The Withings WBS01 Smart Body Scale is a body analyzer that measures weight and uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to estimate body fat mass in generally healthy adults 18 years of age or older. It is intended for use in the home/domestic setting only.
Device Story
Withings WBS01 Smart Body Scale is a home-use body composition analyzer. It uses foot-to-foot bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) by passing a low, safe 50 kHz electrical current through the body to measure resistance, which correlates to body fat mass. The device automatically recognizes users based on weight history and stores profiles locally. It features an integrated 802.11 (Wi-Fi) module to transmit data to a web/mobile interface; however, the Wi-Fi function is physically isolated from the BIA measurement function—they are never enabled simultaneously. The scale displays weight, BMI, and body fat directly to the user. The wireless connectivity is an add-on for tracking history, but the scale remains an autonomous analyzer. Users view results on the scale display for clinical reference. The device benefits patients by providing convenient, longitudinal tracking of body composition metrics in a domestic setting.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
BIA technology; 50 kHz operating frequency; 4-electrode sensing; 4xAAA battery power; 802.11b/g Wi-Fi module; local profile storage; autonomous operation; FCC ID certified for RF emissions.
Indications for Use
Indicated for generally healthy adults 18 years of age or older for measurement of weight and estimation of body fat mass. Contraindicated for pregnant women, children under 18, and individuals with pacemakers or other internal medical devices.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An impedance plethysmograph is a device used to estimate peripheral blood flow by measuring electrical impedance changes in a region of the body such as the arms and legs.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a body composition analyzer which is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
Predicate Devices
TRANSTEK, Glass Body Analyzer, Model GBF-830 (K102191)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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### Section 5 - 510(k) Summary
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Date of Summary Preparation: 06/28/2012
#### 1. Submitter's Identifications
Submitter's Name: ZHONGSHAN TRANSTEK ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. Address: Jin'an Road, Minzhong, Zhongshan City, Guangdong, China Contact Person: Lisa Li Contact Email Address: lisha1@transtek.cn_ Tclephone: +86(760)88282982 ext. 876 Fax: +86(760)85339231
#### 2. Correspondent's Identifications
Correspondent's Name: A03 Lab of BTS Address: No. I Fanghua Street, Hi-tech Zone, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China Contact Person: Leo Wang Contact Email Address: leo.w@hibts.com Telephone: 086-28-86083300 Fax: 086-20-80727399
#### 3. Name of the Device
Device Classification Name: Analyzer, Body Composition (Impedance Plethysmograph)
Product Name: Smart Body Scale
Trade Name: Withings
Model: WBS01
Classification Panel: Cardiovascular
Common/Usual Name: Body Composition Analyzer/Scales
Product Code: MNW
Device Classification: Class II
Contraindications: Do not use the Body Scale if you have a pacemaker or other internal medical device.
#### 4. The Predicate Devices
TRANSTEK, Glass Body Analyzer, Model GBF-830, K102191
5. Device Description
5.1 Technology of the device:
Bioclectrical Impedance:
WBS01 Smart Body Scale uses the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique. This method measures body composition by sending a low, safe electrical current through the body.
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The current passes freely through the fluids contained in muscle tissue, but encounters difficulty/resistance when it passes through fat tissue. This resistance of the fat tissue to the current is termed 'bioelectrical impedance', and is accurately measured by WBS01 Smart Body Scale.
#### Wireless Connectivity:
WBS01 Smart Body Scale embeds a 802.11 (Wi-Fi) module that allows it to connect to the Internet. This module is a product add-on that is entirely independent from the body analyzer function, which does not rely on the wireless connection to carry out a bioelectrical impedance analysis and display its results. The scale uses this connectivity to offer users a complementary web and mobile interface to the scale's display, although users are instructed in the provided user manual that the only reference values are the measures displayed on the scale's display. By design. the body analysis and Wi-Fi functions never are enabled at the same time. The scale only connects to the Internet while no weight or bioelectrical impedance measures are being performed, and if a person steps on the scale while the Wi-Fi module is active, Wi-Fi immediately gets turned off therefore allowing the display and body analysis function to be enabled. The users profile details are stored locally in the scale so that they are immediately available when a bioelectrical impedance analysis needs to be performed. The scale without its Wi-Fi module is therefore an autonomous body fat analyzer, Wi-Fi functionality being a product add-on not being part of the body analyzer function and not affecting the safety and effectiveness of the body analyzer function in any way.
5.2 Device functions-
A, Measuring weight, BMI and body fat:
Sten on the scale and the scale will display your weight, BMI and body fat. Unit Switch function: Change the weight unit among KG/LB/ST LB
B, Automatic recognition function:
The scale can automatically recognize you based on your weight reading. Later on, the scale keeps in memory your last weight reading to recognize you. The scale can however only determine your correct identity if no other user weighs within 6.6 pound range, otherwise the scale can only narrow down the choices and displays the various identity options on screen. The appropriate identity is selected by bending left or right.
C. Warning messages Function:
Lo == Low battery warning: Replace the batteries, always replace all batteries at the same time.
D. Wi-Fi Connectivity:
Easily create your profile in Withings' web application and the scale will automatically retrieve it thanks to its Wi-Fi connectivity. You must enter your height, date of birth, gender and activity level (athlete/ non-athlete) while creating your profile. Benefit from a complementary interfact to view the history of your weight and body fat readings.
Key function: profile definition, complementary interface.
