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). The HI-ART System provides precise delivery of radiation to tumors or other targeted tissues while minimizing the delivery of radiation to vital healthy tissue. The HI-ART System's planning station or operator 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 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, stereotactic radiotherapy or stereotactic radiosurgery treatment in accordance with the physician approved plan delivered in a helical tomographic pattern.
Device Story
Integrated radiation therapy system; combines planning, dose calculation, megavoltage CT (MVCT) imaging, and helical delivery. Inputs: diagnostic CT images (DICOM) or onboard MVCT scans. Operation: 6 MV linear accelerator mounted on rotating gantry; patient couch moves axially through bore. Multi-leaf collimator (MLC) with 64 tungsten leaves modulates beam intensity; helical delivery pattern. Used in clinical settings by physicians/oncologists for prescription/planning and therapists for treatment implementation. MVCT confirms patient positioning prior to therapy. Output: conformal radiation dose to target tissue; minimized dose to healthy tissue. Benefits: precise tumor targeting; reduced healthy tissue exposure; integrated image-guided positioning.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation performed using IMRT phantoms, ion chambers, and other test phantoms to verify system functionality, including planning, imaging, delivery, database management, and DICOM communications.
Technological Characteristics
6 MV linear accelerator; rotating gantry; 64-leaf tungsten multi-leaf collimator (MLC); patient couch. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-4, EN ISO 14971:2000. Helical delivery mode. DICOM connectivity.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiotherapy, or stereotactic radiosurgery for tumors or targeted tissues.
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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Safety and Effectiveness Summary 1.4
# 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) 824-2991 |
| Date: | March 31, 2006 |
| Device Trade Name: | HI-ART System (modified) |
| Common Name: | Radiation Therapy System |
| Classification Name: | Medical Charged Particle Radiation Therapy<br>System |
| Predicate Device: | TomoTherapy Hi-Art System<br>K042739 |
# 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). The HI-ART System provides precise delivery of radiation to tumors or other targeted tissues while minimizing the delivery of radiation to vital healthy tissue.
The HI-ART System's planning station or operator 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 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, stereotactic radiotherapy or stereotactic radiosurgery treatment in accordance with the physician approved plan delivered in a helical tomographic pattern.
1240 Deming Way
Madison, WI 53717-1954
608.824.2800
fax 608.824.2996
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#### DESCRIPTION
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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 or operator station is used by the physician to prescribe and enter the radiation therapy plan. A diagnostic CT image imported via a DICOM protocol from another diagnostic CT device or a TomoImage (MVCT) scan is used as the basis for the plan. 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), 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 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
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 pattent 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.
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## STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
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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 and EN ISO 14971:2000.
## VALIDATION
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 phantoms.
## CONCLUSION
Validation and verification testing of the HI-ART System demonstrates the device is safe and effective for its intended use. The HI-ART System with modifications is substantially equivalent to the HI-ART system.
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Mr. Kenneth D. Buroker Vice President of Regulatory Affairs TomoTherapy, Inc. 1240 Deming Way MADISON WI 53717-1954
Re: K060912
Trade/Device Name: TomoTherapy HI-ART System® (modified) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYE and MUJ Dated: March 31, 2006 Received: April 3, 2006
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.
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#### 1.3 Indications for Use Form
- 510(k) Number (if known)
K040912
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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). The HI-ART System provides precise delivery of radiation to tumors or other targeted tissues while minimizing the delivery of radiation to vital healthy tissue.
The HI-ART System's planning station or operator 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 Tomolmage (MVCT) will confirm that the patient's position is correct for the radiation therapy. as nell 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, stereotactic radiotherapy, or stereotactic radiosurgery in accordance with the physician approved plan delivered in a helical tomographic pattern.
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
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Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
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Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.