RELAXOR PERFECT TOUCH AIR MASSAGING SYSTEM

K030437 · Salton, Inc. · IRP · Apr 10, 2003 · Physical Medicine

Device Facts

• Record ID: K030437
• Device Name: RELAXOR PERFECT TOUCH AIR MASSAGING SYSTEM
• Applicant: Salton, Inc.
• Product Code: IRP · Physical Medicine
• Decision Date: Apr 10, 2003
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 890.5650
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The Perfect Touch™ Air Massaging System is indicated for the temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains and for temporary increase in circulation to the treated areas in people who are in good health. The Perfect Touch™ simulates kneading and stroking of tissues by using an inflatable garment.

Device Story

Perfect Touch™ Air Massaging System; inflatable garment device. Simulates kneading and stroking of tissues via air inflation/deflation cycles. Used by consumers for temporary relief of minor muscle aches/pains and circulation improvement. Operates as over-the-counter (OTC) device. Provides mechanical massage therapy to treated areas.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Powered inflatable tube massager; utilizes air inflation/deflation cycles to simulate tissue kneading/stroking. Class II device (Product Code: IRP).

Indications for Use

Indicated for temporary relief of minor muscle aches/pains and temporary increase in local circulation in healthy individuals.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A powered inflatable tube massager is a powered device intended for medical purposes, such as to relieve minor muscle aches and pains and to increase circulation. It simulates kneading and stroking of tissues with the hands by use of an inflatable pressure cuff.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

APR 1 0 2003

Salton, Inc. c/o Ms. Georgia C. Ravitz Arent Fox Kinter Plotkin & Kahn, PLLC 1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20036-5339

Re: K030437

Trade/Device Name: Relaxor® Perfect Touch™ Air Massaging System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5650 Regulation Name: Powered inflatable tube massager Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IRP Dated: March 28, 2003 Received: March 31, 2003

Dear Ms Ravitz:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

Sincerely yours,

Mark H. Millbern

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510 (k) NUMBER (IF KNOWN): K030437

Perfect TouchTM Air Massaging System DEVICE NAME:

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

The Perfect Touch™ Air Massaging System is indicated for the temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains and for temporary increase in circulation to the treated areas in people who are in good health. The Perfect Touch™ simulates kneading and stroking of tissues by using an inflatable garment.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

OR Over-The-Counter-Use
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Mark H. Milliman

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