Philips Launches ClarifEye Augmented Reality Surgical Navigation

Royal Philips introduced ClarifEye Augmented Reality Surgical Navigation for minimally invasive spine procedures. ClarifEye is designed for use in a Hybrid Operating Room, such as Philips’ Hybrid Suite. By combining 2D and 3D visualizations at low x-ray dose with 3D augmented reality (AR), the system provides live intra-operative visual feedback to place pedicle screws during spinal fusion.

ClarifEye is fully integrated into the Philips Azurion image-guided therapy platform. Royal Philips announced the development of the system in 2017.

Four high-resolution optical cameras augment the surgical field with 3D cone-beam CT imaging. The system combines the view of the surgical field with the internal 3D view of the patient, constructing a 3D augmented-reality view. The system visualizes the tip of the ClarifEye Needle as it is navigated along the planned path in the spine.

Ronald Tabaksblat, General Manager Image Guided Therapy Systems at Philips, said, “With ClarifEye we are delivering on our strategy of expanding minimally invasive surgery into new clinical areas. The solution is built on the Philips next-generation Azurion image-guided therapy platform, enabling an unmatched level of integration and an intuitive experience for clinicians.”