(114 days)
The Agility multileaf collimator is indicated for use when additional flexibility is required in conforming the radiation beam to the anatomy to be exposed.
The associated Integrity R3.1 software is the interface and control software for the Elekta medical digital linear accelerator and is intended to assist a licensed practitioner in the delivery of radiation to defined target volumes (e.g. lesions, arterio-venous malformations, malignant and benign tumors), whilst sparing surrounding normal tissue and critical organs from excess radiation.
Both High Dose Rate mode and flattened beams are intended to be used for single or multiple fractions, delivered as static and/or dynamic, in gated or un-gated deliveries, in all areas of the body where such treatment is indicated.
The use of the Agility multileaf collimator in conjunction with an Elekta digital linear accelerator may be helpful in the delivery of radiation for treatment that includes but is not limited to malignant and benign brain tumors, brain metastases, spine lesions treated using SRS, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, lung, breast, pancreatic, hepatic malignancies treated using SBRT, prostate, and bone metastases.
This Traditional 510(k) describes changes to the Elekta range of medical linear accelerators when fitted with the Agility multileaf collimator and associated Integrity linac control system. Items added are; High Dose Rate mode x-rays, specific clinical indications for use, and the Response™ gating interface that enables the linac treatment beam to be automatically turned on and off by signals from an external gating device.
High Dose Rate mode x-rays are provided by changes to the filtering arrangement to reduce wasteful attenuation of the beam.
The Elekta Agility Multileaf Collimator system, including the Agility MLC, Integrity R3.1 software, High Dose Rate mode, and Response™ gating interface, underwent non-clinical performance testing to demonstrate substantial equivalence to predicate devices and conformance to applicable technical design specifications, assuring safety and effectiveness.
Here's a breakdown of the acceptance criteria and study information:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance:
| Attribute | Acceptance Criteria (New Device) | Reported Device Performance (New Device) | Predicate Device (Varian TrueBeam K111106) | Predicate Device (Varian RPM K983629) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average transmission through leaf bank (High Dose Rate Mode) | <0.375% | <0.375% | Interleaf <2% | N/A |
| Peak transmission through leaf bank (High Dose Rate Mode) | <0.5% | <0.5% | Interleaf <3% | N/A |
| X-radiation leakage in patient plane outside collimator cone (High Dose Rate Mode) | <0.2% max, <0.1% avg. | <0.2% max, <0.1% avg. | Information not available | N/A |
| X-radiation leakage outside patient plane (High Dose Rate Mode) | <0.5% (at 1 m) | <0.5% (at 1 m) | Information not available | N/A |
| Dynamic Delivery Capability, sliding window | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unknown |
| Dynamic Delivery Capability, Dynamic arc | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unknown |
| Dynamic Delivery capability, VMAT | Yes | Yes | Yes (Rapid Arc) | Unknown |
| Multiple island shielding | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Offset field shaping | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| 6MV - Minimum dose rate (unflattened beams) | 200 MU/min | 200 MU/min | Not known | N/A |
| 6MV - Maximum dose rate (unflattened beams) | 1400 MU/min | 1400 MU/min | 1400 MU/min | N/A |
| 10MV -Minimum dose rate (unflattened beams) | 400 MU/min | 400 MU/min | Not known | N/A |
| 10MV - Maximum dose rate (unflattened beams) | 2200 MU/min | 2200 MU/min | 2400 MU/min | N/A |
| Control module in the control room for enabling or disabling automated gating and for status review (Gating Interface) | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Relay module on the linac (Gating Interface) | Yes | Yes | Equivalent | N/A |
| Electrically isolated connection between the Relay module on the linear accelerator and the Control module in the Control room (Gating Interface) | Yes | Yes | Unknown | N/A |
| Protection for the linear accelerator against rapid gating cycles that may result in delivery of a radiation beam that does not meet IEC specification (Gating Interface) | Yes | Yes | Unknown | N/A |
| The latency of the signal transmission from the external gating device to operation of the Relay Module (Gating Interface) | <40 ms | <40 ms | Unknown | N/A |
| Support external gating device for Respiratory Breath-Hold gating (Gating Interface) | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Support external gating device for Exception gating (Gating Interface) | Yes * | Yes * | No** | N/A |
| Support external gating device for Free-Breathing gating (Gating Interface) | Yes * | Yes * | No ** | N/A |
| 3D Conformal (Gating Interface) | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) (Gating Interface) | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) (Gating Interface) | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| High Dose Rate (unflattened beams) (Gating Interface) | Yes | Yes | Unknown | N/A |
*with validated external gating device which has 510(k) clearance
**other methods are not supported with the RPM interface
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance:
The document does not explicitly state a specific numerical sample size for a "test set" in the context of patient data or clinical images. The testing described is "non-clinical performance testing" which involved:
- "module, integration and system level verification"
- "regression testing"
- "Validation of the system under clinically representative conditions"
- "Testing has been undertaken on production equivalent systems both at Elekta and at hospital sites."
