K033347 · Tomotherapy Incorporated · IYE · Nov 12, 2003 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K033347
Device Name
MODIFICATION TO: HI-ART SYSTEM
Applicant
Tomotherapy Incorporated
Product Code
IYE · Radiology
Decision Date
Nov 12, 2003
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.5050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The TomoTherapy HI-ART System is intended to be used as an integrated system for the planning and delivery of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for the treatment of cancer. The HI-ART System provides precise delivery of radiation to tumors while minimizing the delivery of radiation to vital healthy tissue. The HI-ART System's planning station is intended to be used by the physician/oncologist to prescribe a radiation therapy plan for a particular patient. The HI-ART System then calculates the treatment plan which the physician reviews and approves. The HI-ART system's operator station and status console is then intended to be used by the therapist to select and implement the patient's treatment plan. The treatment process will begin by performing a TomoImage™ (MVCT) scan (a CT using the onboard linear accelerator as the radiation source). This TomoImage (MVCT) will confirm that the patient's position is correct for the radiation therapy as well as assist in patient re-positioning when necessary. The Tomolmage (MVCT image) is not for diagnostic use. When patient positioning is complete, the HI-ART System is then intended to be used by the therapist to treat the patient using the selected treatment plan. The HI-ART System delivers the radiation therapy treatment in accordance with the physician approved plan using IMRT techniques delivered in a helical tomographic pattern.
Device Story
Integrated radiation therapy system; combines planning, dose calculation, megavoltage CT (MVCT) imaging, and helical IMRT delivery. Physician uses planning station to prescribe treatment based on imported diagnostic CT images; system calculates plan. Therapist uses operator station to implement plan; performs pre-treatment MVCT scan using onboard 6 MV linear accelerator to verify patient positioning. System delivers radiation via rotating gantry in helical pattern; 64-leaf tungsten multi-leaf collimator (MLC) modulates beam intensity based on plan. Used in clinical settings by oncologists and therapists. Benefits include precise tumor targeting and minimized dose to healthy tissue; MVCT provides non-diagnostic image guidance for accurate positioning.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation performed on system functionality including planning, imaging, delivery, database management, and DICOM communications using IMRT phantoms, ion chambers, and other test tools.
Indicated for the treatment of cancer in patients requiring intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical charged-particle radiation therapy system is a device that produces by acceleration high energy charged particles (e.g., electrons and protons) intended for use in radiation therapy. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, treatment planning computer programs, component parts, and accessories.
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1240 Deming Way Madison, WI 53717-1954 608.824.2800
fax 608.824.2996
ww.tomotherapy.con
NOV 1 2 2003
Ko33347
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# GENERAL INFORMATION
This summary of safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92(c).
| Contact Person: | Kenneth D. Buroker<br>TomoTherapy Incorporated<br>1240 Deming Way<br>Madison, WI 53717-1954 |
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| Phone: | (608) 824-2811 |
| Fax: | (608) 824-2996 |
| Date: | October 17, 2003 |
| Device Trade Name: | HI-ART System (modified) |
| Common Name: | Radiation Therapy System |
| Classification Name: | Medical Charged Particle Radiation Therapy<br>System |
| Predicate Devices: | TomoTherapy Hi-Art System<br>K013673 |
## INTENDED USE
The TomoTherapy HI-ART System is intended to be used as an integrated system for the planning and delivery of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for the treatment of cancer. The HI-ART System provides precise delivery of radiation to tumors while minimizing the delivery of radiation to vital healthy tissue.
The HI-ART System's planning station is intended to be used by the physician/oncologist to prescribe a radiation therapy plan for a particular patient. The HI-ART System then calculates the treatment plan which the physician reviews and approves.
The HI-ART system's operator station and status console is then intended to be used by the therapist to select and implement the patient's treatment plan. The treatment process will begin by performing a TomoImage™ (MVCT) scan (a CT using the onboard linear accelerator as the radiation source). This TomoImage (MVCT) will confirm that the patient's position is correct for the radiation therapy as well as assist in patient repositioning when necessary. The TomoImage (MVCT image) is not for diagnostic use.
When patient positioning is complete, the HI-ART System is then intended to be used by the therapist to treat the patient using the selected treatment plan. The HI-ART System delivers the radiation therapy treatment in accordance with the physician approved plan using IMRT techniques delivered in a helical tomographic pattern.
