Solero Microwave Tissue Ablation Mta System and Accessories
FDA Clearance Information
The Solero Microwave Tissue Ablation System by Angiodynamics was cleared via the FDA 510k pathway on March 27, 2023. It is a Class 2 device under product code NEY.
What It Is
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Ablation of soft-tissue tumors.
- Use with compatible microwave ablation antennas and accessories as specified in the FDA-cleared labeling.
Clinical Applications
- Image-guided percutaneous ablation of soft-tissue tumors.
- Microwave ablation performed by trained clinicians in interventional oncology or related procedural settings.
- Use during minimally invasive tumor treatment when the treating team determines that ablation is appropriate.
Reported off-label uses
- Microwave ablation of benign tumors or non-tumor tissue is reported in clinical practice for some device categories, but may fall outside the specific FDA-cleared indication and should not be assumed to be labeled use.
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.
Practical Considerations
- The system is used with microwave antennas or probes selected for the target lesion, access route, and intended ablation zone.
- Placement is generally performed with imaging guidance, such as ultrasound, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging, according to the antenna and system labeling.
- The system is not automatically MRI safe; MRI use requires confirmation of the exact system, antenna, accessories, and conditions in the current manufacturer labeling.
- Treatment requires trained personnel familiar with microwave ablation, image-guided needle placement, thermal injury prevention, and management of bleeding or other complications.
- Patient selection depends on tumor location, size, number, adjacent organs, bleeding risk, infection risk, and available alternatives such as surgery, radiation, systemic medication, or other ablation methods.
Linked Studies (1)
Comparative Study of Ablation Zone of EMPRINT HP Microwave Device with Contemporary 2.4 GHz Microwave Devices in an Ex Vivo Porcine Liver Model.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
View Source →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Solero Microwave Tissue Ablation System used for?
It is used for the ablation of soft tissue tumors, particularly in the liver, kidneys, and lungs.
What specialties typically use this device?
Interventional radiologists and oncologists primarily use this device.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
The device is indicated for the ablation of soft tissue tumors.