ARTISTE SOLUTION WITH SYS_VC10C AND SYNGO RT THERAPIST WORKSPACE, V4.3.1 UPGRADE KIT, ARIA CONNECTIVITY OPTION FOR SIEME
K132935 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · IYE · Feb 21, 2014 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K132935
Device Name
ARTISTE SOLUTION WITH SYS_VC10C AND SYNGO RT THERAPIST WORKSPACE, V4.3.1 UPGRADE KIT, ARIA CONNECTIVITY OPTION FOR SIEME
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
IYE · Radiology
Decision Date
Feb 21, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.5050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE™, ONCOR™ and PRIMUS™ family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer. The linear accelerator systems are high-dose and high-dose rate medical linear accelerators optimized for 3D conformal radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), modulated arc therapy (mARC) and precision stereotactic radiation therapy for lesions, turnors and conditions anywhere in the head and body where radiation therapy is indicated. The syngo® RT Therapist workspace is a component of the linear accelerator system and is based on the syngo@ architecture. The syngo@ RT Therapist workspace contains software applications to support patient selection/setup, patient position, treatment delivery/verification. and treatment recording. The syngo® RT Therapist Workspace v4.3.1, can be interfaced with third party devices conforming to the DICOM Standard.
Device Story
syngo® RT Therapist Workspace v4.3.1 is a software component for Siemens ARTISTE, ONCOR, and PRIMUS linear accelerators; supports patient setup, positioning verification, treatment delivery/verification, and recording. Operates within clinical radiation oncology environments; used by radiation therapists/clinicians. Integrates with third-party Oncology Information Systems (OIS), Verification & Recording (V&R) systems, Treatment Planning Systems (TPS), and PACS via DICOM. Facilitates clinical workflow by managing patient data and treatment parameters; ensures accurate delivery of radiation therapy. Benefits patients by enabling precise, verified radiation treatment for cancer lesions and tumors.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Software verification and regression testing performed at unit, integration, and system levels on production prototype devices. Testing confirmed requirements in System Requirements Specifications (SRS) and Component Requirements (CRS) were met. No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based workspace utilizing proprietary syngo® architecture. Supports DICOM connectivity for third-party OIS/V&R/TPS/PACS integration. Features include patient setup, position verification, treatment localization, portal imaging, data processing, and image reformatting. Includes Siemens Remote Service (SRS) and virus protection. Operates on Siemens linear accelerator control consoles.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring X-ray photon and electron radiation therapy for cancer treatment, including 3D conformal, IMRT, mARC, and stereotactic radiation therapy for lesions, tumors, and conditions anywhere in the head and body.
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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# Section 5
# 510(k) Summary
| Date Prepared: | | September 12, 2013 | | |
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| Submitter: | | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.<br>Radiation Oncology<br>757A Arnold Drive<br>Martinez, CA 94553 | | |
| Contact: | | Christine Dunbar<br>Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs | | |
| Phone:<br>Fax:<br>Email: | (925)293-5442<br>(925)602-8008<br>christine dunbar@siemens.com | | | |
| Proprietary Name: | | syngo® RT Therapist Workspace, v4.3.1<br>And the optional 30 party OIS Connectivity System | | |
| Common Name: | | Accessory To; Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System | | |
| Classification: | | 892.5050 | | |
| Product Code: | | IYE | | |
| | | | | |
Substantial Equivalence Claimed To:
| Product | 510(k)<br>Clearance / Date | Claim of Equivalence for: |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| COHERENCE™ RT Therapist<br>Connect update to Sys_32A<br>(RTTC v2.3) with Control<br>Console 9.2.18 and 11.0.212<br>supporting 3rd party OIS, V&R<br>called ARIA and Varian<br>Treatment8 and third party TPS<br>and PACs systems | K123812 /<br>March 01, 2013 | Syngo® RT Therapist with software<br>version 4.3.1, with Control Console v13,<br>an update to Sys_VC10C supporting 3rd<br>party OIS, V&R called ARIA and Varian<br>Treatment9 and third party TPS and<br>PACs systems |
| ARTISTE™ Solution with SYS-<br>VC10A for the syngo® RT<br>Therapist (RTT v4.3, CC 13)<br>supporting 3rd party OIS, V&R | K121295 / June<br>12, 2012 | Syngo® RT Therapist with software<br>version 4.3.1, with Control Console v13,<br>an update to Sys_VC10C supporting 3rd<br>party OIS, V&R called ARIA and Varian |
8 ARIA OIS and Varian Treatment V&R systems are manufactured by Varian Medical Systems. ARIA OIS and Varian Treatment Vart Systems are manufactured by Varian Medical Systems.
