35 Risk classification list of medical devices pertaining to Radiotherapy 2025-Nov-27 389 KB
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Appendix A
File No.: MED-16014(12)/1/2024-eoffice
Notice
Classification of Medical Devices Pertaining to Radiotherapy S.No. Device name Intended Use Risk Classification 1 Absorbable perirectal spacer An absorbable perirectal spacer is composed of biodegradable material and intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer with the intent to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. Class D 2 Absorbable tissue spacer for radiotherapy An absorbable material intended to reduce radiation exposure of normal tissue during radiotherapy by implanting surgically or percutaneously between tissue, internal organs, etc., to make a space between the malignant tumour and normal tissue. Class D 3 Accelerator system computer A dedicated mainframe computer, personal computer (PC) or PC based platform and associated hardware, firmware, and operating system software used specifically to control and monitor the operation of a linear or non-linear medical accelerator system and associated processing, display and analysis functions. Class C 4 Accelerator system operator console A device that is a component of a linear or a non- linear accelerator system and intended to function as the primary control panel typically for a therapeutic-use betatron or cyclotron system. Class C 5 Applicator for bile duct manual brachytherapy A manual brachytherapy applicator specifically intended to facilitate manual placement (puncture or placement and removal using an endoscope or a diagnostic imaging system) of single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources in treatment sites in the bile duct. Class C 6 Applicator for bile duct remote after loading brachytherapy A remote-controlled brachytherapy applicator specifically intended to be temporarily implanted in the bile duct. It serves as a guide for computer- controlled temporary placement and removal of a single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources at treatment sites. Class C 7 Applicator for bladder manual brachytherapy A manual brachytherapy applicator intended to facilitate manual placement (puncture or placement and removal using an endoscope or a diagnostic imaging system) of single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources in treatment sites in the bladder. Class C
8 Applicator for bladder remote the bladder and serves as a guide for computer- single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources at treatment sites. Class C
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Applicator for brachytherapy
non- central circulatory general-
purpose, manual
A general-purpose brachytherapy applicator
intended to facilitate manual placement (puncture,
local placement, placement under endoscopy, and
placement and removal using an image diagnostic
system) of single or multiple therapeutic radiation
sources in treatment sites in the non-central
circulatory system.
Class C
10
Applicator for brachytherapy
non- central circulatory general-
purpose remote, after loading
A general-purpose remote controlled
brachytherapy applicator intended to be
temporarily implanted in the body. It serves as a
guide for computer-controlled temporary
placement and removal of a single or multiple
therapeutic radiation sources at treatment sites in
the non-central circulatory system.
Class C
11
Applicator for bronchial manual
brachytherapy applicator
intended to facilitate manual placement
(placement using an endoscope or positioning,
placement and removal using a diagnostic
imaging system) of single or multiple therapeutic
radiation sources in treatment sites.
Class C
12
Applicator for bronchial remote
A remote controlled brachytherapy applicator
the body. It serves as a guide for computer-
single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources in
the bronchus.
Class C
13
Applicator for
cervical/endometrial manual
brachytherapy
intended to facilitate manual placement (puncture,
placement with an endoscope or a diagnostic
imaging system) of single or multiple therapeutic
radiation sources in uterine, cervical or intrauterine
region.
Class C
14
Applicator for
Cervical/endometrial remote
the body. It serves as a guide for computer-
single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources in
the uterus, cervix and endometrium.
Class C
15
Applicator for esophagus
manual brachytherapy
intended to facilitate manual placement (puncture
or placement and removal using an endoscope or
a diagnostic imaging system) of single or multiple
therapeutic radiation sources in treatment sites in
the esophagus.
Class C
16
Applicator for esophagus
remote after loading
brachytherapy
the esophagus. It serves as a guide for computer-
single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources.
Class C
17
Applicator for eye manual
brachytherapy
intended to facilitate manual, temporary placement
of brachytherapy source, to the eye surface.
Class C
18
Applicator for eye remote after
loading brachytherapy
specifically intended for eye radiation therapy. It
serves as a guide for computer-controlled
temporary placement and removal of a single or
multiple therapeutic radiation sources.
