K162393 · Viewray, Incorporated · IYE · Feb 24, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K162393
Device Name
The ViewRay (MRIdian) Linac System
Applicant
Viewray, Incorporated
Product Code
IYE · Radiology
Decision Date
Feb 24, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.5050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ViewRay (MRIdian) Linac system, with magnetic resonance imaging capabilities, is intended to provide stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors, and conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated.
Device Story
MRIdian Linac system integrates magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a 6MV linear accelerator for image-guided radiation therapy. System captures MRI data to visualize patient anatomy at the radiotherapy isocenter before and during treatment. Clinicians use the Treatment Planning and Delivery System (TPDS) to plan and deliver ionizing radiation. Real-time tumor tracking (RealTarget) enables motion-synchronized treatment. Device operates in clinical settings; used by trained clinicians. Output consists of targeted radiation beams; enables precision therapy for tumors/lesions. Benefits include improved targeting accuracy through concurrent MRI guidance and motion management, potentially sparing healthy tissue.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification testing confirmed conformance to design requirements, safety standards (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-33, IEC 60601-2-1), and risk mitigation per ISO 14971. Performance testing demonstrated substantial equivalence to the predicate in imaging resolution, geometric accuracy, and dose delivery accuracy (e.g., 90% of points pass 3%/3mm gamma criteria per AAPM TG 119). No clinical trial data presented.
Technological Characteristics
System integrates 0.345T MRI (14.7 MHz) with a 6MV linear accelerator. Features a ring gantry, 700mm bore, and 60-leaf tungsten alloy MLC. Connectivity includes TPDS for planning. Safety standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-33, IEC 60601-2-1, IEC 62083. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. Software lifecycle per EN 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors, and conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated.
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.
Predicate Devices
ViewRay (MRIdian) System for Radiation Therapy (K111862)
ViewRay Treatment Planning and Delivery System (K102915)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 24, 2017
ViewRay Incorporated % Sean A. Delaney Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs 2 Thermo Fisher Way OAKWOOD VILLAGE OH 44146
Re: K162393
Trade/Device Name: The ViewRay (MRIdian) Linac System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYE Dated: February 14, 2017 Received: February 16, 2017
Dear Sean Delaney:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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For
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Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K162393
Device Name The ViewRay (MRIdian) Linac System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ViewRay (MRIdian) Linac System, with magnetic resonance imaqinq capabilities, is intended to provide stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors, and conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
- Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Section 6: 510(k) Summary
The information below is provided for the ViewRay (MRIdian) Linac system, following the format of 21 CFR 807.92.
- 1. Address and Contact Information: ViewRay Incorporated 2 Thermo Fisher Way Oakwood Village, OH 44146 Contact Name: Sean A. Delaney Phone: (650) 252-0969 Fax: (650) 625-9187 E-mail: sdelaney@viewray.com Date Summary was prepared: January 13, 2017 2. Name of Device: ViewRay (MRIdian) Linac system Trade/Proprietary Name: MRIdian Linac system Common or Usual Name: Accelerator, Linear, Medical Regulation description/number: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system 21 CFR §892.5050, Class II Product Code: IYE Device classification name: Accelerator, Linear, Medical 3. Predicate Device to claim substantial equivalence ViewRay (MRIdian) System for Radiation Therapy – K111862 ViewRay Treatment Planning and Delivery System – K102915 TrueBeam Radiotherapy Delivery System – K111106 (Reference Device) Description of the Device 4. The MRIdian Linac system delivers ionizing radiation using a magnetic resonance
imaging system (MRIS) unit for image quidance and a 6MV linear accelerator to deliver radiation therapy. The system is designed so that the imaging and radiotherapy fields of view coincide permitting imaging of the patient at the radiotherapy isocenter before and during treatment. The MRIdian Linac system is used with the ViewRay Treatment Planning and Delivery System (TPDS) (K102915). As with the predicate MRIdian System (K111862), the MRIdian Linac System consists of three primary subsystems:
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- The Treatment Planning and Delivery System (TPDS) 1.