9 ARIA OIS and Varian Treatment V&R systems are manufactured by Varian Medical Systems.
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| called MOSAIQ and Sequencer<br>V&R10 and third party TPS and<br>PACs systems. | | Treatment11 and third party TPS and<br>PACs systems |
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| syngo® RT Therapist Connect<br>(RTT v4.2, CC 12)<br>(ARTISTE, ONCOR and<br>PRIMUS Linacs) supporting 3rd<br>party OIS, V&R called MOSAIQ<br>and Sequencer V&R12 and third<br>party TPS and PACs systems | K103606 /<br>April15, 2011 | syngo® RT Therapist with software<br>version 4.3.1, with Control Console v13,<br>an update to Sys_VC10C supporting 3rd<br>party OIS, V&R called ARIA and Varian<br>Treatment13 and third party TPS and<br>PACs systems. |
The update to the syngo® RT Therapist Workspace, v4.3.1 as described in this premarket notification has the same intended use and fundamental scientific technical characteristics as the predicate devices listed above.
## Description Summary
## syngo® RT Therapist Workspace, v4.3.1
## Technological Characteristics:
The syngo® RT Therapist Workspace v4.3.1 release is intended to update customers with the
currently released syngo® RT Therapist Workspace software with version v4.3 for ARTISTE, ONCOR & PRIMUS Linear Accelerator systems. The technological characteristics and the fundamental technology of the syngo® RT Therapist Workspace v4.3.1 remain unchanged from the currently cleared products.
## The syngo® Software Architecture:
The syngo® RT Therapist software utilizes the proprietary syngo® software architecture design that provides a method of delivering customized software applications based on the modality as clinically supporting packages. SIEMENS utilizes, as part of the Oncology clinical focus package, multiple syngo® software applications for patient set-up and position verification, treatment localization, treatment verification, portal imaging as well as data processing, image reformatting, display and printing. The currently cleared syngo® based software products also includes an array of image-oriented software tools, support for DICOM connectivity, Siemens Remote Service [SRS], and virus protection features. Note: syngo® is both a proprietary software architecture and a market brand.
This update is intended to be backwards compatible to upgrade the currently cleared ONCOR and PRIMUS family of medical linear accelerators and their Control Consoles (v9.2+ & v11.0, v12), the COHERENCE™ RT Therapist (v2.3) workspace (K123812). Additionally, the ARTISTE
11 ARIA OIS and Varian Treatment V&R systems are manufactured by Varian Medical Systems.
12 MOSAIQ OIS and Sequencer V&R systems are manufactured by IMPAC Medical / Elekta AB.
13 ARIA OIS and Varian Treatment V&R systems are manufactured by Varian Medical Systems.
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<sup>10</sup> MOSAIQ OIS and Sequencer V&R systems are manufactured by IMPAC Medical / Elekta AB.
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Solution with the syngo® RTT v4.1x and v4.2x (K103606) can also be upgraded. These previous versions can be migrated to the current release (syngo® RTT. v4.3) and Control Console 13.
#### General Safety and Effectiveness:
The device labeling contains instructions for use and any necessary cautions and warnings, to provide for safe and effective use of the device.
Risk management is ensured via a risk analysis, which is used to identify potential hazards and mitigations. These potential hazards are controlled by software means, user instructions, verification of requirements and validation of the clinical workflow to ensure that the product meets its intended uses. To minimize electrical, mechanical and radiation hazards, SIEMENS adheres to recognized and established industry practice and relevant international standards.
Refer to Section 21 for the Risk Management documentation.
#### Intended Use:
The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE™ , ONCOR™ and PRIMUS™ family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.
The linear accelerator systems are high-dose rate medical linear accelerators optimized for 3D conformal radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), modulated arc therapy (mARC) and precision stereotactic radiation therapy for lesions, turnors and conditions anywhere in the head and body where radiation therapy is indicated.
The syngo® RT Therapist workspace is a component of the linear accelerator system and is based on the syngo® architecture. The syngo® RT Therapist workspace contains software applications to support patient selection/setup, patient positioning verification, treatment delivery/verification, and treatment recording.
The syngo® RT Therapist Workspace v4.3.1 can be interfaced with third party devices conforming to the DICOM Standard.
#### Substantial Equivalence:
The Substantial Equivalence comparison chart demonstrates the comparison of the technological characteristics of the synqo® RT Therapist Workspace update to the currently cleared predicate devices.
