Sirius MRI Markers, Cs-131 Preloaded Strands with Sirius MRI Markers in 18 Gauge Needles
K202267 · Isoray Medical, Inc. · KXK · Dec 31, 2020 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K202267
Device Name
Sirius MRI Markers, Cs-131 Preloaded Strands with Sirius MRI Markers in 18 Gauge Needles
Applicant
Isoray Medical, Inc.
Product Code
KXK · Radiology
Decision Date
Dec 31, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.5730
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Isoray Medical, Inc. Cs-131 Implant Devices with Sirius™ MRI Markers are indicated for the treatment of malignant prostatic disease. These devices may be used as a primary treatment or in conjunction with other modalities. The MRI Markers are used to facilitate the anatomical localization of seeds after they have been implanted.
Device Story
Device consists of Cs-131 brachytherapy seeds combined with Sirius™ MRI markers and spacers; preloaded into strands or 18G needles. Seeds contain Cesium-131 isotope in titanium capsule; markers consist of PEEK capsule containing cobalt chloride/N-Acetylcysteine solution. Used in prostate brachytherapy; implanted by physician/medical physicist based on treatment plan. Markers provide visibility under MRI to facilitate post-implant anatomical localization of seeds. Device is single-use, EtO sterilized. Benefits include precise radiation delivery to tumor while sparing surrounding tissue and improved post-implant seed visualization.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data or performance testing performed. Substantial equivalence based on the use of previously cleared components with established safety and performance profiles.
Technological Characteristics
Seeds: Titanium capsule, Cs-131 isotope. Markers: PEEK capsule, cobalt chloride/N-Acetylcysteine solution. Spacers: PLA/PGA copolymer. Dimensions: 0.8mm diameter. Sterilization: EtO per ISO 11135:2014. Single-use, prescription-only.
Indications for Use
Indicated for treatment of malignant prostatic disease in patients requiring brachytherapy. May be used as primary treatment or with other modalities. MRI markers facilitate anatomical localization of implanted seeds.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A radionuclide brachytherapy source is a device that consists of a radionuclide which may be enclosed in a sealed container made of gold, titanium, stainless steel, or platinum and intended for medical purposes to be placed onto a body surface or into a body cavity or tissue as a source of nuclear radiation for therapy.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A prostate seeding kit intended for use with a radionuclide brachytherapy source 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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Isoray Medical, Inc. % Grace Powers, MS, MBA, RAC Founder/Principal Consultant Powers Regulatory Consulting 2451 Cumberland Parkway SE, Suite 3740 ATLANTA GA 30080
Re: K202267
Trade/Device Name: Sirius MRI Markers, Cs-131 Preloaded Strands with Sirius MRI Markers in 18 Gauge Needles Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5730 Regulation Name: Radionuclide brachytherapy source Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KXK
Dear Grace Powers:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sending this letter to notify you of an administrative change related to your previous substantial equivalence (SE) determination letter dated 12/31/2020. Specifically, FDA is updating this SE Letter as an administrative correction to the 510(k) summary.
Please note that the 510(k) submission was not re-reviewed. For questions regarding this letter please contact Lora D. Weidner, OHT8: Office of Radiological Health, Ph: (240) 402-6424, Lora.Weidner@fda.hhs.gov.
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December 31, 2020
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Isoray Medical, Inc. % Ms. Grace Powers, MS, MBA, RAC Founder/Principal Consultant Powers Regulatory Consulting 2451 Cumberland Parkway SE, Suite 3740 ATLANTA GA 30080
Re: K202267
Trade/Device Name: Cs-131 Implant Devices with Sirius™ Markers Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5730 Regulation Name: Radionuclide brachytherapy source Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KXK Dated: December 10, 2020 Received: December 11, 2020
Dear Ms. Powers:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K202267
Device Name
Cs-131 Implant Devices with SiriusTM Markers
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Isoray Medical, Inc. Cs-131 Implant Devices with SiriusTM MRI Markers are indicated for the treatment of malignant prostatic disease. These devices may be used as a primary treatment or in conjunction with other modalities. The MRI Markers are used to facilitate the anatomical localization of seeds after they have been implanted.
