HEAD AND NECK IMMOBILIZATION SYSTEM, BODY IMMOBILIZATION SYSTEM
K111340 · Medtec, Inc. · LNH · Jun 28, 2011 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K111340
Device Name
HEAD AND NECK IMMOBILIZATION SYSTEM, BODY IMMOBILIZATION SYSTEM
Applicant
Medtec, Inc.
Product Code
LNH · Radiology
Decision Date
Jun 28, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1000
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
CIVCO Patient Positioning Devices are used to aid in the support and positioning of patients during MR, radiological, and other procedures.
Device Story
Patient positioning devices (baseplates, rails, bridges, plates, braces, hand grips, cushions) provide physical support and immobilization for patients during MR and radiological procedures. Devices are non-metallic (except Clam-Lok Cushion) and designed for compatibility with MR environments. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals to ensure patient stability during imaging or treatment. Output is physical patient positioning; aids clinical decision-making by ensuring consistent, reproducible patient alignment for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Benefits include improved image quality and patient comfort through stable positioning.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Biocompatibility testing performed in accordance with ISO 10993-1, FDA Blue Book Memorandum #G95-1, and FDA Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Testing confirmed safety and effectiveness for use in MR and radiological environments.
Technological Characteristics
Non-metallic materials (except Clam-Lok Cushion). Mechanical support/positioning devices. Designed for MR compatibility (MR safe or MR conditional). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. Sold non-sterile; reusable or single-patient use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for support and positioning of patients during MR, radiological, and other medical procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A magnetic resonance diagnostic device is intended for general diagnostic use to present images which reflect the spatial distribution and/or magnetic resonance spectra which reflect frequency and distribution of nuclei exhibiting nuclear magnetic resonance. Other physical parameters derived from the images and/or spectra may also be produced. The device includes hydrogen-1 (proton) imaging, sodium-23 imaging, hydrogen-1 spectroscopy, phosphorus-31 spectroscopy, and chemical shift imaging (preserving simultaneous frequency and spatial information).
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A magnetic resonance imaging disposable kit intended for use with a magnetic resonance diagnostic device only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
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CIVCO MR & Radiological Patient Positioning Devices Addendum
KIII 34C
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JUN 2 8 2011
# 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY & EFFECTIVENESS (As required by 21 CFR 807.92)
## CIVCO MR & Radiological Patient Positioning Devices
## A. General Information
| Submitter's Name: | MEDTEC, Inc. dba CIVCO Medical Solutions | |
|-------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| Address: | 1401 8th Street SE, Orange City, Iowa 51041 | |
| Telephone No .: | phone (712) 737-8688 | fax: (712) 737-8654 |
| Contact Person: | Ms. Jenny Jones, Senior Quality Engineer | |
## Establishment Registration Number: 1937223
MEDTEC, Inc. dba CIVCO Medical Solutions is registered as a medical device manufacturer.
| Device Trade: | MR & Radiological Patient Positioning Devices |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Device Common: | MR & Radiological Patient Positioning Devices |
| Device Classification Name: | MR & Radiological Patient Positioning Devices |
| Classification: | Class II under 21 CFR 892.1000 & 892.5050 |
|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Classification Panel: | MR & Radiology |
| Classification Procode: | LNH & IYE |
Performance Standards: No applicable performance standards have been issued under Section 514 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
## B. Device Description
CIVCO Patient Support Devices have been used for many years and were previously cleared under 510(k)'s for use in radiological and other medical procedures. This 510(k) is to have these Class II products cleared for use in an MR environment
Various sizes and shapes of patient positioning devices are offered in order to install on a specific system which the device is used on and/or the body region to be positioned.
Devices are sold non-sterile and may be re-used for multiple patient or single patient use if set-up for a single patient.
# C. Indications for Use/Intended Use
CIVCO Patient Positioning Devices are used to aid in the support and positioning of patients during MR, radiological, and other procedures.
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#### D. Predicate Device(s)
CIVCO Patient Support Devices have been used for many years and were previously cleared under 510(k)'s for use in radiological and other medical procedures. This 510(k) is to have these identical Class II products cleared for use in an MR environment.
# Identification of legally marketed device to which MEDTEC, Inc., doing business as CIVCO Medical Solutions, is claiming equivalence:
- Head and Neck Immobilization System .
- O Kevlar Head and Shoulder Baseplate (Type-S Overlay)
- · 20CFHNSUB2 MR Kevlar Type-S Overlay
- Body Immobilization System .
- o Body Immobilization Rails-Only System (Rails and Lok-Bars)
- MTSBRT051 Rails-Only System 53cm Prodigy .
- MTSBRT050 Rails-Only System 53cm Interloc .
