(95 days)
No
The summary describes a physical device for patient positioning and transfer, with no mention of software, algorithms, or AI/ML capabilities.
No
The device is intended to immobilize, support, position, and transfer patients during radiotherapy and imaging procedures. It is an accessory for these procedures, not a therapeutic device itself.
No
The device is described as an immobilization, support, positioning, and transfer device for patients during radiotherapy and imaging procedures. It does not perform any diagnostic function.
No
The device description explicitly details a physical device constructed from fiber-reinforced composite, designed for immobilizing, supporting, positioning, and transferring patients. It also mentions hardware specifications and compatibility with other physical devices.
Based on the provided information, the Alta™ Multipurpose Device is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use clearly states that the device is for "immobilize, support, position, and transfer patients undergoing radiotherapy procedures... imaging procedures... and other procedures involving transfer of a patient." This describes a device used on a patient for physical positioning and support during medical procedures.
- Device Description: The description reinforces this by detailing its construction and how it interfaces with other devices for patient positioning and immobilization.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, tissue, or urine) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. IVD devices are typically used in laboratories or at the point of care to analyze biological samples.
The device falls under the category of medical devices used for patient positioning and support during various medical procedures, not for in vitro diagnostic testing.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Alta™ Multipurpose Device is intended to immobilize, support, position, and transfer patients undergoing radiotherapy procedures using electrons, photons, protons, including SBRT and SRS; imaging procedures such as x-ray, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging; and other procedures involving transfer of a patient.
The Alta™ Multipurpose Device is designed to interface with the Symphony® Patient Transport System and other positioning devices, such as couch tops, thermoplastic masks, setup-specific treatment devices and adapters, and positioning supports and pads.
Product codes
IYE, LNH, JAI, JAK, LHN, KPS, OUO, FRZ
Device Description
Qfix has developed a new device designed to streamline radiotherapy and imaging workflows, the Alta™ Multipurpose Device. The Alta Multipurpose Device is intended to immobilize, support, position, and transfer patients undergoing radiotherapy procedures using electrons, photons, protons, including SBRT and SRS; imaging procedures such as x-ray, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging: and other procedures involving transfer of a patient. The Alta Multipurpose Device is designed to interface with the Symphony® Patient Transport System and other positioning devices, such as couch tops, thermoplastic masks, setup-specific treatment devices and adapters, and positioning supports and pads.
The Alta Multipurpose Device is a versatile device, providing access for a variety of clinical setups for transport, imaging, and treatment on a single device. The proprietary fiber-reinforced composite construction of the Alta Multipurpose Device provides strong and rigid support while remaining lightweight for ease of transport and use. The Alta Multipurpose Device boad-reaching compatibility with a variety of positioning and immobilization devices, including but not limited to:
- Headrests, adapters, and thermoplastics for head and neck applications, including intracranial, whole brain, and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS),
- MR Coil Holders, ●
- Vacuum cushions for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), ●
- . Bridges and compression devices for SBRT.
- Supine positioning devices for breast and thorax applications,
- Thoracic and pelvis thermoplastics for thorax and pelvis applications, ●
- Upper and lower extremity positioning devices, like hand grips, arm positioners. ● and knee and foot blocks.
When combined with such other devices through its variety of indexing features, the Alta Multipurpose Device enables a diverse set of clinical applications within the fields of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging all with the same device, providing significant flexibility, agility, and efficiency for clinicians. Additionally, the Alta Multipurpose Device can optionally be configured to utilize Symphony Air Drive™ technology to facilitate patient transfers with the Symphony Patient Transport System, further enabling more efficient clinical workflows.
Mentions image processing
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
x-ray, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging
Anatomical Site
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Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
healthcare professionals familiar with and responsible for radiation therapy treatments, diagnostic imaging procedures, and other hospital procedures.
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Summary of Performance Studies
Non-clinical bench testing was conducted to support the intended use and to confirm that the proposed device is safe and effective and that technological changes do not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness over the predicate device.
The Alta™ Multipurpose Device met all acceptance criteria for testing conducted and was appropriately validated to its intended use.
Testing and analysis conducted to show verification, validation, and safety requirements have been met inclusive of:
- Verification of hardware specifications
- Verification of MR safety characteristics ●
- Verification of compatibility with other devices
- Verification of attenuation characteristics
- Load rating
- Timed workflow studies ●
- Ease of use/ergonomic assessments ●
Key Metrics
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Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 892.5050 Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system.
