EasyStim TN28 OTC is intended for the relief of pain associated with sore or aching muscles of the lower back, arms, or legs due to strain from exercise or normal household and work activities.
Device Story
Portable, battery-powered T.E.N.S. device for OTC pain relief; intended for use in clinics, hospitals, and home environments. Device delivers electrical stimulation via electrode pads placed on patient skin over areas of pain (shoulder/arm, lower back, leg/foot). Microprocessor-controlled unit generates biphasic or monophasic rectangular electrical signals; 8 selectable modes; 2 output channels. User operates device via interface to select mode, intensity, and duration. Output parameters (frequency 1-150Hz, pulse duration 50-250µs) are restricted to safe levels. Safety features include automatic overload, no-load, and shut-off mechanisms. Provides symptomatic pain relief by modulating nerve signals; benefits patient by reducing muscle pain without prescription requirement.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Compliance with AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and IEC 60601-2-10. A usability study was conducted confirming users could operate the device correctly and safely.
Indicated for adults seeking relief of pain associated with sore or aching muscles of the lower back, arms, or legs due to strain from exercise or normal household and work activities.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain relief is a device used to apply an electrical current to electrodes on a patient's skin to treat pain.
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August 28, 2014
Easymed Instruments Co., Ltd Mr. Jeffery Wu (Wu Tingjie) General Manager 5/F - 6/F, Block A, Gupo Gongmao Building, Fengxin Road, Fengxiang Industrial District, Daliang, 528300 Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong, CHINA
Re: K140168
Trade/Device Name: EasyStim TN28 OTC Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5890 Regulation Name: Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, Over-The-Counter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUH Dated: May 22, 2014 Received: June 02, 2014
Dear Mr. Tingjie Wu:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K140168
Device Name EasyStim TN28 OTC
Indications for Use (Describe)
EasyStim TN28 OTC is intended for the relief of pain associated with sore or aching muscles of the lower back, arms, or legs due to strain from exercise or normal household and work activities.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
_ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
Date of submission prepared: 5th December 2013
| Submitter: | EasyMed Instruments Co., Ltd. |
|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 5/F – 6/F, Block A, Gupo Gongmao Building, Fengxin Road,<br>Fengxiang Industrial District, Daliang, 528300 Shunde, Foshan,<br>Guangdong, CHINA |
| Tel : | +86 757 2809 1300 |
| Fax : | +86 757 2772 7868 |
| E-Mail : | jeffery@easymed.com.cn |
- Official Contact: Jeffery Wu (Wu Tingjie)
Address of the manufacturing facility: The same as above
### SUBMITTED DEVICE:
| Generic Name: | Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (T.E.N.S.) |
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| Proprietary or Trade Name: | EasyStim TN28_OTC |
| Common/Usual Name: | Stimulator, nerve, transcutaneous, over-the-counter |
| Classification Name: | Stimulator, nerve, transcutaneous, over-the-counter<br>21 CFR 882.5890 |
| Product Code: | NUH |
| Device Panel: | Neurology |
| Device Classification: | Class II |
### PREDICATE DEVICES:
| Device Name: | Model PM3030 |
|----------------|------------------------|
| Manufacturer: | Omron Healthcare, Inc. |
| 510(k) Number: | K110068 |
| Product Code: | NUH |
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Device Name: EasyMed TN-28C T.E.N.S. Unit EasyMed Instrument Co., Ltd Manufacturer: 510(k) Number: K040253 GZJ Product Code:
#### INDICATIONS FOR USE:
This device is intended for the relief of pain associated with sore or aching muscles of the lower back, arms, or legs due to strain from exercise or normal household and work activities.
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
EasyStim TN28 OTC is a portable, battery powered T.E.N.S. device for pain relief intended for over-the-counter use.
There are totally eight (8) modes that are intended for application to the following areas: Shoulder/ Arm, Lower Back and Leg/Foot.
The accessories include electrode cable and electrodes pads which are placed on the specific body part. Generally, the electrodes are connected to the device through electrode cable. The device produces either a fixed or modulated electrical signal through electrodes normally placed on a patient's skin over the area of pain.