This suggests testing was performed on a sufficient number of hardware and software configurations to ensure functionality and safety, but not on a specific number of patient cases or images for diagnostic performance.
The data provenance is from non-clinical performance testing performed at Elekta and hospital sites. It is not based on retrospective or prospective patient data for an AI-specific algorithm performance evaluation. It's focused on the physical and software performance of the medical device components.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts:
This information is not provided in the document. Given that the testing is non-clinical performance testing of a medical linear accelerator accessory, the concept of "ground truth" as established by medical experts (e.g., radiologists) for image interpretation or diagnosis would not typically apply. Instead, the acceptance criteria relate to physics performance metrics and software functionality, which would be verified against engineering specifications by qualified engineers and physicists. The document mentions "competent and professionally qualified personnel" for validation, but does not specify their number or exact qualifications.
4. Adjudication method for the test set:
This information is not provided and is not applicable in the context of this type of non-clinical device performance testing. Adjudication methods are typically used when multiple experts are interpreting data to establish a consensus ground truth for classification or detection tasks, which is not the nature of the testing described.
5. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:
No, a multi-reader, multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was not done. This type of study is relevant for evaluating the impact of AI on human reader performance in diagnostic tasks (e.g., radiologists interpreting images with or without AI assistance). The device
(a multileaf collimator and control system for radiation therapy) is not an AI-powered diagnostic tool, but rather a treatment delivery system for which the performance is measured by physical and software parameters, not human reader interpretation.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done:
While the device itself is an "algorithm" in the sense of software control, the term "standalone" in this context usually refers to an AI algorithm processing data (e.g., images) independently of human intervention for diagnostic or analytical purposes. This device is a component of a larger system (radiation therapy) where human practitioners make clinical decisions.
The document describes comprehensive testing of the device's components and integrated system to ensure they meet performance specifications. This is "standalone" in the sense that the device performs its functions as designed, but it's not an AI performing an independent diagnostic task. The validation focused on the technical performance of radiation delivery and control.
7. The type of ground truth used:
The "ground truth" for the non-clinical performance testing described would be the engineering design specifications and recognized international standards (e.g., IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-1, IEC 62366, ISO 14971). The device's measured physics performance (e.g., transmission, leakage, dose rates) and software functionality were compared against these predetermined, quantitative criteria.
8. The sample size for the training set:
Not applicable. The device is not an AI algorithm that learns from a training set of data. It's a hardware and software system designed and programmed to perform specific functions.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established:
Not applicable. As stated above, there is no "training set" in the context of AI model development for this traditional medical device submission. The device's functionality is based on engineering design and rigorous testing against established specifications and standards.