Class C
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19 Applicator for nasopharynx manual brachytherapy intended to facilitate manual placement (puncture, endoscopic placement or placement and removal using a diagnostic imaging system) of single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources in treatment sites in the nasopharynx. Class C 20 Applicator for nasopharynx remote after loading brachytherapy A remote controlled brachytherapy applicator intended to be temporarily implanted in the body. It serves as a guide for computer-controlled temporary placement and removal of a single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources in the nasopharynx. Class C 21 Applicator for neck manual brachytherapy intended to facilitate manual placement (puncture, local placement or placement and removal using a diagnostic imaging system) of single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources in treatment sites in the neck tissues. Class C 22 Applicator for neck remote after loading brachytherapy specifically to be temporarily implanted in the neck tissues. It serves as a guide for computer- single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources. Class C 23 Applicator for pancreas manual brachytherapy intended to facilitate manual placement (puncture, endoscopic placement, or placement and removal using a diagnostic imaging system) of single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources in treatment sites in the pancreas. Class C 24 Applicator for pancreas remote the pancreas. It serves as a guide for computer- single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources at treatment sites. Class C 25 Applicator for prostate manual brachytherapy intended to facilitate manual placement (puncture or placement or removal with a trigger loading device, an endoscope or a diagnostic imaging system) of single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources in treatment sites in the prostate gland. Class C 26 Applicator for prostate remote the prostate gland. It serves as a guide for computer-controlled temporary placement and removal of a single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources. Class C 27 Applicator for rectal/anal manual brachytherapy intended to facilitate manual placement (puncture or placement and removal using an endoscope or a diagnostic imaging system) of single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources in treatment sites in the rectum and/or anus. Class C 28 Applicator for rectal/anal remote the rectum or anus. It serves as a guide for computer-controlled temporary placement and removal of a single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources. Class C
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Applicator for tongue manual
brachytherapy
intended to facilitate manual placement (puncture,
local placement or placement and removal using a
diagnostic imaging system) of single or multiple
therapeutic radiation sources in treatment sites in
the tongue and the surrounding tissues.
Class C
30
Applicator for tongue remote
the tongue or the surrounding tissues. It serves as
a guide for computer-controlled temporary
placement and removal of a single or multiple
therapeutic radiation sources.
Class C
31
Applicator for vaginal manual
brachytherapy
intended to facilitate manual placement (puncture,
local placement, endoscopic placement or
placement and removal using a diagnostic
imaging system) of single or multiple therapeutic
radiation sources in vaginal/transvaginal regions.
Class C
32
Applicator for vaginal remote
the body. It serves as a guide for computer-
single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources in
the vagina.
Class C
33
Blood vessel manual
brachytherapy applicator
A manual brachytherapy applicator intended
exclusively for blood vessel radiotherapy by
facilitating manual placement (placement and
removal under endoscopy or using an image
diagnostic system) of single or multiple therapeutic
radiation sources in the treatment site to prevent
formation of plaque, stenosis and restenosis in
blood vessels after surgery.
Class D
34
Blood vessel remote after
loading brachytherapy
applicator
intended exclusively for temporary implantation in
a blood vessel, and serves as a guide for
computer-controlled temporary placement and
removal of single or multiple therapeutic radiation
sources at treatment sites.
Class D
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Brachytherapy needle
A sterile, sharp bevel-edged, hollow tubular metal
instrument that is intended to inject radionuclide
into a body cavity or tissue as a source of nuclear
radiation for cancer therapy (brachytherapy).
Class B
36
Brachytherapy radionuclide
phantom, anthropomorphic
A device that consists of preserved human or
animal tissue, or a two or three-dimensional (3-D)
tissue- equivalent model intended to simulate the
functional, physical, or a combination of these
characteristics of normal or diseased human
organs.
Class B
37
Brachytherapy system chair
A mains electricity (AC-powered) device (a chair
or stool) that is a component of a brachytherapy
system and specifically intended to support and
position a patient during brachytherapy radiation
treatments given by either a manual applicator or
a remote after loading brachytherapy system
applicator.
Class B
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Brachytherapy system remote
afterloading source transfer
tube
The transfer tube, when attached to the applicator
and the after loading system, is intended to
provide a continuous closed passage that allows
for moving either a radioactive source(s) and/or
positioning markers from the shielded source
storage compartment of the remote after loading
brachytherapy system into appropriate positions
within a brachytherapy applicator that has been
positioned at a location either on the surface of, or
within, the patient.
