectorVision navigation system integrates computers, touch-screen monitors and infrared cameras. The video cameras cannot be separated from the main unit. 트 Workstation for pre-operative planning 에 Localizers and pointers | | Physical characteristics | Main Unit: Height 152cm Width 51 cm Depth 54 cm Weight ca. 80Kg Camera System (Type SS): Height 12 cm (30cm width the handle) Width 62cm Depth 16 Weight ca. 4.0kg Camera System (Type M): Height 4.6 cm Width 16cm Depth 9.5 Weight ca. 0.8 kg | Main Unit: Height 162cm Width 95cm (115cm max) Depth 72cm Weight ca. 150Kg Camera System: Height 9.5 cm Width 62cm Depth 16.5 Weight 2.5kg | | | ARGOS | VECTORVISON | | Localization technology | Optical tracking, based on infrared cameras and wire-less passive instruments (by means of retro- reflective markers). The objects to be tracked are fitted with retro-reflective markers. The images coming from the video cameras are processed and the 3D coordinates of the markers are calculated by triangulation. | Optical tracking, based on infrared cameras and wire-less passive instruments (by means of retro-reflective markers). The objects to be tracked are fitted with retro-reflective markers. The images of the video cameras are processed and the 3D coordinates of the markers are calculated by triangulation. | ਾ । 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 {3}------------------------------------------------ Conclusion: ARGOS has been found to be substantially equivalent to BRAINLAB VECTORVISION, 510/k) No. K003589. 1 : 1 {4}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/4/Picture/1 description: The image shows the seal of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The seal features a stylized eagle with its head facing left and three stripes representing the three levels of government. The text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES . USA" is arranged in a circular pattern around the eagle. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 APR 5 - 2007 3D Line Medical Systems S.R.L. % TUV America, Inc. Mr. Stefan Preiss 1775 Old Highway 8 New Brighton, Minnesota 55112-1891 Re: K061479 Trade/Device Name: ARGOS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4560 Regulation Name: Stereotaxic instrument Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HAW Dated: March 19, 2007 Received: March 21, 2007 Dear Mr. Preiss: 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 may 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 Federal 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. {5}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr. Stefan Preiss 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html. Sincerely vours Paz Pelo Rmz Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {6}------------------------------------------------ # Indication for Use 510(k) Number (if known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Device Name: ARGOS Indications for Use: Argos is intended as an aid to the surgeon for precisely locating anatomical structures on the Argos is intended in an an an apercutaneous procedures. It links tracked probes to virtual computer image space on a patient's preoperative or intraoperative image data. The system is configure mago bpace on condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may appropriate and where the reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the skull, a long bone, or vertebra can be identified relative to medical images such as CT, MR, fluoroscopic or ultrasound images. Example procedures include but are not limited to: Cranial Procedures: Cranial biopsies Tumor resection Craniotomies/Craniectomies Skull base procedures Thalamotomies/Pallidotomies Spinal Procedures: Spinal implant procedures such as pedicle screw placement ENT procedures: Transsphenoidal procedures Intranasal procedures Sinus procedures, such as Maximillary anstrostomies, Ethmoidectomies Sphenoidotomies/Sphenoid explorations, Turbinate resection and Frontal sinusotomies Prescription Use YES (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use NO (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) age 1 of 1 (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONJINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office (Division 1-2

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