Captiva Spine announced FDA 510(k) clearance for new 21 cm and 31 cm Flat-Panel C-Arm Image Calibrators and AI-assisted 2D-to-3D image registration for use with its WatchTower Spine Navigation System.
WatchTower transforms standard C-arm fluoroscopy into a real-time 3D navigation environment, eliminating the need for intraoperative CT. With the newly cleared flat-panel calibrators, the system now supports the latest square-detector C-arms that deliver sharper, lower-dose images.
This release extends compatibility while maintaining support for 9” and 12” round C-Arm image intensifiers, ensuring continuity for all users. By combining real-time navigation with lower radiation and broader hardware compatibility, WatchTower continues to build on both safety and scalability.
“These clearances go beyond simple compatibility; they reaffirm Captiva’s commitment to keeping facilities ahead of the curve,” said Dale Mitchell, President of Captiva Spine. “As imaging evolves, WatchTower evolves with it, whether using round or flat-panel detectors, surgeons can expect consistent precision and an even safer environment for their teams and patients.”
This next phase of WatchTower software is slated for commercial launch in 2026, alongside a redesigned user interface and workflow enhancements focused on faster setup and intuitive intraoperative guidance.
Captiva Spine announced FDA 510(k) clearance for new 21 cm and 31 cm Flat-Panel C-Arm Image Calibrators and AI-assisted 2D-to-3D image registration for use with its WatchTower Spine Navigation System.
WatchTower transforms standard C-arm fluoroscopy into a real-time 3D navigation environment, eliminating the need for intraoperative CT. With...
Captiva Spine announced FDA 510(k) clearance for new 21 cm and 31 cm Flat-Panel C-Arm Image Calibrators and AI-assisted 2D-to-3D image registration for use with its WatchTower Spine Navigation System.
WatchTower transforms standard C-arm fluoroscopy into a real-time 3D navigation environment, eliminating the need for intraoperative CT. With the newly cleared flat-panel calibrators, the system now supports the latest square-detector C-arms that deliver sharper, lower-dose images.
This release extends compatibility while maintaining support for 9” and 12” round C-Arm image intensifiers, ensuring continuity for all users. By combining real-time navigation with lower radiation and broader hardware compatibility, WatchTower continues to build on both safety and scalability.
“These clearances go beyond simple compatibility; they reaffirm Captiva’s commitment to keeping facilities ahead of the curve,” said Dale Mitchell, President of Captiva Spine. “As imaging evolves, WatchTower evolves with it, whether using round or flat-panel detectors, surgeons can expect consistent precision and an even safer environment for their teams and patients.”
This next phase of WatchTower software is slated for commercial launch in 2026, alongside a redesigned user interface and workflow enhancements focused on faster setup and intuitive intraoperative guidance.
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