INSPIRSTAR GLOVE ELECTRODE

K061343 · Inspirstar, Inc. · GXY · May 31, 2006 · Neurology

Device Facts

• Record ID: K061343
• Device Name: INSPIRSTAR GLOVE ELECTRODE
• Applicant: Inspirstar, Inc.
• Product Code: GXY · Neurology
• Decision Date: May 31, 2006
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 882.1320
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed

Intended Use

Inspirstar Glove Electrode is intended to for use with legally marketed electrostimulation devices such as TENS to deliver stimulation current for pain relief.

Device Story

Conductive glove knitted from continuous silver-coated nylon yarn; provides elasticity for skin contact; resistance <7 ohms per inch. Used as a cutaneous electrode in conjunction with legally marketed TENS or electrostimulation devices. Operates by delivering electrical stimulation signals generated by the external stimulator to the patient's skin. Used in clinical or home settings; applied by patients or healthcare providers. Acts as a conduit for current; enables delivery of stimulation for pain relief.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. Device performance verified against design requirements, including resistance measurements (<7 ohms per inch) and conductivity consistency for wet or dry usage.

Technological Characteristics

Knitted glove made of continuous silver-coated nylon yarn. Conductivity derived from silver coating. Resistance <7 ohms per inch. Elastic form factor for skin contact. Functions as a passive electrode component in an electrostimulation circuit.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use as a cutaneous electrode with legally marketed TENS stimulating devices to deliver stimulation signals to the skin for pain relief.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is applied directly to a patient's skin either to record physiological signals (e.g., the electroencephalogram) or to apply electrical stimulation.

Predicate Devices

• TheraKnit Garment Electrode (K053214)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Section 5

## 510(k) Summary

# Inspirstar Glove Electrode

MAY 3 1 2006

- 1. Submitters Identification

| a. Company Name: | Inspirstar Inc. |
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| b. Company Address: | 891 N. Naples Dr.<br>Chandler, AZ 85226, USA |
| c. Contact Person: | Ning Wu, Vice President |
| d. Date of Summary Preparation: | April 15, 2006 |

### 2. Device Identification

- Common Name: Electrode, Cutaneous a.
- Inspirstar Glove Electrode Trade Name: b.
- Class II C. Classification:
- d. Product Code: GXY
- Regulation Number: 882.1320 e.

### 3. Device Description

Inspirstar Glove Electrode is the conductive glove knitted from a continuous silver coated nylon yarn into the form of the glove. The conductivity is derived from the silver material of nylon yarn. Nylon yarn provides elasticity which can ensure skin contact. Inspirstar Glove Electrode has the same conductivity for dry or wet usage. The entire glove electrode is conductive having the resistance of less than 7 ohms per inch consistently.

- 4. Intended Use
Inspirstar Glove Electrode is intended to for use with legally marketed electrostimulation devices such as TENS to deliver stimulation current for pain relief.

- 5. Legally Marketed Predicate Devices
Inspirstar Glove Electrode is substantially equivalent to the following predicate device. See Table 5-1 Predicate Device.

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Table 5-1 Predicate Device

| Device Name | Manufacturer | 510(k) No. | Date Cleared |
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| TheraKnit Garment<br>Electrode | Neurotron Medical,<br>Inc | K053214 | 12/20/2005 |

#### 6. Substantial Equivalence Summary

Inspirstar Glove Electrode has the same indications for use as the legally marketed predicate device. Inspirstar Glove Electrode has same technological characteristics, the same conductivity performance, the similar connector interface and similar use and care characteristics as the predicate device. Overall, Inspirstar IS02 Microcurrent Stimulator is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices.

- 7. Technological Characteristics
Inspirstar Glove Electrode is knitted by traditional knitting process from a continuous silver coated nylon yarn into the form of the glove. The conductivity is derived from the silver material of nylon yarn. The resistance measurement on the glove is less than 7 ohms per inch. Inspirstar Glove Electrode can be used as one electrode, positive or negative polarity, on the current path of circuit. Another Inspirstar Glove Electrode or other electrode can be used as opposite polarity on the current path. Nylon yarn provides elasticity which can ensure skin contact.

- 8. Testing
Inspirstar Glove Electrode is tested to verify the device meets the design requirement. Predicate devices are also tested to support substantial equivalence.

- 9. Conclusions
Inspirstar Glove Electrode is substantial equivalent to legally marketed predicative devices.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

MAY 3 1 2006

Inspirstar Inc.

c/o Mr. Mark Job Regulatory Technology Services LLC 1394 25th Street NW Buffalo, Minnesota 55313

Re: K061343

Trade/Device Name: Inspirstar Glove Electrode Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1320 Regulation Name: Cutaneous Electrode, Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GXY Dated: May 11, 2006 Received: May 15, 2006

Dear Mr. Job:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your becaon 310(t) premised the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encreate) to regard) the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to commence price to May 20, 1978, the eccordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, de necs that have boon receise at require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). alla Cosmetic rior (110.) that as novely subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The Tourmaly, mercersions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of general voltable provision 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 If your device is elassinod (tional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can may or subject to been 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 or and I 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

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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. 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 240-276-0120. 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/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours.

Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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# Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known):

K061343

Device Name: Inspirstar Glove Electrode

Indications for Use:

Inspirstar Glove Electrode is cutaneous electrode to be used with legally marketed TENS stimulating device. The glove electrodes will deliver the stimulation signals generated by the stimulator to the skin with which they are contact.

Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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Division of General, Restorative,
and Neurological Devices

510(k) Number K061343

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