SmartFrame OR
K233141 · ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. · HAW · Jan 12, 2024 · Neurology
Device Facts
| Record ID | K233141 |
| Device Name | SmartFrame OR |
| Applicant | ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. |
| Product Code | HAW · Neurology |
| Decision Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 882.4560 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Intended Use
The SmartFrame OR is intended to provide stereotactic guidance for the placement and operation of instruments or devices during planning and operation of neurological procedures performed in conjunction with the use of a compatible optical stereotaxic navigation system using preoperative MR and/or CT imaging. These procedures include biopsies, catheter placement and electrode introduction.
Device Story
SmartFrame OR is a hardware-only, disposable, frameless stereotactic guidance system for use in operating rooms. It consists of a tower and base assembly that attaches to the patient's skull. The device accepts inputs from preoperative MR/CT imaging and operates in conjunction with optical navigation systems (e.g., Medtronic StealthStation S8). Physicians (neurosurgeons) manually adjust the device's roll, pitch, and X/Y translation via thumb wheels to orient a 14-gauge central lumen guide tube. This guide tube facilitates the precise insertion of neurosurgical instruments into the brain. The device provides mechanical trajectory guidance, allowing surgeons to reach planned targets. It benefits patients by enabling accurate, minimally invasive intracranial procedures. The system is a mechanical assembly and does not involve software-based processing or AI/ML algorithms.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Accuracy validation testing was performed to compare the SmartFrame OR against the predicate. Results showed a mean positional error of 1.36 mm (99% CI upper bound 1.57 mm) and a mean trajectory angle error of 0.67 degrees (99% CI upper bound 0.92 degrees). Testing confirmed the device meets all design specifications and performs as effectively as the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Hardware-only stereotactic instrument. Materials: 20% glass-filled polycarbonate, titanium (Ti-6Al-4V per ASTM F136), silicone, nylon, polycarbonate, PEEK, acetal, Ultem-1000, PTFE, Kapton. Principle: Mechanical trajectory guidance via adjustable tower/base assembly. Dimensions: 14-gauge central lumen. Connectivity: None (standalone mechanical device). Sterilization: Sterile, single-use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing neurological procedures including biopsies, catheter placement, and electrode introduction, requiring stereotactic guidance in conjunction with compatible optical navigation systems and preoperative MR/CT imaging.
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
- Medtronic NexFrame (Navigus II Trajectory Guide) (K012366)
Reference Devices
- ClearPoint System (SmartFrame XG) (K200079, K222519)
- SmartFrame Array (K202575)
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- K250893 — Ball Joint Guide Array (66295) · Bayer Medical Care, Inc. · Sep 4, 2025
- K992916 — BRAINLAB STEREOTACTIC ARC · Brainlab · Jan 11, 2000
- K160434 — ClearPoint System · Mri Interventions, Inc. · Mar 17, 2016
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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January 12, 2024
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ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. Brennan Sullivan Regulatory Affairs Manager 120 S. Sierra Avenue, Suite 100 Solana Beach, California 92075
#### Re: K233141
Trade/Device Name: SmartFrame OR Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4560 Regulation Name: Stereotaxic Instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HAW Dated: December 8, 2023 Received: December 11, 2023
#### Dear Brennan Sullivan:
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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Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K233141
Device Name SmartFrame OR
Indications for Use (Describe)
The SmartFrame OR is intended to provide stereotactic guidance for the placement and operation of instruments or devices during planning and operation of neurological procedures performed in conjunction with the use of a compatible optical stereotaxic navigation system using preoperative MR and/or CT imaging. These procedures include biopsies, catheter placement and electrode introduction.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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| <span style="text-decoration: overline;">X</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary
#### A. Device Information
| Category | Comments |
|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sponsor: | ClearPoint Neuro, Inc.<br>6349 Paseo Del Lago<br>Carlsbad, CA 92011 |
| Correspondent Contact<br>Information: | Brennan Sullivan<br>120 S. Sierra Ave.<br>Solana Beach, CA 92075<br>617-678-1028<br>bsullivan@clearpointneuro.com |
