K031764 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · IYE · Sep 5, 2003 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K031764
Device Name
ONCOR AVANT-GARDE WITH COHERENCE WORKSPACES
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
IYE · Radiology
Decision Date
Sep 5, 2003
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.5050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The intended use of the ONCOR Avant-Garde linear accelerator system is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer. The ONCOR Avant-Garde includes an Electronic Portal Imaging Device (EPID) that will be marketed as OPTIVUE and is used for the verification of the treatment field and shielding blocks in relation to patient positioning markers and/or anatomical landmarks in radiotherapy treatment. OPTIVUE will also allow for verification of the exit dose in radiotherapy treatment. The intended use of the OPTIVUE is similar to the BeamView EPID that was previously cleared via K903139. The intended use of the OPTIVUE is to provide patient positioning reference data. Additionally, the ONCOR Avant-Garde includes an 82 leaf multi-leaf collimator that will be marketed as OPTIFOCUS. The OPTIFOCUS MLC is provided to assist the radiation oncologist in the delivery of radiation to defined target volumes while sparing surrounding normal tissue and critical organs from excess radiation. In a static mode, the MLC performs the same function as the customized shadow blocks. In a dynamic mode, a series of MLC leaf positions can be indexed to either dose fraction or gantry angle to create a changing beam shape while the radiation beam is on to create a three dimensional dose distribution. The intended use of the OPTIFOCUS is unchanged from the previously cleared 58 leaf MLC (K953894). The COHERENCE Therapist Workspace is included with the ONCOR Avant-Garde system and is based on the previously cleared syngo architecture (K010938). The COHERENCE Therapist Workspace is a software application that permits patient data management, patient selection/setup, patient positioning verification, treatment delivery/verification, and treatment recording. The Therapist Workspace integrates various from previously cleared products (ie. VSIM marketed as COHERENCE Dosimetrist (K022036), syngo Workstation (K010938), and LANTIS Treatstation marketed as PRIMEVIEW (K972275). The COHERENCE Oncologist Workspace is an option to the ONCOR Avant-Garde system and is also based on the previously cleared syngo architecture (K010938). The COHERENCE Oncologist Workspace is based on functionality cleared under VSIM via K022036 and permits localization, contouring, image conditioning, and review of treatment parameters. In addition, there are tools and administrative functions to aid in the diagnosis, staging, and prescription of radiation therapy. The intended uses of the ONCOR Avant-Garde including the OPTIVUE flat panel EPID and OPTIFOCUS multi-leaf collimator remain unchanged from the predicate devices.
Device Story
ONCOR Avant-Garde is a medical linear accelerator for cancer radiotherapy; integrates OPTIVUE (aSi flat panel EPID) for positioning/exit dose verification and OPTIFOCUS (82-leaf MLC) for beam shaping. System utilizes COHERENCE Workspaces (Therapist/Oncologist) for treatment planning, delivery, and recording. OPTIVUE captures radiation signals via scintillator-coated aSi sensors; converts to digital images for positioning verification. OPTIFOCUS allows static or dynamic beam shaping (indexed to dose/gantry angle) for 3D dose distribution. COHERENCE software provides GUI for patient data management, contouring, and treatment review. Operated by clinicians/therapists in clinical settings. Output aids radiation oncologists in localization, contouring, and treatment verification; facilitates accurate radiation delivery to target volumes while sparing critical organs.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Linear accelerator system; aSi flat panel EPID (amorphous Silicon photodiodes on glass substrate with scintillator); 82-leaf MLC; COHERENCE software suite based on syngo architecture. Connectivity via standard workstation interfaces. System provides 2D/3D/volumetric targeting.
Indications for Use
Indicated for therapeutic treatment of cancer via x-ray radiation delivery. Used for patient positioning verification, treatment field/shielding block verification, exit dose verification, and radiation delivery to defined target volumes while sparing normal tissue.
