K232293 · Kallisio, Inc. · IYE · Dec 22, 2023 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K232293
Device Name
kallisio stentra™ oral stent
Applicant
Kallisio, Inc.
Product Code
IYE · Radiology
Decision Date
Dec 22, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.5050
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The kallisio Stentra™ oral stent is intended to be used for repeat positioning and immobilization of a patient's tongue and jaw while undergoing a course of external beam radiation therapy for treatment of cancer and other diseases. The kallisio Stentra oral stent is intended to be used by or under the direction of a licensed physician.
Device Story
Kallisio Stentra is a custom-fitted, single-patient, reusable polymeric (nylon) oral stent. Device inserted into patient's mouth by clinician to open/immobilize jaw and deviate tongue away from radiation treatment area. Stent attaches to radiotherapy face mask to ensure consistent, repeatable positioning during external beam radiation therapy. By displacing tongue and stabilizing jaw, device minimizes radiation exposure to healthy tissue and improves treatment accuracy. Clinician uses device to facilitate precise radiation delivery; patient benefits from reduced side effects and improved therapeutic outcomes. Device supplied non-sterile.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, irritation, sensitization) per ISO 10993-1. Mechanical testing included corrosion resistance in simulated saliva and compressive load testing (2x human jaw force). Radiation attenuation testing performed with 6 MV photon beam.
Technological Characteristics
Custom-fitted polymeric (nylon) oral stent. Dimensions/form factor patient-specific. Non-sterile. Attaches to radiotherapy face masks. Provides jaw immobilization and tongue deviation (left, right, downward, upward).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing external beam radiation therapy for cancer or other diseases requiring repeat positioning and immobilization of the tongue and jaw. Prescription use only.
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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December 22, 2023
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Kallisio, Inc % Mary Lou Mooney Consultant 2925 Richmond Ave., Suite 1200 HOUSTON, TX 77098
Re: K232293
Trade/Device Name: kallisio stentra™ oral stent Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYE Dated: July 31, 2023 Received: August 1, 2023
Dear Mary Lou Mooney:
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 (the 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 available 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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Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming
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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
Locan Weidner
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
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
### K232293
Device Name kallisio Stentra Oral Stent
Indications for Use (Describe)
The kallisio Stentra™ oral stent is intended to be used for repeat positioning and immobilization of a patient's tongue and jaw while undergoing a course of external beam radiation therapy for treatment of cancer and other diseases. The kallisio Stentra oral stent is intended to be used by or under the direction of a licensed physician.
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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# 510(k) Summary (as required by 21CFR 807.92)
## I. SUBMITTER
Kallisio, Inc 2925 Richmond Ave, Suite 1200 Houston, TX 77098 Phone: 650-464-5335
| Contact Person: | Mary Lou Mooney (Consultant) |
|-----------------|------------------------------|
| Date Prepared: | November 24, 2023 |
II. DEVICE
| Name of Device: | Kallisio Stentra™ OralStent |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name: | Bite Block (positioner) |
| Classification Name: | Accessory to Accelerator, Linear, Medica |
| Regulatory Class: | 892.5050 |
| Product Code: | IYE |
| III. PREDICATE DEVICE | |
| Predicate Device: | GrayDuck Stent™ (K183374) |
# IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Kallisio Stentra Oral Stent is a single patient, reusable custom tongue and jaw positioner used for repeat positioning and immobilization of a patient's tongue and jaw while receiving a course of external beam radiation therapy for treatment of cancer and other diseases. Q-bite bite block accessories are supplied separately.
The Stentra Stent is a prescription device.
# V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Kallisio Stentra™ oral stent is intended to be used for repeat positioning and immobilization of a patient's tongue and jaw while undergoing a course of external beam radiation therapy for treatment of cancer and other diseases. The Kallisio Stentra oral stent is intended to be used by or under the direction of a licensed physician.
The Indication for Use for the Stent is identical to the predicate device.
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- VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The subject and predicate device are based on the following same technological elements:
- o A custom-fitted polymeric stent positioned inside the mouth.