| Device Common Name: | Neurological Stereotactic Instrument |
| Device Regulation & Name: | Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument, 21CFR<br>882.4560 |
| Classification & Product Code: | Class II<br>HAW |
| 510(k) Number: | K233155 |
| Device Proprietary Name: | SmartFrame OR Stereotaxic System |
### Primary Predicate Device Information:
| Predicate Device: | Medtronic NexFrame<br>(Navigus II Trajectory Guide) |
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| Predicate Device Manufacturer: | Medtronic, Inc. |
| Predicate Device Common Name: | Neurological Stereotactic Instrument |
| Predicate Device Premarket Notification # | K012366 |
| Predicate Device Classification & Name | Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument,<br>21CFR 882.4560 |
| Predicate Device Classification &<br>Product Code: | Class II<br>HAW |
### Reference Predicate Device Information:
| Reference Device 1 | |
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| Predicate Device: | ClearPoint System (SmartFrame XG) |
| Predicate Device Manufacturer: | ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. |
| Predicate Device Common Name: | Neurological Stereotactic Instrument |
| Predicate Device Premarket Notification # | K222519 |
| Predicate Device Classification & Name | Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument,<br>21CFR 882.4560 |
| Predicate Device Classification &<br>Product Code: | Class II<br>HAW |
| Reference Device 2 | |
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| Predicate Device: | SmartFrame Array |
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| Predicate Device Manufacturer: | ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. |
| Predicate Device Common Name: | Neurological Stereotactic Instrument |
| Predicate Device Premarket<br>Notification # | K214040 |
| Predicate Device Classification &<br>Name | Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument,<br>21CFR 882.4560 |
| Predicate Device Classification &<br>Product Code: | Class II<br>HAW |
### B. Date Summary Prepared
December 8, 2023
### C. Description of Device
The SmartFrame OR is a hardware-only precision trajectory aiming device for procedures conducted entirely in the traditional operating room and in conjunction with commercially available optical navigation systems such as Medtronic Stealth Station S8, or functionally equivalent optical navigation systems.
The SmartFrame OR Stereotactic System tower consists of three assemblies. The reference bracket arm attaches to the skull mount and the trajectory aiming tower is attached to the mount once it is affixed to the patient skull. The ring assembly of the base is attached to the patient's skull. The socket assembly fits over the two retaining blocks on the ring assembly and is secured with the tower thumbscrews.
The SmartFrame OR Kit consists of the following Components:
- 1x SmartFrame OR Tower ●
- 1x Device Guide, 2.1mm
- 1x Centering Ring ●
- 1x Dock ●
- 1x Lock
- 1x Lock (2.1mm) ●
- 1x SNS Thumb Wheel Extension ●
- . 1x Thumb Screw Pack
The plastic tower assembly is designed to provide multi-directional orientation adjustments to the Device Guide, which is a guide tube encased in the center of the tower assembly. The Device Guide has a 14-gauge central lumen through which a peel away sheath can be placed and oriented.
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The tower, when attached to the base assembly, provides adjustments in the roll, pitch, x, and y directions by turning the appropriate thumb wheels. The thumb wheels on the SMARTFrame are used to maneuver the Device Guide by either direct or indirect physician contact.
### D. Indications for Use
The SmartFrame OR is intended to provide stereotactic guidance for the placement and operation of instruments or devices during planning and operation of neurological procedures performed in conjunction with the use of a compatible optical stereotaxic navigation system using preoperative MR and/or CT imaging. These procedures include biopsies, catheter placement and electrode introduction.
### E. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
Medtronic's NexFrame was chosen as the predicate because its indications for use are identical to the SmartFrame OR Stereotactic System and it is similar in design and technological characteristics. There were no other potential predicate devices identified with the same indications for use or with similar design. NexFrame has been on the market for over 20 years with a history of safe and effective use. In 2019, NexFrame was subjected to a design-related recall. The recall was related to inaccuracy issues during the use of NexFrame in DBS lead implantation surgeries utilizing the auto-registration (fiducial-less) workflow. SmartFrame OR is not intended to be used in DBS procedures that utilize auto-registration. Bone screw fiducials are required to be used for registration in these procedures. For this reason, the issues leading to the recall are not applicable to the SmartFrame OR and the NexFrame remains the most appropriate predicate device.
