K213787 · Elekta Solutions AB · MUJ · May 17, 2022 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K213787
Device Name
Monaco RTP System
Applicant
Elekta Solutions AB
Product Code
MUJ · Radiology
Decision Date
May 17, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.5050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
The Monaco system is used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy. The system calculates dose for photon, electron, and proton treatment plans and displays, on-screen and in hard-copy, two- or three-dimensional radiation dose distributions inside patients for given treatment plan set-ups. The Monaco product line is intended for use in radiation treatment planning. It uses generally accepted methods for: contouring, image manipulation, simulation, image fusion, plan optimization, QA and plan review.
Device Story
Monaco RTP System is a radiation treatment planning software used by dosimetrists and medical physicists in clinical settings. It ingests patient diagnostic imaging (CT, MR) and source dosimetry data (e.g., from linear accelerators). Users perform contouring of target volumes and critical structures, define treatment beams/modifiers (MLC, blocks), and optimize plans for IMRT, VMAT, 3D conformal, and stereotactic delivery. The system calculates radiation dose distributions and Linear Energy Transfer (LET) for proton plans using Monte Carlo algorithms. Outputs include dose distribution displays and plan parameters for clinical review and patient files. The device aids in maximizing target dose while minimizing healthy tissue exposure, facilitating clinical decision-making for radiation therapy delivery.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical or animal testing was performed. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including verification and validation of software functionality, interoperability, and specific validation of the new LET calculation feature against Geant4 simulations and manual summation of design equations.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based radiation treatment planning system; runs on Windows OS and off-the-shelf server hardware. Utilizes Monte Carlo dose calculation algorithms for photon, electron, and proton modalities. Supports DICOM connectivity. Developed per IEC 62304 (Class C/Major level of concern), ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy requiring treatment planning for photon, electron, or proton modalities.
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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Elekta Solutions AB % Anju Kurian Manager, Regulatory Affairs - Software Kungstensgatan 18 Box 7593 Stockholm. Stockholms lan [SE-01] SE10393 SWEDEN
Re: K213787
Trade/Device Name: Monaco RTP System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MUJ Dated: April 18, 2022 Received: April 19, 2022
Dear Anju Kurian:
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.
Julie Sullivan, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT 8C: Division of Radiological Imaging and Radiation Therapy Devices OHT8: Office of Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K213787
Device Name
Monaco RTP System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Monaco system is used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy. The system calculates dose for photon treatment plans and displays, on-screen and in hard-copy, two- or three-dimensional radiation dose distributions inside patients for given treatment plan set-ups.
The Monaco product line is intended for use in radiation treatment planning. It uses generally accepted methods for:
- contouring
- · image manipulation
- simulation
- · image fusion
- · plan optimization
- QA and plan review
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## 510(K) SUMMARY (21 CFR § 807.92)
#### l. SUBMITTER
Elekta Solutions AB Kungstensgatan 18 Box 7593 Stockholm, Stockholms lan [SE-01] SE SE10393
Contact: Aniu Kurian, M.S., RAC Manager, Regulatory Affairs - Software
Establishment Registration #: 3015232217 510(k) Number: K213787 Date Prepared: 18 April 2022
#### II. DEVICE
| Trade Name: | Monaco RTP System |
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| Release Version: | Release 6.1 |
| Product Classification: | Class II |
| Common Name: | Radiation Treatment Planning System |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR § 892.5050 |
| Regulation Description: | Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system |
| Product Code: | MUJ |
#### lll. PREDICATE DEVICE Monaco RTP System (K202789)
### IV. INTENDED USE / INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Monaco system is used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy. The system calculates dose for photon, electron, and proton treatment plans and displays, on-screen and in hard-copy, two- or threedimensional radiation dose distributions inside patients for given treatment plan set-ups.
The Monaco product line is intended for use in radiation treatment planning. It uses generally accepted methods for:
- contouring
- image manipulation
- simulation
- image fusion
- . plan optimization
- QA and plan review
#### V. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Monaco RTP System accepts patient diagnostic imaging data from CT and MR scans, and source dosimetry data, typically from a linear accelerator. The system then permits the user to display and define (contour) the target volume to be treated and critical structures which must not receive above a certain level of radiation, on these diagnostic images. Based on the prescribed dose, the user, a Dosimetrist or Medical
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Physicist, can then create multiple treatment scenarios involving the number, position(s) and energy of radiation beams and the use of a beam modifier (MLC, block, etc.) between the source of radiation and the patient to shape the beam. Monaco RTP system then produces a display of radiation dose distribution within the patient, indicating not only doses to the target volume but to surrounding tissue and structures. The optimal plan satisfying the prescription is then selected, one that maximizes dose to the target volume while minimizing dose to surrounding healthy volumes.