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K 123808
510(k) SUMMARY
APR 0 4 2013
Date of preparation of summary: 14th February 2013
Submitted by:
Elekta Limited Linac House, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9RR, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)1293 654165 Fax: +44 (0)1293 658445
Contact name: Patrick Hull
| Trade Name: | AgilityTM |
|---|---|
| Common Name: | Multileaf Collimator |
| Classification Name: | Medical Linear Accelerator Accessory, 21CFR 892.5050 |
| Product Code: | IYE |
| Predicate Devices: | Agility™ (K121328), Varian RPM (983629), Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator (K111106) |
Product Description:
This Traditional 510(k) describes changes to the Elekta range of medical linear accelerators when fitted with the Agility multileaf collimator and associated Integrity linac control system. Items added are; High Dose Rate mode x-rays, specific clinical indications for use, and the Response™ gating interface that enables the linac treatment beam to be automatically turned on and off by signals from an external gating device.
High Dose Rate mode x-rays are provided by changes to the filtering arrangement to reduce wasteful attenuation of the beam.
Indications for Use and Intended Use Statement:
The Agility multileaf collimator is indicated for use when additional flexibility is required in conforming the radiation beam to the anatomy to be exposed.
The associated Integrity R3.1 software is the interface and control software for the Elekta medical digital linear accelerator and is intended to assist a licensed practitioner in the delivery of radiation to defined target volumes (e.g. lesions, arterio-venous malformations, malignant and benign tumors), whilst sparing surrounding normal tissue and critical organs from excess radiation.
Both High Dose Rate Mode and flattened beams are intended to be used for single or multiple fractions, delivered as static and/or dynamic, in gated or un-gated deliveries, in all areas of the body where such treatment is indicated.
The use of the Aglity multileaf collimator in conjunction with an Elekta digital linear accelerator may be helpful in the delivery of radiation for treatment that includes but is not limited to malignant and benign brain tumors, brain metastases, spine lesions treated using SRS, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, lung, breast, pancreatic, hepatic malignancies treated using SBRT, prostate, and bone metastases.
Summary of Technological Characteristics:
The Elekta range of medical linear accelerators when fitted with the Agility multileaf collimator beam limiting device and its associated linear accelerator control software, Integrity R3.1, and the addition of High Dose Rate mode x-rays and a gating interface do not introduce any novel forms of technology.
Substantial Equivalence
The functionality of the Elekta medical linear accelerator with Agility™ and High Dose Rate mode is substantially equivalent to that of its predicate device, Agility (K1211328), in safety and effectiveness. The intended use, principles of operation, technological characteristics and labeling are substantially equivalent except for the addition of a number of specific indications for use.
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Substantial Equivalence Table for High Dose Rate Mode
The primary functional differences between the predicate device and the new device are the changes made to the linac control software and beam filtration to allow the user the option to select unflattened x-ray beams in High Dose Rate mode and the option to fit a gating interface upgrade kit to permit external gating devices to temporarily suspend beam delivery.
| Attributes | Elekta linac with Agility, FFF &Integrity R3.1 (this submission) | Varian TrueBeam LinearAccelerator (K111106) |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Performance | ||
| Average transmission through leafbank | <0.375% | Interleaf <2% |
| Peak transmission through leafbank | <0.5% | Interleaf <3% |
| X-radiation leakage in patientplane outside collimator cone | <0.2% max, <0.1% avg. | Information not available |
| X-radiation leakage outside patientplane | <0.5% (at 1 m) | Information not available |
| Delivery Techniques | ||
| Dynamic Delivery Capability,sliding window | yes | yes |
| Dynamic Delivery Capability,Dynamic arc | yes | yes |
| Dynamic Delivery capability, VMAT | yes | Yes (Rapid Arc) |
| Multiple island shielding | yes | yes |
| Offset field shaping | yes | yes |
| Beam Data - unflattened beams | ||
| 6MV - Minimum dose rate | 200 MU/min | Not known |
| 6MV - Maximum dose rate | 1400 MU/min | 1400 MU/min |
| 10MV -Minimum dose rate | 400 MU/min | Not known |
| 10MV - Maximum dose rate | 2200 MU/min | 2400 MU/min |
Substantial Equivalence Table for Response Gating Interface
The functionality of the Elekta medical linear accelerator with Agility™ and the Response gating interface is substantially equivalent to that of its predicate device, RPM Respiratory Gating System (K983629), in safety and effectiveness. The intended use, principles of operation, technological characteristics and labeling are substantially equivalent except for the addition of a number of specific indications for use.
