(100 days)
No
The description focuses on 3D surface imaging, comparison to a reference image, and calculation of coordinates based on detected movement. There is no mention of AI, ML, or related concepts like training data, algorithms, or performance metrics typically associated with AI/ML systems.
No.
The device is used for patient positioning in radiation therapy, treatment planning, and monitoring patient movement, which are enabling functions for a therapeutic procedure but are not therapeutic actions themselves.
No
The device is used for patient positioning and monitoring during radiation therapy, not for diagnosing diseases or conditions. Its primary function is to ensure accurate patient setup for treatment.
No
The device description explicitly states that the system consists of advanced software, a computer workstation, two 3D camera units, cables, and templates for camera calibration, indicating it includes significant hardware components beyond just software.
Based on the provided information, the AlignRT system is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: An IVD device is used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
- AlignRT's Function: The AlignRT system is used for positioning patients for radiation therapy. It uses surface imaging to ensure the patient is correctly aligned with the linear accelerator. While it can extract contour data for treatment planning, its primary function is patient positioning and monitoring during treatment.
- No Specimen Analysis: The system does not analyze any biological specimens from the patient. It works by imaging the external surface of the body.
Therefore, the AlignRT system falls under the category of a medical device used for treatment delivery and patient positioning, not an In Vitro Diagnostic device.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The AlignRT system is used to position patients at the isocentre of the linear accelerator for radiation therapy procedures. Patient contour data can be extracted and exported from the acquired data for the purpose of treatment planning.
AlignRT is used by radiotherapy professionals in appropriate hospital environments. It can be used with all types of radiotherapy patients and can image any visible anatomical region. The system is completely non-invasive and does not require the application of any external markers to the patient.
The AlignKT system is used to position patients undergoing external beam radiation therapy. Prior to each treatment session the patient is registered to the position which best reproduces the patient's position during treatment simulation. The system and also monitor the patient's position during treatment so that movements from the optimum position can be detected. Patient contour data can be extracted and exported from the acquired data for the purpose of treatment planning by radiotherapy professional .
AlignRT is used by radiotherapy professionals in appropriate hospital environments. It can be used with all types of radiotherapy patients and can image any visible anatomical region.
Product codes
LHN, IYE
Device Description
AlignRT is a video-based three-dimensional (3D) surface imaging system, which is used to image the skin surface of a patient in 3D before and during radiotherapy treatment. The system consists of advanced software, a computer workstation, two 3D camera units, cables, and templates that are used for camera calibration. The system is non-invasive, does not require the use of body markers and produces no irradiation during the imaging process.
AlignRT first generates a reference surface of the optimum treatment position determined during treatment simulation. This reference image is generated by either recording the surface of a patient placed in a conventional radiotherapy simulator in which the system is installed or by importing skin contours from CT (X-Ray Computer Tomography) volumetric data generated via third party treatment planning software. Prior to each treatment session the patient's position is imaged and compared to the reference image by the system's surface matching software. Where movement from the reference position is detected the software calculates new co-ordinates to adjust the treatment couch for optimal positioning of the patient. The system is designed to interface directly with certain third party couch control systems.
In order to minimise the setup errors that can result from respiratory motion, an option is available to gate the image capture of the system so that all data is acquired at a repeatable point within the breathing cycle such as the end of exhalation.
Real-time imaging (1 frame/sec) of the patient is possible during the actual treatment and software verification tools are provided in order to determine any patient movement.
Patient contour data may be extracted from surface data acquired by the system. In addition, lung contour data may be estimated by utilising AlignRT 3D surface data and 2D X-ray data acquired from either a conventional simulator or portal imager. These data may be exported for the purpose of treatment planning by radiotherapy professionals.
Mentions image processing
Yes
Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
Video-based three-dimensional (3D) surface imaging, CT (X-Ray Computer Tomography) volumetric data, 2D X-ray data
Anatomical Site
Any visible anatomical region.
Indicated Patient Age Range
Not Found
Intended User / Care Setting
Radiotherapy professionals in appropriate hospital environments.
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)
Performance data has been submitted to show that AlignRT achieves its intended use and that these technological differences raise no new efficacy or safety concerns.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Not Found
Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
Not Found
Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
Not Found
§ 892.5050 Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system.
