The Encompass™ SRS Headframe provides noninvasive stereotactic head and neck immobilization by using a patient specific thermoplastic mask that conforms to the patient's features to provide accurate, reproducible positioning, repositioning, and immobilization. The Encompass™ SRS Headframe allows the patient to undergo diagnostic imaging in the same position as that of the treatment position enabling more accurate radiation therapy.
Device Story
Encompass™ SRS Headframe is a noninvasive stereotactic head and neck immobilization device. It functions as a removable attachment for patient positioning devices that accept S-type thermoplastic masks. The device uses a patient-specific thermoplastic mask (Encompass™ SRS Fibreplast® System) to conform to patient features, ensuring sub-millimetric accuracy for positioning and repositioning. Used in radiation oncology clinics, it allows patients to maintain the same position during diagnostic imaging and subsequent radiation therapy. Healthcare professionals, including radiation therapists, operate the device. By limiting patient motion to less than 1 mm, it facilitates precise radiation delivery, benefiting patients undergoing SRS for cancer or non-cancerous conditions like trigeminal neuralgia. The device is manufactured from composite materials and includes MR-compatible variants.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of non-clinical bench testing, including hardware verification, motion studies for accuracy validation, ergonomics assessments, aluminum equivalence verification, and compatibility testing with optical tracking systems. Testing confirmed the device meets sub-millimetric immobilization requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Non-sterile, reusable device made of non-conducting composite materials. MR-compatible variants are MR Safe per ASTM F2503-13. Designed as a removable attachment for S-type thermoplastic mask positioning systems. Provides sub-millimetric immobilization.
Indications for Use
Indicated for noninvasive stereotactic head and neck immobilization in patients undergoing diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy, including stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for radiation oncology and treatment of noncancerous conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia.
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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October 4, 2018
Qfix Ms. Alexandra Low Smythe Regulatory Affairs Specialist 440 Church Road AVONDALE, PA 19311
### Re: K182189
Trade/Device Name: Encompass™ SRS Headframe : Encompass MR SRS Headframe Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYE Dated: September 7, 2018 Received: September 10, 2018
Dear Ms. Smythe:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Sincerely,
Michael D. O'Hara For
Robert A. Ochs, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K182189
Device Name Encompass™ SRS Headframe
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Encompass™ SRS Headframe provides noninvasive stereotactic head and neck immobilization by using a patient specific thermoplastic mask that conforms to the patient's features to provide accurate, reproducible positioning. repositioning, and immobilization. The Encompass™ SRS Headframe allows the patient to undergo diagnostic imaging in the same position as that of the treatment position enabling more accurate radiation therapy.
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. 510k Summary
| I.GENERAL INFORMATION<br>510k Number: | K182189 |
|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Establishment: | WFR/Aquaplast Corporation/Anholt Technologies Inc., Dba Qfix<br>440 Church Road<br>Avondale, PA 19311 USA |
| Date Prepared: | October 3, 2018 |
| Manufacturer: | Qfix<br>440 Church Road<br>Avondale, PA 19311 USA<br>Registration Number: 2247992 |
| Contact Person: | Alexandra Low Smythe<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br><br>Qfix<br>440 Church Road<br>Avondale, PA 19311 USA<br>Phone: 610 268-0585 Ext 736<br>Fax: 610-268-0588 |
| Device Name:<br>Trade Name: | Encompass™ SRS Headframe<br>Encompass™ SRS Headframe, Encompass™ SRS Headframe<br>for Portrait, Encompass™ Headframe, SRS Headframe,<br>Encompass™-S |
| Common Name: | Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Immobilization Device |
| Classification Name: | Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR § 892.5050 |
| Device Class: | II |
| Product Code: | Primary: IYE<br>Secondary: LNH, LHN, JAI, JAK, KPS, OUO |
#### II.SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS INFORMATION SUPPORTING SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
#### Indications for Use
The Encompass™ SRS Headframe provides noninvasive stereotactic head and neck immobilization by using a patient specific thermoplastic mask that conforms to the patient's features to provide accurate, reproducible positioning, repositioning, and immobilization. The Encompass™ SRS Headframe allows the patient to undergo
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diagnostic imaging in the same position as that of the treatment position enabling more accurate radiation therapy.
## Device Description
Qfix, has made a modification to its previously cleared Encompass™ SRS Immobilization System (cleared in K152321). In this modified variant of the Encompass™ SRS Immobilization System, the essential geometry of the head portion of the Encompass™ SRS Standalone Device is isolated to create a separate attachment which can be affixed to patient positioning devices that accept S-type thermoplastic masks, such as Qfix's Portrait™ Intracranial, Head and Neck Device (a device for use with S-type thermoplastics). Ofix intends to initially market the subject device for use with the Encompass™ SRS Fibreplast® System with optional IntegraBite™ (also cleared in K152321) and its devices which share a hole pattern and geometry with its Portrait™ Intracranial, Head and Neck Device. Examples of such devices include the kVue™ Portrait™ Intracranial. Head and Neck Insert and the Symphony® Portrait™ Transfer Device (cleared in K160627). This creates a flexible solution for a variety of imaging and radiotherapy treatment applications using stereotactic radiosurgery, such as radiation oncology and the treatment of noncancerous conditions and malformations such as trigeminal neuralgia.
