Cirq Arm System (2.0);Alignment System Spine

As an accessory to the Spine & Trauma Navigation, the Alignment System Spine is intended to support the surgeon to achieve a pre-defined screw with surgical instruments during the surgical procedure. It is used for spinal screw placement procedures.

As an accessory to the Spine & Trauma Navigation, the Alignment System Spine is intended to support the surgeon to achieve a pre-defined screw with surgical instruments during the surgical procedure. It is used for spinal screw placement procedures.

The Cirq Arm System serves as a holding and positioning system to support the surgeon in reaching a pre-defined screw trajectory with surgical instruments. It consists of a passive, semi-rigid mechatronic arm system with structural components, several modules, instrument holding and clamping mechanisms and software to guide the user. The Cirq Arm System 2.0 is a passive mechatronic device for holding and positioning surgical instruments; it is evolved from its predecessor, the Surgical Base System 1.4 (K202320). The Cirq Arm System 2.0 is attached to the side rail of an operating table and is intended to be used in a hospital environment, specifically in rooms which are appropriate for surgical interventions (e.g. operating rooms). The base provides external power and communication with the IGS platforms and Alignment Software Spine (if applicable, ie. if used within the active configuration). The Cirq Arm System 2.0 can be manually positioned by releasing the brakes in the joints, using the integrated buttons. The brakes in the joints open when powered (a voltage is supplied), and close without current. Therefore, the brakes close in case of a power failure. The brake state is visualized to the user by LED rings showing different colors for the two different brake states (open/closed) separately for each joint. The electronics and firmware are designed to be ready to operate meaning that the arm can be booted and used quickly after connecting it to the power supply. The sterility of the device during the surgical intervention is ensured with a sterile drape, which is compatible to the Cirq Arm System 2.0 and the attached application module. The specific workflow and operating principles differ based on the attached module.