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Solero Mta System Solero Microwave Tissue Ablation Applicator 14cm Solero Microwave Tissue Ablation Applicator 19cm Solero Microwave Tissue Ablation Applicator 29cm

AngioDynamics, Inc.

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Summary: The Solero MTA System is a microwave tissue ablation device used for tumor ablation. It is primarily utilized by interventional radiologists and oncologists.

FDA Clearance Information

Pathway ? 510(k)
Number ? K162449 ↗
Decision Date ? May 5, 2017
Product Code ? NEY System, Ablation, Microwave And Accessories
Device Class ? Class 2
Evidence ? 1 studies

The Solero MTA System was cleared through the FDA 510k pathway on May 5, 2017. Manufactured by Angiodynamics, it is a Class 2 device under product code NEY.

What It Is

The Solero MTA System is a microwave tissue ablation device designed to treat tumors by delivering microwave energy to heat and destroy cancerous tissue. It consists of applicators available in 14cm, 19cm, and 29cm sizes, allowing for flexibility in reaching different tumor locations. The system operates by generating controlled microwave energy, which causes coagulative necrosis in targeted tissues.

FDA-Cleared Indications

  • Ablation of soft-tissue tumors.
  • Use when the tumor is accessible through a percutaneous or open surgical approach.

Clinical Applications

  • Microwave ablation of soft-tissue tumors through a percutaneous approach.
  • Microwave ablation of soft-tissue tumors during an open surgical procedure.
  • Treatment of accessible tumors using image guidance for applicator placement and monitoring.

Reported off-label uses

  • Microwave ablation of selected liver, lung, or kidney tumors when the specific clinical situation is outside the device labeling or institutional protocol.

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

  • Applicators are available in 14 cm, 19 cm, and 29 cm lengths; selection depends on the access route, target depth, and anatomy.
  • The applicator is typically placed under imaging guidance, such as ultrasound, computed tomography, or another suitable modality, depending on the procedure.
  • The system is intended for use by clinicians trained in tumor ablation and in managing potential thermal injury, bleeding, infection, and damage to nearby structures.
  • Microwave ablation equipment and applicators should not be assumed to be MRI safe or MR conditional. Follow the current manufacturer labeling before use in or near an MRI environment.
  • Patient selection should account for tumor location, size, proximity to critical organs or vessels, bleeding risk, infection risk, and whether percutaneous or open access is appropriate.

Linked Studies (1)

PubMed • 2023

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Solero MTA System used for?

The Solero MTA System is used for the ablation of soft tissue tumors, particularly in the liver, lung, and kidney.

What specialties typically use this device?

Interventional radiologists and oncologists typically use the Solero MTA System.

What are the FDA-cleared indications?

The device is indicated for the ablation of soft tissue tumors that can be accessed percutaneously or surgically.

Disclaimer: This page compiles publicly available regulatory and published clinical evidence for educational reference. It does not constitute medical advice, product endorsement, or a recommendation for clinical use. Always consult manufacturer documentation and clinical judgment for patient care decisions.

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