K222762 · Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt. , Ltd. · IYE · Jun 8, 2023 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K222762
Device Name
SIDDHARTH-II;IMPACT
Applicant
Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt. , Ltd.
Product Code
IYE · Radiology
Decision Date
Jun 8, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.5050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
SIDDHARTH-II is intended to perform image guided stereotactic radiotherapy for the lesions, tumors & conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated for adults and Pediatric patients. Integrated Radiation Field Analyzer (RFA) of Siddharth-II is intended to collect beam data in water under the aspect of machine QA for the following purposes: - acceptance testing, periodic QA procedures, and/or commissioning of a radiation therapy system. - beam data analysis according to international therapy dosimetry protocols - acquisition, formatting and transfer of basic data to treatment planning systems The indication for use of Immobilization & Patient Positioning devices (IMPACT) is to immobilize the patient during treatment by providing appropriate support and comfort which in turn leads to precise treatment delivery.
Device Story
SIDDHARTH-II is a medical charged-particle radiation therapy system used in hospital shielded bunkers by clinicians. It delivers IGRT, 3D CRT, IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT. The device includes an integrated Radiation Field Analyzer (RFA) consisting of an electromechanical arm, ion chamber, electrometer, water tank, and reservoir. The RFA collects radiation beam data in water for machine QA, commissioning, and treatment planning. The RFA is retracted into the gantry when not in use. The system uses a control console PC for workflow management, treatment planning, and RFA control. By automating QA measurements and beam data analysis, the device ensures precise radiation delivery, benefiting patients through accurate treatment of tumors and lesions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including software verification and validation, electrical safety (IEC/ES 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), and performance testing of the RFA feature per IEC 60731:2016 (covering dose measurements, positioning, reproducibility, and mechanical alignment).
Technological Characteristics
Charged-particle radiation therapy system with integrated RFA. Materials conform to ISO 10993-1/5/10. Features 6 MV beam energy, ring gantry, and 6-axis patient support. RFA uses an electromechanical arm for 3D movement, ion chamber, and electrometer. Connectivity via control console PC. Software is IEC 62304 compliant. Standards: ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-2-1, IEC 60601-2-68, IEC 62304, ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adults and pediatric patients requiring image-guided stereotactic radiotherapy for lesions, tumors, and conditions anywhere in the body. RFA component indicated for machine QA, including acceptance testing, commissioning, periodic QA, beam data analysis, and data transfer to treatment planning systems. IMPACT component indicated for patient immobilization and positioning.
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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Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd. % Valli G. Plot No. 35, 4th Phase, Malur KIADB Industrial Area Malur, Kolar District 563130 INDIA
Re: K222762
Trade/Device Name: SIDDHARTH-II; IMPACT Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYE Dated: May 4, 2023 Received: May 9, 2023
Dear Valli G .:
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,
| Lora D. | Digitally signed by Lora |
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| Weidner -S | D. Weidner -S |
| | Date: 2023.06.08 16:14:57 |
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Lora D. Weidner, Ph.D. Assistant Director Radiation Therapy Team DHT8C: 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) K222762
Device Name
SIDDHARTH-II and IMPACT
Indications for Use (Describe)
SIDDHARTH-II is intended to perform image guided stereotactic radiotherapy for the lessons, tumors & conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated for adults and Pediatric patients.
Integrated Radiation Field Analyser (RFA) of Siddharth-II is intended to collect beam data in water under the aspect of machine QA for the following purposes:
- acceptance testing , periodic QA procedures, and/or commissioning of a radiation therapy system.
- beam data analysis according to international therapy dosimetry protocols
- acquisition, formatting and transfer of basic data to treatment planning systems
The indication for use of Immobilization & Patient Positioning devices (IMPACT) is to immobilize the patient during treatment by providing appropriate support and comfort which in turn leads to precise treatment delivery.
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This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR §807.92.