The SmartFrame OR Stereotactic System is identical in indications for use as the Medtronic NexFrame, subject of K012719. The devices are similar in design in that they are adjustable, stereotactic frames composed of a base and a tower assembly. They allow for fine trajectory adjustments of the stereotactic frame and for the passage of neurosurgical tools through frame and into the patients brain. The devices utilize similar workflows and are both compatible with MedTronic StealthStation. Additionally, the SmartFrame OR Stereotactic System uses identical materials to the reference device SmartFrame Array and SmartFrame XG.
The differences between SmartFrame OR and the predicate consists of design modifications that allow for more precise trajectory adjustments and do not introduce any risks of safety or effectiveness. Both the proposed SmartFrame and the predicate devices allow for adjustments to the pitch and roll of the frame, however the proposed SmartFrame OR and the ClearPoint SmartFrame Array allow for changes in the X- and Y- translation of the device. Accuracy testing has been performed to demonstrate that SmartFrame OR performs as effectively as NexFrame.
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The proposed SmartFrame OR and the primary predicate NexFrame and reference predicates ClearPoint SmartFrame XG and SmartFrame Array Systems all allow for passage of neurosurgical tools through the frame and into the patient's brain. They are all compatible with tools of different diameters via the use of adapters or guide tubes. Additionally, both the proposed SmartFrame OR and the predicate are compatible with StealthStation S8 whereas the reference predicates ClearPoint SmartFrame XG and SmartFrame Array Systems are not since those systems includes their own software. Based on these similar characteristics and verification testing performed, there are no new issues of safety or efficacy raised between the devices when used with S8. Table 1 below provides a side-by-side comparison of the proposed SmartFrame OR and the predicate device.
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| | ClearPoint Neuro SmartFrame OR | Primary Predicate<br>Medtronic NexFrame<br>(Navigus II Trajectory<br>Guide<br>K012366) | Reference Predicate<br>ClearPoint System<br>(SmartFrame XG)<br>K200079 and K222519 | Reference Predicate<br>SmartFrame Array<br>K202575 | |
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| Classification | 21 CFR 882.4560 | 21CFR 882.4560 | 21CFR 882.4560 | 21CFR 882.4560 | |
| Product Code | HAW | HAW | HAW, ORR | HAW | |
| Device<br>Description | The SmartFrame OR Stereotactic<br>System is a disposable, frameless,<br>stereotactic guidance system used in<br>conjunction with Medtronic<br>StealthStation Navigation Systems-<br>image-guided surgery (IGS)<br>systems-for intracranial surgical<br>procedures. | The NexFrame Stereotactic<br>System is a disposable,<br>frameless, stereotactic<br>guidance system used in<br>conjunction with Medtronic<br>StealthStation Navigation<br>Systems-image-guided<br>surgery (IGS) systems—for<br>intracranial surgical<br>procedures. | The ClearPoint System is used<br>to provide stereotactic<br>guidance for the insertion of<br>one or more devices into the<br>brain within a magnetic<br>resonance imaging (MRI)<br>environment. | The ClearPoint System is used<br>to provide stereotactic<br>guidance for the insertion of<br>one or more devices into the<br>brain within a magnetic<br>resonance imaging (MRI)<br>environment | |
| Indications for<br>Use | The SmartFrame OR is intended to<br>provide stereotactic guidance for the<br>placement and operation of<br>instruments or devices during<br>planning and operation of<br>neurological procedures performed<br>in conjunction with the use of a<br>compatible optical stereotaxic<br>navigation system using preoperative<br>MR and/or CT imaging. These<br>procedures include biopsies, catheter<br>placement and electrode<br>introduction. | The NexFrame Stereotactic<br>System is intended to provide<br>stereotactic guidance for the<br>placement and operation of<br>instruments or devices during<br>planning and operation of<br>neurological procedures<br>performed in conjunction with<br>the use of an Image Guided<br>Workstation System using<br>preoperative MR and/or CT<br>imaging. These procedures<br>include biopsies, catheter<br>placement and electrode<br>introduction. The device is<br>ET0 sterilized and for one time<br>use. | The ClearPoint System<br>is intended to provide<br>stereotactic guidance for the<br>placement and operation of<br>instruments or devices during<br>planning and operation of<br>neurological procedures within<br>the MRI environment and in<br>conjunction with MR imaging.