Rita Systems
510(k) K040989
Active
Valid until
No expiry
FDA recalls
None ongoingDocuments
Trust
Unverified
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK040989 | Date28 Apr 2004 | StatusActive |
Recalls
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- Terminated Z-1675-2013
The RITA Main Cable product contains the incorrect Instructions for Use.
Coverage
- Active
- Expiring
- Withdrawn
- Listed
- Not covered
United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- GEI
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 878.4400
- Advisory Committee
- General, Plastic Surgery
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 22 Sep 2026
The RITA Systems is a radio-frequency device for the treatment of cancer. It is designed for use in oncology therapy, providing a method for treating various types of cancer through radio-frequency ablation.
The device is supplied by Rita Medical Systems and has received FDA 510(k) clearance with the product code GEI. It is intended for use in general and plastic surgery settings, with specific model numbers and sizes as specified by the manufacturer.
Other devices from Rita Medical Systems, Inc.
Questions
AI-generated answers, 22 Sep 2026
What clinical purpose does the RITA SYSTEMS serve?
The RITA SYSTEMS is designed to treat cancer by delivering radio‑frequency energy that creates thermal ablation of tumor tissue. This method is used in oncology therapy to destroy malignant cells while sparing surrounding healthy structures.
How is the RITA SYSTEMS supplied and are there different models or sizes?
Rita Medical Systems supplies the RITA SYSTEMS as a complete radio‑frequency unit. The manufacturer specifies particular model numbers and sizes, though the exact variants are not listed in the data. Clinicians select the appropriate configuration based on the surgical setting and tumor characteristics.
Is the RITA SYSTEMS a sterile, single‑use product or can it be reused?
The device description does not state sterility or single‑use status. Because it is a radio‑frequency system intended for use in operating rooms, it is typically provided as a reusable unit that must be sterilized according to the manufacturer’s instructions before each procedure.
What regulatory clearance does the RITA SYSTEMS have?
The RITA SYSTEMS received FDA 510(k) clearance (K040989) with a traditional clearance pathway, indicating it is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed predicate device. The clearance was granted on April 28, 2004.