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Stryker's SportSuite Vision Software received FDA approval for use in specific hip arthroscopy procedures, creating a new device class (888.1150, Class 2). The approval took 318 days and does not tie the software to Apple's Vision Pro hardware. The classification covers a broader range of orthopedic surgeries, potentially easing future submissions for similar devices. Stryker did not receive a predetermined change control plan, which may impact future modifications.

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Dr. Chad Mather III at Duke Health performed hip surgery using Apple Vision Pro with Stryker’s FDA-authorized SportSuite Vision app, displaying critical data in the surgeon’s field of view. The FDA granted De Novo authorization for this use on July 17, 2026, classifying it as a Class II orthopedic device. This marks the first real-world clinical use of such technology, announced on September 1, 2026.

Stryker's SportSuite Vision app for Apple Vision Pro was used in a hip surgery at Duke Health, marking its first real-world application. The FDA authorized the software on July 17. The app provided the surgeon with orthopedic tools and imaging during the procedure.

Stryker announced the first surgical procedure using SportSuite Vision on Apple Vision Pro was completed at Duke Health. The FDA authorized the app for intraoperative use, allowing surgeons to view digital tools like images and CT scans in their field of view, potentially streamlining surgical workflows. According to Stryker, this marks a milestone for spatial computing in operating rooms.

Stryker (NYSE:SYK) completed the first surgery using its SportSuite Vision app on Apple Vision Pro at Duke Health. The FDA authorized the app for intraoperative use on July 17. The technology displays arthroscopic video and imaging in a spatial computing environment, aiding surgeons during hip arthroscopy procedures. Stryker manufactures medical technology products in various segments.