<br>The ClearPoint System is<br>intended as an integral part of<br>procedures that have<br>traditionally used stereotactic<br>methodology.<br>These procedures include biopsies,<br>catheter and electrode<br>insertion, including deep brain<br>stimulation (DBS) lead<br>placement. The System is | The ClearPoint System is<br>intended to provide<br>stereotactic guidance for the<br>placement and operation of<br>instruments or devices during<br>planning and operation of<br>neurological procedures<br>within the MRI environment<br>and in conjunction with MR<br>imaging. The ClearPoint<br>System is intended as an<br>integral part of procedures that<br>have traditionally used<br>stereotactic methodology.<br>These procedures include<br>biopsies, catheter and<br>electrode insertion, including<br>deep brain stimulation (DBS)<br>lead placement. The System is | |
| | ClearPoint Neuro SmartFrame OR | Primary Predicate<br>Medtronic NexFrame<br>(Navigus II Trajectory<br>Guide<br>K012366) | Reference Predicate<br>ClearPoint System<br>(SmartFrame XG)<br>K200079 and K222519 | Reference Predicate<br>SmartFrame Array<br>K202575 | |
| | | | intended for use only with 1.5<br>and 3.0 Tesla MRI scanners. | intended for use only with 1.5<br>and 3.0 Tesla MRI scanners. | |
| Intended Use | The SmartFrame OR Stereotactic<br>System is intended for use by a<br>Neurosurgeon in a standard operating<br>room environment to guide<br>compatible neurosurgical devices<br>along a planned trajectory to the<br>specified target in the brain during<br>stereotactic functional neurosurgical<br>procedures. | The NexFrame Stereotactic<br>System is intended for use by<br>a Neurosurgeon in a standard<br>operating room environment to<br>guide compatible<br>neurosurgical devices along a<br>planned trajectory to the<br>specified target in the brain<br>during stereotactic functional neurosurgical procedures. | The ClearPoint System is<br>intended to provide<br>stereotactic guidance for the<br>placement and operation of<br>instruments or devices during<br>planning and operation of<br>neurological procedures<br>within the MRI environment<br>and in conjunction with MR<br>imaging. | The ClearPoint System is<br>intended to provide<br>stereotactic guidance for the<br>placement and operation of<br>instruments or devices during<br>planning and operation of<br>neurological procedures<br>within the MRI environment<br>and in conjunction with MR<br>imaging. | |
| Targeting<br>Accuracy | ±0.78 mm | ±1.48 mm | ±1.5mm @≤125mm | <2.0 mm | |
| Environment | Operating Room | MRI Suite or OR | MRI Suite | MRI Suite | |
| Principal<br>Operator | Neurosurgeon | Neurosurgeon | Neurosurgeon | Neurosurgeon | |
| Components | SmartFrame OR Tower & Base<br>Centering Ring<br>Torx Screwdriver<br>Entry Point Locator<br>Device Guides / Adapters | Nexframe socket and ring<br>assemblies<br>Center alignment and<br>multilumen adapters<br>Offset alignment and<br>multilumen adapters. | SmartFrame XG,<br>Scalp Mount Base, Bone<br>Screws, Stand-Off Pins,<br>Screwdriver, Centering Tool,<br>Wharen Centering Guide<br>(packaged and sold<br>separately), Dock and Lock,<br>Roll Lock Screw with Washer,<br>Rescue Screws (packaged<br>separately) | SmartFrame Array,<br>Scalp Mount Base, Bone<br>Screws, Stand-Off Pins,<br>Screwdriver, Centering Tool,<br>Wharen Centering Guide<br>(packaged and sold<br>separately), Dock and Lock,<br>Roll Lock Screw with<br>Washer,<br>Rescue Screws (packaged<br>separately) | |
| Materials | 20% Glass-Filled Polycarbonate<br>Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V per ASTM<br>F136)<br>Silicone<br>Nylon<br>Polycarbonate<br>PEEK | Polycarbonate<br>Silicone Rubber<br>Titanium<br>Stainless Steel<br>Acetal<br>Nylon<br>Other polymer materials | Polycarbonate<br>Silicone Rubber<br>Titanium<br>Stainless Steel<br>Acetal<br>Nylon<br>Other polymer materials | Polycarbonate<br>Silicone Rubber<br>Titanium<br>Stainless Steel<br>Acetal | |