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1240 Deming Way Madison, WI 53717-1954 608.824.2800 fax 608.824.2996
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www.tomotherapy.com
KC333477
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The TomoTherapy HI-ART System is a radiation therapy system that integrates planning, dose calculation, megavoltage CT scanning, and helical radiation therapy treatment capabilities into a single comprehensive IMRT system.
The HI-ART System's planning station is used by the physician to prescribe and enter the radiation therapy plan. The patient's diagnostic CT image is imported via a DICOM protocol from another diagnostic CT device. The regions of interest, regions to avoid, and other prescribing information are entered in a manner that is similar to other commercially available planning systems.
The HI-ART System utilizes a 6 MV linear accelerator as the radiation source. The linear accelerator along with the primary collimator, multi-leaf collimator (MLC), xenon detector, various control devices and power supplies are mounted on a rotating gantry, much like a CT gantry. During treatment or imaging, the patient is positioned on the couch support, and the couch moves axially through the bore of the gantry, and the radiation is delivered in a helical pattern.
The primary collimator and the MLC control the beam dimensions during radiation delivery so that the range of collimated beam size can vary from 0 to 400 mm wide by 5 to 50 mm at the isocenter. The MLC is constructed of 64 tungsten leaves that open and close as determined by the radiation therapy plan. The intensity of the radiation beam is proportional to the length of time that a particular leaf is open. The opening and closing of various leaves as the radiation is delivered in this helical pattern allows for an IMRT plan to be delivered with precise control. The result is a highly conformal dose to the region of interest with low doses to surrounding healthy tissue.
Because the HI-ART System is operating in a helical mode similar to CT systems, it inherently has the ability to obtain a CT image. The system utilizes the linear accelerator to obtain a megavoltage (MVCT) scan of the region of interest prior to the delivery of radiation therapy. This MVCT image is then used in a non-diagnostic mode to ascertain that the patient is correctly positioned prior to treatment. The radiation dose to the patient from an MVCT scan is comparable to diagnostic CT or portal imaging.
## SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
DESCRIPTION
The HI-ART System has several characteristics that promote its safety - no beam blocks are used that can fall off onto the patient; the rotating gantry is covered so that the patient cannot contact moving gantry parts; the linear accelerator operates in photon mode only so inadvertent electron exposure is virtually eliminated: MVCT allows for reliable patient positioning.
Also, the HI-ART System consists of components similar to those already commercially marketed, including the 6 MV linear accelerator, rotating gantry, patient couch and CT imaging devices.
### STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
The HI-ART System is designed to comply with relevant sections of the IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-4 safety standards.
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1240 Deming Way Madison, WI 53717-1954 608.824.2800
fax 608.824.2996
www.tomotherapy.com
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VALIDATION
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The HI-ART System was extensively validated for system functionality, including planning, imaging, delivery, database management, DICOM communications, etc. Test tools utilized in this testing included IMRT phantoms, ion chambers and other test
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
NOV 1 2 2003
Mr. Kenneth D. Buroker Director, Regulatory Affairs & Quality TomoTherapy Incorporated 1240 Deming Way MADISON WI 53717
Re: K033347
Trade/Device Name: TomoTherapy Hi-Art System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 90 IYE and MUJ Dated: October 17, 2003 Received: October 20, 2003
Dear Mr. Buroker:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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#### 1.3 Indications for Use Form
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. 510(k) Number (if known)
KU33347
. Device Name: TomoTherapy HI-ART System (modified)
- . Indications for use:
The TomoTherapy HI-ART System is intended to be used as an integrated system for the planning and delivery of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for the treatment of cancer. The HI-ART System provides precise delivery of radiation to tumors while minimizing the delivery of radiation to vital healthy tissue.
The HI-ART System's planning station is intended to be used by the physician/oncologist to prescribe a radiation therapy plan for a particular patient. The HI-ART System then calculates the treatment plan which the physician reviews and approves.
The HI-ART system's operator station and status console is then intended to be used by the therapist to select and implement the patient's treatment plan. The treatment process will begin by performing a TomoImage™ (MVCT) scan (a CT using the onboard linear accelerator as the radiation source). This TomoImage (MVCT) will confirm that the patient's position is correct for the radiation therapy as well as assist in patient re-positioning when necessary. The Tomolmage (MVCT image) is not for diagnostic use.
When patient positioning is complete, the HI-ART System is then intended to be used by the therapist to treat the patient using the selected treatment plan. The HI-ART System delivers the radiation therapy treatment in accordance with the physician approved plan using IMRT techniques delivered in a helical tomographic pattern.
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