Class C
39
Brain manual brachytherapy
applicator
An applicator specifically intended to facilitate
manual placement (puncture, placement under
endoscopy, or placement and removal using an
image diagnostic system) of single or multiple
therapeutic radiation sources in the brain.
Class D
40
Brain remote after loading
brachytherapy applicator
intended exclusively for brain radiotherapy for
temporary implantation in the body. It serves as a
computer- controlled guide for temporary
placement and removal of a single or multiple
therapeutic radiation sources in the brain.
Class D
41
Breast brachytherapy system
applicator, manual
intended for use in radiation therapy treatments of
the breast.
Class C
42
Breast brachytherapy system
applicator, remote-afterloading
A sterile, remote-afterloading brachytherapy
applicator specifically intended for use in radiation
therapy treatments of the breast.
Class C
43
Breast ductography cannula
A sterile, semi-rigid or rigid metal tube that is
intended to be inserted into the nipple of the
female breast to inject a contrast medium into the
lactiferous ducts to enhance their visualization
during a radiographic procedure.
Class B
44
Central circulatory general-
purpose manual brachytherapy
applicator
A single or module applicator intended to facilitate
manual placement (puncture, local placement,
placement under endoscopy or placement and
removal using an image diagnostic system) of
single or multiple therapeutic radiation sources in
treatment sites in the central circulatory system.
Class D
45
Central circulatory general-
purpose remote after loading
brachytherapy applicator
Intended to be temporarily implanted in the body,
to serve as a guide for computer-controlled
temporary placement and removal of a single or
multiple therapeutic radiation sources at treatment
sites in the central circulatory system.
Class D
46
Central circulatory manual
brachytherapy therapeutic
radionuclide system
A device that places a radiation source manually
or automatically at the treatment site in the central
circulatory system for providing a required
radiation dose during radiotherapy.
Class D
47
Central circulatory permanent
implant manual brachytherapy
therapeutic radionuclide source
A device for the central circulatory system
intended to be placed permanently in the body for
radiotherapy which is necessary for treatment and
symptomatic therapy, and uses natural
radioisotopes or radioisotopes produced by an
accelerator or a nuclear reactor.
Class D
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Central circulatory remote after
loading brachytherapy
therapeutic radionuclide source
A device for the central circulatory system
intended for use as radiation source to deliver a
high or low dose rate with a remote after-loading
brachytherapy device for radiotherapy.
Class D
49
Central circulatory remote after
loading brachytherapy
therapeutic radionuclide system
A device that places a radiation source temporarily
at the treatment site in the central circulatory
system for providing a required radiation dose
during radiotherapy. This device equips a remotely
controlled radiation source transporter.
Class D
50
Central circulatory temporary
placement manual
brachytherapy therapeutic
radionuclide source
A device for the central circulatory system that
uses natural radioisotopes or radioisotopes
produced by an accelerator or a nuclear reactor,
and is placed in the body temporarily, and
removed after the pre-determined treatment
period.
Class D
51
Compact thermoluminescent
dosimetry electrometer
Thermoluminescence dosimeter (TLD) is intended
to measure the radiation dose emitted to the
phantom, and/or other organs, such as eyes that
have high radiosensitivity.
Class A
52
Conformal Brachytherapy
Source
The intended use of the device is for the treatment
of cancer by temporary intraoperative or surface
irradiation. The device contains radioactive
material with activity up to 200 mci and is
indicated for treatment of temporary
intraoperative, interstitial, intracavitary or surface
application to treat selected localized tumors. Not
intended for use in central circulatory or central
nervous system.
Class C
53
Coronary artery brachytherapy
system applicator, manual
A sterile flexible tube intended to deliver/remove
radiation therapy sources into a coronary artery,
typically into the lumen of an implanted stent, as
part of a manual afterloading brachytherapy
system
Class D
54
Coronary artery brachytherapy
system applicator, remote
afterloading
A sterile flexible tube intended to deliver/remove
radiation therapy sources into a coronary artery,
typically into the lumen of an implanted stent, as
part of a remote-controlled afterloading
brachytherapy system
Class D
55
Fluoroscopy/angiography table,
powered
A powered table intended to support and position
a patient during fluoroscopy/angiography typically
in conjunction with a cardiovascular intervention or
other minimally-invasive surgical intervention (e.g.,
biopsy). It is not dedicated to breast biopsy, and is
not intended for other specialized surgeries.