- 2. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging System (MRIS)
- 3. The Radiation Therapy Delivery System (RDS)
These three subsystems are designed to operate concurrently for accurate targeted administration of radiation therapy.
#### 5. Intended Use Statement
The ViewRay (MRIdian) Linac system, with magnetic resonance imaging capabilities, is intended to provide stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors, and conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated.
#### 6. Indication for Use Statement
The ViewRay (MRIdian) Linac system, with magnetic resonance imaging capabilities, is intended to provide stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors, and conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated.
#### 7. Substantial Equivalence
The MRIdian Linac system submission demonstrates substantial equivalence to the predicate MRIdian device (K111862).
#### 8. Technological Characteristics
The predicate ViewRay (MRIdian) system for radiation therapy (K111862) is an Image-Guided Radiation Therapy System (IGRT) that uses a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit for image guidance with a three-headed Cobalt-60 (Co-60) radiotherapy system. Like the predicate MRIdian system, the MRIdian Linac system delivers ionizing radiation using a magnetic resonance imaging system (MRIS) unit for image quidance. The primary difference between the MRIdian system and the MRIdian Linac system is in the ionizing radiation source. The MRIdian Linac system differs from the predicate only by the changes required to support a device modification to change the output Energy Type of the system from Cobalt 60 to a linear accelerator.
While there are differences in the MV photon energy spectra of the two output Energy Types (or sources), ViewRay previously demonstrated in K111862 that the Cobalt 60 ionizing radiation dose distributions delivered to the patient by the predicate MRIdian system was substantially equivalent to the 6 MV ionizinqradiation dose distributions delivered by its predicate. The predicate in K111862 was the Varian Trilogy MX (K092871) linac based therapy system. The Varian TrueBeam (K111106) which also has the Varian Trilogy MX as its predicate also provides the same output energy type as the MRIdian Linac, an unflattened 6 MV linac beam. The MRIdian Linac system replaces the three Cobalt-60 sources utilized by the predicate MRIdian system with a single 6 MV Linear Accelerator to
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supply ionizing radiation similar to the single linac of the Varian TrueBeam (K111106) and the shared Varian Trilogy MX (K092871) predicate.
The MRIdian Linac system functions in a manner directly analogous to the functions provided by the predicate MRIdian system. Both systems use images obtained from MRI for planning. Although the MRIdian Linac system uses a different source of radiation (linac), both systems are intended for use for radiation therapy and are used by the same user population.
The MRIdian Linac system employs two well-established technologies, MRI and radiotherapy delivery using linac with treatment planning functions to provide comprehensive image guided radiation therapy solution. The MRIdian Linac system is substantially equivalent to the imaging and therapy technologies used in the predicate MRIdian system (K111862). Both systems are used by trained clinicians to provide stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy to patients.
| Feature | Cleared Device<br>K111862 | Device with Change<br>K162393 |
|---------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Radiation Source | Cobalt-60 Sources (qty. 3) | 6MV Linear Accelerator |
| Beam | 2.0 cm dia. Cobalt 60 Gamma<br>Ray Source, 1.332 & 1.172 MeV | 6 MV Bremsstrahlung X- Rays produced by Linear Accelerator |
| Max Dose Rate | 600 cGy/min. total<br>200 cGy/min.per head (at<br>installation) at Dmax at 105cm<br>isocenter for a 10.5 cm x 10.5<br>cm field<br>(three sources are utilized ) | 600 cGy/min.<br>at Dmax at a 90 cm isocenter for<br>a 10 cm x 10 cm field<br>(Single Source) |
