K Number
K023073
Device Name
SEED LINK
Date Cleared
2003-04-07

(203 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
892.5730
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The intended use of Implant Sciences Corp. Seed Link is for the treatment of cancer by temporary or permanent interstitial, intracavitary, intraluminal, intraoperative or surface irradiation. Implant Sciences Seed Link, containing Implant Sciences 125Iodine Brachytherapy Seeds with individual activities from 0.1 to 5.0 mCi are indicated for temporary or permanent interstitial, intracavitary, intraluminal or intraoperative implantation or surface application to treat selected localized tumors. They can be used either as primary treatment, such as for prostate cancer or for unresectable tumors, or as treatment for residual disease after excision of primary or recurrent tumors. Seed Link may be used concurrently with or following treatment with other interventions, such as external beam therapy, hyperthermia or chemotherapy. Tumors of the head, neck, lung, pancreas, prostate, breast and other accessible tumors are commonly treated.
Device Description
Seed Link is a radionuclide brachytherapy source designed to incorporate a number of individual brachytherapy "seeds" into an integral assembly, and to maintain the specified spacing between the seeds during treatment. Seed Link incorporates the I-Plant Model 3500 interstitial brachytherapy seed, which has been previously cleared for marketing under 510(k) number K994317. Seed Link is an assembly of I-Plant 3500 interstitial brachvtherapy seeds, sleeves and spacers designed to pass freely through an 18 Gauge thin-walled implant needle (which has an inside diameter of 0.041 inch (1.04 mm)). The length of the assembly is determined by the number of seeds to be joined and the spacing required between seeds. As a minimum, an assembly would contain two seeds and a spacing of 5.5 mm, resulting in an overall length of 14.5 mm. As many as six seeds may be incorporated into an assembly, and the spacing between seeds may be as large as 50 millimeters. The Seed Link shell and sleeve subassembly may also be supplied without attached spacers as individual "seeds". Implant Sciences' Seed Link 1231odine Brachytherapy Seed Assembly is a radionuclide brachytherapy source designed to incorporate a number of individual brachytherapy "seeds" into an integral assembly, and to maintain the specified spacing between the seeds during treatment. Seed Link incorporates the I-Plant Model 3500 interstitial brachytherapy seed into a titanium sleeve, which is coupled to other seeds by means of a bioresorbable polymer spacer. Seed Link is provided sterile.
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No
The description focuses on the physical components and function of a brachytherapy seed assembly, with no mention of AI or ML.

Yes
The device is described as being used for the "treatment of cancer" and is implanted for "interstitial, intracavitary, intraluminal, intraoperative or surface irradiation," directly performing a therapeutic function.

No

The device is described as a brachytherapy source used for the treatment of cancer through irradiation, not for diagnosis.

No

The device description clearly states that Seed Link is a "radionuclide brachytherapy source" and an "assembly of I-Plant 3500 interstitial brachvtherapy seeds, sleeves and spacers". This describes a physical medical device containing radioactive material and other hardware components, not a software-only device.

No, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are medical devices used to examine specimens taken from the human body, such as blood, urine, or tissue, to provide information about a person's health. They are used outside of the body.
  • Device Description and Intended Use: The description clearly states that Seed Link is a "radionuclide brachytherapy source" intended for "temporary or permanent interstitial, intracavitary, intraluminal, intraoperative or surface irradiation" to treat tumors. This involves implanting the device inside the body to deliver radiation directly to the tumor.

Therefore, because the device is used within the body for therapeutic purposes (delivering radiation), it falls under the category of a therapeutic medical device, not an In Vitro Diagnostic.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The intended use of Implant Sciences Corp. Seed Link is for the treatment of cancer by temporary or permanent interstitial, intracavitary, intraluminal, intraoperative or surface irradiation.

Implant Sciences Seed Link, containing Implant Sciences 125Iodine Brachytherapy Seeds with individual activities from 0.1 to 5.0 mCi are indicated for temporary or permanent interstitial, intracavitary, intraluminal or intraoperative implantation or surface application to treat selected localized tumors. They can be used either as primary treatment, such as for prostate cancer or for unresectable tumors, or as treatment for residual disease after excision of primary or recurrent tumors. Seed Link may be used concurrently with or following treatment with other interventions, such as external beam therapy, hyperthermia or chemotherapy. Tumors of the head, neck, lung, pancreas, prostate, breast and other accessible tumors are commonly treated.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

90 KXK

Device Description

Seed Link is a radionuclide brachytherapy source designed to incorporate a number of individual brachytherapy "seeds" into an integral assembly, and to maintain the specified spacing between the seeds during treatment. Seed Link incorporates the I-Plant Model 3500 interstitial brachytherapy seed, which has been previously cleared for marketing under 510(k) number K994317. Seed Link is an assembly of I-Plant 3500 interstitial brachvtherapy seeds, sleeves and spacers designed to pass freely through an 18 Gauge thin-walled implant needle (which has an inside diameter of 0.041 inch (1.04 mm)). The length of the assembly is determined by the number of seeds to be joined and the spacing required between seeds. As a minimum, an assembly would contain two seeds and a spacing of 5.5 mm, resulting in an overall length of 14.5 mm. As many as six seeds may be incorporated into an assembly, and the spacing between seeds may be as large as 50 millimeters. The Seed Link shell and sleeve subassembly may also be supplied without attached spacers as individual "seeds".