## Predicate information
The subject device, the Encompass™ SRS Headframe, includes all of the device properties belonging to the predicate device, the Encompass™ SRS Immobilization System, also manufactured by Ofix. The predicate device information follows:
| Predicate Device Name | FDA Clearance<br>Number and Date | Product<br>code | Manufacturer |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------|--------------|
| Encompass™ SRS<br>Immobilization System | K152321, cleared<br>December 4, 2015 | IYE | Qfix |
To date, this predicate device has not been subject to a design-related recall per information that is publicly accessible in the FDA recall database.
## Comparison to Predicate Device
The Encompass™ SRS Headframe bears many of the same features as the predicate device, the Encompass™ SRS Immobilization System. The Encompass™ SRS Headframe has the same intended use and purpose as the predicate device. Both the subiect device and the predicate device are compatible with radiation therapy environments, including stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Both devices are non-sterile, reusable devices manufactured from composite materials. Both devices accept the same Encompass™ SRS Fibreplast® System patient immobilization masks. Both devices boast sub-millimetric accuracy.
Notably, the subject device is a removable attachment intended for use with other patient positioning devices that accept S-type thermoplastic masks, such as the
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Portrait™ Intracranial. Head and Neck Device. allowing for improved setup flexibility for a variety of clinical applications as compared to the predicate device.
## Performance Standards and Testing
The FDA has not established performance standards for this product under Section 514 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Testing and analysis has been conducted to show that the verification, validation, and safety requirements have been met.
- Verification of hardware specifications
- Accuracy validation via motion studies
- Ease of use/ergonomics assessments
- . Verification of aluminum equivalence
- . Verification of compatibility with optical tracking systems
Non-clinical bench testing and testing using healthy volunteers was conducted to support the continued applicability of the intended use and marketing claims of the predicate device with respect to this modification.
The Encompass™ SRS Headframe met all acceptance criteria for testing conducted and was appropriately validated per its intended use. The intended use and indications for use of the predicate device have not changed as a result of this modification.
## Safety and Effectiveness
Risk management is ensured via a risk analysis in compliance with ISO 14971:2007 to identify and provide mitigation to potential hazards beginning early in the design phase and continuing throughout the development of the product. These risks are controlled via measures realized in development, testing, and product labeling. To minimize risks. Ofix adheres to recognized and established industry practices and standards to minimize safety and performance risks. Furthermore, the operators and end users of the device are healthcare professionals familiar with and responsible for radiation therapy treatments and other hospital procedures.
The device labeling contains instructions for use and any necessary cautions and warnings, to provide for safe and effective use of the device.
#### Substantial Equivalence
The subject device, the Encompass™ SRS Headframe, offers the following improvements over the predicate device, the Encompass™ SRS Immobilization System (cleared under K152321 on December 4, 2015).
- The subject device is intended to be used in conjunction with other devices, allowing for improved setup flexibility for a variety of clinical applications.
- The subject device has a smaller footprint.
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#### The subject device enhances available treatment options using existing clinical . infrastructure.
The fundamental attributes of the subject device and the predicate device are the same.
- . Both devices have the same intended use. The Encompass™ SRS Headframe has the same intended use as the Encompass™ SRS Immobilization System.
- . Both devices provide sub-millimetric immobilization for imaging and radiotherapy. including SRS.
The Encompass™ SRS Headframe, when used in conjunction with the Encompass™ SRS Fibreplast® System provides the same sub-millimetric immobilization as the Encompass™ SRS Immobilization System limiting motion to less than 1 mm in most clinical applications using stereotactic radiosurgery. such as radiation oncology and the treatment of non-cancerous conditions and malformations such as trigeminal neuralgia.
- Both the predicate and the subject device are intended to be used together . with additional accessories, inserts, overlays, and standalone devices which are intended to immobilize, position, and reposition patients undergoing radiation therapy.
The original Encompass™ SRS Immobilization System was intended to be used in conjunction with other devices in the Ofix product portfolio, such as the Encompass™ SRS Fibreplast® System with optional IntegraBite™, the kVue™ Couch Top, and various other patient positioning accessories. The Encompass™ SRS Headframe is intended to be used in conjunction with other devices in the Qfix product portfolio, such as the Portrait™ Intracranial, Head and Neck Device, the Encompass™ SRS Fibreplast® System with optional IntegraBite™, the kVue™ Couch Top, and various other patient positioning accessories.
#### Both devices have MR compatible variants. .
Both the Encompass™ SRS MR Immobilization Standalone Device and the Encompass™ SRS MR Headframe are made of non-conducting composite materials and are considered MR Safe per ASTM F2503-13.
The conclusions from the non-clinical data suggest that the subject device has the same fundamental technological characteristics with respect to the predicate device and exhibits an equivalent safety and performance profile as that of the predicate device.
Therefore, Qfix is of the opinion that the Encompass™ SRS Headframe does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness and, therefore, is substantially equivalent to the marketed predicate device.
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