K030175 · Capintec, Inc. · IYE · Apr 17, 2003 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K030175
Device Name
2 BASIC
Applicant
Capintec, Inc.
Product Code
IYE · Radiology
Decision Date
Apr 17, 2003
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.5050
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The 2 Basic is intended to be used by trained medical physicist to measure the radiation output from radiation therapy machines for verification of patient treatment plan, quality assurance, or beam characteristics. It is not intended to function as a primary calibration device. The 2 Basic can be used in direct surface contact with patients or in a phantom material.
Device Story
System comprises 2 solid-state silicon diode detectors, precision electrometer, and application software; used by medical physicists in clinical radiation therapy settings. Detectors (hemispherical, biocompatible epoxy-encapsulated) measure radiation output; electrometer converts detector current into dose values with automatic zero compensation. Software manages system control, data storage (energy, MU, patient demographics), and reporting. PC-based (customer-supplied) for data display and hard-copy printing. Used for quality assurance, beam characterization, and patient treatment verification. Benefits include precise, real-time radiation monitoring and documentation of beam characteristics to ensure accurate therapeutic dose delivery.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Safety and effectiveness established through bench testing, risk analysis, and verification/validation of software and hardware against recognized standards (UL2601-1, IEC60601-1, IEC60601-1-2, IEC60601-2-9).
Technological Characteristics
Solid-state silicon diode detectors; hemispherical geometry; biocompatible molded epoxy housing. Precision electrometer for current-to-dose conversion. PC-based interface. Connectivity via standard PC hardware. Compliant with UL2601-1, IEC60601-1, IEC60601-1-2, and IEC60601-2-9 standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by trained medical physicists to measure radiation output from radiation therapy machines for quality assurance, beam characterization, and verification of therapeutic doses delivered to patients. Can be used for entrance skin measurements via direct patient contact or in air, water, or phantom materials.
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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January 15, 2003
RE: Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Information for the Capintec 2 Basic
| Manufacturing and Service Center | |
|----------------------------------|--------------|
| Capintec, Inc. | |
| 540 Alpha Drive | |
| Pittsburgh, PA 15238 | |
| Phone | 412-963-1988 |
| FAX | 412-963-0610 |
Corporate Office Capintec, Inc. Arrow Road amsey, NJ 07446 hone 201-825-9500 AX 201-825-1336
Establishment Registration Number 2518443
Contact information Mary Anne Dell, M.S. VP and General Manager Phone 412-963-1099 412-963-0610 FAX Email madell@capintec.com
Trade name or common name 2 Basic
Type of Submission Traditional 510(k)
Classification of Device
Class II, Accessory to Linear Accelerator, Radiology Panel
Intended Use
The 2 Basic is intended to be used by trained medical physicist to measure the radiation output from radiation therapy machines for verification of patient treatment plan, quality assurance, or beam characteristics. It is not intended to function as a primary calibration device. The 2 Basic can be used in direct surface contact with patients or in a phantom material.
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Product Description: The Capintec 2 Basic system consists of 2 diode detectors permanently attached to a precision electrometer and application software. The detectors are solid state silicon diodes with a hemispherical shape optimized for direct patient contact. They provide high sensitivity, excellent linearity, and uniform output vs. gantry angle. The diodes are completely water resistant and enclosed in biocompatible molded epoxy. The high precision electrometer measures the current from the detector and converts the value into a displayed dose and provides automatic zero compensation. Application software controls the system and stores measurement data for each detector, and associated beam parameters such as energy, MU, and patient demographic data. Data can be stored on the PC or printed for hard copy record. Customer must supply a UL recognized PC to be used with application software.
Predicate Device: Predicate Devices submitted by Theta Systems, Inc. Model PDM/2 Patient Dose Monitor 510(k) Number K912249 and Isorad Integral Buildup Photon Diodes 510(k) Number K912250. The 2 Basic uses the Equidose Diode Detector Design submitted by MasTek DEM, Inc. 510(k) Number K980826
The 2 Basic meets the following Safety Standards Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1 General Requirements - UL2601-1:2nd Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1 General Requirements - IEC60601-1: Collateral standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility-IEC 60601-1-2 Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1 General Requirements for Safety Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1 General Requirements-Can/CSA C22.2 No.606101-M90 Medical Electrical Systems-IEC 606601-1-1:1993+A1 IEC 60601-2-9 Patient Contact Dosimeters Used in Radiation Therapy with Electrically Connected Radiation Detectors.
The risk analysis, safety testing and verification and validation testing has addressed patient contact hazards, software hazards, and operator hazards and concluded that the unit is safe and fully meets the intended use and stated specifications of the product.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MID 20850
Ms. Mary Anne Dell Vice President and General Manager Capintec, Inc. 540 Alpha Drive PITTSBURG PA 15241
Re: K030175
APR 1 7 2003
Trade/Device Name: 2 Basic Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 90 IYE Dated: January 15, 2003 Received: January 17, 2003
Dear Ms. Dell
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.
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); 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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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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.
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Sincerely yours.
Nancy C. Brogdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Appendix 2
Indications for Use Form
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510(k) Number K030175
Device Name: 2 Basic
Indications For Use: The 2 Basic is a solid state diode detector system coupled with a precision electrometer and PC for radiation measurement, data storage and display. It is intended to be used by trained medical physicists for the measurement of radiation output from radiation therapy treatment machines. The 2 Basic can be used with direct patient contact for entrance skin measurements, or in air, water, or other suitable phantoms materials for beam output measurements.
Measurement data is used to verify and document the beam characteristics of radiation therapy treatment machines for quality assurance programs and to very therapeutic doses delivered to patients during treatments.
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Prescription Use
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(Optional Format 1-2-96)
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