FDA Clears Glasses-Free 3D Software for CT and MRI Assessment

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for Avatar Medical Vision, a software that reportedly offers glasses-free 3D views of MRI and CT.

For imaging-intensive specialties such as oncology, orthopedics, neurosurgery and interventional radiology, Avatar Medical Vision enables MRI and CT imaging to be viewed as spatial, multidimensional displays in standard operating rooms and virtual reality environments, according to Avatar Medical, the developer of the software.

In addition to the potential utility of Avatar Medical Vision for surgical planning, the company said the software enables more face-to-face communication and preservation of depth perception for viewing complex anatomy without the burden of headsets.

“For too long, physicians have been making three-dimensional decisions from two-dimensional images,” said Xavier Wartelle, the chief executive officer of Avatar Medical. “At Avatar Medical, we’ve made deliberate technology choices to change that, prioritizing glasses-free, shared visualization so physicians and patients can look at anatomy together. When that happens, the conversation becomes clearer, more natural, and ultimately more meaningful.”