Augmedics, Inc.

Augmented reality headset gives surgeons "x-ray vision" during procedures for accurate and personalized implant placement while keeping their eyes on their patients HACKENSACK, N.J., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Harshpal Singh of Premier Brain & Spine is among the first surgeons in the state to perform spine surgery with the Augmedics xvision Spine System, a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) guidance system that allows surgeons to "see through" a patient's anatomy as if they have "x-ray vision." The xvision Spine System is the first AR guidance system to be used in surgery and is currently approved for use in open and minimally invasive spine implant procedures. Similar to a real-time GPS, this "see-through" surgery lets surgeons know exactly where to place implants in a patient's unique anatomy, and is bringing a new standard of personalization and care to the operating room. The xvision Spine System is different from other image guidance systems, as it allows surgeons to maintain their focus directly on the patient, rather than on a distant screen displaying the patient's anatomy. "As one of the first surgeons in New Jersey to use augmented reality in spine surgery, I am incredibly honored to bring this advanced technology to our patients," said Dr. Singh. "The remarkable efforts by Augmedics have made it possible to enhance surgical precision and improve patient care." Dr. Singh is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon at Premier Brain & Spine, with several thousand spine cases under his belt. The procedure, a lumber spinal decompression and fusion, was performed at Hackensack University Hospital. The xvision Spine System consists of a transparent near-eye-display headset and all elements of a traditional navigation system. It accurately determines the position of surgical tools, in real-time, and superimposes them on the patient's CT data. The navigation data is then projected onto the surgeon's retina using the headset, allowing him or her to simultaneously look at both the patient and the navigation data. The xvision Spine System is designed to revolutionize how surgery is done by giving the surgeon better control and visualization, which may lead to easier, faste, and safer surgeries. About Premier Brain & Spine Premier Brain & Spine is a leading spine surgery practice serving patients across New Jersey and New York. Premier Brain & Spine's distinguished surgeons are extensively trained in minimally-invasive spine surgery techniques, dedicated to helping patients achieve a pain-free and active lifestyle with the shortest possible recovery times. Committed to providing the highest standard of care, this team ensures each patient receives personalized and effective treatment tailored to their unique needs. For more information on Premier Brain & Spine, call (866) 590-0601 or visit About Augmedics With Augmedics, the future of surgery is within sight. The Chicago-based company aims to improve healthcare by augmenting surgery with cutting edge technologies that solve unmet clinical needs and instill technological confidence in the surgical workflow. Its pioneering xvision system, the first augmented reality guidance system for surgery, allows surgeons to "see" the patient's anatomy through skin and tissue as if they have "x-ray vision," and to accurately navigate instruments and implants during spine procedures. Augmedics is backed by Terra Venture Partners and AO Invest, a venture arm of the AO Foundation. The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization for the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. For more information, visit . SOURCE Premier Brain & Spine