- Positioning of the device to open and immobilize the jaw and deviate the tongue away o from the radiation area.
The following technological differences exist between the subject device and the predicate device:
- Use of a different polymeric material. o
- Method of customization. o
| Description | Kallisio Stentra<br>(subject device) | GrayDuck Stent<br>K183374<br>(predicate device) | Compared to<br>Subject<br>Device |
|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Intended to provide<br>repeat positioning<br>and immobilization<br>of a patient's<br>tongue and jaw. | Intended to provide<br>repeat positioning<br>and immobilization<br>of a patient's<br>tongue and jaw. | Same |
| Indication for<br>Use | Repeat positioning<br>and immobilization<br>of a patient's<br>tongue and jaw<br>while undergoing a<br>course of external<br>beam radiation<br>therapy for<br>treatment of cancer<br>and other diseases. | Repeat positioning<br>and immobilization<br>of a patient's<br>tongue and jaw<br>while undergoing a<br>course of external<br>beam radiation<br>therapy for<br>treatment of cancer<br>and other diseases. | Same |
| Target Population | Patients<br>undergoing<br>external beam<br>radiation therapy<br>for treatment of<br>cancer and other<br>diseases. | Patients undergoing<br>external beam<br>radiation therapy<br>for treatment of<br>cancer and other<br>diseases. | Same |
| Principles of<br>Operation | Device is inserted<br>into the mouth to<br>open and<br>immobilize the jaw<br>and deviate the | Device is inserted<br>into the mouth to<br>open and<br>immobilize the jaw<br>and deviate the | Same |
| Description | Kallisio Stentra<br>(subject device) | GrayDuck Stent K183374<br>(predicate device) | Compared to Subject Device |
| | tongue away from the treatment area. | tongue away from the treatment area. | |
| Technology | Polymeric stent positioned inside the mouth | Polymeric stent positioned inside the mouth | Same |
| Clinical Setting/Site of Use | Prescription device for clinic/hospital use | Prescription device for clinic/hospital use | Same |
| Custom-fitted to Patient? | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Material | Polymeric material<br>(nylon) | Polymeric material<br>(Molded plastic, moldable EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) | Similar |
| Patient Use | Single patient, multi-use | Single patient, multi-use | Same |
| Supplied Sterile/Non Sterile? | Supplied non-sterile | Supplied non-sterile | Same |
| Allows for jaw positioning? | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Positions the tongue? | Yes, allows the tongue to be positioned to the left, right, downward or upward. | Yes, allows tongue to be positioned to the left, right or downward. | Same, with the additional flexibility to position the tongue upward. |
| Attaches to a radiotherapy face mask? | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Shielding from backscatter radiation? | Yes | Yes | Non-clinical testing of subject device performed with 6MV photon beam. Predicate device non-clinical testing performed with 6MV and |
| Description | Kallisio Stentra<br>(subject device) | GrayDuck Stent<br>K183374<br>(predicate device) | Compared to<br>Subject<br>Device |
| | | | 18 MV<br>photon beam. |
# Subject and Predicate Device Comparison
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#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
# Non-Clinical Testing
Biocompatibility testing was conducted in accordance with FDA Guidance Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1. "Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process". Biocompatibility testing included cytotoxicity, irritation and sensitization. Results demonstrated acceptable biocompatibility of the Stentra device for its intended contact category and duration.
Performance testing assessed corrosion-resistance and device mechanical strength. Test units were immersed in a simulated saliva solution at body temperature followed by immersion in boiling water. Gross and microscopic (20x) examination of the Stentra device showed no evidence of corrosion or surface changes. Device mechanical strength was demonstrated by applying a compressive load to the device that is 2x the maximum force that can be applied by a human jaw. Gross and microscopic (20x) examination of the Stentra device showed no cracks or fractures. Attenuation testing with a 6 MV photon beam demonstrated similar shielding performance to that of the predicate device.
#### CONCLUSIONS VIII.
The similarity of design, features, composition and the non-clinical test results demonstrate that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device for repeat positioning and immobilization of the jaw and tongue during external beam radiation for cancer and other diseases.
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