Since the device is battery powered, there is no connection to AC mains supply.
ENVIRONMENT OF USE: Clinics, hospital and home environments
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### SUMMARY OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
| Attribute | New Device | Predicate Device (1) | Predicate Device (2) |
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| Product Name | EasyStim TN28_OTC | Model PM3030 | EasyMed TN-28C<br>T.E.N.S. Unit |
| 510(K) number | (to be assigned) | K110068 | K040253 |
| Product Code | NUH | NUH | GZJ |
| Regulation No. | 21 CFR 882.5890 | 21 CFR 882.5890 | 21 CFR 882.5890 |
| Indications for Use | This device is intended<br>for the relief of pain<br>associated with sore or<br>aching muscles of the<br>lower back, arms, or legs<br>due to strain from<br>exercise or normal<br>household and work<br>activities. | This device is<br>intended for the relief<br>of pain associated<br>with sore or aching<br>muscles of the lower<br>back, arms, or legs<br>due to strain from<br>exercise or normal<br>household and work<br>activities. | This T.E.N.S. system is<br>used to provide<br>symptomatic pain relief<br>for chronic, acute or post<br>operative pain. |
| Patient Population | Adult | Adult | Not specified |
| Prescriptive or OTC | OTC | OTC | Prescription |
| Environment of use | Clinics, hospital and<br>home environments | Clinics, hospital and<br>home environments | Not specified |
| Number of output<br>modes | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Number of output<br>channels | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Waveform | Biphasic rectangular<br>Monophasic rectangular | Biphasic rectangular<br>Monophasic<br>rectangular | Symmetrical Bi-phasic<br>rectangular<br>Asymmetrical Bi-phasic<br>rectangular<br>Monophasic rectangular |
| Maximum Output<br>Voltage(max)<br>500 ohm<br>2k ohm<br>10k ohm | 68V<br>102V<br>110V | 35.6V<br>46.4V<br>50.4V | 74.4V<br>109V<br>116V |
| Maximum Output<br>Current(max)<br>500 ohm<br>2k ohm | 133mA<br>51mA<br>11mA | 69.8mA<br>23.2mA | 145mA<br>54.5mA<br>11.6mA |
| 10k ohm | | 5.04mA | |
| Maximum Phase charge (500 ohm) | 20.02μC | 7.12μC | 21.62μC |
| Maximum Average Current (500 ohm) | 3.0375mA | 0.528mA | 3.243mA |
| Maximum Current Density (500 ohm) | 0.188mA/cm² | 0.0084mA/cm² | 0.20mA/cm² |
| Maximum Average Power Density (500 ohm) | 7.52mW/ cm² | 0.202mW/cm² | 8.764mW/cm² |
| Frequency (Hz) | From 1Hz to 150Hz | From 1Hz to 110 Hz | From 1Hz to 150Hz |
| Pulse Duration (μs) | 50-250μs, in steps of 50μs | 1-100μs | 50-250μs, in steps of 50μs |
| Burst Mode | Yes | None | Yes |
| Timer range(min) | 20min, 25min, 30min, 40min depending on preset program | 15 minutes for all programs | Continuous, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min selectable |
| Indication display | | | |
| -On/Off status | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| -Low battery | Yes | No | Yes |
| -Voltage/Current level | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| -Output mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| -Time to cut-off | Yes | No | Yes |
| Power Source | 2 Alkaline AA 1.5V (LR6) Batteries | 2 AAA Batteries | 2 Alkaline AA 1.5V (LR6) Batteries |
| Dimensions (mm) | 66×136×30.7 | 55 x95 x 19 | 66×136×30.7 |
| Weight | 146.5 grams | 60 grams | 146.5 grams |
| Housing material | ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Microprocessor control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Overload trip | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic no-load trip | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic shut-off | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| User override control | Yes | Power On/Off button | Yes |
| Electrode compliance with 21 CFR 898 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electrode cable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Add: 5/F-6/F, Gupo Gongmao Building, Fengxin Road, Fengxiang Industrial District, Da Liang, 528300 ShunDe, GuangDong, China 86-757-28091300
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# EasyMed Instruments Co., Ltd
Easy for the relief of your suffering
Add: 5/F-6/F, Gupo Gongmao Building, Fengxin Road, Fengxiang Industrial District, Da Liang, 528300 ShunDe, GuangDong, China Tel: 86-757-28091300 Fax: 86-757-27727868
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#### DIFFERENCES BETWEEN NEW DEVICE AND PREDICATE DEVICES
The technical characteristics of EasyStim TN28 OTC are similar to those of the predicate devices in design, energy source, intended use and function. Like the predicate device Model PM3030 (K110068) and EasyMed TN-28C T.E.N.S. Unit (K040253), the EasyStim TN28 OTC is a device used to apply an electrical current to electrodes on a patient's skin to relieve pain.
