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Philips Rtnet Radiotherapy Networking System
Philips Medical Systems
Summary: The Philips RTnet Radiotherapy Networking System is a medical device used in radiotherapy to facilitate data management and communication. It is primarily used by radiation oncologists and medical physicists in clinical settings.
FDA Clearance Information
Pathway ?
510(k)
Number ?
K924495 ↗
Decision Date ?
June 8, 1993
Product Code ?
IYE
Device Class ?
Class 2
Evidence ?
419 studies
The Philips RTnet Radiotherapy Networking System was cleared through the FDA 510(k) process on June 8, 1993. Manufactured by Philips Medical Systems, it is classified as a Class 2 device under product code IYE.
What It Is
The Philips RTnet Radiotherapy Networking System is designed to support radiotherapy departments by providing a robust networking solution for data management and communication. It integrates with various radiotherapy equipment to ensure seamless data transfer and workflow efficiency. This system helps in coordinating treatment plans and patient data across different devices and platforms, enhancing the precision and effectiveness of radiotherapy treatments.
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Intended to facilitate data management and communication in radiotherapy settings.
- Intended to support communication between compatible radiotherapy information systems, treatment-planning systems, and treatment-delivery equipment.
Clinical Applications
- Managing radiotherapy treatment data within a radiation oncology department.
- Communicating treatment-planning information between compatible radiotherapy systems.
- Supporting data exchange between treatment-planning systems and linear accelerators or other compatible treatment equipment.
- Coordinating radiotherapy workflow and treatment information across connected systems.
Practical Considerations
- Compatibility must be confirmed with the facility's treatment-planning systems, linear accelerators, oncology information systems, and other connected equipment.
- The system depends on appropriate network infrastructure, configuration, cybersecurity controls, and reliable data backup.
- It is a software and networking system rather than an implantable or patient-contact device; it does not have a patient-use size or vascular access requirement.
- MRI safety considerations apply to connected hardware installed in or near the MRI environment; the networking software itself is not classified as an MRI device.
- System updates, maintenance, user training, and verification of data transfer are important for safe clinical operation.
Linked Studies (20)
PubMed • 2025
Onyx Liquid Embolic Agent: Basic Knowledge for Its Use in Interventional Neuroradiology.
Journal of neuroendovascular therapy
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Performance evaluation of quantitative hemoglobin A2 and fetal hemoglobin testing using commercially lyophilized vs. in-house whole blood controls in Chinese clinical laboratories: a 12-year analysis of National External Quality Assessment Data.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Clinical progress note: Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Journal of hospital medicine
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Pilot study of social media promotion of home-based self-testing for syphilis.
Sexually transmitted diseases
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Clinical development and performance of the First to Know Syphilis Self-Test for over-the-counter usage: a de novo rapid test for treponemal antibody.
Journal of clinical microbiology
View Source →PubMed • 2025
Implementation of an Opt-Out and Rapid Point-of-Care Syphilis Testing Program for Pregnant Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department.
Sexually transmitted diseases
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Evaluation of Rapid Syphilis Testing Using the Syphilis Health Check in Florida, 2015-2016.
Florida public health review
View Source →PubMed • 2025
Multiplex droplet digital PCR for the detection and quantitation of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Palm Multidiagnostic of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Streptococcus pneumoniae Using One-Tube CRISPR/Cas12a.
Transboundary and emerging diseases
View Source →PubMed • 2025
Tp40: a new potential prognostic and diagnostic marker for syphilis.
Microbiology spectrum
View Source →PubMed • 2025
Serotonin sets up neutrophil extracellular traps to promote neuroendocrine prostate cancer metastasis in the liver.
The Journal of clinical investigation
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Application value of Philips Ingenuity TF PET/CT scanner imaging agent FAP in evaluating renal fibrosis.
Hellenic journal of nuclear medicine
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Message from Dr. Philippe T. Georgel, Guest Editor for the Marshall University Collection, Brad D. Smith, President of Marshall University, and Dr. Anivandan Mukherjee, Provost of Marshall University.
Biochemistry and cell biology = Biochimie et biologie cellulaire
View Source →PubMed • 2025
Improved patient comfort and procedural efficiency using chlorhexidine-coated hydrophilic urethral catheters: a randomized controlled trial.
Journal of Yeungnam medical science
RCT View Source →PubMed • 2025
pTx-Pulseq in hybrid sequences: Accessible and advanced hybrid open-source MRI sequences on Philips scanners.
Magnetic resonance in medicine
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Comparative connectomics of Drosophila descending and ascending neurons.
Nature
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Hydrophilic-coated sheaths for reducing radial artery spasm during transradial procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences
View Source →PubMed • 2025
History of antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies : Milestones in rheumatology.
Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie
View Source →PubMed • 2025
A Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Containing Nigella sativa Oil as a Wound Dressing.
BioMed research international
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Philips RTnet Radiotherapy Networking System used for?
It is used to manage and facilitate data communication in radiotherapy settings, ensuring precise and coordinated treatment delivery.
What specialties typically use this device?
Radiation oncology departments, involving radiation oncologists and medical physicists, typically use this device.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
The system is indicated for use in managing and communicating data in radiotherapy, supporting precise treatment planning and delivery.
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