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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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February 28, 2020
Qfix % Alexandra Low Smythe Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist and Intellectual Property Specialist 440 Church Road AVONDALE PA 19311
Re: K193243
Trade/Device Name: Alta™ Multipurpose Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050 Regulation Name: Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYE, LNH, JAI, JAK, LHN, KPS, OUO, FRZ Dated: February 10, 2020 Received: February 11, 2020
Dear Alexandra Low Smythe:
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/cfpmp/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,
For
Thalia T. Mills, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and 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)
K193243
Device Name Alta™ Multipurpose Device
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Alta™ Multipurpose Device is intended to immobilize, support, position, and transfer patients undergoing radiotherapy procedures using electrons, protons, including SBRT and SRS; imaging procedures such as x-ray, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging; and other procedures involving transfer of a patient.
The Alta™ Multipurpose Device is designed to interface with the Symphony® Patient Transport System and other positioning devices, such as couch tops, thermoplastic masks, setup-specific treatment devices and adapters, and positioning supports and pads.
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Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(K) SUMMARY
K193243
| I.GENERAL INFORMATION
Establishment: | WFR/Aquaplast Corporation/Anholt Technologies Inc., Dba Qfix
440 Church Road
Avondale, PA 19311 USA |
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| Date Prepared: | November 22, 2019 |
| Manufacturer: | Qfix
440 Church Road
Avondale, PA 19311 USA
Registration Number: 2247992 |
| Contact Person: | Alexandra Low Smythe
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist and Intellectual Property
Specialist
Qfix
440 Church Road
Avondale, PA 19311 USA
Phone: 610 268-0585 Ext 736
Fax: 610-268-0588 |
| Device Name: | Alta™ Multipurpose Device |
| Trade Name: | Alta™ Multipurpose Device |
| Common Name: | Multipurpose Positioning Solution and Accessories |
| Classification Name: | Accelerator, Linear, Medical |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR § 892.5050 |
| Device Class: | II |
| Product Code: | Primary: IYE
Secondary: LNH, LHN, JAI, JAK, KPS, OUO, FRZ |
II.Safety and Effectiveness Information Supporting Substantial Equivalence
Indications for Use
The Alta™ Multipurpose Device is intended to immobilize, support, position, and transfer patients undergoing radiotherapy procedures using electrons, photons, protons, including SBRT and SRS; imaging procedures such as x-ray, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging; and other procedures involving transfer of a patient.
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The Alta Multipurpose Device is designed to interface with the Symphony® Patient Transport System and other positioning devices, such as couch tops, thermoplastic masks, setup-specific treatment devices and adapters, and positioning supports and pads.
Device Description
Qfix has developed a new device designed to streamline radiotherapy and imaging workflows, the Alta™ Multipurpose Device. The Alta Multipurpose Device is intended to immobilize, support, position, and transfer patients undergoing radiotherapy procedures using electrons, photons, protons, including SBRT and SRS; imaging procedures such as x-ray, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging: and other procedures involving transfer of a patient. The Alta Multipurpose Device is designed to interface with the Symphony® Patient Transport System and other positioning devices, such as couch tops, thermoplastic masks, setup-specific treatment devices and adapters, and positioning supports and pads.
The Alta Multipurpose Device is a versatile device, providing access for a variety of clinical setups for transport, imaging, and treatment on a single device. The proprietary fiber-reinforced composite construction of the Alta Multipurpose Device provides strong and rigid support while remaining lightweight for ease of transport and use. The Alta Multipurpose Device boad-reaching compatibility with a variety of positioning and immobilization devices, including but not limited to:
- Headrests, adapters, and thermoplastics for head and neck applications, including intracranial, whole brain, and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS),
- MR Coil Holders, ●
- Vacuum cushions for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), ●
- . Bridges and compression devices for SBRT.
- Supine positioning devices for breast and thorax applications,
- Thoracic and pelvis thermoplastics for thorax and pelvis applications, ●
- Upper and lower extremity positioning devices, like hand grips, arm positioners. ● and knee and foot blocks.
When combined with such other devices through its variety of indexing features, the Alta Multipurpose Device enables a diverse set of clinical applications within the fields of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging all with the same device, providing significant flexibility, agility, and efficiency for clinicians. Additionally, the Alta Multipurpose Device can optionally be configured to utilize Symphony Air Drive™ technology to facilitate patient transfers with the Symphony Patient Transport System, further enabling more efficient clinical workflows.