| I. | Submitter's Information | |
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| | Company Name: | Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd |
| | Company Address: | Plot No.35, 4th Phase, Malur KIADB Industrial Area, |
| | | Malur-563130, Kolar District, INDIA |
| | Contact Name: | Ms. Valli |
| | Contact Number : | +91 9343779160 |
| | Date prepared: | 10-Sep-22 |
| III. | Device Information | |
| | Name of the Device: | SIDDHARTH-II;IMPACT |
| | Proprietary Name: | Panacea Medical technologies Pvt. Ltd |
| | Common Name: | Linear accelerator for radiation therapy system |
| | Classification Name: | Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system |
| | Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| | Product Code: | IYE |
#### IV. Predicate Device
| Panacea Device: SIDDHARTH-II | |
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| Legally Marketed Proposed | Primary Predicate Device |
| Predicate Device Name | SIDDHARTH-II;IMPACT |
| Trade/Proprietary Name | Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd |
| 510(k) Number | K210894 |
| Date Cleared | 28-Sep-21 |
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| Device Classification: | Class II |
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| Product Code: | IYE |
| Panacea Device: | SIDDHARTH-II | |
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| Legally Marketed reference Device | Reference device | |
| Name | Dose View 3D | |
| Trade/Proprietary Name | Standard Imaging | |
| 510(k) Number | K103193 | |
| Date Cleared | 27-Dec-2010 | |
| Device Classification: | Class II | |
| Product Code: | IYE | |
#### v. Device Description
### SIDDHARTH-II
SIDDHARTH-II, the subject device remains same as the most recently cleared predicate device SIDDHARTH-II (K210894). In addition, with the features and specifications of existing 510k cleared equipment, the Radiation Field analyzer (RFA) has been permanently integrated with gantry of Siddharth-II to perform beam data analysis as per international therapy dosimetry protocols.
The integrated RFA is retracted and accommodated within the gantry of the radiation therapy equipment after performing data dosimetry operations. This provides an integrated solution for validating the performance of a radiation therapy equipment using an RFA which is in-built with
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the radiation therapy equipment that is primarily employed for providing radiation treatments to patients.
The following functionalities can be achieved by using this RFA integrated with Siddharth-II.
- . Acceptance testing, Commissioning and Periodic Quality Assurance Measurements for radiation beams emitted by radiation therapy equipment SIDDHARTH-II
- . Beam data analysis according to international therapy dosimetry protocols
- . Collection of beam data for Treatment Planning System
The RFA setup consists of RFA electromechanical arm for 3-dimensional movement of radiation detector. Ion Chamber (Radiation Detector), Built-in Electrometer, RFA water tank and Water Reservoir. The design control procedures applied to the development of the SIDDHARTH-II and its modifications include requirements reviews, risk analysis, and verification and validation testing. The results of verification and validation activities demonstrate that the acceptance criteria have been met.
All other features and technological characteristics of the SIDDHARTH-II remains as cleared by K210894.
### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the predicate Device
Compared with the predicate device SIDDHARTH-II (K210894), the basic operation and technological characteristics are the same. Operational differences are described in the Instructions for use of SIDDHARTH-II.
Significant differences between the modified device to the existing 510k cleared device appears below.
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| SPECIFICATION | CLEARED DEVICE<br>(SIDDHARTH-II_K210894) | MODIFIED DEVICE<br>(SIDDHARTH-II) |
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| Intended Use | SIDDHARTH-II is intended to<br>perform image guided<br>stereotactic radiotherapy for the<br>lesions, tumors & conditions<br>anywhere in the body where<br>radiation treatment is indicated<br>for adults and Pediatric patients. | Unchanged |
| Indication for use | SIDDHARTH-II is intended to<br>perform image guided<br>stereotactic radiotherapy for the<br>lesions, tumors & conditions<br>anywhere in the body where<br>radiation treatment is indicated<br>for adults and Pediatric patients. | SIDDHARTH-II is intended to<br>perform image guided stereotactic<br>radiotherapy for the lesions, tumors<br>& conditions anywhere in the bodyindicated for adults and Pediatric<br>patients. |
| | The indication for use of<br>Immobilization & Patient<br>Positioning devices (IMPACT)<br>is to immobilize the patient<br>during treatment by providing<br>appropriate support and comfort<br>which in turn leads to precise<br>treatment delivery. | Integrated Radiation Field Analyzer<br>(RFA) of Siddharth-II is intended to<br>collect beam data in water under the<br>aspect of machine QA for the<br>following purposes:<br>- acceptance testing, periodic QA<br>procedures, and/or commissioning<br>of a radiation therapy system.<br><br>- beam data analysis according to<br>international therapy dosimetry |
| SPECIFICATION | CLEARED DEVICE<br>(SIDDHARTH-II_K210894) | MODIFIED DEVICE<br>(SIDDHARTH-II) |
| | | protocols<br>- acquisition, formatting and transfer<br>of basic data to treatment planning<br>systems |
| | | The indication for use of<br>Immobilization & Patient<br>Positioning devices (IMPACT) is to<br>immobilize the patient during<br>treatment by providing appropriate<br>support and comfort which in turn<br>leads to precise treatment delivery. |
| User Interface Device | Control Console PC | Unchanged |
| Use Environment | Hospital (Shielded bunker) | Unchanged |
