Sira Medical wins FDA nod for augmented reality surgical planning tech

Sira Medical announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its augmented reality (AR) preoperative surgical planning application.

The San Francisco-based company’s application offers clinicians with advanced imaging to assist in making key patient management decisions.

According to a news release, Sira Medical wants to address a lack of clarity caused by hidden anatomy on CT scans and MRIs. This lack of clarity forces surgeons to make critical decisions on the fly, the company says. This can lead to errors and inefficiencies.

Sira Medical designed its hologram technology to remove those obstacles. It believes this allows surgeons to prepare for surgery with more confidence, reducing patient complications and improving outcomes.

Co-founder Dr. Jesse Courtier says surgeons often face challenges applying radiology information onto real-world patients as they “still rely on 2D images.” The Sira Medical technology sets out…

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