(a)
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.(b)
Classification. Class II. When intended for use as a quality control system, the film dosimetry system (film scanning system) included as an accessory to the device described in paragraph (a) of this section, 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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510(k) Summary
As required by 21 CFR 807.92
1 Owner
Vision RT Ltd Daws House 33-35 Daws Lane London NW7 4SD United Kingdom
Principle Contact:
Dr Norman Smith Chief Executive Officer Tel: +44 (0)20 8906 6620 Fax:+44 (0)20 8906 6621 Email: nsmith@visionrt.com
2 510(k) Summary Preparation Date
July 19, 2005
3 Device Details
Name AlignRT
Common Name
Radiotherapy positioning system
Classification Name System, radiation therapy, charged-particle Product code: LHN Regulation: 21 CFR 892.5050
4 Predicate Devices
Exactrac system (K983660) and, Osiris system (K981153).
5 Device Description
AlignRT is a video-based three-dimensional (3D) surface imaging system, which is used to image the skin surface of a patient in 3D before and
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during radiotherapy treatment. The system consists of advanced software, a computer workstation, two 3D camera units, cables, and templates that are used for camera calibration. The system is non-invasive, does not require the use of body markers and produces no irradiation during the imaging process.
AlignRT first generates a reference surface of the optimum treatment position determined during treatment simulation. This reference image is generated by either recording the surface of a patient placed in a conventional radiotherapy simulator in which the system is installed or bv importing skin contours from CT (X-Ray Computer Tomography) volumetric data generated via third party treatment planning software. Prior to each treatment session the patient's position is imaged and compared to the reference image by the system's surface matching software. Where movement from the reference position is detected the software calculates new co-ordinates to adjust the treatment couch for optimal positioning of the patient. The system is designed to interface directly with certain third party couch control systems.
In order to minimise the setup errors that can result from respiratory motion, an option is available to gate the image capture of the system so that all data is acquired at a repeatable point within the breathing cycle such as the end of exhalation.
Real-time imaging (1 frame/sec) of the patient is possible during the actual treatment and software verification tools are provided in order to determine any patient movement.
Patient contour data may be extracted from surface data acquired by the system. In addition, lung contour data may be estimated by utilising AlignRT 3D surface data and 2D X-ray data acquired from either a conventional simulator or portal imager. These data may be exported for the purpose of treatment planning by radiotherapy professionals.
5 Indications for Use
The AlignRT system is used to position patients at the isocentre of the linear accelerator for radiation therapy procedures. Patient contour data can be extracted and exported from the acquired data for the purpose of treatment planning.
AlignRT is used by radiotherapy professionals in appropriate hospital environments. It can be used with all types of radiotherapy patients and can image any visible anatomical region. The system is completely non-Can Irrage any Visible anatomical region. The system is completely now
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invasive and does not require the application of any external markers to the patient.
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner.
Comparison of Technological Characteristics 6
The AlignRT system is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in terms of their intended use and technological characteristics. There are differences between the Align RT and predicate devices in terms of their principles of operation, materials, performance, human factors and energy delivered by the system. However, performance data has been submitted to show that AlignRT achieves its intended use and that these technological differences raise no new efficacy or safety concerns.
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Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JAN 6 2006
Vision RT Ltd. %Mr. Ned Devine Responsible Third Party Official Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. 70 Codman Hill Road BOXBOROUGH MA 01719
Re: K052682 Trade/Device Name: AlignRT Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYE Dated: December 20, 2005 Received: December 22, 2005
Dear Mr. Devine:
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. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such 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 clectronic 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 this letter:
| 21 CFR 876.xxxx | (Gastroenterology/Renal/Urology) | 240-276-0115 |
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| 21 CFR 884.xxxx | (Obstetrics/Gynecology) | 240-276-0115 |
| 21 CFR 892.xxxx | (Radiology) | 240-276-0120 |
| Other | 240-276-0100 |
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act 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/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
. Nancy C. Bigdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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Device Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Indications for Use:
The AlignKT system is used to position patients undergoing external beam radiation therapy. Prior to each treatment session the patient is registered to the position which best reproduces the patient's position during treatment simulation. The system and also monitor the patient's position during treatment so that movements from the optimum position can be detected. Patient contour data can be extracted and exported from the acquired data for the purpose of treatment planning by radiotherapy professional .
AlignRT is used by radiotherapy professionals in appropriate hospital environments. It can be used with all types of radiotherapy patients and can image any visible anatomical region.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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510(k) Number and Radiological Devices-`K052682