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# Section 5 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR §807.92 and the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, the following information is provided for the Cs-131 Implant Devices with MRI Markers Traditional 510(k) premarket notification. The submission was prepared in accordance with the FDA guidance document, 'Format for Traditional and Abbreviated 510(k)s', issued on August 12, 2005.
| Sponsor: | Isoray Medical, Inc.<br>350 Hills Street<br>Suite 106<br>Richland, WA US 99354 |
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| Submission Contact: | Grace Powers, MS, MBA, RAC<br>Founder/Principal Consultant<br>Powers Regulatory Consulting<br>Tel: 404-931-8730 |
| Submission Date: | August 10, 2020 |
| Subject Device: | Trade Name: Cs-131 Implant Devices with SiriusTM Markers<br>Common Name: Radionuclide brachytherapy source<br>Regulation: 21 CFR §892.5730<br>Regulatory Classification: 2<br>Product Code: KXK |
| Predicate Device: | Legally marketed device to which substantial equivalence is claimed:<br>ProxcelanTM (Cesium-131) Implant Devices, Multiple Configurations (K092458) |
| Reference Device: | SiriusTM MRI Marker NS (K171487) |
#### Device Description
The Isoray Medical, Inc. Cs-131 Implant Devices with Sirius™ Markers are a combination of two commercially available devices: The Isoray Medical Cs-131 Implant Devices, and the Sirius™ MRI Markers. They come in two configurations and listed below:
- Isoray Medical, Inc. Cs-131 PL-7 Preloaded Strands with Sirius™ Markers
- Isoray Medical, Inc. Cs-131 PL-8 Preloaded Strands with Sirius™ Markers in 18G Needles ●
The Sirius™ MRI Markers combined with the Isoray Cesium-131 Implant Devices will be used to facilitate the anatomical location of seeds after they have been implanted in the prostate of a patient with confirmed prostatic malignancy.
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The Cs-131 Implant Devices are a small, cylindrical, sealed source that consists of a welded pure titanium capsule containing the low energy gamma (x-ray) emitting isotope, Cesium-131 (Cs-131), adsorbed onto an internal inorganic substrate. The external seed dimensions are 4.5 mm length and 0.8 mm diameter and the only patient-contacting material is commercially pure titanium. A schematic diagram of the internal configuration of the Isoray Medical, Inc. Cs-131 Implant Devices that are used in both the subject devices is shown in the schematic below.
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The Sirius™ MRI markers consist of a sealed polyether ether ketone (PEEK) polymer capsule containing a cobalt chloride: N-Acetylcysteine solution. The Sirius™ MRI Marker is a component device indicated as an accessory for use in conjunction with brachytherapy seed carrier sleeves and radionuclide brachytherapy seeds containing one of the following isotopes: lodine-125, Palladium-103 or Cesium-131. The Sirius™ MRI Markers combined with the Isoray Cesium-131 Brachytherapy Seeds will be used to facilitate the anatomical location of seeds after they have been implanted. A schematic diagram of the Sirius™ MRI Markers that are used in both the subject devices is shown in the schematic below.
Figure 2: Sirius™ MRI Markers
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The spacers are used to maintain the exact locations and separation distances between the seeds as indicated on the treatment plan prepared by the physicist. They are made of PLA/PGA copolymer and are absorbable. The spacer length is variable since it is a function of how many seeds are required by the patient treatment plan. The spacers are 0.8mm in diameter.
The Cs-131 Implant Devices with MRI Markers comes in two (2) configurations as listed in the table below.
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| Product Reorder Number | Product Description |
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| PL-7 | Cs-131 Preloaded Strands with SiriusTM Markers |
| PL-8 | Cs-131 Preloaded Strands with SiriusTM Markers in 18G Needles |
# Table 3: Isoray Medical, Inc. Cs-131 Implant Devices s with MRI Markers Additional Product Offerings
The seeds, spacers, and Sirius™ MRI markers are arranged in a precise pattern in order to maintain the exact locations and separation distances between the seeds as indicated on the treatment plan prepared by the physician or medical physicist. There are no product specific guidance documents or product specific standards for brachytherapy seeds. The subject devices are EtO sterilized and are a single-use device.
# Indications for Use
The Isoray Medical, Inc. Cs-131 Implant Devices with Sirius™ Markers are indicated for the treatment of malignant prostatic disease. These devices may be used as a primary treatment or in conjunction with other modalities. The MRI Markers are used to facilitate the anatomical localization of seeds after they have been implanted.