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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KA031764
## Tab A 510(k) Summary
| Submitter: | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.<br>Oncology Care Systems Group<br>4040 Nelson Avenue<br>Concord, CA 94520 | | |
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| Contact: | Ken Nehmer<br>Manager of Regulatory Affairs | | |
| Phone:<br>Fax:<br>Email: | (925)602-8011<br>(925)602-8008<br>ken.nehmer@siemens.com | | |
| Proprietary Name: | ONCOR Avant-Garde with COHERENCE Workspaces | | |
| Common Name: | Accelerator, Linear, Medical | | |
| Classification: | 892.5050 | | |
| Product Code: | IYE | | |
| Substantial Equivalence Claimed To: | | | |
| PRIMUS<br>Mevatron KD2 | K993425<br>K862339 | (equivalence for ONCOR Avant-Garde linear accelerator)<br>(equivalence for ONCOR Avant-Garde linear accelerator) | |
| BeamView<br>PortalVision | K903139<br>K003636 | (equivalence for OPTIVUE Electronic Portal Imaging Device)<br>(equivalence for OPTIVUE Electronic Portal Imaging Device) | |
| 58 leaf MLC | K953894 | (equivalence for OPTIFOCUS 82 leaf multi-leaf collimator) | |
| (VSIM) Dosimetrist | K022036 | (equivalence for COHERENCE Workspaces) | |
| syngo Workstation | K010938 | (equivalence for COHERENCE Workspaces) | |
| LANTIS Treatstation | K972275 | (equivalence for COHERENCE Workspaces) | |
## Description:
Within the submission the following internal naming conventions are used:
| Market Name | Internal naming convention |
|--------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| ONCOR Avant-Garde | ACCEL linear accelerator |
| ONCOR Avant-Garde | ACCEL release 1 |
| COHERENCE Therapist Workspace | RTT Workspace |
| COHERENCE Oncologist Workspace | MD Workspace |
| OPTIFOCUS | 82-leaf multi-leaf collimator |
| OPTIVUE | aSi flat panel electronic portal imaging device (EPID) |
The ONCOR Avant-Garde is a medical linear accelerator based on the previously cleared PRIMUS design architecture (K993425) and includes an amorphous Silicon (aSi) flat panel electronic portal imaging device (EPID), an 82 leaf multi-leaf collimator (MLC), and COHERENCE Therapist Workspace software. Refer to
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Tab H through Tab J for detailed information regarding the ONCOR Avant-Garde linear accelerator requirements and specifications.
The aSi flat panel (marketed as OPTIVUE) is integrated into the ONCOR Avant-Garde system and aids in positioning verification by visualizing patient positioning markers and/or anatomical references. The flat panel detects radiation from the linear accelerator, this information is then interpreted via software to obtain visualization of patient positioning markers and/or anatomical structures. The OPTIVUE flat panel detector is a digital x-ray camera comprised of sensors. These sensors are amorphous Silicon (aSi) photo diodes that are placed on a glass substrate with scintillator coating. The incident x-rays are converted by the scintillator screen. The converted x-ray signals are then amplified and converted to a digital format. This digital formatted data is then transmitted to the data acquisition unit or frame grabber and interpreted into positioning images. The OPTIVUE includes automated deployment of the flat panel that eliminates the need to enter the treatment room to acquire portal images, thus improving the efficiency of patient treatments. The intended use of the OPTIVUE is the same as the BeamView EPID that was previously cleared via K903139. Refer to Tab L for detailed information regarding the OPTIVUE flat panel EPID specifications.
The 82 leaf multi-leaf collimator (marketed as OPTIFOCUS) is integrated into the ONCOR Avant-Garde system and allows for user definable optimization of resolution for target conformation. The OPTIFOCUS is based on the same architectural design as the previously cleared 58 leaf MLC (K953894). The increase in the number of leaves in the collimator allows for increased conformal shape resolution. Refer to Tab P for detailed information regarding the OPTIFOCUS 82 leaf MLC specifications.
The COHERENCE Workspace software is based on the architecture of the previously cleared syngo software (K010938) and allows for a standard graphical user interface across Siemens medical products. Efficiency can be improved by this standard graphical interface in that common tasks are presented similarly across the Siemens medical product line.
The COHERENCE Therapist Workspace software integrates the linear accelerator processes of setup. setup verification, patient positioning verification, treatment delivery, and recording. The COHERENCE Therapist Workspace provides a simple interface for 2D. 3D. and volumetric targeting of the radiation treatment. Patient management is facilitated by easy access to all pertinent patient data with the integration of previously cleared functionality. The Therapist Workspace integrates various functions from previously cleared products (ie. VSIM marketed as COHERENCE Dosimetrist (K022036), syngo Workstation (K010938), and LANTIS Treatstation marketed as PRIMEVIEW (K972275). The COHERENCE Therapist Workspace is designed to provide the necessary tools to facilitate the Therapist in their daily clinical workflow.
The COHERENCE Oncologist Workspace software is an option for the ONCOR Avant-Garde linear accelerator and provides access to patient data, images, and tools needed to help facilitate the Oncologist in performing accurate and timely clinical decisions. Multi-modality images can be loaded and manipulated with the advanced tools allowing for efficient localization and contouring of tumors and critical anatomical structures. The COHERENCE Oncologist Workspace provides access to all radiation therapy plans, visualization of suggested alternate plans, and comparisons with prior treatment plan data. In addition, it provides for treatment verification of patients with access to pertinent treatment data allowing for full treatment review. The COHERENCE Oncologist Workspace is based on the previously cleared syngo architecture (K010938). The COHERENCE Oncologist Workspace is also based on functionality cleared under VSIM via K022036 and permits localization, contouring, image conditioning, and review of treatment parameters. In addition, there are tools and administrative functions to aid in the diagnosis, staging, and prescription of radiation therapy. The COHERENCE Oncologist Workspace is designed to provide the necessary tools to facilitate the Radiation Oncologist in their daily clinical workflow.
