The Small Field Applicator is an accessory to the PROBEAT-V system that is intended to assist the radiation oncologist in the delivery of proton radiation to defined target volumes while sparing surrounding normal tissue and critical organs from excess radiation.
Device Story
Small Field Applicator is an accessory for the PROBEAT-V proton beam therapy system; used in clinical radiation oncology settings. Device consists of a cylinder with touch sensors, a 4-legged table, and a plate part. It attaches to the nozzle configuration to shape the proton beam, creating a sharper lateral penumbra compared to standard configurations. By placing a collimator closer to the patient, it reduces radiation dose to surrounding healthy tissue. Includes touch sensors that interface with the system to stop gantry and patient positioning system (PPS) movement upon contact with the patient. Operated by radiation oncology staff to improve precision of dose delivery to target volumes.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evaluations included mechanical testing, control system interface assessment, dose distribution analysis, end-to-end clinical workflow testing, and radiation safety verification. Results demonstrated the device performs as intended and is as safe and effective as the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Accessory to proton beam therapy system; consists of cylinder with touch sensors, 4-legged table, and plate. Features integrated patient collimator and optional range shifter interface. Employs mechanical beam shaping to achieve sharp lateral penumbra. Includes touch sensor safety mechanism for gantry/PPS motion control. Standalone hardware accessory.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring proton radiation therapy, assisting radiation oncologists in delivering radiation to defined target volumes while sparing surrounding normal tissue and critical organs.
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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December 15, 2022
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Hitachi, Ltd. Radiation Oncology Systems, Kashiwanoha % Jonathan Kahan Partner Hogan Lovells US LLP 555 Thirteenth Street, NW WASHINGTON DC 20004
Re: K220883
Trade/Device Name: Small Field Applicator Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LHN Dated: March 25, 2022 Received: March 25, 2022
Dear Jonathan Kahan:
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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Sincerely,
Lora D. Weidner -S Digitally signed by Lora D. Weidner -S Date: 2022.12.15 21:15:47 -05'00'
Lora Weidner Assistant Director DHT8C: Division of Radiological Imagaing and Radiation Therapy Devices OHT8: Office of Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known)
K220883
Device Name
| Small Field Applicator |
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Indications for Use (Describe)
The Small Field Applicator is an accessory to the PROBEAT-V system that is intended to assist the radiation oncologist in the delivery of proton radiation to defined target volumes while sparing surrounding normal tissue and critical organs from excess radiation.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 510(k) SUMMARY
## Hitachi Ltd.'s PROBEAT-CR Proton Beam Therapy Device
### K220883
### Submitter
Hitachi, Ltd. Radiation Oncology Systems, Kashiwanoha 226-44-141-1, Wakashiba, Kashiwa-shi Tiba, 277-0871, Japan Telephone: +81 80-8841-0068 Facsimile: +81 4-7135-7346
Contact Person: Tomoko Irisa
Date Prepared: November 16, 2022
#### Name of Device:
Small Field Applicator
## Common or Usual Name:
Proton Beam Therapy Device
## Classification Name:
System, Radiation Therapy, Charged-Particle, Medical
## Regulatory Class:
Class II
#### Product Code:
LHN
### Predicate Device
PROBEAT-V (K151132)
#### Reference Device
Extended Range Shifter (K152207)
### Device Description
Small Field Applicator is an optional accessory to the proton beam therapy system which can be added to the nozzle configuration of the cleared PROBEAT-V system to make the lateral penumbra sharp, as needed. The Small Field Applicator may be used in place of the optional
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removable Applicator having an aperture (collimator) that has been cleared as part of the PROBEAT-V system.
The Small Field Applicator is composed of a cylinder part with touch sensors, a 4-legged table, and a plate part. The Small Field Applicator is inserted at the end of the nozzle to obtain a sharp lateral penumbra in the lateral dose distribution, and it can reduce the dose to the surrounding normal tissue than the case in which the Small Field Applicator is not used.
# Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Small Field Applicator is an accessory to the PROBEAT-V system that is intended to assist the radiation oncologist in the delivery of proton radiation to defined target volumes while sparing surrounding normal tissue and critical organs from excess radiation.
# Summary of Technological Characteristics and Comparison to the Predicate device
Both the subject and the predicate device's applicator are accessories to a proton beam therapy system to better direct the proton irradiation to the target anatomy. In each case, the accessories focus the beam by placing an object either in the beam line or surrounding the beam in order to shape the beam. The Small Field Applicator has an aperture (patient collimator) inside similar to PROBEAT-V's applicator. The Small Field Applicator can also optionally be equipped with a range shifter on the nozzle side, and its placement is similar to the PROBEAT-V's applicator. The Small Field Applicator achieves a sharp beam by setting the collimator closer to the patient. Both the Small Field Applicator and the PROBEAT-V's applicator include a touch sensor that will stop the gantry and PPS when the applicator touches the patient. The touch sensor function is same between the Small Field Applicator and PROBEAT-V's applicator. In conclusion, the Small Field Applicator's structure is similar to the PROBEAT-V's applicator and does not affect the Indications for Use and safety function of the device as a whole.
## Performance Data
Mechanical testing as well as evaluations to assess the interface with the control system, dose distribution, end-to-end testing to evaluate use in the clinical workflow, and radiation safety have been performed. In all instances, the PROBEAT-V with the Small Field Applicator performed as intended and as safe and effective as the predicate device.
## Conclusions
The Small Field Applicator has the same intended use and indications for use as the predicate device. Both devices are accessories to Proton Beam Therapy System and intended to assist radiation oncologist in the delivery of proton radiation to defined target volumes. Performance testing has demonstrated that the Small Field Applicator performs as intended and raises no new questions of safety and effectives compared to the predicate device. Thus, the device can be found substantially equivalent to the identified predicate.
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