ORTHOCOR ACTIVE DEVICE ORTHOCOR GENERAL USE ACTIVE DEVICE
Device Facts
| Record ID | K121702 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | ORTHOCOR ACTIVE DEVICE ORTHOCOR GENERAL USE ACTIVE DEVICE |
| Applicant | Orthocor Medical |
| Product Code | ILX · Physical Medicine |
| Decision Date | May 6, 2013 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 890.5290 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
The device is indicated for adjunctive use in the palliative treatment of postoperative pain and edema in superficial soft tissue.
Device Story
OrthoCor Active Device is a portable, battery-operated, non-invasive shortwave diathermy device. It delivers electromagnetic energy at 27.12 MHz via two applicator coils using inductive coupling. The device operates by athermal means, avoiding deep tissue heat generation. It is positioned on the body using a wrap to treat specific locations. The device is intended for general use; it is operated by the patient or clinician. Output is a pulsed RF signal (6.5±0.5µWs/cm³). The device provides palliative relief for postoperative pain and edema, potentially benefiting patients by reducing recovery discomfort.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data submitted. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench and safety testing, including compliance with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2 standards. Performance testing focused on energy/area measurements, confirming the subject device matches the predicate's energy deposition profile.
Technological Characteristics
Portable, battery-operated shortwave diathermy device. Operates at 27.12 MHz RF frequency. Delivers pulsed RF signal via inductive coupling using two applicator coils. Energy density: 6.5 µWs/cm³. Peak power: 0.5W. Duty cycle: 0.4%. Standards: IEC 60601-1 (General Safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC).
Indications for Use
Indicated for adjunctive palliative treatment of postoperative pain and edema in superficial soft tissue.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A nonthermal shortwave therapy is a prescription device that applies to the body pulsed electromagnetic energy in the RF bands of 13.56 MHz or 27.12 MHz and that is intended for adjunctive use in the palliative treatment of postoperative pain and edema of soft tissue by means other than the generation of deep heat within body tissues as described in paragraph (a) of this section.
Special Controls
*Classification: Class II (special controls).* The device is classified as class II. The special controls for this device are:(i) Components of the device that come into human contact must be demonstrated to be biocompatible. (ii) Appropriate analysis/testing must demonstrate that the device is electrically safe and electromagnetically compatible in its intended use environment. (iii) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. Non-clinical performance testing must characterize the output waveform of the device and demonstrate that the device meets appropriate output performance specifications. The output characteristics and the methods used to determine these characteristics, including the following, must be determined: (A) Peak output power; (B) Pulse width; (C) Pulse frequency; (D) Duty cycle; (E) Characteristics of other types of modulation that may be used; (F) Average measured output powered into the RF antenna/applicator; (G) Specific absorption rates in saline gel test load or other appropriate model; (H) Characterization of the electrical and magnetic fields in saline gel test load or other appropriate model for each RF antenna and prescribed RF antenna orientation/position; and (I) Characterization of the deposited energy density in saline gel test load or other appropriate model. (iv) A detailed summary of the clinical testing pertinent to use of the device to demonstrate the effectiveness of the device in its intended use. (v) Labeling must include the following: (A) Output characteristics of the device; (B) Recommended treatment regimes, including duration of use; and (C) A detailed summary of the clinical testing pertinent to the use of the device and a summary of the adverse events and complications. (vi) Nonthermal shortwave therapy devices marketed prior to the effective date of this reclassification must submit an amendment to their previously cleared premarket notification (510(k)) demonstrating compliance with these special controls.
Predicate Devices
- OrthoCor Active Knee System (K091996)