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Predicate information
The subject device, the Alta™ Multipurpose Device, includes all of the device properties belonging to the predicate device, Patient Positioning Devices from MacroMedics, BV. The predicate device information follows:
| Predicate Device Name | FDA Clearance
Number and Date | Product
code | Manufacturer |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------|
| Patient Positioning Devices | K142420, cleared
March 27, 2015 | IYE | MacroMedics, BV |
To date, this predicate device has not been subject to a design-related recall per information that is publicly accessible in the FDA recall database.
Comparison to Predicate Device
The Alta™ Multipurpose Device bears many similarities to its predicate, the MacroMedics Patient Positioning Devices. The Alta Multipurpose Device has the same fundamental Intended Use and purpose as the predicate device. Both the subject device and the predicate device are compatible with radiation therapy environments and diagnostic imaging environments. Both devices are non-sterile, reusable devices. Both devices are primarily constructed from fiber-reinforced composites. Both devices are appropriate for use in magnetic resonance environments, where indicated.
Performance Standards and Testing
The FDA has not established performance standards for this product under Section 514 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Testing and analysis has been conducted to show that the verification, validation, and safety requirements have been met and are inclusive of the following considerations:
- Verification of hardware specifications
- Verification of MR safety characteristics ●
- Verification of compatibility with other devices
- Verification of attenuation characteristics
- Load rating
- Timed workflow studies ●
- Ease of use/ergonomic assessments ●
Non-clinical bench testing was conducted to support the intended use and to confirm that the proposed device is safe and effective and that technological changes do not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness over the predicate device.
The Alta™ Multipurpose Device met all acceptance criteria for testing conducted and was appropriately validated to its intended use.
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Safety and Effectiveness
Risk management is ensured via a risk analysis in compliance with ISO 14971:2007 to identify and provide reduction to potential hazards in a risk analysis beginning early in the design phase and continuing throughout the development of the product. These risks are controlled via measures realized in development, testing, and product labeling. To minimize risks, Qfix adheres to recognized and established industry practices and standards to minimize safety and performance risks. Furthermore, the operators and end users of the device are healthcare professionals familiar with and responsible for radiation therapy treatments, diagnostic imaging procedures, and other hospital procedures.
The device labeling contains instructions for use and any necessary cautions and warnings to provide for safe and effective use of the device.
Substantial Equivalence
The subject device, the Alta™ Multipurpose Device, offers the following improvements over the predicate device, the MacroMedics Patient Positioning Devices (cleared under K142420 on March 27, 2015).
- Subject device is radiolucent, low attenuating, and compatible with MR ● environments, all in one device
- Subject device accommodates MR imaging accessories such as coils and ● coil holders
- Subject device has improved ergonomics and usability features .
- Subject device enables simplified and streamlined workflows .
- Subiect device is designed to accommodate Symphony® Air Drive™ ● technology to facilitate patient transfers with the Symphony Patient Transport System, further enabling more efficient clinical workflows
However, the fundamental attributes of the subject device and the predicate device remain the same.
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. Both devices have the same fundamental intended use.
The Alta Multipurpose Device has the same fundamental intended use and overall general functionality as it relates to patient positioning, and immobilization as the MacroMedics Patient Positioning Devices (cleared under K142420 on March 27, 2015). -
. Both the predicate and the subject device are intended to be used either independently or in conjunction with additional accessories, components, and standalone devices which are intended to immobilize, position and reposition patients undergoing radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging.
The predicate device is intended to be used in combination with other immobilization devices from MacroMedics. The Alta Multipurpose Device is intended to be used either independently or in conjunction with a number of existing positioning and immobilization devices via its indexing features,
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creating a versatile, flexible solution for a diverse set of clinical applications in radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging.
● Both devices may be used in MR environments. Both the predicate device and subject device are intended for use in an MR environment where indicated. The predicate device provides for separate MRcompatible and non-MR compatible versions of its products, whereas the subject device is compatible with MR environments as well as x-ray, CT, and treatment environments on the same device.
- . Both devices are made of composite materials. Both the predicate device and subject device are made of composite materials.
The conclusions from the non-clinical data suggest that the subject device has the same fundamental technological characteristics with respect to the predicate device and exhibits an equivalent safety and performance profile as that of the predicate device. Therefore, Qfix is of the opinion that the Alta Multipurpose Device does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness and, therefore, is substantially equivalent to the marketed predicate device.