K150436 · Shenzhen Dongdixin Technology Co., Ltd. · IMG · Nov 13, 2015 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K150436
Device Name
ComboRehab
Applicant
Shenzhen Dongdixin Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
IMG · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Nov 13, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5860
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Therapeutic Ultrasound Application of therapeutic deep heat for the treatment of selected sub-chronic and chronic medical conditions such as: - Pain relief, muscle spasms and joint contractures. 1) 2) Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures that may be associated with: - Adhesive capsulitis - Bursitis with slight calcification - Myositis - Soft tissue injuries - Shortened tendons due to past injuries and scar tissues 3) Relief of sub-chronic, chronic pain and joint contractures resulting from: - Capsular tightness - Capsular scarring For TENS, Interferential, premodulated(IFC), NMS and Microcurrent: - Symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain 1) 2) Post-traumatic acute pain 3) Post-surgical acute pain Additionally for NMS, NMS Burst, Hi-Volt and Russian: - Relaxation of Muscle spasms 1) 2) Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy 3) Increasing local blood circulation 4) Muscle re-education 5) Maintaining or increasing range of motion 6) Immediate postsurgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis For EMG To determine the activation timing of muscles for: - Retaining of muscle activation 1) 2) Coordination of muscle activation An indication of the force produced by muscle for control and maintenance of muscle contractions - Relaxation muscle training 1) 2) Muscle re-education For EMG triggered Stim - 1) Stroke rehab by muscle re-education 2) Relaxation of muscle spasms 3) Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy 4) Increase local blood circulation 5) Muscle re-education 6) Maintaining or increasing range of motion For DC Continuous Mode - Relaxation of muscle spasm 1)
Device Story
ComboRehab is a 4-channel integrated combination therapy unit for clinical use. Inputs include surface EMG signals and user-selected therapeutic parameters via a 5-inch touch TFT LCD screen. The device delivers therapeutic ultrasound (1 or 3 MHz, continuous/pulsed) and various electrotherapy waveforms (interferential, premodulated, Russian, NMS, high-volt, TENS, microcurrent, DC). EMG biofeedback can be coupled with triggered electrical stimulation for muscle re-education. Clinicians monitor treatment via the display; output affects clinical decision-making by providing targeted pain management, muscle stimulation, and rehabilitation. Benefits include non-invasive pain relief, muscle atrophy prevention, and improved range of motion. The device features automatic overload, over-current, and no-load contact trips, plus a patient interrupt switch.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data was conducted or relied upon for this submission. Device validation was performed against voluntary design standards including IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-10, IEC 60601-2-5, and IEC 60601-2-40.
Technological Characteristics
Integrated 4-channel combination unit; plastic housing. Ultrasound: 1/3 MHz, 1cm²/5cm² applicators. Electrotherapy: Interferential, premodulated, Russian, NMS, high-volt, TENS, microcurrent, DC. Power: AC line with transformer isolation. Safety: Automatic overload/over-current/no-load trips, patient interrupt switch. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-10, IEC 60601-2-5, IEC 60601-2-40, ISO 14971. Connectivity: Standalone unit with 5-inch TFT LCD.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring therapeutic deep heat for sub-chronic/chronic conditions (pain, spasms, contractures, adhesive capsulitis, bursitis, myositis, soft tissue injury, scar tissue); symptomatic relief of chronic intractable, post-traumatic, or post-surgical pain; muscle re-education, relaxation of spasms, prevention of disuse atrophy, increased local blood circulation, maintenance/increase of range of motion, and post-surgical calf stimulation to prevent venous thrombosis. EMG functionality indicated for muscle activation timing, coordination, and force monitoring for training/re-education. EMG-triggered stimulation indicated for stroke rehabilitation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasound and muscle stimulator for use in applying therapeutic deep heat for selected medical conditions is a device that applies to specific areas of the body ultrasonic energy at a frequency beyond 20 kilohertz and that is intended to generate deep heat within body tissues for the treatment of selected medical conditions such as relief of pain, muscle spasms, and joint contractures, but not for the treatment of malignancies. The device also passes electrical currents through the body area to stimulate or relax muscles.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
November 13, 2015
Shenzhen Dongdixin Technology Co. Ltd. Jianping Kang M.R. No.3 Building, XiLiBaimang Industrial Estate Nanshan District Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518108 China
Re: [510(k) Number] K150436 Trade/Device Name: ComboRehab Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5860 Regulation Name: Ultrasound and Muscle Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IMG, IPF, GZJ, GZI, LIH, HCC Dated: February 10, 2015 Received: October 13, 2015
Dear Mr. Jianping Kang:
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K150436
Device Name ComboRehab
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Application of therapeutic deep heat for the treatment of selected sub-chronic medical conditions such as:
- 1. Pain relief, muscle spasms and joint contractures.