The syngo® RT Therapist Workspace v4.3.1 (project Sys_VC10C) does not change the intended use of the original ARTISTE™ Solution with the syngo® RT Therapist Workspace v4.3 (project Svs VC10A) or the previously cleared ONCOR™ or PRIMUS™ Siemens branded Linear Accelerator Systems.
#### Bench Testing:
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Bench testing in the form of Unit, Integration and System Integration testing was performed to evaluate the performance and functionality of the software update v4.3.1 for the RT Therapist and regression testing the Control Console version 13.
All testable requirements in the System Requirements Specifications (SRS) and Component Requirements (CRS) for the Sys_VC10C project, and additionally the specific requirements for the implementation of the third party OIS have been successfully verified and traced in accordance with the Siemens product development (lifecycle) process (PDP).
The software verification and regression testing has been performed successfully to meet their previously determined acceptance criteria as stated in the Test Concept.
#### Non-Clinical Test Results:
Validation of the syngo® RT Therapist Workspace v4.3.1, implementation of the optional third party OIS and regression testing with Control Consoles 13 has been performed at the System test level on production prototype devices by appropriately trained and knowledgeable test personnel. System level validation and regression testing has been performed successfully, demonstrating that the software meets the acceptance criteria as noted in the system test plans.
#### Testing to Consensus Standards:
The syngo® RT Therapist Workspace v4.3.1 and the Control Console 13 supporting the third party OIS and V&R implementation have been tested to meet the requirements for conformity (where applicable) to multiple industry standards.
Refer to Sections 9 and 17 for this content.
#### Substantial Equivalence to Predicates:
The verification testing to the System requirements for the syngo® RT Therapist workspace, validation of the intended use, and the regression testing to the existing syngo® RT Therapist software and Control Console functional requirements, is intended to support the claim of substantial equivalence to the following predicates:
- The COHERENCE™ RT Therapist Connect v2.3 with Control Consoles 9.2.18 and . 11.0.212 supporting 3d party OIS & V&R (ARIA and Varian Treatment™ System) and third party TPS and PACs systems (K123812).
- The ARTISTE™ Solution with SYS-VC10A for the syngo® RT Therapist (RTT v4.3, . CC 13) supporting 310 party OIS & V&R (MOSAIQ and Sequencer V&R15) and third party TPS and PACs systems. (K121295).
- The syngo® RT Therapist Connect (RTT v4.2, CC 12) (ARTISTE, ONCOR and . PRIMUS Linacs) supporting 30 party OIS & V&R (MOSAIQ and Sequencer V&R10) and third party TPS and PACs systems (K103606).
<sup>14</sup> ARIA OIS and Varian Treatment V&R systems are manufactured by Varian Medical Systems.
<sup>15</sup> MOSAIQ OIS and Sequencer V&R systems are manufactured by IMPAC Medical / Elekta AB.
<sup>16</sup> MOSAIQ OIS and Sequencer V&R systems are manufactured by IMPAC Medical / Elekta AB.
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## Summary:
In summary, it is SIEMENS' opinion that the syngo® RT Therapist Workspace update to v4.3.1 including the optional 3" party OIS Connectivity system (ARIA OIS), does not introduce any new
potential safety risks and is substantially equivalent to, and performs as well devices.
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SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC. % CHRISTINE DUNBAR SENIOR MANAGER, REGULATORY AFFAIRS 757A ARNOLD DRIVE MARTINEZ CA 94553
Re: K132935
Trade/Device Name: syngo® RT Therapist Workspace, v4.3.1 & optional 3d party OIS Connectivity System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYE Dated: October 4, 2013 Received: October 7, 2013
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ndications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K132935
## Device Name
syngo RT Therapist Workspace, v4.3.1
Indications for Use (Describe)
The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE™, ONCOR™ and PRIMUS™ family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.
The linear accelerator systems are high-dose and high-dose rate medical linear accelerators optimized for 3D conformal radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), modulated arc therapy (mARC) and precision stereotactic radiation therapy for lesions, turnors and conditions anywhere in the head and body where radiation therapy is indicated.
The syngo® RT Therapist workspace is a component of the linear accelerator system and is based on the syngo@ architecture. The syngo@ RT Therapist workspace contains software applications to support patient selection/setup, patient position, treatment delivery/verification. and treatment recording.
The syngo® RT Therapist Workspace v4.3.1, can be interfaced with third party devices conforming to the DICOM Standard.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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