Stryker completes first surgical procedure using Apple Vision Pro with SportSuite Vision app

First Surgical Use of Apple Vision Pro

Stryker announced the completion of the first surgical procedure utilizing Apple Vision Pro. The procedure, a hip arthroscopy, was performed using the SportSuite Vision app, which integrates various digital tools and content directly into the surgeon's field of view.

SportSuite Vision App Details

The SportSuite Vision app allows surgeons to view physical objects in the operating room alongside digital information such as arthroscopic video, HipCheck, HipMap, and CT imaging. This integration aims to reduce reliance on traditional monitors and create a more streamlined surgical workflow by consolidating data sources within the surgeon's visual space.

FDA Authorization and Impact

SportSuite Vision received FDA De Novo authorization on July 17, making it the first app authorized by the FDA for intraoperative use with Apple Vision Pro. This authorization enables the use of spatial computing technology in live surgical environments, potentially changing how surgeons access and interact with critical patient data during operations.

Surgeon's Perspective

Chad Mather III, the orthopedic surgeon who performed the operation at Duke Health, stated that spatial computing allowed him to customize the placement of clinical information within his workflow and access it within the sterile field. He noted that this contributed to a more comfortable and streamlined operating room setup while keeping necessary information in view.