- 2. Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures that may be associated with:
- · Adhesive capsulitis
- Bursitis with slight calcification
- · Myositis
- · Soft tissue injuries
- · Shortened tendons due to past injuries and scar tissues
- 3. Relief of sub-chronic, chronic pain and joint contractures resulting from:
- · Capsular tightness
- · Capsular scarring
For TENS, Interferential, premodulated(IFC), NMS and Microcurrent:
- 1. Symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain
- 2. Post-traumatic acute pain
- 3. Post-surgical acute pain
#### Additionally for NMS. NMS Burst, Hi-Volt and Russian:
- 1. Relaxation of Muscle spasms
- 2. Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy
- 3. Increasing local blood circulation
- 4. Muscle re-education
- 5. Maintaining or increasing range of motion
- 6. Immediate postsurgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis
#### For EMG
- To determine the activation timing of muscles for:
- 1. Retaining of muscle activation
- 2. Coordination of muscle activation
An indication of the force produced by muscle for control and maintenance of muscle contractions
- 1. Relaxation muscle training
- 2. Muscle re-education
#### For EMG triggered Stim
- 1. Stroke rehab by muscle re-education
- 2. Relaxation of muscle spasms
- 3. Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy
- 4. Increase local blood circulation
- 5. Muscle re-education
- 6. Maintaining or increasing range of motion
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Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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002_510 (k) Summary
Version: 1.2
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
ComboRehab, K (150436)
| Date of Prepared: | 02/10/2015 |
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| Submitter's Name: | Shenzhen Dongdixin Technology Co., Ltd |
| Address: | No. 3 Building, xilibaimang Xusheng Industrial Estate<br>Nanshan district Shenzhen, CHINA 518108 |
| Contact person: | Jianping Kang |
| TEL: | +86(755) 27652471 |
| FAX: | +86(755) 27652674 |
| E-mail: | Kangjp@dundex.com |
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This 510(K) Summary of 510 (K) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted is being submitted in accordance with requirements of Title 21 CFR Section 807.92.
#### 1. Proposed Device:
- 1.1. Device Trade Name: ComboRehab
#### 1.2. Requlation numbers and common names:
- a. 21 CFR 890.5850-Stimulator,Muscle .Powered
- b. 21 CFR 890.5860-Ultrasound and muscle stimulator
- c. 21 CFR 882.5890-Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain relief
- d. 21 CFR 882.5050-Biofeedback device
- e. 21 CFR 882.5810-External functional neuromuscular stimulator
- 1.3. Classification: Class II
- 1.4. Product Code: IMG, GZJ, GZI, IPF, LIH, HCC
- 2. Predicate Device:
- 2.1. Chattanooqa Vectra Genisys -- K062354
- 2.2. CT1000 SonicStimu Combo -- K120217
#### 3. Description of Proposed Device:
ComboRehab is four channels combination unit, can provide muscle stimulation, ultrasound, biofeedback and combination therapy. This product is designed to offer a multiple choices for clinician in one compact and integrated package.
A large control knobs located on the panel, allows clinician very easy to select different therapy mode and set therapeutic parameters. The award winning design offers a 5 inch Touch TFT LCD color display screen that can helps clinician to monitor the treatment information promptly.
In the electrotherapy mode, it's freedom for clinician to select one, two, three or four channels into therapy. A comprehensive set of current waveforms is available, targeting both pain management and muscle stimulation applications; interferential (4-pole), premodulated (2-pole interferential), Russian, NMS (Pulsed mode, burst mode), high volt, TENS, Microcurrent and Direct current.
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The Ultrasound mode can be equipped with two applicators, 1cm² and 5cm². The applicators can operate in continuous or pulsed mode at an ultrasound frequency of 1 MHz or 3 MHz.
The EMG mode can provide us detail information about the organ-specific properties of a muscle through surface EMG electrodes. EMG biofeedback activity can couple with triggered electrical muscle stimulation using selected electrotherapy waveforms for the maximum benefit in muscle re-education.
The combination electrotherapy is used for the management of pain and muscle spasm. All functions of 1 or 3 MHz Ultrasound can be combined with Interferrential, Premodulated, Asymmetrical Biphasic. NMS, NMS burst mode, and High Voltage pulsed Current.