Class B
56
Gamma knife for
radiotherapy/surgery
A set of devices that are intended to apply very
precise beams of gamma rays to treat an area of
disease (lesion) or growth (tumor), especially in
the brain, upper spine and in certain cases,
vascular abnormalities.
Class D
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57 General-purpose brachytherapy system applicator, manual A general-purpose brachytherapy applicator intended to facilitate delivery of radiation therapy treatments that are not specific to a particular anatomical region. Not intended for central- circulatory/central nervous system use. Class C 58 General-purpose brachytherapy system applicator, remote- afterloading A general-purpose remote-afterloading brachytherapy applicator intended to facilitate the delivery of radiation therapy treatments in a range of anatomical regions (e.g., liver, kidneys, lungs, gastrointestinal tract). Not intended for central circulatory/central nervous system use. Class C 59 High-frequency hyperthermia system A system intended to generate high-temperatures and to control the provision of heat to the body in the treatment of malignant and benign tumours, or other diseases. Not intended for use in direct contact with central circulatory or central nervous system. Class C 60 Interventional radiology percutaneous-access kit A collection of various instruments/ devices (e.g., introducer sheath, dilator, guides, cannula, needle) intended to be used for percutaneous body-access to facilitate a radiological image- guided interventional radiology or surgical procedure [e.g., bile duct biopsy, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram, non-vascular drainage procedures, ultrasound-guided spinal surgery]. It does not contain pharmaceuticals. Class B 61 Intra-vaginal organ positioning device for diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy A device that is specifically intended to be inserted in the vagina to properly position and fix the surrounding organs such as uterine cervix, rectum, and urinary bladder for image diagnosis or radiotherapy. This device is used to facilitate reproducible positioning for continuous image examination or continuous radiotherapy. Class B 62 Laser irradiation therapy kit A kit intended to be used during laser irradiation. It may include a puncture needle, a guide wire, and a guiding sheath for guiding probes, etc. This does not include laser irradiation devices. Class B 63 Linear accelerator system An assembly of devices intended to produce high- energy electrons to yield high-energy x-rays used for therapeutic applications, primarily to treat cancer. Class C 64 Living tissue radiotherapy system A low energy X-ray therapy system intended to treat adjacent tumor lesions with high dose X-rays by placing soft X-ray beams from 5 to 50 kV inside the tumor tissue. It is used in both intraoperative radiation and stereotactic localized radiation therapy. Class C 65 Manual brachytherapy source, permanent implant A device that is a naturally-occurring, accelerator- or reactor-produced radioactive isotope and intended to be permanently implanted into the body in order to deliver curative or palliative radiotherapy treatments. It may take the form of, e.g., microspheres, spheres, stents, seeds or wires selected for producing low energy photons, beta or alpha particles. Class D
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Manual brachytherapy source,
temporary placement
A device that is a naturally-occurring, accelerator-
or reactor-produced radioactive isotope in a form
that is intended for temporary placement in the
body and removal after a specified treatment time.
These sources come in a variety of forms, e.g.,
encapsulated, sealed, plated, foil or embedded
sources. Not intended for use in central
circulatory/central nervous system.
Class C
67
Manual brachytherapy system
An assembly of therapeutic, independent devices,
manually brought together and intended to deliver
a palliative or therapeutic radiation dose to an
anatomical region from radionuclide sources for
either permanent or temporary delivery at the
topical, interstitial, intraluminal, or intracavitary
brachytherapy treatment site. This is not intended
for use in direct contact with the central-circulatory
or central nervous system.
Class C
68
Manual-afterloading
brachytherapy system source
delivery procedure kit
A collection of sterile devices intended to
dispense/collect hydraulic fluid used to deliver the
radiation source train of a manual-afterloading
brachytherapy system source transfer device
to/from the delivery catheter/applicator. It consists
of disposable devices such as syringes, fluid
collection bags, adaptors/connectors.
Class B
69
Manual-afterloading
brachytherapy system storage
container
A non-sterile radiation-shielding plastic box
intended to store a manual-afterloading
brachytherapy system. It is typically temporarily
used as a safety container to prevent radiation
leakage in the event of procedural difficulties.
Class B
70
Medical charged- particle
radiation therapy system
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.