| | ClearPoint Neuro SmartFrame OR | Primary Predicate<br>Medtronic NexFrame<br>(Navigus II Trajectory<br>Guide<br>K012366) | Reference Predicate<br>ClearPoint System<br>(SmartFrame XG)<br>K200079 and K222519 | Reference Predicate<br>SmartFrame Array<br>K202575 | |
| | Acetal<br>Ultem-1000<br>PTFE<br>Kapton | | | Nylon<br>Other polymer materials | |
| Principle of<br>Operation | Patient Scanning<br>MRI for planning<br>CT for registration | Patient Scanning<br>MRI for planning<br>CT for registration | Patient Scanning<br>MRI for planning<br>MRI for registration | Patient Scanning<br>MRI for planning<br>MRI for registration | |
| | Surgical Planning<br>Select target location<br>Select entry point | Surgical Planning<br>Select target location<br>Select entry point | Surgical Planning<br>Select target location<br>Select entry point | Surgical Planning<br>Select target location<br>Select entry point | |
| | Optional Non-Sterile Registration | Optional Non-Sterile<br>Registration | MRI Registration | MRI Registration | |
| | IGS System Setup and Sterile<br>Registration | IGS System Setup and Sterile<br>Registration | IGS System Setup and Sterile<br>Registration | IGS System Setup and Sterile<br>Registration | |
| Range of<br>Motion | Pitch - ±33°<br>Roll: ±26°<br>X-translation: ±2.5mm<br>Y-translation: ±2.5mm | Angulation: ±25°<br>Rotation: 360° | Pitch - ±33°<br>Roll: ±26°<br>X-translation: ±2.5mm<br>Y-translation: ±2.5mm | Pitch - ±33°<br>Roll: ±26° | |
| Burr Hole | 14mm or drill bit when appropriate | 14mm | 14mm or drill bit when<br>appropriate | 14mm or drill bit when<br>appropriate | |
| Sterile | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Single Use | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Multi-lumen<br>spacing | Continuous XY-stage | 2 mm | Continuous XY-stage | 3-mm center-to-center virtual<br>offset array | |
### Table 1: Side-by-side comparison of SmartFrame OR with Predicate and Reference Devices
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# ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. SmartFrame OR
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#### F. Bench Testing
ClearPoint Neuro has performed extensive testing to demonstrate that the SmartFrame OR System is safe and effective for its intended use. The modifications implemented in SmartFrame OR System were conducted in conformance with the company's design control procedures. Design inputs provided the requirements for the respective product specifications. Design Verification testing was performed relative to these specifications. These tests included verification of physical. performance, and safety requirements, as well as benchtop accuracy testing. The navigational accuracy validation values and how they compare to the predicate device are presented in the table below.
| Device | Positional Error (mm) | | | Trajectory Angle Error (degrees) | | |
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| | Mean | Standard Deviation | 99% CI*<br>Upper Bound | Mean | Standard Deviation | 99% CI*<br>Upper Bound |
| SmartFrame<br>OR | 1.36 | 0.86 | 1.57 | 0.67 | 0.46 | 0.92 |
#### Table 1: Accuracy Performance Comparison*
*Measurement tools used in accuracy testing were found to add up to a 0.25 mm differential to results. To represent worst case of this measurement error, this 0.25 mm has been added to the results in Table 1.
Risk analysis was performed with mitigation of all identified risks to acceptable levels. The tests and risk analysis demonstrated that the SmartFrame OR System functions as intended and is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed Medtronic NexFrame.
#### G. Conclusion
The subject SmartFrame OR and the predicate NexFrame have the identical indications for use and similar technological characteristics and principles of operation. ClearPoint Neuro has performed extensive bench testing to demonstrate that the differences between SmartFrame OR and the predicate device do not raise any risks of safety or efficacy. SmartFrame OR has been demonstrated to meet all test specifications and has been shown to be as safe, as effective, and to perform as well as the predicate device.