The OPTIVUE, OPTIFOCUS, and COHERENCE Therapist Workspace, may also be available as individual purchased options to existing Siemens medical linear accelerators.
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## Intended Use:
The intended use of the ONCOR Avant-Garde linear accelerator system is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer. The ONCOR Avant-Garde includes an Electronic Portal Imaging Device (EPID) that will be marketed as OPTIVUE and is used for the verification of the treatment field and shielding blocks in relation to patient positioning markers and/or anatomical landmarks in radiotherapy treatment. OPTIVUE will also allow for verification of the exit dose in radiotherapy treatment. The intended use of the OPTIVUE is similar to the BeamView EPID that was previously cleared via K903139. The intended use of the OPTIVUE is to provide patient positioning reference data.
Additionally, the ONCOR Avant-Garde includes an 82 leaf multi-leaf collimator that will be marketed as OPTIFOCUS. The OPTIFOCUS MLC is provided to assist the radiation oncologist in the delivery of radiation to defined target volumes while sparing surrounding normal tissue and critical organs from excess radiation. In a static mode, the MLC performs the same function as the customized shadow blocks. In a dynamic mode, a series of MLC leaf positions can be indexed to either dose fraction or gantry angle to create a changing beam shape while the radiation beam is on to create a three dimensional dose distribution. The intended use of the OPTIFOCUS is unchanged from the previously cleared 58 leaf MLC (K953894).
The COHERENCE Therapist Workspace is included with the ONCOR Avant-Garde system and is based on the previously cleared syngo architecture (K010938). The COHERENCE Therapist Workspace is a software application that permits patient data management, patient selection/setup, patient positioning verification, treatment delivery/verification, and treatment recording. The Therapist Workspace integrates various from previously cleared products (ie. VSIM marketed as COHERENCE Dosimetrist (K022036), syngo Workstation (K010938), and LANTIS Treatstation marketed as PRIMEVIEW (K972275).
The COHERENCE Oncologist Workspace is an option to the ONCOR Avant-Garde system and is also based on the previously cleared syngo architecture (K010938). The COHERENCE Oncologist Workspace is based on functionality cleared under VSIM via K022036 and permits localization, contouring, image conditioning, and review of treatment parameters. In addition, there are tools and administrative functions to aid in the diagnosis, staging, and prescription of radiation therapy.
The intended uses of the ONCOR Avant-Garde including the OPTIVUE flat panel EPID and OPTIFOCUS multi-leaf collimator remain unchanged from the predicate devices.
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SEP 5 2003
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Ken Nehmer Manager of Regulatory Affairs Siemens Medical Solutions Oncology Care Systems Group 4040 Nelson Avenue CONCORD CA 94520
Re: K031764 Trade/Device Name: ONCOR Avant-Garde with COHERENCE Workspaces Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 90 IYE Dated: June 5, 2003
Received: June 9, 2003
Dear Mr. Nehmer:
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.
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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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510(k) Number (if known):
<031764
Device Name: ONCOR Avant-Garde with COHERENCE Workspaces
Indications for Use:
The intended use of the ONCOR Avant-Garde linear accelerator system is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer. The ONCOR Avant-Garde includes an Electronic Portal Imaging Device (EPID) that will be marketed as OPTIVUE and is used for the verification of the treatment field and shielding blocks in relation to patient positioning markers and/or anatomical landmarks in radiotherapy treatment. OPTIVUE will also allow for verification of the exit dose in radiotherapy treatment. Additionally, the ONCOR Avant-Garde includes an 82 leaf multi-leaf collimator that will be marketed as OPTIFOCUS. The OPTIFOCUS MLC is provided to assist the radiation oncologist in the delivery of radiation to defined target volumes while sparing surrounding normal tissue and critical organs from excess radiation. In a static mode, the MLC performs the same function as the customized shadow blocks. In a dynamic mode, a series of MLC leaf positions can be indexed to either dose fraction or gantry angle to create a changing beam shape while the radiation beam is on to create a three dimensional dose distribution.
The COHERENCE Workspaces (Therapist and Oncologist) encompasses a number of syngo software applications for viewing, processing, filming, and archiving of medical images. The COHERENCE Therapist and Oncologist Workspaces are two of the software applications that are offered on the syngo workstation (K010938). COHERENCE Therapist Workspace is included in the ONCOR Avant-Garde product. The Therapist Workspace permits patient data management, patient selection/setup, patient positioning verification, treatment delivery/verification, and treatment recording.
The COHERENCE Oncologist Workspace permits localization, contouring, image conditioning, and review of treatment parameters. In addition, it includes tools and administrative functions to aid in the diagnosis, staging, and prescription of radiation therapy.
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