# Technological Characteristics
The Cs-131 Brachytherapy Seeds with Sirius™ Markers has similar technological characteristics as the predicate device, Cs-131 Implant Device cleared via K092458. Both devices have similar indications for use. The seeds are identical to the predicate device and the spacers are identical to the reference device. All the devices are composed of biocompatible materials. Additionally, they are both provided sterile in identical packaging for single use.
| | Subject Device:<br>Cs-131 Implant<br>Devices with<br>Sirius™ MRI Markers | Predicate Device:<br>Cs-131 Implant<br>Devices | Reference Device:<br>Sirius™ MRI<br>Markers | Comparison |
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| Name | Cs-131 Implant<br>Device with Sirius™<br>MRI Markers | CS-131 PRELOADED<br>STRANDS, MODEL<br>PL-1, CS-131<br>PRELOADED<br>STRANDS IN 18<br>GAUGE NEEDLES,<br>MODEL PL-2 | Sirius™ MRI<br>Markers | N/A |
| Manufacturer | Isoray Medical, Inc. | Isoray Medical, Inc. | C4 Imaging, LLC | N/A |
| Product Code | KXK | KXK | KXK | Identical |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 892.5730 | 21 CFR 892.5730 | 21 CFR 892.5730 | Identical |
| Device<br>Classification<br>Name | Source,<br>Brachytherapy,<br>Radionuclide | Source,<br>Brachytherapy,<br>Radionuclide | Source,<br>Brachytherapy,<br>Radionuclide | Identical |
| Device<br>Classification | Class II | Class II | Class II | Identical |
| | Subject Device:<br>Cs-131 Implant<br>Devices with<br>Sirius™ Markers | Predicate Device:<br>Cs-131 Implant<br>Devices | Reference Device:<br>Sirius™ MRI<br>Markers | Comparison |
| Indication for<br>Use | The Isoray Medical,<br>Inc. Cs-131 Implant<br>Devices with<br>Sirius™ MRI<br>Markers are<br>indicated for the<br>treatment of<br>malignant prostatic<br>disease. These<br>devices may be<br>used as a primary<br>treatment or in<br>conjunction with<br>other modalities.<br>The MRI Markers<br>are used to<br>facilitate the<br>anatomical<br>localization of<br>seeds after they<br>have been<br>implanted. | The Isoray Medical,<br>Inc. Cesium-131<br>Implant Devices are<br>indicated for the<br>treatment of<br>malignant disease<br>(e.g., head and<br>neck, brain, breast,<br>prostate, etc.), and<br>may be used in<br>surface, interstitial,<br>and intracavitary<br>applications for<br>tumors with known<br>radiosensitivity.<br>These devices may<br>be used as a<br>primary treatment<br>or in conjunction<br>with other<br>treatment<br>modalities, such as<br>external beam<br>radiation therapy,<br>chemotherapy or as<br>treatment for<br>residual disease<br>after excision of<br>primary tumors. | The Sirius™ MRI<br>Marker is a<br>component device<br>indicated as an<br>accessory for use<br>in conjunction<br>with carrier<br>sleeves and<br>radionuclide<br>brachytherapy<br>seeds containing<br>one of the<br>following<br>isotopes: lodine-<br>125, Palladium-<br>103 or Cesium-<br>131.<br>The Sirius MRI<br>Marker NS is<br>intended to<br>facilitate the<br>anatomical<br>localization of<br>seeds after they<br>have been<br>implanted in the<br>prostate of a<br>patient with<br>confirmed<br>prostatic<br>malignancy. It is<br>intended to be<br>imaged under MRI<br>within sixty (60)<br>days of<br>implantation.<br>The Sirius MRI<br>marker NS is<br>supplied non-<br>sterile and will<br>need to be | Similar-<br>The indications for<br>use are a<br>combination of the<br>indications from<br>the predicate and<br>reference device.<br>The subject device<br>indication includes<br>the indication from<br>the predicate<br>device seeds<br>limited to the<br>prostate as the<br>MRI Markers are<br>limited to use in<br>the prostate with<br>brachytherapy<br>seed carriers<br>containing the<br>Cesium-131<br>isotope. The<br>statement that the<br>MRI Markers are<br>used for<br>localization of the<br>seeds after<br>implant was also<br>included in the<br>subject device<br>indication. |
| Subject Device:<br>Cs-131 Implant<br>Devices with<br>Sirius™ Markers | Predicate Device:<br>Cs-131 Implant<br>Devices | Reference Device:<br>Sirius™ MRI<br>Markers | Comparison | |
| | | sterilized by the<br>end-use using<br>either gamma<br>radiation or<br>ethylene oxide. | | |