Implant Sciences' Seed Link 1231odine Brachytherapy Seed Assembly is a radionuclide brachytherapy source designed to incorporate a number of individual brachytherapy "seeds" into an integral assembly, and to maintain the specified spacing between the seeds during treatment. Seed Link incorporates the I-Plant Model 3500 interstitial brachytherapy seed into a titanium sleeve, which is coupled to other seeds by means of a bioresorbable polymer spacer. Seed Link is provided sterile.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

Interstitial, intracavitary, intraluminal, intraoperative implantation or surface application. Tumors of the head, neck, lung, pancreas, prostate, breast and other accessible tumors.

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

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Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K940632, K011155

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

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§ 892.5730 Radionuclide brachytherapy source.

(a)
Identification. A radionuclide brachytherapy source is a device that consists of a radionuclide which may be enclosed in a sealed container made of gold, titanium, stainless steel, or platinum and intended for medical purposes to be placed onto a body surface or into a body cavity or tissue as a source of nuclear radiation for therapy.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). A prostate seeding kit intended for use with a radionuclide brachytherapy source only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.

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Attachment F 510(k) Summary

Section 807.92(a)

| (1) | Submitter | Implant Sciences Corp.
107 Audubon Road #5
Wakefield, MA 01880 | | | Tel: | 781.246.0700
Fax: 781.246.1167 | |
|-----|------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|--|
| | | Establishment Registration No.: | | | 1226547 | | |
| | | | Contact Person: | | John J. Munro III
Vice President, Brachytherapy Products
e-mail: jmunro@implantsciences.com | | |
| (2) | Device Name: | | | | | | |
| | Classification Name: | Radionuclide Brachytherapy Source (892.5730) (KXK) | | | | | |
| | Common or Usual Name: | Brachytherapy Source Assembly | | | | | |
| | Proprietary Name: | Seed Link | | | | | |
| (3) | Legally Marketed Predicate Device: | | Nycomed Amersham I-125 Rapid Strand, cleared under
510(k) number K940632 dated 2 September 1994, and
IBT, Inc. Interstrand 125, cleared under 510(k) number
K011155 dated 12 July 2001, and | | | | |

(4) Description of Seed Link:

Seed Link is a radionuclide brachytherapy source designed to incorporate a number of individual brachytherapy "seeds" into an integral assembly, and to maintain the specified spacing between the seeds during treatment. Seed Link incorporates the I-Plant Model 3500 interstitial brachytherapy seed, which has been previously cleared for marketing under 510(k) number K994317. Seed Link is an assembly of I-Plant 3500 interstitial brachvtherapy seeds, sleeves and spacers designed to pass freely through an 18 Gauge thin-walled implant needle (which has an inside diameter of 0.041 inch (1.04 mm)). The length of the assembly is determined by the number of seeds to be joined and the spacing required between seeds. As a minimum, an assembly would contain two seeds and a spacing of 5.5 mm, resulting in an overall length of 14.5 mm. As many as six seeds may be incorporated into an assembly, and the spacing between seeds may be as large as 50 millimeters. The Seed Link shell and sleeve subassembly may also be supplied without attached spacers as individual "seeds".

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(5) Intended Use

The intended use of Implant Sciences Corp. Seed Link is for the treatment of cancer by temporary or permanent interstitial, intracavitary, intraluminal, intraoperative or surface irradiation.

  • Technological Characteristics: (6)
    Implant Sciences' Seed Link 1231odine Brachytherapy Seed Assembly is a radionuclide brachytherapy source designed to incorporate a number of individual brachytherapy "seeds" into an integral assembly, and to maintain the specified spacing between the seeds during treatment. Seed Link incorporates the I-Plant Model 3500 interstitial brachytherapy seed into a titanium sleeve, which is coupled to other seeds by means of a bioresorbable polymer spacer. Seed Link is provided sterile.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

APR 0 7 2003

Mr. John J. Munro III Vice President, Brachytherapy Products Implant Sciences Corporation 107 Audubon Road, #5 WAKEFIELD MA 01880-1246

Re: K023073

Trade/Device Name: SeedLink™ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5730 Regulation Name: Radionuclide brachytherapy source Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 90 KXK Dated: January 10, 2003 Received: January 13, 2003

Dear Mr. Munro:

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. Drue, 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. Iisting of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA). it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of the letter:

8xx.1xxx(301) 594-4591
876.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx(301) 594-4616
884.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx(301) 594-4616
892.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx(301) 594-4654
Other(301) 594-4692

Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97) you may obtain. Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html.

Sincerely yours.

Nancy C. Brogdon

Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive. Abdominal and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) Number

Kd 23ø73

Implant Sciences Seed Link Device Name:

Indications for Use:

Implant Sciences Seed Link, containing Implant Sciences 12510dine Brachytherapy Seeds with individual activities from 0.1 to 5.0 mCi are indicated for temporary or permanent interstitial, intracavitary, intraluminal or intraoperative implantation or surface application to treat selected localized tumors. They can be used either as primary treatment, such as for prostate cancer or for unresectable tumors, or as treatment for residual disease after excision of primary or recurrent tumors. Seed Link may be used concurrently with or following treatment with other interventions, such as external beam therapy, hyperthermia or chemotherapy. Tumors of the head, neck, lung, pancreas, prostate, breast and other accessible tumors are commonly treated.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription UseX
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)

OR

Over-The-Counter Use
(Optional Format 1-2-96)
(Division Sign-Off)
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Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices

510(k) NumberK023073
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