STEREOTACTIC HEAD AND NECK LOCALIZER, MODEL 50-100
K081935 · Aktina Medical Physics Corp. · IYE · Oct 7, 2008 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K081935
Device Name
STEREOTACTIC HEAD AND NECK LOCALIZER, MODEL 50-100
Applicant
Aktina Medical Physics Corp.
Product Code
IYE · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 7, 2008
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.5050
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
This product is used for patients who require external beam stereotactic radiation therapy of the head and neck region or radiosurgery of the cranial region. The system provides cranial and head and neck fixation and stereotactic localization with automatic software fiducial localization. It is intended to be used during both Computed Tomography (acquisition of the imaging series used for the patient's treatment plan) and each of the patient radiation treatments.
Device Story
System provides patient immobilization and stereotactic localization for radiotherapy/radiosurgery. Inputs: CT imaging series; physical patient positioning. Components: customized dental tray (vacuum-assisted), head/neck support, stereotactic fiducial frame. Operation: fiducial frame positioned over treatment area; software reads CT images to determine patient coordinate system within frame. Output: coordinate data for treatment planning/setup. Used in clinical radiotherapy settings by radiation oncology staff. Benefits: enables precise, reproducible patient positioning and target localization for radiation delivery.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Hardware and software specification testing performed to verify safety and performance requirements. Biocompatibility demonstrated per ISO-10993-1 for surface devices in contact with skin/mucosa (<24 hours).
Technological Characteristics
Carbon fiber base board; dental impression tray/mask; rigid support apparatus; stereotactic fiducial frame. Biocompatible materials per ISO-10993-1. Software-based coordinate determination. System is non-invasive, used in supine position.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring external beam stereotactic radiation therapy of the head and neck or radiosurgery of the cranial region.
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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K081935
# OCT 0 7 2008
### 510(k) Summary
### In Compliance with 21 CFR Section 807.92(c)
#### 1. General Provisions
| Device Trade Name: | Stereotactic Head and Neck Localizer |
|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Head and Neck Fixation System |
| Owner Name<br>and Address: | Aktina Medical Physics Corporation<br>360 North Route 9 W<br>Congers, New York, 10920<br>Phone: 845-268-0101<br>Fax: 845-268-1700<br>Registration Number: 2436865 |
#### 2. Classification
This device is classified as a class II device according to 21 CFR 892.5050, "Medical chargedparticle radiation therapy system." The product code is TYE.
#### 3. Predicate Devices
- 1) VBH HeadFix, K030439, manufactured by Medical Intelligence Medizintechnik, Schwabmunchen, Germany
- 2) X-Plan-2 and Head and Neck Localizer (HNL), K991237 and GTC Headholder, K934523, manufactured by Radionics Software Applications, Inc, Burlington, MA
- 3) Stereotactic Mask System, CT/X-Ray Localizer, and Target Positioner, K945903, K954861, and K073018, BrainLAB AG, Heimstetten, Germany
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#### 4. Description
The Aktina Head and Neck Stereotactic Localizer, Part Number 50-100, is used for the localization and fixation of patients undergoing stereotactic radiotherapy and radiosurgery of the cranial area, as well as radiotherapy of the head and neck area. Fixation is accomplished via two components: a customized Dental Tray that with the aid of slight vacuum suction fixes to the roof of the patient's mouth, and a customized head and neck support. Localization is accomplished via two components: a hardware component which comprises of a Stereotactic Fiducial Frame that is positioned over the patient's treatment area while being accurately interfaced to the Dental Tray, and a software component that reads the patient's Computed Tomography (CT) imaging series and determines the coordinate system of the patient within the fiducial frame. The Fiducial Frames are used during the patient's initial CT and then as a setup target box for each treatment thereafter.
The following are optional components of the system:
- . shoulder restraints which can be employed for head and neck treatments,
- . a table adapter which allows for manual angulations to level the system within the treatment room in order to remove any angular errors induced by the treatment couch,
- . a software tool that rotates the patient's imaging series (used for treatment planning) to remove any angular errors incurred during the initial CT imaging.
#### 5. Intended Use
This product is used for patients who require external beam stereotactic radiation therapy of the head and neck region or radiosurgery of the cranial region. The system provides cranial and head and neck fixation and stereotactic localization with automatic software fiducial localization. It is intended to be used during both Computed Tomography (acquisition of the imaging series used for the patient's treatment plan) and each of the patient radiation treatments.
#### 6. Technological Characteristics
- The Aktina Medical Physics' Stereotactic Head and Neck Localizer Software has the same technological characteristics as: the VBH HeadFix manufactured by Medical Intelligence Medizintechnik, the X-Plan-2 and Head and Neck Localizer (HNL) / GTC Headholder manufactured by Radionics Software Applications, Inc., and the Stereotactic Mask System, CT/X-Ray Localizer, and Target Positioner, K945903 manufactured by BrainLAB AG. All of these systems accomplish non-invasive cranial and head and neck immobilization as well as tumor localization with the patient in a supine position by using:
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- A carbon fiber base board adapted to the CT or treatment patient table, a.
- A dental impression tray or face mask attached to a rigid support apparatus for fixation b. of the patient's cranium.
- A fiducial localizing frame to provide initial CT study data and a target box for patient ். set-up during LINAC treatment,
- A computerized determination of the target position based on the localizing frame data. d.
#### 7. Performance Standards and Data
The FDA under Section 514 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act has not established performance standards for this product
Hardware and software specification testing have been performed on the Stereotactic Head and Neck Localizer to show that the verification, validation and safety requirements have been met.
#### 8. Biocompatibility
The Aktina Medical Corporation Stereotactic Head and Neck Localizer and its associated components have been shown to be biocompatible per the requirements of the FDA's Blue Book Memorandum #G95-1, entitled Use of International Standard ISO-10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing" for surface devices in contact with the skin or a mucosal membrane with a contact duration of less than 24 hours.
#### 9. Summary of Substantial Equivalence
This device is similar in design and intended use, technological, physical, and performance characteristics to the predicate devices. No new issues of safety or effectiveness are introduced by using this device.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
OCT 0 7 2008
Mr. Tony Spaccarotella Director, QA/RA Aktina Medical Physics Corporation 360 North Route 9W CONGERS NY 10920
Re: K081935
Trade/Device Name: Stereotactic Head and Neck Localizer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYE Dated: September 15, 2008 Received: September 16, 2008
### Dear Mr. Spaccarotella:
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, or vo 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 such 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.
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Sincerely yours.
forque M. Whang
Joyce M. Whang, Ph.D. Acting Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Section 4
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K081935
Device Name: _ Stereotactic Head and Neck Localizer
Indications for Use:
This product is used for patients who require external beam stereotactic radiation therapy of the head and neck region or radiosurgery of the cranial region. The system providen creatial and head and neck fixation and stereotactic localization with automatic software fiducial location. It is intended to be used during both Computed Tomography (acquisition of the imagiong series used for the patient's treatment plan) and each of the patient radiation free on ants.
Prescription Use V (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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