← Product Code [JAQ](/submissions/RA/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/JAQ) · K141624 # PLASTIC NEEDLE WITH MANDRIN, 2.0 MM DIAMETER, LENGTH, BLUNT TIP,PLASTIC NEEDLE WITH MANDRIN, 2.0 MM DIAMETER, LENGTH 113 (K141624) _Varian Medical Systems, Inc. · JAQ · Mar 10, 2015 · Radiology · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/RA/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/JAQ/K141624 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Varian Medical Systems, Inc. - **Product Code:** [JAQ](/submissions/RA/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/JAQ.md) - **Decision Date:** Mar 10, 2015 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 892.5700 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Radiology - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Indications for Use The interstitial plastic needles with 2mm diameter are designed for interstitial treatment in areas such as the head and neck, gynaecological, breast and prostate. ## Device Story Interstitial plastic needles (2mm diameter) used for brachytherapy; designed for insertion into target tissue (head/neck, gynecological, breast, prostate) to guide radioactive sources from Varian afterloaders. Operated by radiation oncologists, physicians, radiologists, dosimetrists, medical physicists, and nurses/technicians in hospital brachytherapy suites. Device acts as a conduit for radioactive source delivery; ensures accurate source positioning within the tumor volume. Benefits include precise radiation delivery to localized disease sites. Compatible with CT and MR (1.5T/3T) imaging for treatment planning. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data. Bench testing only. Testing verified device functionality with afterloaders, cycle durability, source positioning accuracy, radiation resistance of materials, and sterilization efficacy. Usability assessed per IEC 62366:2007. ## Technological Characteristics Needles: PEEK/Titanium; Obturator/Mandrin: Stainless Steel. 2mm diameter; lengths 113, 200, 320mm. Sharp and blunt tip options. Steam sterilizable (up to 25 cycles). CT compatible; MR conditional (1.5T and 3T). ## Regulatory Identification A remote controlled radionuclide applicator system is an electromechanical or pneumatic device intended to enable an operator to apply, by remote control, a radionuclide source into the body or to the surface of the body for radiation therapy. This generic type of device may include patient and equipment supports, component parts, treatment planning computer programs, and accessories. ## Predicate Devices - Plastic Needle with Mandrin 2.0 Diameter Length 113mm ([K120341](/device/K120341.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. 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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 March 10, 2015 Varian Medical Systems, Inc. % Mr. Peter Coronado Director, Regulatory Affairs 911 Hansen Wav PALO ALTO CA 94304 Re: K141624 Trade/Device Name: Interstitial Plastic Needles Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5700 Regulation Name: Remote controlled radionuclide applicator system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JAQ Dated: January 7, 2015 Received: January 23, 2015 Dear Mr. Coronado: 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). 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Michael D'Hara For Robert Ochs, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ ## Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known) K141624 Device Name Interstitial Plastic Needles Indications for Use (Describe) The interstitial plastic needles with 2mm diameter are designed for interstitial treatment in areas such as the head and neck, gynaecological, breast and prostate. Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) 2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) _ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) #### PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED. #### FOR FDA USE ONLY Concurrence of Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) (Signature) This section applies only to requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. #### *DO NOT SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE PRA STAFF EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.* The burden time for this collection of information is estimated to average 79 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed and complete and review the collection of information. 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3100 Hansen Way, m/s E-110
Palo Alto CA94304
Contact Name: Peter J. Coronado
Phone: 650/424.6230
Fax: 650/646.9200 | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Date: | 30th May 2014 | | Proprietary Name: | Plastic Needles with Mandrin, 2.0 mm diameter, | | Classification Name: | Remote controlled radionuclide applicator system