Class C
71
Medical neutron radiation
therapy system
A medical neutron radiation therapy system is a
device intended to generate high-energy neutrons
for radiation therapy
Class C
72
MOSFET radiation therapy
dosimetry system
An assembly of devices using metal oxide
semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET)
technology intended to be used for on-the-spot
patient or anthropomorphic radiation dose
verification and monitoring during radiation
therapy and radiology procedures.
Class C
73
Non-central circulatory manual
brachytherapy therapeutic
radionuclide system
A device that places a radiation source manually
or automatically at the treatment site in the non-
central circulatory system for providing a required
radiation dose during radiotherapy.
Class C
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Non-central circulatory
permanent implant manual
brachytherapy therapeutic
radionuclide source
A non-central cardiovascular device which is
histocompatible and containing an isotope
naturally occurring or produced by an accelerator
or a nuclear reactor, intended to be permanently
implanted in the body for radiation therapy
requiring treatment or symptomatic treatment.
Class C
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Non-central circulatory remote
therapeutic radionuclide system
A device that places a radiation source temporarily
at the treatment site in the non-central circulatory
system for providing a required radiation dose
during radiotherapy. This device equips a remotely
controlled radiation source transporter.
Class C
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Non-central circulatory remote
afterloading brachytherapy
therapeutic radionuclide source
A device for the non-central circulatory system
used as radiation source intended to deliver a high
or low dose rate with an after-loading
brachytherapy device for radiotherapy, and uses
natural radioisotopes or radioisotopes produced
by an accelerator or a nuclear reactor.
Class C
77
Non-central circulatory
temporary placement manual
brachytherapy therapeutic
radionuclide source
A non-central circulatory device containing an
isotope naturally occurring or produced by an
accelerator or a nuclear reactor, intended to be
temporarily implanted in the body and to be
removed after a prescribed duration of treatment.
Used in brachytherapy, the device is placed and
removed manually or under endoscopic
observation.
Class C
78
Non-linear accelerator system
An assembly of devices intended to use a strong
magnetic field to produce a non-linear acceleration
path for particles accelerated in an alternating
electric field and used therapeutically, primarily in
the treatment of cancer.
Class C
79
Patient positioning device for
breast diagnostic imaging and
radiotherapy
A device that is specifically intended to properly
position and fix a female patient's breasts and
chest for image diagnosis, image-guided surgery,
interventional therapy, or radiotherapy.
Class B
80
Patient positioning device for
extremity diagnostic imaging
and radiotherapy
A device that is specifically intended to properly
position and fix a patient's arms and legs for
image diagnosis, image-guided surgery,
interventional therapy, or radiotherapy.
Class B
81
Patient positioning device for
pelvis diagnostic imaging and
radiotherapy
The device that consists of frames, plates, or other
parts, and is specifically intended to properly
position and fix the patient's abdomen and pelvic
region for image diagnosis, image-guided surgery,
interventional therapy,
or radiotherapy.
Class B
82
Patient positioning device for
whole body diagnostic imaging
and radiotherapy
A device that consists of fixed or adjustable parts
(e.g., frames and plates), and is specifically
intended to properly position and fix the patient's
whole body for image diagnosis, image-guided
surgery, interventional therapy, or radiotherapy.
Class B
83
Patient Positioning System,
Ultrasound
An assembly of devices intended to locate, with
ultrasound, internal soft-tissue anatomy that
moves relative to external or bony landmarks, to
enable subsequent adjustment of the patient for
precise external beam radiation treatment of the
target tissue. It typically includes an ultrasound
imaging system, computerized workstation(s),
optical tracking devices, and dedicated software.
Class C
84
Post Breast Biopsy Hemostatic
Breast Compression Device
A noninvasive, nonpowered device intended to
achieve and maintain hemostasis of a breast
biopsy wound site by compression.