| Principle of<br>Operation | Brachytherapy is performed by implanting radiation sources directly into the tissue to be treated. This provides a much higher tumor dose to be delivered, while sparing normal surrounding tissue. The Sirius™ MRI Marker is a component of Isoray's Cesium-131 Implant devices that is intended to facilitate the anatomical localization of the brachytherapy seeds after they have been implanted. The operation of the Cs-131 Implant Devices with Sirius™ MRI Markers (subject device) is the same as the predicate device. | Brachytherapy is performed by implanting radiation sources directly into the tissue to be treated. This provides a much higher tumor dose to be delivered, while sparing normal surrounding tissue. | The Sirius™ MRI Marker is intended to facilitate the anatomical localization of the brachytherapy seeds after they have been implanted. | The subject, predicate have a similar principle of operation. The subject device can be used to visualize the location due to the addition of the MRI markers (reference device). |
| Condition of<br>Use | Single Use Only | Single Use Only | Single Use Only | Identical |
| Rx or OTC | Prescription Only | Prescription Only | Prescription Only | Identical |
| | Subject Device:<br>Cs-131 Implant<br>Devices with<br>Sirius™ Markers | Predicate Device:<br>Cs-131 Implant<br>Devices | Reference Device:<br>Sirius™ MRI<br>Markers | Comparison |
| Materials of<br>Construction | Seeds: Titanium<br>Spacers: PLA/PGA<br>copolymer<br>Sleeve: 5/95<br>PLA/PGA Sleeve<br>Needle: Stainless<br>Steel<br>Bone wax: Product<br>code MTJ<br>MRI Markers: PEEK | Seeds: Titanium<br>Spacers: PLA/PGA<br>copolymer<br>Sleeve: 5/95<br>PLA/PGA Sleeve<br>Needle: Stainless<br>Steel<br>Bone wax: Product<br>code MTJ | MRI Markers:<br>PEEK | The seeds, spacers,<br>sleeve, needles<br>and bone wax in<br>the subject device<br>and predicate<br>device are<br>identical. The MRI<br>marker materials<br>are identical to the<br>reference device. |
| Device<br>dimensions | Seed: 0.8mm<br>diameter, 4.5mm<br>length<br>Spacer: 0.8mm<br>diameter, 2.5mm,<br>5.5mm and 10.0<br>mm length<br>MRI Marker:<br>0.8mm diameter,<br>5.5mm length | Seed: 0.8mm<br>diameter, 4.5mm<br>length<br>Spacer: 0.8mm<br>diameter, 2.5mm,<br>5.5mm, 10.0mm<br>length | MRI Marker:<br>0.8mm diameter,<br>5.5mm length | The MRI marker<br>that is being added<br>is the same<br>diameter and<br>length as the<br>current spacer. |
| Packaging | Tray within a<br>breather bag pouch | Tray within a<br>breather bag pouch | Not applicable -<br>Sold in bulk as an<br>accessory | The subject and<br>predicate devices<br>have identical<br>packaging. |
| Device<br>Package<br>Contents | • PL-7: Cs-131<br>Preloaded<br>Strands with<br>Sirius™ Markers<br>• PL-8: Cs-131<br>Preloaded<br>Strands with<br>Sirius™ Markers<br>in 18G Needles | • PL-1: Cs-131<br>Preloaded<br>Strands<br>• PL-2: Cs-131<br>Preloaded<br>Strands in 18<br>Gauge Needles | Not applicable -<br>Sold in bulk as an<br>accessory | The contents of<br>the subject device<br>and predicate<br>device are<br>identical with the<br>exception of the<br>MRI markers<br>included in the<br>subject device. |
| Sterilization | EtO validated cycle | EtO validated cycle | Not applicable -<br>Sold non-sterile as<br>an accessory | The subject and<br>predicate devices<br>are both EtO<br>sterilized. |
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#### Performance Data
No performance data testing was performed as each of the components has been previously cleared for this intended use. No additional biocompatibility test was performed as biocompatibility evaluation was conducted for each of the components in previous regulatory clearances. The brachytherapy seeds, Sirius™ MRI markers and spacers are considered implants.
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The finished device is sterilized via a validated EtO sterilization cycle and provide a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 1 x 10 °. Sterilization is performed by Isoray Medical, Inc. Validation of the device will be performed in accordance with ISO 11135:2014 Sterilization of health-care products -- Ethylene oxide --Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices. The half-cycle method was used was validation. The validation method and dose range is in accordance with ISO 11135:2014 Sterilization of health care products -- Ethylene oxide -- Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices.
#### Conclusion
The Cs-131 Implant Devices with Sirius™ Markers is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device as demonstrated by similar intended use, similar technologies and does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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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.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
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.