Novarad’s OpenSight Augmented Reality System is the First Solution for Microsoft HoloLens 510(k) Cleared by the FDA for Medical Use

Preoperative clearance for augmented reality usage in surgical
planning gives physicians access to a new solution that can improve
surgical procedures by enhancing accuracy and shortening operative times

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#EnterpriseImaging–The OpenSight® Augmented Reality System is the first AR medical solution
for Microsoft HoloLens cleared by the FDA receiving 510(k) clearance for
use in pre-operative surgical planning. Building upon decades of
Novarad’s experience in image processing, OpenSight renders 2D, 3D and
4D images of patients interactively, while accurately overlaying them
directly onto the patient’s body. The solution, along with patented
virtual tool technology and an integrated targeting system, allows
doctors to see the patient and into the patient simultaneously to more
accurately plan surgery.

“This is transformative technology that will unite preoperative imaging
with augmented reality to improve the precision, speed and safety of
medical procedures,” stated Dr. Wendell Gibby, Novarad CEO and
co-creator of OpenSight. “This internal visualization can now be
achieved without the surgeon ever making an incision, improving outcomes
in a world of more precise medicine.”

Unlike virtual reality (VR) used in previous preoperative planning
systems, OpenSight utilizes the Microsoft HoloLens headset that not only
allows one to see the 3D patient images in augmented reality (AR), but
also to see the patient (reality) at the same time. Augmented reality
also lets you see your complete real-world surroundings, avoiding the
disorientation of virtual reality.

OpenSight augmented reality allows a much better understanding of
anatomic relationships because the images are co-localized to the
patient. Pre-operative planning with OpenSight makes it possible to
highlight relevant anatomy and critical structures to avoid, as well as
positioning virtual tools and guidance systems to more accurately plan a
surgical approach. Multiple headsets can be shared among users improving
the training of less experienced residents. A teaching version of the
software is also available that allows medical students to perform
virtual dissections on cadavers.

Those interested in learning more about OpenSight should visit www.novarad.net
or follow the company on Twitter, @NovaradCorp. To view an OpenSight
surgical use photo, please visit
the Novarad website here.

For over 30 years, Novarad has enabled healthcare providers to solve
their imaging problems through its full diagnostic suite. Today,
Novarad’s specialized enterprise imaging and workflow solutions continue
to improve upon industry standards and empower healthcare providers
everywhere to solve problems. Through customizable workflow and imaging
solutions, Novarad encompasses medical imaging needs. Visit Novarad at www.novarad.net
for more information.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Kristi Alvarado, Media Relations Contact at
Novarad
801.642.1001
kristi.alvarado@novarad.net