Class B
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85 Powered neutron therapy table A programmable bed for radiotherapy intended to adjust the patient's posture and immobilize the patient for treatment that uses neutron rays that are generated from the nuclear reactor, etc. Class B 86 Powered patient table for accelerator A bed for electric radiotherapy intended to adjust the patient's posture and immobilize the patient for radiotherapy that uses medical linear accelerator or non-linear accelerator. Class B 87 Powered radiation therapy patient support assembly A powered radiation therapy patient support assembly is an electrically powered adjustable couch intended to support a patient during radiation therapy. Class C 88 Powered radionuclide brachytherapy table A programmable bed for radiotherapy designed to adjust the patient's posture and immobilize the patient for treatment that uses an after loading short-distance irradiation treatment apparatus that is operated manually or electrically. Class B 89 Powered remote irradiation therapy table A programmable electrically operated bed for radiotherapy designed to adjust the patient's posture and immobilize the patient for treatment that uses a remote cobalt 60 radiotherapy apparatus and other remote radionuclide radiotherapy apparatuses. Class B 90 Powered X-ray radiation therapy table A programmable electrically operated bed for radiotherapy intended to adjust the patient's posture and immobilize the patient for treatment that uses an X-ray therapy apparatus. Class B 91 Radiation therapy beam- shaping block A radiation therapy beam-shaping block is a device made of a highly attenuating material (such as lead) intended for medical purposes to modify the shape of a beam from a radiation therapy source. Class C 92 Radiation therapy digital imager An automated device that is typically mounted on the gantry of a linear accelerator and intended to produce digital images of x-rayed anatomical landmarks to guide radiation treatment (e.g., tracking/targeting tumours). It may also have an x- ray source to generate higher quality images. Class C
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93 Radiation therapy simulation system A radiation therapy simulation system is intended for use in localizing the volume to be exposed during radiation therapy and confirming the position and size of the therapeutic irradiation field produced by a specific set of treatment parameters. It is configured as a diagnostic x-ray system, e.g., fluoroscopic, planar, computed tomography (CT), etc., with associated hardware and software intended for radiation therapy treatment planning. Class C 94 Radiation therapy system workstation, multi-purpose A freestanding, multi-purpose, image processing device that can be a component of one or more radiation therapy systems, e.g., teletherapy, brachytherapy or linear accelerator. It does not contain the controls for the direct operation of the radiation therapy system. It can receive and transmit data both on-line and off-line and is configured to provide the capability to remotely process, manipulate and view patient images/information used in patient treatment. Class B 95 Radiological image marker, implantable A device intended to be implanted within the body temporarily or permanently to create identifying marks that can be seen on radiographic film or digital images. It is used to locate and delineate a tumour, lesion, or other site of interest. It may be intended for use during radiotherapy procedures. Class C 96 Radiological image marker, implantable, bioresorbable A bioresorbable device intended to be implanted permanently within the body to create identifying marks that can be seen on radiographic film or digital images. It is used to locate and delineate a tumour, lesion, or other site of interest. It may be intended for use during radiotherapy procedures. Class D 97 Radionuclide brachytherapy source 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. Class C 98 Radionuclide dynamic function testing equipment A device intended to measure and record temporal variations of radioisotope concentrations in the body. Specialized devices, such as devices for thyroid uptake measurement, renograms, and radioisotope blood volume measurement, are included. Class B
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Radionuclide radiation therapy
system
A radionuclide radiation therapy system is a
device intended to permit an operator to
administer gamma radiation therapy, with the
radiation source located at a distance from the
patient's body.
Class C
100
Radionuclide source for remote
irradiation therapy
Radiation sources generated in a reactor and
used as in a remote after loading system intended
to deliver a therapeutic radiation beam to a target
anatomical area. Not intended for use in central
circulatory or central nervous system.
Class C
101
Radionuclide system contour
detector for remote irradiation
therapy
Intended to precisely determine the outline of the
area of the body to be irradiated. Usually, the
information obtained from this device is entered
into a radiotherapy planning system and utilized
for the radiotherapy plan.
Class C
102
Real-time position management
respiratory gating system,
optical
An assembly of electronic devices intended to
track the respiratory pattern of a patient by means
of optical technology to correlate tumour position
with the respiratory cycle during radiation
treatment planning, radiotherapy, computed
tomography (CT) imaging, or other radiation
procedures. It may also be utilized for breath-hold
monitoring during radiotherapy.
Class C
103
Rectal balloon for prostate
immobilization
This is a single use, inflatable, non-powered
positioning device intended to be placed in the
rectum to immobilize the prostate in patients
undergoing radiation therapy.
Class B
104
Remote controlled radionuclide
applicator system, general-
purpose
A remote controlled radionuclide applicator system
is an electromechanical or pneumatic device
intended to enable an operator to apply, by remote
control, a radionuclide source into the body or to
the surface of the body for radiation therapy.