Augmented reality headset gives surgeons "x-ray vision" during procedures for accurate and personalized implant placement while keeping their eyes on their patients HACKENSACK, N.J., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey Brain and Spine (NJBS) is now offering a new standard of advanced spine surgery to patients state-wide. Two NJBS surgeons have recently become New Jersey's first physicians to successfully treat patients with new technology, which allows surgeons to see anatomy as if they have "x-ray vision." In December 2023, Patrick A. Roth, MD, and Roy D. Vingan, MD, both neurosurgeons and co-founders of the NJBS practice, successfully preformed spine surgeries using the Augmedics xvision Spine System. The FDA-cleared system is the first augmented reality (AR) navigation system to be used in surgery for both open and minimally invasive spine implant procedures. Nationally, the system has been used to help treat more than 6,500 patients in 24 states. The cutting-edge technology allows surgeons to keep their eyes directly on the patient, lending better visualization, control and accuracy during procedures. "Augmented reality allows us to advance what we can see inside the spine with pinpoint accuracy to apply various forms of instrumentation in the least invasive way. It is a navigation tool that gives us information in the operating room that is deeper than an x-ray, said Dr. Vingan. "It's kind of a wow moment, like looking through a telescope and seeing the stars. Suddenly, the world is open to you in a different way." The xvision Spine System is different from other available image guidance systems, as it keeps the surgeon's focus directly on the patient at all times, rather than a distant screen that displays the patient's anatomy. The new system is designed to revolutionize how surgery is done by giving surgeons better control and visualization, which may lead to easier, faster and safer surgeries. The xvision Spine System consists of a transparent near-eye-display headset and all elements of a traditional navigation system. It accurately determines the position of surgical tools, in real-time, and superimposes them on the patient's CT data. The navigation data is then projected onto the surgeon's retina using the headset, allowing him or her to simultaneously look at both the patient and the navigation data. "We are extremely proud to be the first surgeons to offer this amazing technology to residents of New Jersey," said Dr. Patrick Roth. "The accuracy is phenomenal. In each case we have performed, the accuracy has been right on the money. You get the added accuracy along with tactile feedback. For patients, this means smaller exposures, less pain, and greater precision. It also enhances safety for everyone in the operating room by reducing radiation exposure ." In minimally invasive procedures, 3D anatomy visualization technology allows surgeons to accurately guide instruments and implants intraoperatively, in real time, while looking directly at the patient. Using the xvision Spine System may also reduce surgeon exposure to radiation during the procedure. Since the first surgery using the Augmedics technology, New Jersey Brain and Spine surgeons have used the technology with 41 patients. "We believe that one of the strengths of our practice is that the surgeons have the flexibility to contextualize, improvise, and think outside of the box. We can lean in to advances and provide the very best care available," Dr. Roth noted. About New Jersey Brain and Spine New Jersey Brain and Spine is the area's premier neurosurgery practice for the treatment of complex brain and spine conditions . Our team of highly specialized neurosurgeons, orthopedists, neurologists and physiatrists are among the most highly trained and experienced in the country, and our patient outcomes are among the best in the nation. Leaders in their field and respective subspecialties, NJBS physicians begin with conservative care and extend to highly advanced, minimally invasive procedures as needed, achieving unparalleled outcomes when treating complex neurosurgical conditions, including strokes, aneurysms, brain and spine tumors, spine pain and disorders, and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease. We perform more complex neurosurgical procedures than any other practice in the region, yet we view surgery as a last resort and always recommend the most conservative treatment appropriate for your situation. For more information, visit njbrainandspine.com. About Augmedics Augmedics (Chicago) pioneers cutting-edge augmented reality technologies to improve surgical outcomes. The company's revolutionary xvision Spine System® allows surgeons to see patients' anatomy as if they have "x-ray vision" and accurately navigate instruments and implants during spine procedures. The first-of-its-kind, FDA-cleared xvision has been used to treat over 6,500 patients and implant more than 35,000 pedicle screws across 24 US states. Augmedics has received numerous awards and honors and was recently named a 2023 Chicago Inno Fire Award Blazer Winner, a distinguishment given to just 5 companies changing Chicago's tech scene for the better. To learn more or schedule an xvision demo, visit . For More Information: John Gonda [email protected] 616.309.4888 SOURCE New Jersey Brain and Spine

GE HealthCare and MediView XR, a med-tech company leveraging augmented reality, announced the first successful clinical use of their co-developed OmnifyXR Interventional Suite System. OmnifyXR, which the companies announced they were co-developing in 2022, pairs GE's imaging technology with MediView's AR and surgical navigation platform to help physicians better assess a patient's anatomy, make more informed clinical decisions and allow for remote collaboration by care teams in different locations. The platform allows doctors to simultaneously display up to four video streams to improve workflow efficiency, interact with a 3D model of a patient's anatomy to support planning during a procedure, and collaborate remotely with other care providers for consultation, training or overseeing a procedure. Doctors can also view a holographically displayed imaging video stream, interact with the application hands-free using voice commands, and customize the size, angle, and orientation of a patient's image. OmnifyXR was used in its first clinical use case by Dr. Jafar Golzarian, professor of radiology and founder of North Star Vascular and Interventional, for two procedures: the embolization of a prostate artery and the embolization of a genicular artery. "The heads-up display and augmented reality capabilities of OmnifyXR, especially the 3D anatomical view offered by the hologram scan, are game-changing and allow for new perspectives into treatment we haven’t seen before," Golzarian said in a statement. "I’m excited to be on the team performing these first cases and look forward to seeing how this may help improve clinical and operational outcomes for both patients and clinicians." THE LARGER TREND Last year, Ohio-based MediView XR announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AR surgical navigation system, XR90. This system allows physicians to view a patient's anatomical structures in 3D for preoperative and intraoperative use. The company also scored $15 million in strategic funding in 2023, a year after securing a $9.9 million investment. MediView XR entered into a know-how agreement in 2022 with Mayo Clinic, in which the health system would provide technology, clinical and research expertise to accelerate innovation and advance procedural augmented reality solutions. Other companies in the surgical extended reality space include the augmented reality surgical navigation platform Augmedics and the virtual reality surgical training and assessment platform Osso VR. The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum is scheduled to take place September 5-6 in Boston. Learn more and register.