Mim Y90 Dosimetry
Mim Software
FDA Clearance Information
The Mim Y90 Dosimetry was cleared via the FDA 510(k) pathway on November 21, 2017. It is manufactured by Mim Software and classified as a Class 2 device under product code LLZ.
What It Is
FDA-Cleared Indications
- For dosimetric planning and evaluation of Y-90 radioembolization procedures.
- For calculating and displaying estimated radiation dose distributions in target and surrounding tissues based on imported imaging and treatment data.
Clinical Applications
- Treatment planning for Y-90 radioembolization of liver tumors.
- Estimating radiation dose to hepatic tumors before or during treatment planning.
- Assessing estimated dose to non-target liver and other tissues after Y-90 administration.
- Reviewing post-treatment imaging and dosimetry to support evaluation of Y-90 radioembolization.
Reported off-label uses
- Research and clinical dose-response analysis for liver-directed radiation therapy.
- Retrospective comparison of planned and delivered Y-90 dose distributions in clinical studies.
Off-label use: these uses are reported in practice or the literature but are not part of the FDA-cleared indications. Physicians may use a cleared device off-label based on their medical judgment; the manufacturer may not promote off-label uses.
Evidence Summary
Reported Outcomes
Safety Profile
Evidence Limitations
Practical Considerations
- This is software, not an implantable device or radioactive product; it requires compatible imaging, activity, and treatment data for analysis.
- Results depend on the quality, registration, and completeness of imported CT, MRI, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, or other supported datasets.
- Dosimetry estimates should be interpreted by appropriately trained clinicians and do not replace review of vascular anatomy, lung shunting, liver function, or other radioembolization safety factors.
- The software itself is not a source of ionizing radiation and does not have an MRI safety designation like an implanted device; MRI safety depends on the scanner, accessories, and any other equipment used.
- It is used as part of a broader Y-90 workflow that may include angiography, technetium-99m macroaggregated albumin mapping, selective catheterization, and post-treatment imaging.
Procedures that use this device
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the clinical indications for Mim Y90 Dosimetry?
Mim Y90 Dosimetry is indicated for use in planning and evaluating Y90 radioembolization treatments for hepatic cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic liver tumors.
What outcomes have been reported in clinical studies?
Studies have reported improved treatment response and survival rates in patients with hepatic cancers, with dosimetric parameters correlating with clinical outcomes.
What complications have been reported?
Safety data indicate that complications can include treatment-related adverse events linked to non-tumoral liver dose, emphasizing the need for precise dosimetry.