| Target to Axis Distance<br>(TAD) (in cm) | 100 | Unchanged |
| Gantry range of Rotation<br>(°) | ±185 | Unchanged |
| Beam Stopping Devices | Yes | Unchanged |
| Type of Gantry | Ring | Unchanged |
| Beam Energy | 6 MV | Unchanged |
| SPECIFICATION | CLEARED DEVICE<br>(SIDDHARTH-II_K210894) | MODIFIED DEVICE<br>(SIDDHARTH-II) |
| Patient Support System | • Lateral<br>• Longitudinal<br>• Vertical<br>• Theta<br>• Pitch<br>• Roll | Unchanged |
| Treatment Modality | • IGRT With Kv Imaging<br>• 3D CRT Treatment<br>• IMRT Treatment<br>• VMAT Treatment<br>• SBRT Treatment | Unchanged |
| In-built Automated QA<br>Tool - Radiation Field<br>Analyzer (RFA) | No | Yes |
| RFA arm Motions<br>(To perform 3-<br>dimensional radiation<br>dose measurements) | No | • Offset Motion (X)<br>• Linear Motion (Y)<br>• Vertical Motion (Z) |
| Software | SIDDHARTH-II provides an<br>intuitive and simplified<br>workflow for the user to enter,<br>plan, edit and execute patient<br>treatment swiftly through<br>treatment module. | In addition with treatment module,<br>RFA Dosimetry Module has been<br>integrated in SIDDHARTH-II<br>Software to control RFA motions &<br>to perform RFA QA Applications |
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Indications for Use
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SIDDHARTH-II is intended to perform image guided stereotactic radiotherapy for the lesions, tumors & conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated for adults and Pediatric patients.
Integrated Radiation Field Analyzer (RFA) of Siddharth-II is intended to collect beam data in water under the aspect of machine QA for the following purposes:
- acceptance testing, periodic OA procedures, and/or commissioning of a radiation therapy system.
- beam data analysis according to international therapy dosimetry protocols
- acquisition, formatting, and transfer of basic data to treatment planning systems
The indication for use of Immobilization & Patient Positioning devices (IMPACT) is to immobilize the patient during treatment by providing appropriate support and comfort which in turn leads to precise treatment delivery.
#### VI. Substantial equivalence summarv
Panacea claims the modified device in this 510k submission to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices previously cleared by the FDA in the 510(k) specified above.
Panacea claims this equivalence because the proposed devices have equivalent designs, intended uses, target population, patient positioning and used materials. The integration and performance of the new Radiation Field Analyzer for QA purposes was supported by the reference device. Although small technological differences exist, these products have similar product characteristics for use in radiotherapy and further detailed information is included in Substantial Equivalence Discussion of this submission.
#### Performance Data VII.
Hardware and software verification and validation testing was conducted according to the FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR \$820), ISO 13485 quality Management System standard, ISO 14971 Risk Management Standard and the other FDA recognized consensus standards listed below. Test results showed conformance to applicable requirements specifications.
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The non-clinical data support the safety of the device as compared to the predicate and the software verification and validation demonstrate that the subject device with additional RFA feature performs as intended. Panacea therefore considers the SIDDHARTH-II to be as safe and effective and to perform at least as well as the predicate devices. The imaging, radiation therapy capabilities of the subject device remain same with the existing 510k cleared device.
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" as it concludes that the software of the subject device was considered as a "Major" level of concern and also it is in compliance with IEC 62304 Software Life cycle processes.
Electrical safety & electromagnetic (EMC) testing were conducted on the SIDDHARTH-II which verified complies with the IEC/ES 60601-1 standards for safety & IEC 60601-1-2 EMC standard.
Non-clinical performance testing for RFA feature of subject device was performed according to IEC 60731:2016 and to specific properties of Ion chamber (Radiation detector), Electrometer, and water phantom systems which included radiotherapy dose measurements i.e. with step by step measurements and also measurement accuracy with respect to radiation detector, positioning, reproducibility and mechanical alignment.
### Standards Conformance
SIDDHARTH-II conforms with the FDA recognized standards and other international standards listed below.
ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-3, IEC 60601-2-1, IEC 60601-2-68, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 62274, IEC 61217, IEC 62304, ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10, IEC 60825-1, IEC 60976, IEC 60731, ISO 15223-1, and ISO 14971
### VIII. Clinical Testing
Similar devices have been on the market for many years with proven safety and efficacy for the use of the device. Based on this history and the use of the device, clinical testing was not
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necessary to support substantial equivalence data. The non-clinical testing performed supports safety and efficacy of the devices in comparison to the predicate and provides data to show substantial equivalence to the predicated device.
#### IX. Conclusion
The results of verification, validation & safety standards testing demonstrates that the modified SIDDHARTH-II complies to the specified safety & performance criteria & it is substantially equivalent to the predicate device which do not raise any new issues on safety & effectiveness.
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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.