| Static Dose Accuracy | 90% of the points evaluated in a<br>treatment volume pass a relative<br>gamma criteria of 3%/3mm and<br>a high dose, low gradient<br>absolute point measurement is<br>within 5% of the planned dose<br>(per AAPM TG 119 based on the<br>recommendations of Palta et<br>al.). | 90% of the points evaluated in a<br>treatment volume pass a relative<br>gamma criteria of 3%/3mm and<br>a high dose, low gradient<br>absolute point measurement is<br>within 5% of the planned dose<br>(per AAPM TG 119 based on the<br>recommendations of Palta et<br>al.). |
| Moving Target Dose<br>Accuracy | Dose delivery on a moving target<br>is consistent within ≤ 2 % to<br>that of a stationary target with<br>the use of real time tumor<br>tracking (RealTarget). | Dose delivery on a moving target<br>is consistent within ≤ 2 % to<br>that of a stationary target with<br>the use of real time tumor<br>tracking (RealTarget). |
| Collimation | Field shaping, Multi Leaf<br>Collimator(MLC)<br>Quantity of 3 | Field shaping, Multi Leaf<br>Collimator(MLC)<br>Quantity of 1 |
| Range of MLC<br>collimated beam size | 1.05cm x 1.05cm to 27.3cm x<br>27.3cm projected at isocenter | 0.72 cm x 1.43 cm to 25.71 cm x<br>25.71 cm projected at isocenter |
| Number of leaves per<br>MLC | 60 | 60 |
| MLC material | Tungsten Alloy | Tungsten Alloy |
| Isocenter distance | 105 cm | 90 cm |
| Isocenter accuracy | 0.5mm radius (1 mm diameter) | 0.5mm radius (1 mm diameter) |
| Minimum Room<br>Dimensions<br>Height/Length/Width | 2.9 m x 7.6 m x 5.9 m | 2.9 m x 7.6 m x 5.9 m |
| Environment<br>Line Voltage | 380-480V | 480V |
| Ambient Room Temp. | 65 °F to 72 °F | 65 °F to 72 °F |
| Relative Humidity | 40 to 60% | 40 to 60% |
| Power Distribution<br>Isolation | Transformer | Transformer |
| Radiation Head<br>Shielding | Depleted Uranium and Tungsten<br>Alloy shield with stainless steel<br>shell, 15,000 Curies max.<br>capacity | Lead, Tungsten Alloy, and Steel<br>shielding |
| Source control<br>mechanism | Redundant timers controlling<br>pneumatically driven linear<br>source movement mechanisms | Redundant ion chambers and<br>dose monitoring cards |
| Radiation Leakage<br>when OFF | In the fully shielded BEAM OFF<br>position, measured at survey<br>points, is in accordance with<br>NCRP #102. | Not applicable, no leakage when<br>OFF |
| Radiation Transmission<br>through head | With the source in the fully<br>exposed BEAM ON position is<br>less than 0.1% of the primary<br>beam. | Less than 0.1% of the primary<br>beam. |
| Method of IMRT | MLC based cone-beam delivery | MLC based cone-beam delivery |
| Gantry | Ring Gantry, collision with<br>patient not possible | Ring Gantry, collision with<br>patient not possible |
| Motion synchronized<br>treatment | Yes | Yes |
Performance specifications of the MRIdian Linac and predicate device are noted in the table below:
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| Integrated imaging for<br>planning, positioning,<br>gating | Magnetic resonance imaging<br>system | Magnetic resonance imaging<br>system | |
|------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|--|
| MR Physical<br>Characteristics | | | |
| Bore Diameter | 700 mm | 700 mm | |
| Diameter Spherical<br>Volume (DSV) | 500 mm | 500 mm | |
| Patient table degrees of<br>freedom | 3 translational | 3 translational | |
| MRI Frequency | 14.7 MHz | 14.7 MHz | |
| Field Strength | 0.345 T | 0.345 T | |
| Field of View<br>500 mm | | 500 mm | |
| Field Homogeneity | < 25 ppm measured over 450<br>mm DSV | < 25 ppm measured over 450<br>mm DSV | |
| Field Stability | < 0.1 ppm/hr | < 0.1 ppm/hr | |
| 3D Imaging Volumes in | RL x AP x HF | RL x AP x HF | |
| cm | Min 20 x 27 x 29 | Min 20 x 27 x 29 | |
| | Max 54 x 48 x 54 | Max 54 x 48 x 54 | |
| 3D Imaging Resolution<br>in cm | Min 0.075 x 0.075 x 0.15 | Min 0.075 x 0.075 x 0.15 | |
