K131313 · Aktina Medical Corp. · IYE · Aug 7, 2013 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K131313
Device Name
ACTIVE BREATHING COORDINATOR
Applicant
Aktina Medical Corp.
Product Code
IYE · Radiology
Decision Date
Aug 7, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.5050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Intended Use
The Active Breathing Coordinator is indicated for use when there is a need to reduce the anatomical movement in the thorax and abdomen caused by breathing and cardiac motion. It is intended for breath-hold (BH) during simulation and delivery of External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) using photons, in single or multiple fractions, administered via static and/or dynamic delivery processes, in any and all areas of the body where such treatment is indicated. It also provides electrical prompts and status information for the Elekta Limited Response™ gating interface when automated gating of the linac is used. The Active Breathing Coordinator is specifically indicated for: a. Breast tumors, including total and partial breast irradiation techniques, where immobilized anatomy provided by deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) allows critical organ sparing, such as decreasing radiation dose to heart, lung and other surrounding normal tissue. b. Lung cancers and other thoracic tumors (such as esophagus, lymphoma, and metastatic lesions) where immobilized anatomy provided by DIBH allows critical organ sparing, including reducing both dose and volume of irradiated normal tissue, and enabling potential reduction of tumor target margins. Also included is the use of linac-based Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT) that may be employed to treat such lesions. c. Liver tumors, where immobilized anatomy provides critical organ sparing, including reducing both dose and volume of irradiated normal tissue enabling potential reduction of tumor target tissue margins. Also included is the use of linac-based SRS and SRT that may be employed to treat such lesions. d. Pancreatic tumors, where immobilized anatomy allows critical organ sparing including reducing both dose and volume of irradiated normal tissue, cnabling potential reduction of tumor target tissue margins. Also included is the use of linacbased SRS and SRT that may be employed to treat such lesions.
Device Story
Flow meter device for radiation therapy; monitors air volume during patient breathing. Input: patient respiratory air volume via in-line transducer and pneumatic balloon valve. Operation: patient coached to hold breath at predefined volume threshold; device displays volume graphically on monitor. Output: electrical prompts/status signals to Elekta Limited Response™ gating interface to automate linac beam delivery during breath-hold. Used in clinical radiation therapy settings; operated by therapists. Benefits: immobilizes anatomy (DIBH) to spare critical organs (heart, lung) and reduce tumor target margins. Enhancements include automated gating and optional prism glasses for supine viewing.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only; hardware and software verification and validation performed to confirm safety and performance requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Laptop PC with GUI and external display. Patient respiratory kit includes in-line transducer and pneumatically controlled balloon valve. Connectivity: electrical interface for Elekta Limited Response™ gating. Biocompatible surface-contact components (skin/mucosal <24h).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring reduced anatomical movement in thorax/abdomen during EBRT (photons) due to breathing/cardiac motion. Specific populations: breast, lung, thoracic, liver, and pancreatic tumor patients. Enables DIBH for critical organ sparing and target margin reduction. Applicable to SRS/SRT.
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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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) Summary
## In Compliance with 21 CFR Section 807.92(c)
#### General Provisions l.
| Device Trade Name: | Active Breathing Coordinator |
|----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Patient Monitor |
| Owner Name<br>and Address: | Aktina Medical Corporation<br>360 North Route 9 W<br>Congers, New York, 10920<br>Phone: 845-268-0101<br>Fax: 845-268-1700<br>Registration Number: 2436865<br>AUG 07 2013 |
#### 2. Classification
This device is classified as a class II device according to 21 CFR 892.5050, "Medical chargedparticle radiation therapy system." The product code is IYE.
### 3. Predicate Devices
- 1) Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC), 510(k) No. K003330, Aktina Medical Corporation, 360 North Route 9W, Congers, NY 10920
- 2) Respiratory Gating System, Cat. No. AK-733, 510(k) No. K031385, Anzai Medical Company, Ltd., 3-6-25 Nishi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0033 Japan
#### 4. Description
This Traditional 510(k) describes product enhancements for the Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC). The ABC is a flow meter device that allows radiation therapy patients to graphically observe the volume of air that enters and exits their lungs on a computer monitor. The patients are coached prior to the treatment and instructed to hold their breath when the volume of air entering or exiting their lungs reaches a predefined threshold volume. Accurate and reproducible timing of the breath hold period is aided by a patient controlled balloon valve which is connected to the flow meter device. Radiation is only delivered during the breath hold period. Radiation may be delivered by the therapist manually turning the beam on and off, or automatically by using the Elekta Limited Response™ gating interface (FDA 510(k) clearance number K123808, available separately from Elekta, Ltd., Crawley, UK).
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#### İntended Use ട.
The Active Breathing Coordinator is indicated for use when there is a need to reduce the anatomical movement in the thorax and abdomen caused by breathing and cardiac motion. It is intended for breath-hold (BH) during simulation and delivery of External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) using photons, in single or multiple fractions, administered via static and/or dynamic delivery processes, in any and all areas of the body where such treatment is indicated. It also provides electrical prompts and status information for the Elekta Limited Response™ gating interface when automated gating of the linac is used.
The Active Breathing Coordinator is specifically indicated for:
- .a. Breast tumors, including total and partial breast irradiation techniques, where immobilized anatomy provided by deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) allows critical organ sparing, such as decreasing radiation dose to heart, lung and other surrounding normal tissue.
