Enovis Releases ARVIS Augmented Reality Surgical Guidance

Enovis has launched ARVIS (Augmented Reality Visualization and Information System) and completed over 200 cases using it in the U.S. The FDA-cleared system is a proprietary, hands-free augmented reality (AR) tool engineered for orthopedic surgeons so they can visualize guidance when performing hip and knee surgery.
 
Unlike other robotic systems requiring further staff, ARVIS is self-contained. A surgeon controls the wearable surgical guidance tool, either worn on an ARVIS headband or compatible with existing helmets worn in surgery.
 
“ARVIS was designed to provide surgeons with better information, more confidence and an enhanced surgical experience that integrates seamlessly into their procedural workflow without the need for obtrusive and unnecessary equipment,” Louie Vogt, president and GM of Enovis Surgical told the press. “ARVIS is significantly smaller, but powerful and precise, with a more economical price than large robotic systems.^1,2 In turn, it can be adopted and scaled by a wide array of ambulatory surgical centers and hospitals, meaning more access to more patients wishing to experience the benefits of a technology-assisted knee or hip replacement.”
 
ARVIS is also sustainable and environmentally friendly according to Enovis, with no single-use plastic instruments or consumables needing disposal.
 
“Having knee or hip replacement is a big decision for any patient. ARVIS provides me real-time feedback at the operative site and guides me as I make cuts and check measurements to ensure that the angles are correct for the best fit and alignment. The screens are located within my line of sight, so I never have to take my eyes off the patient,” said Dr. Michael Nett, Chair of Orthopedic Surgery, South Shore University Hospital. “ARVIS gives me further peace of mind as I’m placing small components that can make a big difference for the long and short-term arthritis relief my patients expect and deserve.”
 
Enovis subsidiary DJO acquired ARVIS AR tech as parts of the deal for Insight Medical Systems earlier this month.
 
References
¹ Novak, Erik J., Marc D. Silverstein, and Kevin J. Bozic. “The cost-effectiveness of computer-assisted navigation in total knee arthroplasty.” JBJS 89.11 (2007): 2389-2397.
² Macario, Alex. “What does one minute of operating room time cost?” Journal of clinical anesthesia 4.22 (2010): 233-236.