K040474 · Direx Systems Corp. · MUJ · Jun 23, 2004 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K040474
Device Name
ACCUSOFT
Applicant
Direx Systems Corp.
Product Code
MUJ · Radiology
Decision Date
Jun 23, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.5050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
AccuSoft is intended to be used for the computation, display, evaluation, and output documentation of radiation dose estimations including those for Intensity Modulated Radiation Treatment (IMRT), to be submitted for independent clinical review and judgment by a physicist or physician prior to use. The application provides output data in the form of displays or hardcopy printouts to guide a physician in selecting the optimum patient treatment plan. It is intended to provide a report to be used by a qualified professional such as a radiation oncologist, medical physicist, radiation therapist or dosimetrist.
Device Story
AccuSoft is a radiation treatment planning system (RTPS) software package; used by radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and dosimetrists in clinical settings. Input includes patient imaging data and delineation of anatomical structures/lesions. Device utilizes algorithmic approaches to calculate radiation dose distributions; enables beam planning techniques for irregularly shaped lesions. Output consists of displays and hardcopy printouts documenting dose estimations. Healthcare providers use these outputs to select optimal patient treatment plans, maximizing dose to lesions while minimizing dose to surrounding normal tissue and critical structures. System requires independent clinical review and verification by a physicist or physician prior to use.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on bench testing, software validation, and performance testing results.
Technological Characteristics
Radiation treatment planning software. Complies with IEC 60601-1-4 (Programmable electrical medical systems), IEEE 829 (Software Test Documentation), IEEE 830 (Software Requirements Specifications), and ISO 14971 (Risk Management). Features include image processing, anatomical delineation, and beam planning algorithms for dose calculation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for radiation dose computation, display, and evaluation for patients undergoing radiation therapy, including Intensity Modulated Radiation Treatment (IMRT). Intended for use by qualified professionals (radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists) to guide treatment planning.
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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JUN 2 3 2004
# 510(K) Summary
# AccuSoft 510(k) Number K (40474
# Applicant's Name:
Direx Systems Corp. 11 Mercer Road, Natick Business park Natick, MA 01760 United States of America
# Contact Person:
Larisa Gershtein Direx Systems Corp. 11 Mercer Road Natick, MA 01760 Tel: (888) 874 7837 Fax: (508) 651-8125 E-mail: lgershtein@direxusa.com
# Trade Name:
AccuSoft
# Model:
AccuSoft
# Classification Name:
System, Planning, Radiation Therapy Treatment
# Classification:
The FDA has classified this type of devices as class II (product code 90 IYE, Regulation No. 892.5050); they are reviewed by the Radiology Panel.
# Applicable Standards:
No performance standards have been established for such device under Section 514 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
However, AccuSoft complies with the following consensus standards:
- > IEC 60812 (1985) Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
> IEC 60601-1-4 - Consol. Ed. 1.1 (2000-04) Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-4: General requirements for safety -- Collateral Standard: Programmable electrical medical systems.
- IEEE Std 829 (1998) Standard for Software Test Documentation A
- IEEE Std 830 (1998) Recommended Practice for Software Requirements Specifications A
- ISO 14971 (2000) Medical devices Application of risk management to medical devices A
- Guidance on Medical Device Patient Labeling; Final Guidance for Industry and
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> Guidance for Industry, FDA Reviewers and Compliance on Off-The-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices September 9, 1999
#### Intended Use:
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# Device Description:
AccuSoft is a radiation treatment planning system. It consists of a AccuSoft is a factation treatment proxected algorithmic approaches to Soltware package that aloous and of extensive verification and produce radiation dose coundations to enable the proper system and patient setup and adequate radiation delivery.
It includes the image, delineation and beam planning techniques. The it includes the miage, delineation beam enables the user to treat irregularly shaped lesions, maximizing the radiation dose to the lesion, while minimizing the radiation dose to the surrounding normal tissue and critical structures.
# Predicate Devices:
Based on validations and performance testing results, Direx Systems Corp. Dascu on valuations and pubstantially equivalent to the following belleves that hecabor is backening new safety and/or effectiveness issues.
- AccuSoft, v2.02., radiation treatment planning system cleared on . Accurson, V2.02., Facking number K032171), manufacturer Direx Systems Corp.
- DMLC IV ERGO cleared on October 23, 2000 (Tracking number . K001163). Manufacturer 3D Line
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JUN 2 3 2004
Ms. Larisa Gershtein QA Manager Direx Systems Corp. 11 Mercer Road NATICK MA 01760 Re: K040474 Trade/Device Name: AccuSoft Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 90 MUJ Dated: May 18, 2004 Received: May 21, 2004
Dear Ms. Gershtein:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your Bection 310(t) promotion is substantially equivalent (for the indications felerenced above and nave coloring to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encrosure) to regally manated posice Americal Device Americal processor of Coast Drug commerce prior to May 20, 1970, the excordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, DNA devices that have been recuassincs in accordance wal of a premarket approval application (PMA).
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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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# INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
# 510(k) Number (if known): k040474 Device Name: AccuSoft Indications for Use:
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