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### 6. Intended Use of Device
The Withings WBS01 Smart Body Scale is a body analyzer that measures weight and uses bioclectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to estimate body fat mass in generally healthy adults 18 years of age or older. It is intended for use in the home/domestic setting only.
It is not intended for being used by pregnant women or children under the age of 18.
#### 7. Summary of Substantial Equivalence
- 7.1 Difference between proposed device and the predicate device
Table: The comparison of Withings WBS01 Smart Body Scale and the predicate device, TRANSTEK Glass Body Analyzer (Model: GBF-830)
| Feature | Proposed Device:<br>Withings WBS01 Smart Body<br>Scale | Predicate Device:<br>TRANSTEK Glass Body Analyzer<br>Model: GBF-830 |
|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | ZHONGSHAN TRANSTEK<br>ELECTRONICS CO., LTD | ZHONGSHAN TRANSTEK<br>ELECTRONICS CO., LTD |
| Classification | 21 CFR 870.2770 | 21 CFR 870.2770 |
| Product Code | MNW | MNW |
| Indication for use | The Withings WBS01 Smart Body Scale measures weight and uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to estimate body fat mass in generally healthy adults 18 years of age or older. It is intended for use in the home/domestic setting only. | The Transtek Glass Body Analyzer measures weight and uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to estimate body fat, total body water percentage, bone mass, and muscle mass in generally healthy adults 18 years of age or older. It is intended for use in the home/domestic setting only. |
| Device description | Withings WBS01 Smart Body Scale utilizes a “foot-to-foot” bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to determine internal body composition. | TRANSTEK Glass Body Analyzer utilizes a “foot-to-foot” bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to determine internal body composition. |
| Analysis method | BIA<br>(Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) | BIA<br>(Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) |
| Operating parameters | 50 KHz | 50 KHz |
| Number of electrodes | 4 | 4 |
| Power source | 4*AAA | 4*AAA |
| Operating keys | No operating key, 1 unit switch, 1 pairing button | 4 |
| IP Connectivity | 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) | No IP connectivity |
The differences between the two devices are WBS01, I) disable these measure functions, total, body water percentage, bone mass, and muscle mass; 2) add-on a Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g) data communication, what user option, which can transmit measurement results to PC or cellular.
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#### 7.2 Discussion
The Withings WBS01 Smart Body Scale has an indication for use and BIA technology similar to the predicate device. The only technological difference between Withings WBS01 Smart body Scale and the predicate device is that the WBS01 embeds a 802.11 b/g (Wi-Fi) module. It is an add-on function that is entirely independent from the body analyzer function, which does not rely on the wireless connection to carry out a bioelectrical impedance analysis and display its results.
The scale uses this connectivity to offer users a complementary web and mobile interface to the scale's display, although users are instructed in the provided user manual that the only reference values are the measures displayed on the scale's display.
By design, the body analysis and Wi-Fi functions never are enabled at the same time. The scale only connects to the Internet while no weight or bioelectrical impedance measures are being performed, and if a person steps on the scale while the Wi-Fi module is active, Wi-Fi inmediately gets turned off therefore allowing the display and body analysis function to be enabled.
The users profile details are stored.locally in the scale so that they are immediately available when a bioelectrical impedance analysis needs to be performed. The scale without its Wi-Fi module is therefore an autonomous body fat analyzer, Wi-Fi functionality being a product add-on not being part of the body analyzer function and therefore not impacting the safety and effectiveness of the body analyzer function.
Design control activities for the modification were performed and bench tests have been done to ensure that user electrical safety and wireless radiation emission is acceptable in use environment. Particular attention has been paid to those concerns and issues highlighted in the " Radio-Frequency Wireless Technology in Medical Devices Draft Guidance" FDA January 3, 2007.
Wi-Fi technology is widely used and proved to be safe and reliable. The use of the industry standard IEEE 802.11 b/g provides a high degree of confidence to the users that the coexistence of Withings WBS01 Smart Body Scale within a domestic/home environment is predictable, easily operation, and provides a high degree of assurance that there is a low risk that intentional electromagnetic radiation from the device will result in unacceptable interference with other electrical equipment in the immediate vicinity.
There is an acceptable, low risk that the radio frequency emissions will result in thermal injury to a patient or user. This is based on our FCC ID certification.
Therefore, the device does not create new significant risk.
As a result, the technological difference of the device does not impact its safety and effectiveness vs. the predicate device.
#### 8. Conclusions
The Withings WBS01 Smart Body Scale is substantially equivalent to the predicate device by having the similar indication for use, same BIA technologics and a technological difference that does not impact the safety or effectiveness of the device.
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ZHONGSHAN TRANSTEK ELECTRONIC CO., LTD. % Mr. Leo Wang, Senior Consultant A03 Lab of BTS No. 1 Fanghua Street, Hi-tech Zone Chengdu Sichuan 610041 CHINA
Re: K121971
Trade/Device Name: Withings Smart Body Scale Model: WBS01 Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 870.2770 Regulation Name: Impedance plethysmograph Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MNW Dated: August 30, 2012 Received: August 30, 2012
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### Section 4 - Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
K 12 1971
Device Name:
Withings Smart Body Scale Model: WBS01
Indications for Use:
The Withings WBS01 Smart Body Scale is a body analyzer that measures weight and uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to estimate body fat mass in generally healthy adults 18 years of age or older. It is intended for use in the home/domestic setting only. ・、
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