#### 4. Proposed Device Intended Use Statement:
#### Therapeutic Ultrasound
Application of therapeutic deep heat for the treatment of selected sub-chronic and chronic medical conditions such as:
- Pain relief, muscle spasms and joint contractures. 1)
- 2) Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures that may be associated with:
- Adhesive capsulitis
- Bursitis with slight calcification
- Myositis
- Soft tissue injuries
- Shortened tendons due to past injuries and scar tissues
- 3) Relief of sub-chronic, chronic pain and joint contractures resulting from:
- Capsular tightness
- Capsular scarring
#### For TENS, Interferential, premodulated(IFC), NMS and Microcurrent:
- Symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain 1)
- 2) Post-traumatic acute pain
- 3) Post-surgical acute pain
#### Additionally for NMS, NMS Burst, Hi-Volt and Russian:
- Relaxation of Muscle spasms 1)
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#### 002 510 (k) Summary Version: 1.2
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- 2) Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy
- 3) Increasing local blood circulation
- 4) Muscle re-education
- 5) Maintaining or increasing range of motion
- 6) Immediate postsurgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis
#### For EMG
To determine the activation timing of muscles for:
- Retaining of muscle activation 1)
- 2) Coordination of muscle activation
An indication of the force produced by muscle for control and maintenance of muscle contractions
- Relaxation muscle training 1)
- 2) Muscle re-education
#### For EMG triggered Stim
- 1) Stroke rehab by muscle re-education
- 2) Relaxation of muscle spasms
- 3) Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy
- 4) Increase local blood circulation
- 5) Muscle re-education
- 6) Maintaining or increasing range of motion
#### For DC Continuous Mode
- Relaxation of muscle spasm 1)
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## 5. Technical and Performance Comparison
The following table compares the device to the predicate device with basic technological characteristics.
| 1 | 510K# | K | K120217 | K062354 |
|----|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2 | Device Name | ComboRehab | CT1000 SonicStimu Device | Vectra Genisys |
| 3 | Manufacturer | Shenzhen Dongdixin Technology<br>Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Dongdixin Technology<br>Co., Ltd. | Chattanooga Group |
| 4 | Power Source | AC line | AC Line | AC line |
| | -Method of Line current isolation | Transformer | Transformer | Not stated in the Manual |
| | - Patient Leakage Current (μΑ) | | | |
| | -Normal condition | d.c:0. a.c.:76.5 | d.c:0. a.c.:78.9 | Not stated in the Manual |
| | -Single fault condition | d.c:0. a.c.: 132.1 | d.c:0. a.c.:135.8 | Not stated in the Manual |
| 5 | Number of Output Modes | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 6 | Number of Output Channels | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| | Synchronous Or Alternating | N/A | N/A | 1&2 or 3&4 |
| 7 | Constant Current | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| | Constant Voltage | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 8 | Software/Firmware/Microprocessor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| | Control | | | |
| 9 | Automatic Overload Trip | Yes | Yes | Not Stated in the Manual |
| | Automatic Over Current Trip | Yes | Yes | Warning only, Overcurrent |
| 10 | Automatic No Load contact Trip | Yes | Yes | Warning only, Bad electrode contact |
| 11 | Automatic Shut off | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | Patient Override | Yes | No | Yes |
| | Control Method | Patient interrupt switch | ON/OFF, Hold or Stop | Patient interrupt switch |
| 13 | Indicator Display | | | |
| | -On/Off Status | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| | -Voltage/Current Level? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| | -Low Battery indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| 14 | Timer Display | 0-60 minutes | 0-60 minutes | 0-60 minutes |
| 15 | Standards | ISO14971, IEC 60601-1, IEC<br>60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-10,<br>IEC60601-2-5, MDD 93/42/EEC,<br>Annex II, | ISO14971, IEC 60601-1, IEC<br>60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-10,<br>IEC60601-2-5, MDD 93/42/EEC,<br>Annex II, | UL/IEC/EN 60601-1,IEC/EN<br>60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-5, IEC<br>60601-2-10 |
| 16 | Compliance with 21 CFR 898 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 17 | Weight (Ibs.) | 10.36 | 3.0 | 7 |
| 18 | Dimensions (in.) H*W * L | 10*7x15.5 | 9.8*7.2*3.2 | 8.8*11.375*12.75 |
| 19 | Housing Materials & Construction | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
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#### 6. Discussion of Non-Clinical Tests Performed for Determination of Substantial Equivalence are as follows:
ComboRehab did not conduct, nor rely upon, clinical tests to determine substantial equivalence. Nonclinical testing was performed in order to validate the design according with the company's specified design requirements, and to assure conformance with the following voluntary design standards:
- A IEC 60601-1 " Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance".
- A IEC 60601-1-2 " Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements And Tests"
- > IEC 60601-2-10 " Medical Electrical Equipment -- Part 2-10: Particular Requirements For The Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of Nerve And Muscle Stimulators. (Neurology)s"
- > IEC 60601-2-5 "Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-5: Particular Requirements For The Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of Ultrasonic Physiotherapy Equipment"
- > IEC60601-2-40 "Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-40:Particular requirements for the safety of electromyographs and evoked response equipment"
### 7. Discussion of Clinical Tests Performed:
Not applicable
#### 8. Conclusions:
The proposed device has the same intended use and similar characteristics as the predicate device, the CT1000 SonicStimu Device and Vectra Genisys. Moreover, bench testing, and safety repor documentation supplied in this submission demonstrates that any differences in their technological characteristics do not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness. In the other words, those engineering difference do not affect the intended use or alter the fundamental scientific technology of the device.
Thus, ComboRehab Device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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