The stimulation parameters of new device EasyStim TN28_OTC are all in the same range of those of predicate device TN-28C(K040253) and similar to those of Model PM3030 (K110068). Furthermore, the designed circuitry of new device EasyStim TN28 OTC is very similar to the marketed device TN-28C (K040253), they are of similar circuit diagrams, similar working principle, and same plastic housing.
Some output characteristics of EasyStim TN28 OTC are different from those of Model PM3030 (K110068). However, the maximum phase charge (the charge delivered per pulse) of EasyStim TN28 OTC is 20.02µC, which is less than 25µC. On the other hand, the maximum average power density of EasyStim TN28 OTC is 0.00752W/cm², which is also less than 0.25W/cm². Furthermore, the frequency range of EasyStim TN28 OTC is from 1Hz to 150Hz, which is same as TN-28C(K040253) but different from Model PM3030 (K110068). But it needs 20 steps to reach up to the maximum output frequency (150Hz). Therefore, the differences between EasyStim TN28 OTC and Model PM3030 (K110068) are insignificant in terms of safety.
The EasyStim TN28 OTC is viewed as substantially equivalent to the predicate devices because: the electrical stimulation provided by the EasyStim TN28_OTC is substantially equivalent to that commonly employed by TENS devices that have been cleared for marketing without prescription labeling, i.e. for OTC use. The waveform combinations are restricted in amplitude and duration to values consistent with other cleared devices.
Technological characteristics, features, specifications, materials and intended uses of the EasyStim TN28 OTC are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The differences that exist between EasyStim TN28_OTC and predicate devices are insignificant in the terms of safety or effectiveness.
#### PERFORMANCE TESTS:
AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 And A1:2012,, C1:2009/(R)2012 And A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text) Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, Mod). (General I (QS/RM))
IEC 60601-1-2 Medical Electrical Equipment-Part 1-2: General Requirements for Safety-Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility- Requirements and Tests(Ed.3) (General)
Add: 5/F-6/F, Gupo Gongmao Building, Fengxin Road, Fengxiang Industrial District, Da Liang, 528300 ShunDe, GuangDong, China
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## EasyMed Instruments Co., Ltd
IEC 60601-1-11 (Edition1.0 2010-04), Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-11: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Requirements For Medical Electrical Equipment And Medical Electrical Systems Used In The Home Healthcare Environment [Including: Technical Corrigendum 1(2011)]. (General I (QS/RM))
IEC 60601-1-6 Medical Electrical Equipment-Part 1-6: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance- Collateral Standard: Usability: 2010
IEC 62304 ED.1.0, Medical devices software life cycle processes (Software/ Informatics)
ISO 14971: Medical devices-Application of risk management to medical devices. (General)
IEC 60601-2-10 Edition 2.0 2012-06, Medical Electrical Equipment -- Part 2-10: Particular Requirements For The Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of Nerve And Muscle Stimulators. (Neurology)
#### USABILITY STUDY:
A usability study was conducted and showed that users were able to use the device correctly and safety.
#### CONCLUSION:
The new device EasyStim TN28 OTC has the same indications for use and similar technological characteristics as the predicate devices Model PM3030 (K110068) and TN-28C (K040253). The stimulation parameters of new device EasyStim TN28 OTC are all in the same range of those of predicate devices. Thus, the new device EasyStim TN28 OTC is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices and any differences between the devices do not pose any new questions of safety and effectiveness.
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