MEDRAD FLEX INTERFACE DEVICE

K971380 · Medrad, Inc. · LNH · Jul 3, 1997 · Radiology

Device Facts

• Record ID: K971380
• Device Name: MEDRAD FLEX INTERFACE DEVICE
• Applicant: Medrad, Inc.
• Product Code: LNH · Radiology
• Decision Date: Jul 3, 1997
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 892.1000
• Device Class: Class 2

Intended Use

The Flex Interface Device is a connecting device between the Siemens MRI System/Siemens Flex Coil Interface and the Medrad Endorectal Imaging Coils. Therefore, this connecting device enables the use of the Medrad Endorectal Coils. The Medrad Flex Interface Device(FID) provides the interface, connection, and support functions to permit the use of Medrad Disposable Endorectal Prostate, Cervix, and Colon Coils, with the Siemens Medical Systems Vision 1.5 Tesla and Impact 1.0 Tesla MRI Scanner Systems. The Medrad Flex Interface Device and the the Medrad Disposable Endorectal Prostate(BPX), Cervix(BCR), and Colon(PCC) Coils are intended for high resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the human prostate, cervix, colon, and the surrounding pelvic anatomy.

Device Story

Medrad Flex Interface Device (FID) acts as hardware bridge between Siemens MRI systems (Vision 1.5T/Impact 1.0T) and Medrad disposable endorectal coils (prostate, cervix, colon). Device provides physical connection, signal decoupling, tuning, and impedance matching; enables integration of endorectal coils with existing scanner interface. Used in clinical MRI suites by radiology staff. Output is electrical signal transmission from coil to scanner; facilitates high-resolution pelvic imaging. Benefits include enhanced diagnostic image quality for pelvic anatomy.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. No clinical data provided.

Technological Characteristics

Hardware interface device; provides tuning, impedance matching, and decoupling for endorectal MRI coils. Designed for repeated use with disposable probes. Connects to Siemens Flex Coil Interface. No software or active electronic processing components described.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients requiring high-resolution MRI of the prostate, cervix, colon, and surrounding pelvic anatomy using Medrad disposable endorectal coils with Siemens Vision 1.5T or Impact 1.0T MRI systems.

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.

Predicate Devices

• Medrad Probe Interface Device - K926571

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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### 510(k) SUMMARY MEDRAD FLEX INTERFACE DEVICE

# K971380

| OFFICIAL CONTACT: | Rodney J. Rylands<br>Medrad, Inc.<br>One Medrad Drive<br>Indianola, PA 15051<br>[phone] Ext. 3778 |
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| CLASSIFICATION NAME: | Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Accessory[21 CFR 892.1000} |
| COMMON/USUAL NAME: | Interface Device(Connector) |
| PROPRIETARY NAME: | Medrad Flex Interface Device |
| PREDICATE DEVICES: | Medrad Probe Interface Device - K926571 |

#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:

The Medrad Magnetic Resonance Endorectal Coil Imaging System consists of a disposable, receive only probe for MR Imaging of the associated anatomy. The Medrad Interface Device provides the interface, decoupling, and support functions required to successfully operate the probe with the Siemens Medical Systems Vision & Impact MRI Scanner Systems. The hardware is intended for repeated use with suitable Medrad disposable MRI probes. The Interface Device provides the tuning and impedance matching of the disposable probe to the Siemens Flex Coil Interface optionally used with the Siemens Vision & Impact MRI Systems.

#### INTENDED USE:

The Flex Interface Device is a connecting device between the Siemens MRI System/Siemens Flex Coil Interface and the Medrad Endorectal Imaging Coils. Therefore, this connecting device enables the use of the Medrad Endorectal Coils.

| Anatomical Region: | Not Applicable |
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| Nuclei Excited: | Not Applicable |
| Diagnostic Uses: | Not Applicable |

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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Rodney J. Rylands Regulatory Affairs Coordinator Medrad, Inc. One Medrad Drive Indianola, PA 15051-0780

Re: K971380 Medrad Flex Interface Device Dated: April 10, 1997 Received: April 14, 1997 Regulatory class: II 21 CFR 892.1000/Procode: 90 LNH JUL - 3 1997

Dear Mr. Rylands:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). 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 (Premarket Approval), 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 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 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 Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for question and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

W. Kiau Yu

Lillian Yin, Ph.D. Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, Ear, Nose and Throat, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name: MED RAD FLEX INTEAFACE DEVICE

Indications For Use:

## MEDRAD FLEX INTERFACE DEVICE (FID 1.5T and FID 1.0T) FOR SIEMENS MRI SYSTEMS

#### INDICATIONS FOR USE

The Medrad Flex Interface Device(FID) provides the interface, connection, and support functions to permit the use of Medrad Disposable Endorectal Prostate, Cervix, and Colon Coils, with the Siemens Medical Systems Vision 1.5 Tesla and Impact 1.0 Tesla MRI Scanner Systems.

The Medrad Flex Interface Device and the the Medrad Disposable Endorectal Prostate(BPX), Cervix(BCR), and Colon(PCC) Coils are intended for high resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the human prostate, cervix, colon, and the surrounding pelvic anatomy.

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Medrad, Inc. One Medrad Drive Indianola, PA 15051-0780

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