| Attributes | Elekta linac withResponse™ (thissubmission) | Varian RPM withgating of a Clinac(K983629) |
|---|---|---|
| Components | ||
| Control module in the control room for enabling ordisabling automated gating and for status review | yes | yes |
| Relay module on the linac | yes | equivalent |
| Electrically isolated connection between the Relay moduleon the linear accelerator and the Control module in theControl room | yes | unknown |
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| Additional features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection for the linear accelerator against rapid gatingcycles that may result in delivery of a radiation beam thatdoes not meet IEC specification | yes | unknown |
| The latency of the signal transmission from the externalgating device to operation of the Relay Module | <40 ms | unknown |
| Automated gating methods supported | ||
| Support external gating device for Respiratory Breath-Hold gating | yes | yes |
| Support external gating device for Exception gating | Yes * | No** |
| Support external gating device for Free-Breathing gating | Yes * | No ** |
| Delivery Techniques | ||
| 3D Conformal | Yes | Yes |
| Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) | Yes | Yes |
| Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) | Yes | Yes |
| Dynamic Delivery Capability, sliding window | Yes | Unknown |
| Dynamic Delivery Capability, dynamic arc | Yes | Unknown |
| Dynamic Delivery Capability, VMAT | Yes | Unknown |
| High Dose Rate (unflattened beams) | yes | Unknown |
- with validated external aating device which has 510(k) clearance
** other methods are not supported with the RPM interface
Summary of non clinical performance testing
Testing in the form of module, integration and system level verification was performed to evaluate the performance and functionality of the new and existing features against the requirement specification.
Regression testing has been performed successfully to verify the integrity of any changes.
Validation of the system under clinically representative conditions has been performed by competent and professionally qualified personnel. Results from verification and validation testing demonstrate that conformance to applicable technical design specifications have been met and assured safety & effectiveness as been achieved.
Testing has been undertaken on production equivalent systems both at Elekta and at hospital sites.
The system is subject to compliance testing to voluntary consensus safety standards. Details of the standards employed in the design are specified in the Standard Data Report in section 9 which includes but is not limited to, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-1, IEC 62366 and ISO 14971.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 4, 2013
Patrick Hull Regulatory Affairs Specialist Elekta Limited Linac House Fleming Way CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX RH10 9RR UNITED KINGDOM
Re: K123808
Trade/Device Name: AgilityTM Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYE Dated: March 6, 2013 Received: March 7, 2013
Dear Mr. Hull:
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. 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.
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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K123808
Agility TM Device Name:
Indications for Use:
The Agility multileaf collimator is indicated for use when additional flexibility is required in conforming the radiation beam to the anatomy to be exposed.
The associated Integrity R3.1 software is the interface and control software for the Elekta medical digital linear accelerator and is intended to assist a licensed practitioner in the delivery of radiation to defined target volumes (e.g. lesions, arterio-venous malformations, malignant and benign tumors), whilst sparing surrounding normal tissue and critical organs from excess radiation.
Both High Dose Rate mode and flattened beams are intended to be used for single or multiple fractions, delivered as static and/or dynamic, in gated or un-gated deliveries. in all areas of the body where such treatment is indicated.
The use of the Agility multileaf collimator in conjunction with an Elekta digital linear accelerator may be helpful in the delivery of radiation for treatment that includes but is not limited to malignant and benign brain tumors, brain metastases, spine lesions treated using SRS, squamous cell, carcinoma of the head and neck, lung, breast, pancreatic, hepatic malignancies treated using SBRT, prostate, and bone metastases.
Prescription Use YES (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use NO (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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§ 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.