The parameters of the plan are output for later reference and for inclusion in the patient file.
Monaco planning methods and modalities:
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Treatment (IMRT) planning .
- . Electron, photon and proton treatment planning
- . Planning for dynamic delivery methods (e.g. dMLC, dynamic conformal, Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT))
- . Stereotactic planning and support of cone-based stereotactic
- . 3D conformal planning
- . Adaptive planning (e.g. for the Elekta Unity MR-Linac)
Monaco basic systems tools, characteristics, and functions:
- . Plan review tools
- . Manual and automated contouring tools
- DICOM connectivity .
- . Windows operating system
- . Simulation
- . Support for a variety of beam modifiers (e.g. MLCs, blocks, etc.)
- . Standardized uptake value (SUV)
- Specialty Image Creation (MIP, MinIP, and Avq) •
- . Monaco dose and Monitor Unit (MU) calculation:
- Dose calculation algorithms for electron, photon, proton planning .
Monaco is programmed using C and C++ computer programming languages. Monaco runs on Windows operating system and off-the-shelf computer server/hardware.
#### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE
The principles of operation of the proposed version of Monaco are the same as the currently cleared version of Monaco.
The major changes in this release are enhancements to the proton functionality that was cleared under predicate device K202789. These include proton robust optimization, proton robust evaluation and proton linear energy transfer (LET).
Robustness optimization and robust evaluation are extension to the cleared features in Monaco 6.0.
The ability to calculate LET is a calculation option for Monaco users using proton treatment plan modality and the Monte Carlo algorithm. The functionality is an extension of the existing Monte-Carlo algorithm with no change to the high-level clinical workflow and no impact to accuracy of dose calculation for Monaco users.
Some other non-significant changes are also included in this release.
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### VII. SUMMARY OF PERFORMACE TESTING (NON-CLINICAL)
Development, verification, and validation activities for the modified system were carried out in accordance with design controls as required by FDA's Quality System Requlation (21 CFR §820.30), applicable ISO 13485 Quality Management System requirements, ISO 14971 Risk Management requirements, and IEC 62304 requirements for software life-cycle processes. Non-clinical testing was performed to evaluate device performance and functionality in accordance with design and risk management requirements at subsystem, integration and system levels includinq interoperability.
Documentation of software development and verification testing activities for Monaco is maintained in accordance with FDA's "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices," May 2005, for devices that pose a major level of concern (Class C per IEC 62304).
Formal validation of the clinical workflows has been performed on a clinically representative production equivalent system by competent and professionally qualified personnel. The following validation testing was conducted regarding the LET functionality introduced in Monaco 6.1:
- a. The LET to water and medium were calculated for monoenergetic spots in Monaco and Geant4 for a range of energies and materials. The results were quantitatively compared to each other as well as qualitatively compared to other published results.
- b. LET distributions for complex multiple spot and multiple beam arrangements as well as plan summations were calculated in Monaco and compared to expected values as obtained through manual summation of individual spots according to the design equations.
#### VIII. SUMMARY OF PERFORMACE TESTING (CLINICAL)
No animal or clinical tests were performed to establish substantial equivalence with thepredicate device. The performance data demonstrate that the Monaco RTP System is as safe and effective and performs as well as the predicate device Monaco RTP System.
### IX. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE CONCLUSION
Monaco RTP System is substantially equivalent (SE) to the predicate device, Monaco RTP System (K202789). The intended use and indications for use are identical to the predicate device and the principles of operation remain unchanged.
The technological characteristics are substantially equivalent to the predicate device; enhancements to existing functionality do not affect the fundamental scientific technology or raise different questions of safety or effectiveness of the device. The device safety and performance have been addressed by non-clinical testing in conformance with predetermined performance criteria, FDA quidance, and recognized consensus standards.
The results of verification and validation as well as conformance to relevant safety standards demonstrate that the Monaco RTP System meets the established safety and performance criteria and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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