Royal Philips introduced DeviceGuide, an AI-powered device tracking solution that assists physicians during one of interventional cardiology's most technically demanding procedures: repairing leaking heart valves through a minimally invasive approach. Built on Philips' EchoNavigator platform, this software brings AI directly into the procedure room, translating complex imaging into intuitive, real-time visual guidance that helps clinicians navigate the beating heart with greater clarity and confidence. It will be previewed at London Valves 2025 (November 16-18), one of the world's leading meetings for structural heart specialists.
A leaking heart valve, known as mitral valve regurgitation, is a condition in which blood leaks backward through the heart's mitral valve. It affects more than 35 million adults worldwide, leaving many short of breath, fatigue, and struggling with everyday activities like climbing stairs or walking short distances. Many also live with anxiety or fear, knowing their heart isn't pumping efficiently.
It creates a virtual 3D model of the treatment device in real time, superimposed on the live images of the beating heart. This allows clinicians to see where the device is and in which direction it is pointing, providing a clear view of the procedure and potentially enabling them to navigate the device more easily to effectively seal the leak. Collaboration with Edwards Lifesciences: This innovation was developed in close collaboration with Edwards Lifesciences, the manufacturer of these repair devices.
The solution combines Philips' expertise in medical imaging and AI technologies with Edwards' global leadership in structural heart innovation. Together, the companies have reimagined key parts of the mitral TEER procedural workflow. This solution illustrates how Philips' imaging and AI expertise can merge with the insights of leading therapy companies to innovate procedural workflows.
This kind of collaboration is a model for developing the next generation of AI-enabled, image-guided innovations, centered on the needs of clinicians and their patients. Philips DeviceGuide enabled by EchoNavigator R5 is not available for sale or use in all countries. Its availability is subject to local regulatory clearance and market release.
Please contact your Philips representative for details on product availability in your region. DeviceGuide is currently intended for use only with the Mitral TEER Therapy Device (Edwards PASCAL Ace). DeviceGuide assists physicians in visualizing and navigating the repair device within the heart.
It supports, but does not perform, the therapeutic procedure itself.