- MTSBRT056 Rails-Only System 53cm Exact 1
- MTSBRT053 Rails-Only System 50cm Prodigy I
- MTSBRT052 Rails-Only System 50cm Interloc 트
- 트 MTSBRT057 Rails-Only System 50cm Exact
- I MTSBRT055 Rails-Only Lok-Bar
- o Body Immobilization Bridges (Body Pro-Lok Bridges)
- MTSBRT039 Body Pro-Lok Bridge (Type1B) .
- MTSBRT007 Body Pro-Lok Bridge (Type 2) 지
- MTSBRT031 Body Pro-Lok Bridge (Type 3) .
- o Body Immobilization Respiratory Plate
- MTSBRT003 Respiratory Plate 트
- o Body Immobilization Forehead Brace
- MTSBRT018 Forehead Brace l
- o Body Immobilization Patient Hand Grips
- . MTSBRT005 Patient Hand Grips
- MTSBRT0051 Patient Hand Grips (Mirror) ■
- o Body Immobilization Clam-Lok Cushion
- MTSBRT202 Clam-Lok Cushion .
- o Body Immobilization Shoulder Bridges
- MTSBRT038 Shoulder Bridge 2 .
#### E. Substantial Equivalence Summary
MEDTEC, Inc., doing business as CIVCO Medical Solutions, claim the proposed devices to be substantially equivalent to the devices previously cleared by FDA in the following 510k's: K972842. K080072. K093738, K935000 and K954225. MEDTEC, Inc., doing business as CIVCO Medical Solutions, claim this equivalence because the proposed devices have equivalent intended uses, manufacturing, quality systems, device body contacting category and safety parameters.
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| Parameter | MR & Radiological Patient<br>Positioning Devices | Predicate Device<br>Patient Positioning Devices |
|------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use /<br>Indications for<br>Use | CIVCO Patient Positioning Devices<br>are used to aid in the support and<br>positioning of patients during MR,<br>radiological, and other procedures | CIVCO Patient Positioning Devices are used<br>to aid in the support and positioning of<br>patients during radiological and other<br>procedures |
| Manufacturing | Same. | Machined, injection molded, formed,<br>assembled, painted |
| Quality Systems | Same. | FDA/QSR cGMP 21CFR Part 820. ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 |
| Device Body<br>Contact Category | Same. | Surface devices, intact skin; limited contact<br>duration (< 24 hours) |
| Safety | Same. | Testing is in accordance with -ISO 10993-Part<br>1 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices,<br>FDA Blue Book Memorandum #G95-1, and<br>FDA-Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). |
CIVCO MR & Radiological Patient Positioning Devices Addendum
Characteristics which have changed between the proposed and predicate devices include changes in the design and materials which have now been tested for use in an MR environment to ensure these differences have no effect on safety and effectiveness of the device. These products have been tested to demonstrate that they can be safely used in both radiological and in MR environments and biocompatibility for patient contacting materials. The product labeling, including brochures has been updated to include MR safe or MR conditional labeling with applicable MR environments. All products in this submission are non-metallic and marked as MR safe with exception of the Clam-Lok Cushion which is a size variation of a previously cleared device (Vac-Lok Cushion (K080072 and K093738) for use in MR environments with a MR conditional labeling.
Attached in section 4 are Substantial Equivalence Summary checklists which represent an evaluation made to determine whether the characteristic differences from the predicate device requires the submission of a new 510k. Changes have been identified in this evaluation of the subject devices as compared to the predicate device. Changes in regards to labeling, design, performance, and material have been determined to not have the potential to affect the safety and effectiveness of the device.
## F. Conclusions
This premarket submission for CIVCO MR & Radiological Patient Positioning Devices has demonstrated Substantial Equivalence as defined and understood in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and various guidance documents issued by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Based on comparison against current product offering and predicate devices, CIVCO MR & Radiological Patient Positioning Devices are safe and effective for their intended and indicated use.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Ms. Jenny Jones Senior Quality Engineer MEDTEC, Inc., doing business as CIVCO Medical Solutions 1401 8th Street SE ORANGE CITY IA 51041
Re: K111340
Regulatory Class: II
JUN 2 8 2011
Product Code: LNH and IYE Dated: May 10, 2011 Received: May 12, 2011
Trade/Device Name: MR Patient Positioning Devices
Regulation Name: Magnetic resonance diagnostic device
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1000
Dear Ms. Jones:
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 class II (Special Controls), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in Title 21. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 800 to 895. 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 Parts 801 and 809); medical device reporting (reporting of
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medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); and good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820). This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Parts 801 and 809), please contact the Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety at (301) 796-5450. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely Yours,
Mary Pastel
Mary S. Pastel. Sc.D. Director Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): TBD
Device Name: MR Patient Positioning Devices
Indications For Use:
CIVCO Patient Positioning Devices are used to aid in the support and positioning of patients during MR, radiological, and other procedures.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Mary Sosth
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Radiological Devic Office of In Vitro Dia
510K K111340
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You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
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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.
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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