21CFR892.5700
Class II | | Common/Usual Name: | Plastic Needle, Interstitial Needle, Brachytherapy Needle,
Interstitial plastic needle with 2mm diameter. | | Predicate Devices: | K120341 Plastic Needle with Mandrin 2.0 Diameter Length 113mm | | Device Description: | The Plastic Interstitial Needles with mandrin, ø 2.0 mm diameter,
are designed for interstitial radiotherapy treatments. They are
compatible with Varian afterloaders and can be used in
combination with the appropriate accessories. | | | They are intended to be used by trained and qualified personnel
such as Radiation Oncologists, Physicians, Radiologists,
Dosimetrists, Medical Physicists, and Nurses/MTRAs/Radiology
Technicians/Radiographers in a hospital environment. | | Indications for Use: | The interstitial plastic needles with 2mm diameter are designed
for interstitial treatment in areas such as the head and neck,
gynaecological, breast and prostate. | {4}------------------------------------------------ #### Technological Characteristics: | | GM11007560, 7570, 7580
Interstitial plastic needles | GM11007560, 7570, 7580
Interstitial plastic needles and
GM11010750
Plastic needle with mandrin, 2.0
mm diameter, 320 mm length,
blunt tip | |------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Predicate Device
Clearance Number: | K120341 | N/A | | Compatible Afterloader | GammaMed plus
GammaMed 12(i)
VariSource | GammaMed plus
VariSource
GammaMed 12(i) (Not with blunt | | Intended use | The interstitial plastic needles with
2mm diameter are designed for
interstitial brachytherapy
treatment in areas such as the
head and neck, gynecological,
breast and prostate. | tip needle).
The interstitial plastic needles with
2mm diameter are designed for
interstitial brachytherapy
treatment in areas such as the head
and neck, gynecological, breast and
prostate. | | Indications for Use | The interstitial plastic needles with
2mm diameter are designed for
interstitial brachytherapy
treatment in areas such as the
head and neck, gynecological,
breast and prostate. | The interstitial plastic needles with
2mm diameter are designed for
interstitial brachytherapy
treatment in areas such as the head
and neck, gynecological, breast and
prostate. | | Design | Plastic needle:
● Diameter: 2 mm
● Length: 113, 200, 320mm
● Tip style: Sharp tip | Plastic needle:
● Diameter: 2 mm
● Length: 113, 200, 320mm
● Tip styles:
Sharp tip
Blunt tip (320mm length only) | | Materials | Needles: PEEK/Titanium
Obturator/Mandrin: Stainless Steel | Needles: PEEK/Titanium
Obturator/Mandrin: Stainless Steel, | | Packing | individual | individual | | Sterility | Provided non sterile | Provided non sterile | | Sterilization method | Steam sterilization up to 25 times
(15 cycles when using 18 minutes
at 134°C) | Steam sterilization up to 25 times
(15 cycles when using 18 minutes
at 134°C) | | Biocompatibility | Full biocompatibility | Full biocompatibility | | Anatomical sites | Head and neck, gynecological,
breast and prostate | Head and neck, gynecological,
breast and prostate | | Compatibility with the
environment and other
devices | CT compatible, MR conditional 1.5
and 3 T | CT compatible, MR conditional 1.5
and 3 T | | Where used | Brachytherapy treatment room | Brachytherapy treatment room | {5}------------------------------------------------ Non Clinical Tests Bench Testing has been performed to demonstrate that - the device functions correctly with the specified afterloaders; - the device can withstand the number of cycles of use that it will experience in its lifetime; - . the device enables the radioactive source to be located to the accuracy required, - . the device is constructed of materials that are not significantly affected by the radiation to which they are exposed in the lifetime of the product; - . the device may be sterilized effectively - the device can be used and sterilized for the specified number of times - the positional accuracy of the source within the applicator is adequate. Usability was assessed to the requirements of IEC 62366:2007. Results of Bench Testing showed conformance to applicable requirements and specifications Clinical Tests No clinical tests have been included in this pre-market submission. Conclusions All the tests that were performed met the applied pass criteria. Varian considers to be safe and effective and to perform as well or better than the predicate --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/RA/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/JAQ/K141624](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/RA/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/JAQ/K141624) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. If you're preparing [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [get in touch](https://innolitics.com/contact). **Cite:** Innolitics at https://innolitics.com