RFPi announced that a blood flow and perfusion imaging medical device for use during open surgery has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA.

The device (iCertainty) shows real-time perfusion and blood flow in critical tissues and vascular structures during surgeries without the use of dyes, injections, direct patient contact, radiation or procedure interruption, according to a press release from the company. It has been cleared for imaging in tissues up to 4 mm to 5 mm.