| | Max 0.3 x 0.3 x 0.3 | Max 0.3 x 0.3 x 0.3 | |
| 2D Imaging Planes in | AP x HF | AP x HF | |
| cm | Min. 27 x 27 | Min. 27 x 27 | |
| | Max 45 x 35 | Max 45 x 35 | |
| | 0.35 x 0.35 | 0.35 x 0.35 | |
| 2D Imaging Resolution<br>in cm | 5,7, or 10 | 5,7, or 10 | |
| Geometric Accuracy | 2 mm over 35 cm FOV | 2 mm over 35 cm FOV | |
| | 1 mm over 20 cm FOV | 1 mm over 20 cm FOV | |
| Signal to Noise | 30 | 30 | |
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| Temporal Integrity | 0.01s or better | 0.01s or better |
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| Signal to Noise | 30 | 30 |
| Dose per treatment | None | None |
| Treatment Planning and<br>Delivery System Dose<br>Algorithm (K102915) | Monte Carlo Dose Computation<br>Radiation Source Model for<br>Cobalt photons. | Monte Carlo Dose Computation<br>Radiation Source Model for<br>Bremsstrahlung X-Rays,<br>fundamental radiation-transport<br>algorithm is unchanged. |
| Dose Output Modeling | Dose output modeled with<br>beam-on time | Dose output modeled with<br>monitor units |
| Dose Display | Display of Cobalt delivery<br>parameters | Display of Linac delivery<br>parameters |
#### 9. Summary of Performance Testing
Design Verification testing was performed according to the FDA Quality System Requlation (21 CFR §820), ISO 13485 Ouality Management System standard, ISO 14971 Risk Management Standard and the other FDA recognized consensus standards presented below.
The imaging and radiation therapy capabilities of the MRIdian Linac system showed substantial equivalence to the predicate device. Testing executed on the System verified conformance to design requirements and ensured all identified risks and hazards were mitigated, and demonstrated conformance to relevant safety standards. The MRIdian Linac system described in this premarket notification passed all verification testing, and the System conformed to all applicable sections of the standards presented below.
Software verification testing was conducted as required by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The MRIdian Linac software is considered as a "major" level of concern, since a failure or latent flaw in the software could directly result in serious injury or death to the patient or operator.
Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing were conducted on the MRIdian Linac system which verified complies with the IEC 60601-1 standards for safety and the IEC 60601-1-2 EMC standard.
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| Name | Description |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| IEC 60601-1: 2005 + CORR. 1 (2006) +<br>CORR. 2 (2007) ed 3.1 | General requirements for basic safety and essential<br>performance |
| IEC 60601-1-2:2007 ed. 3.0 | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) |
| IEC 60601-2-33:2015 ed. 3.2 | MR for Medical Diagnosis |
| IEC/EN 60601-2-1:2009 ed. 3.0 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-1: Particular<br>requirements for the basic safety and essential<br>performance of electron accelerators in the range 1<br>MeV to 50 MeV |
| IEC/EN 60976:2007 ed. 2.0 | Medical electrical equipment - Medical electron<br>accelerators - Functional performance characteristics |
| IEC 60601-1-6:2013 ed. 3.1 | Usability |
| IEC 61217:2011 ed. 2.0 | Radiotherapy Equipment - Coordinates, Movements &<br>Scales |
| IEC 62083:2009 ed. 2.0 | Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Systems |
| EN 62304:2006 ed. 1.0 | Software Lifecycle Processes |
| EN 62366:2014 ed. 1.1 | Usability |
| ISO 10993-1:2009 | Biocompatibility |
#### 10. Conclusion
Verification testing of the MRIdian Linac system demonstrated that the device met established standards and design requirements. System performance was found to be equivalent in function to the predicate MRIdian device. Therefore, the MRIdian Linac system is substantially equivalent to the indicated predicate device (MRIdian System K111862).
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.