Class C
105
Remote-afterloading
brachytherapy system, general
purpose
An assembly of devices using a remotely-
controlled radioactive source transport system
intended to deliver a therapeutic or palliative
radiation dose from a single source or source train
to an anatomical region by placing the radioactive
source(s) temporarily on or in the treatment site.
Class C
106
Source safe for Brachytherapy
remote afterloading system
A component of a remote afterloading
brachytherapy system consisting of a shielded
vault, and associated source retraction and
extrusion mechanisms, alarms, and related
mechanical, electronic and software controls,
intended to shield the brachytherapy sources in
order to protect system operators, brachytherapy
patients and others from the continuous emissions
of the radioactive brachytherapy source(s) when
they are not in use.
Class C
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Stereotactic radiosurgical
system
An assembly of devices intended to deliver a
therapeutic radiation dose to an anatomical region
from external beams produced from multiple
radionuclide sources arranged in a fixed focal
point collimated array; typically used to treat brain,
neck, breast and spinal tumours.
Class C
108
Stereotactic radiotherapy linear
accelerator system
An assembly of devices intended for treatment
based on a linear accelerator (or microtron). The
device may be used to inactivate lymphocytes.
Class C
109
Teletherapy radionuclide
system table, powered
A device that is a component of a teletherapy
radionuclide system (commonly known as a cobalt
therapy machine) and that is a
powered/programmable table specifically intended
to position and support a patient during treatments
administered using a therapeutic radionuclide
teletherapy system (e.g., a Cobalt-60 teletherapy
system). It can be a stationary or mobile unit, or
incorporated as an integral component of a
radionuclide teletherapy system or gantry
configuration.
Class B
110
Teletherapy radionuclide
system, conventional/Cobalt
therapy machine
A stationary assembly of computer-based devices
intended to deliver a therapeutic radiation dose to
an anatomical region from a single external
radiation beam produced by a radionuclide
source, typically to treat malignant tumours; it
does not provide image-guided radiation therapy
(IGRT) functionality during treatment delivery.
Class C
111
Therapeutic x-ray high voltage
generator
It is a device that is intended to supply and control
the voltage and electrical energy to provide a
therapeutic x-ray system (e.g., brachytherapy)
with the power needed to produce an x-ray beam
of the desired voltage (kV) and current (mA).
Class B
112
Ultraviolet Extracorporeal
Photopheresis system
An assembly of devices used for extracorporeal
photoimmunetherapy to treat immune disorders,
especially cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). It
irradiates the leukocyte-rich fraction of peripheral
blood by UVA radiation extracorporeally and
returns back the treated and untreated blood to
the patient. This system may or may not use a
UV-active drug.
Class C
113
Ultraviolet Photopheresis
system blood set
A collection of devices intended for use as part of
a photopheresis system for extracorporeal
photoimmunetherapy to treat immune disorders,
especially cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). It
typically consists of tubing (patient and fluid lines),
fluid/blood component bags, a dedicated
centrifuge bowl, a photoactivation chamber,
connectors, and clamps. It conducts blood from
the patient to the system's main unit, aids in blood
processing, and returns leukocyte-enriched and
untreated components of the blood after
irradiation. This is a sterile, single-use device.
Class C
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Ultraviolet Photopheresis
system lamp assembly
An assembly of ultraviolet A (UVA)-emitting
tubular strip lights that is an exchangeable
component of a photopheresis system, and
intended to irradiate blood components during
extracorporeal photoimmunetherapy to treat
immune disorders, especially cutaneous T-cell
lymphoma (CTCL).
Class C
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X-ray CT system for
radiotherapy planning
An X-ray CT system intended to be used in
radiotherapy planning. It is used to determine the
size and positioning of the therapeutic radiation
field based on a series of treatment parameters to
be generated.
Class C
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X-ray radiation therapy system
An x-ray radiation therapy system is a device
intended to produce and control x-rays used for
radiation therapy.
Class C
117
X-ray/CT combined linear
accelerator system
A combined system of a linear accelerator system
and an X-ray CT system for radiotherapy planning.
Class C
118
X-ray/CT combined particle
radiotherapy equipment
A combined system of particle radiotherapy
equipment and an X-ray CT system for
radiotherapy planning.
Class C
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X-ray/MR combined linear
accelerator system
A system intended to provide treatment planning,
image- guided stereotactic radiosurgery and
precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors and
conditions anywhere in the body where radiation
treatment in indicated.
Class C
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