Navbit®

Sprint - Surgical Hip Navigation System

2021

ISO 13485:2016 – Research, Concept, UX, UI, GUI, Development + Production

 

Navbit® Sprint

Designed for Surgeons — Intelligent Hip Navigation

Navbit® Sprint is a single-use digital surgical navigation system that improves the alignment accuracy of implants in hip replacement surgery. Sprint’s proprietary technology tracks and displays the angles of inclination and version in hip replacement surgery, providing quicker, more informed insights throughout surgery; the aim is to reduce post-operative complications associated with poor alignment and drive better outcomes for patients. There are two product variants: Sprint Lateral to support the Posterior Surgical Approach, and Sprint Supine to support the Direct Anterior Surgical Approach. Sprint removes guesswork to provide surgeons with peace of mind when performing this technically challenging surgery. D+I worked with Navbit to create a slick surgical product design. D+I provided industrial design and mechanical engineering services in the development of this product, playing an important role in assisting this Australian start-up to move from concept to commercial partnership.

Navbit® Sprint is approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), European Commission (CE Mark), and cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

 
Navbit Sprint Hip Surgery Navigation Alignment Device For Surgeons

Optimised Usability + Operability

Navbit® Sprint's design has been driven by technological advancements, voice of the customer (surgeons) and observational research. Sprint is disposable, ready-to-go and very simple to use. Sprint can be operated with one hand, keeping the other free for the steady handling of other instruments. Sprint offers a radically simple navigation technology workflow for hip replacement.

Fast Alignment

An accurate alignment in minutes: Navbit® Sprint utilizes a palm-sized computer module containing sensors including rate gyroscopes and accelerometers to generate real time angular measurements used to guide acetabular cup implantation during hip arthroplasty procedures. Sprint assists surgeons in registering the pelvic coordinate system and determining the inclination angle and the anteversion angle of the introducer/impactor relative to the registered pelvic coordinate system.

Accurate Positioning

Navbit® Sprint removes guesswork, enabling accurate decisions to deliver within the surgeon’s desired alignment target. Inclination and version angle measurements are provided intraoperatively, assisting surgeons to accurately align the acetabular cup of the hip replacement. Sprint provides peace of mind for surgeons, who can be reassured the post-op x-ray will show the cup has been positioned as intended.

Optimised for Surgeons

Navbit® Sprint strips out the cognitive burden which is typically associated with learning and using new technologies because it is so simple. Navbit Sprint features a simple registration interface with a proprietary table tilt registration sequence that captures the patient’s functional alignment, so the surgeon can use it without the requirement for any pre-operative planning. The ultra-bright LED display ensures an intuitive user experience and enhanced readability for surgeons in brightly lit surgical environments. Sprint can be operated with one hand, keeping the other free for the steady handling of other instruments.

World First Technology

Navbit® has pioneered the world’s first entirely disposable hip navigation system - there's no comparable alternative available on the market. Navbit proprietary technology provides surgeons, hospitals, and patients greater peace of mind, a solution that removes guesswork. Sprint helps surgeons make quick, informed, and accurate decisions to deliver within the surgeon’s desired alignment target. Navbit builds quality products that meet the highest global industry standards, holding dual certification for ISO13485 Medical Device Standard - and the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP).

Made for Hospitals

Dislocation complications after hip replacement surgery is an undesirable outcome, a great expense to the health system and a patient’s wellbeing. Small, sterile and single-use out-of-the-box: most alternative systems are large technically complex reusable systems (machines on stands, screens, cameras, laser pointers, etc) that require a significant upfront cost for hospitals/surgical theatres. These systems require ongoing maintenance, sterilization and significant amounts of space for storage and operation. Because Navbit® Sprint can be purchased as needed, in small or large volumes, the purchasing decision is straightforward and low risk. The product takes just a few minutes to use, allowing hospital operating rooms to turn over with great efficiency.

Device Details

Navbit® Sprint sports a high-tech black, purple, and steel CMF. Sprint features a simple registration interface with a table tilt and high-contrast LED display. The ultra-bright LED display ensures an intuitive user experience and enhanced readability at all angles for surgeons in brightly lit surgical environments. Sprint’s over-moulded design ensures sterility. Sprint’s construction features medical grade stainless steel and fully biocompatible plastics tested to meet FDA, TGA, and CE MARK standards.

 
 

Intuitive out-of-the-box.

Navbit Sprint delivers accuracy while preserving the flow of the surgery and the importance of practicality and reproducibility.

Navbit® Sprint radically simplifies hip surgery operational workflows. Sprint strips out the cognitive burden which is typically associated with learning and using new technologies. Designed to make a surgeon’s work and the patient's hip replacement less stressful and complicated. Sprint features simple registration with a table tilt, bold display, and intuitive user experience. Surgeons simply lift out Sprint's sterilized sealed tray. Sprint removes the guesswork for surgeons, enabling accurate decisions to deliver within the alignment target.

 
 

Enhanced outcomes.

Navbit® Sprint has the potential to revolutionise orthopaedic surgery.

“The issue of dislocation after hip replacement is a real one and needs to benefit from technological advancement... We have developed a disposable, ready and simple to use technology that combines sophistication of software to deliver accuracy while preserving the flow of the surgery and importance of practicality and reproducibility” 
- Professor Bill and Lynette Walter, principals and lead developers of Navbit Sprint. 

The issue of dislocation complications after hip replacement surgery is a real one – a great expense to patient wellbeing and cost to the health system. Navbit® Sprint is a cost-efficient per-use solution, the disposable unit can be purchased as need in single units or multi volumes. Sterile out of the box — Sprint reduces the possibility of transmission of infections in operating environments. Hospitals save time, money, space, and more — due to Sprint’s compact size there are fewer storage considerations compared to large reusable alternative systems. Single-use ensures no maintenance, no re-sterilisation overheads, no need to keep track of parts, and no hidden costs. Designed with patients, surgeons, and hospitals in mind — Sprint is an accurate + cost-efficient assistive technology for use in hip replacement surgery, that reduces the stress and complexity of orthopaedic surgical care. Sprint aims to ensure the cup is placed where intended and deliver better outcomes for patients.

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