- b. Lung cancers and other thoracic tumors (such as esophagus, lymphoma, and metastatic lesions) where immobilized anatomy provided by DIBH allows critical organ sparing, including reducing both dose and volume of irradiated normal tissue, and enabling potential reduction of tumor target margins. Also included is the use of linac-based Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT) that may be employed to treat such lesions.
- c. Liver tumors, where immobilized anatomy provides critical organ sparing, including reducing both dose and volume of irradiated normal tissue enabling potential reduction of tumor target tissue margins. Also included is the use of linac-based SRS and SRT that may be employed to treat such lesions.
- d. Pancreatic tumors, where immobilized anatomy allows critical organ sparing including reducing both dose and volume of irradiated normal tissue, cnabling potential reduction of tumor target tissue margins. Also included is the use of linacbased SRS and SRT that may be employed to treat such lesions.
#### Technological Characteristics 6.
The cnhanced ABC uses the same technology as its predicate device from Aktina Medical, the ABC K003330, with one exception. The enhanced ABC also supports automated gating of the treatment beam from a linear accelerator that contains the Elekta Ltd. Response linac gating interface option. The enhanced ABC clectrically prompts the Response to interrupt the linac beam and resume it at the appropriate times during the patient's breathing cycle. It also displays status information from the Elekta Response. The technology to support the Elekta Response is the same as the second predicate device listed above, the AK-733 Respiratory Gating System from Anzai Medical Company, Ltd. (K031385), which also electrically
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prompts a linear accelerator to turn the beam on and off at appropriate times during the patient's breathing cycle. The significant technology characteristics of the ABC arc:
- a. Laptop personal computer software and external display monitor with graphical user interface.
- b. Patient respiratory kit with an in-line transducer and balloon valve for air volume monitoring during patient breathing and lung volume stability during breath hold periods. The balloon valve is controlled pneumatically.
#### 7. Performance Standards and Data
The FDA under Section 514 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act has not established performance standards for this product
Hardware and software specification testing have been performed on the enhanced ABC to show that the verification, validation and safety requirements have been met.
#### Biocompatibility 8.
The patient contact components of the enhanced ABC are identical to the patient contact components of the ABC K003330, except that over-the-counter prism reading glasses may be used in place of a mirror system to allow the patient to see the monitor in a supine position. These components have been shown to be biocompatible for surface devices in contact with a skin or mucosal membrane with a contact duration of less than 24 hours.
#### 9. Summary of Substantial Equivalence
This device is similar in design and intended use, technological, physical, and performance characteristics to the predicate devices. No new issues of safety or effectiveness are introduced by using this device.
Specifically, the enhancements for the ABC are substantially cquivalent to the predicate devices as follows:
| Type of<br>Modification: | ABC<br>(This Application) | Predicate ABC<br>K003330 | Predicate Anzai,<br>AK-733, K031385 | Substantially<br>Equivalent To: |
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| Technology | Automatic and Manual<br>Linac Gating | Manual Linac Gating<br>only | Automatic and<br>Manual Linac Gating | Anzai, AK-733,<br>K031385 |
| Update of<br>Indications | Limit Respiratory-<br>Related Organ Motion<br>with Specific<br>Indications | Limit Respiratory-<br>Related Organ Motion | Limit Respiratory-<br>Related Organ<br>Motion | ABC,<br>K003330 |
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 7, 2013
Aktina Medical Corporation % Mr. Tony Spaccarotella Director, QA/RA 360 North Route 9W CONGERS NY 10920
Re: K131313
Trade/Device Name: Active Breathing Coordinator Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYE Dated: May 1, 2013 Received: May 9, 2013
Dear Mr. Spaccarotella:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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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If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638 2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fdai.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 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/Reportal?roblem/deliuit.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/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Richard D. O'Hara
Janine M. Morris Director, Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K131313
Device Name: Active Breathing Coordinator
Indications for Use:
The Active Breathing Coordinator is indicated for use when there is a need to reduce the anatomical movement in the thorax and abdomen caused by breathing and cardiac motion. It is intended for breath-hold (BH) during simulation and delivery of External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) using photons, in single or multiple fractions, administered via static and/or dynamic delivery processes, in any and all areas of the body where such treatment is indicated. It also provides electrical prompts and status information for the Elekta Limited Response™ gating interface when automated gating of the linac is used.
The Active Breathing Coordinator is specifically indicated for:
- a. Breast tumors, including total and partial breast irradiation techniques, where immobilized anatomy provided by deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) allows critical organ sparing, such as decreasing radiation dose to heart, lung and other surrounding normal tissue.
- b. Lung cancers and other thoracic tumors (such as esophagus, lymphoma, and metastatic lesions) where immobilized anatomy provided by DIBH allows critical organ sparing, including reducing both dose and volume of irradiated normal tissue, and enabling potential reduction of turnor target margins. Also included is the use of linac-based Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT) that may be employed to treat such lesions.
- c. Liver tumors, where immobilized anatomy provides critical organ sparing, including reducing both dose and volume of irradiated normal tissue enabling potential reduction of tumor target tissue margins. Also included is the use of linac-based SRS and SRT that may be employed to treat such lesions.
- d. Pancreatic turnors, where immobilized anatomy allows critical organ sparing including reducing both dose and volume of irradiated normal tissue, enabling potential reduction of tumor target tissue margins. Also included is the use of linac-based SRS and SRT that may be employed to treat such lesions.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K131313
Device Name: Active Breathing Coordinator
Prescription Use ﮯ۔ (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health (OIR)
Michael D. O'Hara
(Division Sign Off) Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostic and Radiological Health
510(k)_ K131313
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