Augmedics launches x-ray vision for US spine surgeons

Augmedics launches its Xvision Spine AR nav system in U.S. (MassDevice)
Augmedics announced today that it won FDA 510(k) clearance for and initiated the U.S. launch of its Xvision Spine augmented reality guidance system to be used in surgery.
The company is touting Xvision Spine as the first AR guidance system to be used in surgery. The system is designed to allow surgeons to visualize the 3D spinal anatomy of a patient during surgery as if it were “X-ray vision.” The vision allows the surgeon to accurately navigate instruments and implants while looking directly at the patient instead...