Aktina Medical Physics Corporation Photon Beam Blocking System
by Aktina Medical Physics Corp.
510(k) K974239
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK974239 | Date10 Feb 1998 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- IXI
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 892.5710
- Advisory Committee
- Radiology
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 1 Oct 2026
The Aktina Medical Physics Corporation Photon Beam Blocking System is a tertiary beam block used in radiation therapy. It functions as a physical accessory to radiation equipment to further collimate and contour treatment fields, creating irregularly shaped fields to match specific treatment areas.
The system is operated by radiation oncology staff in clinical settings and is supplied as part of the Low Energy Lead Block Kit, which includes 14 pre-shaped clinical lead blocks for photon energies greater than 6MV. Each block is 8 cm thick, as specified by NCRP Report No. 102, and surfaces are covered with white powder-coat paint. The device is regulated under FDA 510(k) clearance (K974239) and classified as Block, Beam-shaping, Radiation Therapy (product code IXI).
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 1 Oct 2026
What is the Aktina Medical Physics Corporation Photon Beam Blocking System used for?
The Aktina Photon Beam Blocking System is a tertiary beam block used in radiation therapy to further collimate and contour treatment fields, creating irregularly shaped fields that match specific treatment areas for more precise radiation delivery.
What is included in the Low Energy Lead Block Kit?
The kit includes 14 pre-shaped clinical lead blocks designed for photon energies greater than 6MV. Each block is 8 cm thick as specified by NCRP Report No. 102, with surfaces covered in white powder-coat paint for durability and visibility.
Is the Aktina Photon Beam Blocking System single-use or reusable?
The Aktina Photon Beam Blocking System is designed for reuse in clinical settings. It is a physical accessory to radiation equipment that can be repeatedly used to shape treatment fields according to patient-specific requirements.
What regulatory status does the Aktina Photon Beam Blocking System have?
The device is regulated under FDA 510(k) clearance with K number K974239 and is classified as Block, Beam-shaping, Radiation Therapy (product code IXI). It has been determined to be substantially equivalent to predicate devices.