K160115 · Omron Healthcare, Inc. · NUH · Jun 3, 2016 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K160115
Device Name
Heat Pain Pro
Applicant
Omron Healthcare, Inc.
Product Code
NUH · Neurology
Decision Date
Jun 3, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.5890
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Omron Heat Pain Pro is intended for: The relief of pain associated with sore or aching, muscles of the lower back, arms, legs, shoulder, or foot due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities. Environments of Use: Clinics, hospital and home environments Patient Population: Adult
Device Story
Heat Pain Pro is a battery-operated OTC TENS device providing electrical stimulation and superficial heat. Inputs: user-selected therapy modes via device controls. Operation: microprocessor-controlled waveform generation; delivers TENS or heat (never simultaneously) via electrode pads with integrated resistive heating elements. Output: electrical pulses for pain relief and warming sensation. Used in clinics, hospitals, or home by patients. Healthcare providers use output to manage muscle pain; device benefits patients through non-pharmacological pain relief. Device includes internal lithium-ion battery, rechargeable via external power supply.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing was performed. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including electrical safety (AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), and performance testing of waveforms, controls, and indicators. Usability testing was conducted for the OTC lay user population.
Technological Characteristics
Battery-powered (Li-ion) TENS and superficial heat device. Patient-contacting materials: PM-GELs. Standards: AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-10, IEC 60601-1-11. Regulated current output; microprocessor-controlled. Dimensions: 71x165x30.5mm. Weight: ~200g. Connectivity: external power input for charging only; no data connectivity.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients for relief of pain in lower back, arms, legs, shoulder, or foot due to exercise or household strain. Contraindicated for patients with cardiac pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, or other implanted metallic or electronic devices.
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.
ezFit Technology ezFit Digital Heating TENS (K070299)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 3, 2016
Omron Healthcare, Inc. % Paul Dryden Consultant Promedic. Inc. 24301 Woodsage Dr. Bonita Springs, Florida 34134
Re: K160115
Trade/Device Name: Heat Pain Pro Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5890 Regulation Name: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain relief Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUH Dated: May 2, 2016 Received: May 3, 2016
Dear Paul Dryden:
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. Isting 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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for Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K160115
Device Name
Heat Pain Pro
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Omron Heat Pain Pro is intended for:
The relief of pain associated with sore or aching, muscles of the lower back, arms, legs, shoulder, or foot due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities.
Environments of Use: Clinics, hospital and home environments
Patient Population: Adult
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510(k) Summary Page 1 of 9 6/3/2016
| Omron Healthcare, Inc. | |
|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1925 West Field Court | Tel - 847-247-5626 |
| Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA | Fax - 847-680-6269 |
| Official Contact: | Renee Thornborough – Director QA/RA |
| Proprietary or Trade Name: | Heat Pain Pro |
| Common/Usual Name: | Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain relief |
| Classification Name/Code: | 21CFR 882.5890 NUH - stimulator, nerve, transcutaneous, over-the-counter |
| Device Name: | Heat Pain Pro |
| Predicate Device:<br>Reference Device: | K141978 - Omron - PM3032<br>K070299 – ezFit Technology – ezFit Digital Heating TENS |
#### Device Description:
The Heat Pain Pro is a small battery operated OTC device that provides a combination of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain relief and superficial heat for a warming sensation. It delivers TENS only or alternating combinations of TENS and heat. TENS and heat are never applied at the same time. The device can connect to a specified external IEC 60601-1 compliant power supply for charging of the internal lithium ion battery. The device complies with AAMI/ ANSI/ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-2-10.
Stimulations from the device are intended for application to the following areas: lower back, arms, legs, shoulder or foot. Software controls all controls and indicators. Software controls waveform characteristics.
The accessories include: An external power adaptor, an electrode cord / cable attached to electrodes pads and a Pad holder for storage. The electrode pads Omron "HV-PAD with PMGEL" allow for stimulation and have resistive elements to provide heat which is powered by the device.
The device is battery powered and can be connected to an external power supply for charging the internal battery. The battery is lithium ion and is not user serviceable or accessible. The only external connections on the device are the power input and the electrode connector there is no connection to any other device.
#### Intended User OTC
#### Indications for Use:
The Heat Pain Pro is intended for:
The relief of pain associated with sore or aching, muscles of the lower back, arms, legs, shoulder, or foot due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities.
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#### 510(k) Summary Page 2 of 9 6/3/2016
Environments of Use: Clinics, hospital and home environments Patient Population: Adult
#### Contraindications:
Do not use this device if you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other implanted metallic or electronic device. Such use could cause electric shock, burns, electrical interference, or death.
### Predicate Device Comparison:
The Omron Heat Pain Pro is compared to the predicates in the device comparison tables below.
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| | Table 1 Device Comparison | |
|--|---------------------------|--|
| | | |
| | | Proposed<br>Omron Heat Pain Pro | Predicate<br>Omron<br>PM 3032<br>K141978 |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Feature | | | |
| Indications for Use | | The Omron Heat Pain Pro is<br>intended for:<br><br>The relief of pain associated<br>with sore or aching, muscles of<br>the lower back, arms, legs,<br>shoulder, or foot due to strain<br>from exercise or normal<br>household work activities.<br><br>Environments of Use: Clinics,<br>hospital and home environments<br><br>Patient Population: Adult | This device is intended for<br>the relief of pain associated<br>with sore or aching, muscles<br>of the<br>lower back, arms, legs,<br>shoulder or foot due to<br>strain from exercise or<br>normal household and work<br>activities. |
| Over-the-Counter (OTC) | | Yes | Yes |
| Power Source(s) | | External supply Lithium-ion<br>battery | AAA alkaline batteries x 2 |
| - Method of Line Current Isolation | | N.A.(internal power source) | N.A.(internal power source) |
| - Patient Leakage Current | | --- | --- |
| - Normal Condition (uA) | | 1 | 1 |
| - Single Fault Condition (uA) | | 5.52 max | 8.9 max |
| Average DC current through electrodes<br>when device is on but no pulse are<br>being applied (uA) | | 0 (uA) | 0 (uA) |
| Number of output Modes | | -3 Therapies<br>(2 TENS with HEAT<br>combination therapies and 1<br>TENS therapy)<br><br>-9 TENS Stimulation Modes<br><br>-2 Heat Level Settings | 9 TENS output Modes |
| Number of output<br>channels | Synchronous<br>or Alternating | 1 ch | 1 ch |
| | Method of<br>Channel<br>Isolation | None | None |
| Regulated Current or Regulated Voltage | | Regulated Current | Regulated Current |
| Software/Firmware/Microprocessor<br>Control? | | Microprocessor | Microprocessor |
| Automatic Overload Trip? | | No | No |
| Automatic No-Load Trip? | | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic shut Off? | | Yes | Yes |
| User over ride control? | | User activated On/Off | User activated On/Off |
| Indication display | | Yes | Yes |
| Feature | Proposed<br>Omron Heat Pain Pro | Predicate<br>Omron<br>PM 3032<br>K141978 | |
| | Low Battery? | Yes | Yes |
| | Voltage /<br>Current<br>Level? | Yes | Yes |
| Timer Range (minutes) | 30 | 15 | |
| Compliance with Voluntary standards? | ES60601-1, IEC60601-1-2,<br>IEC60601-2-10, IEC 60601-1-<br>11 - same as PM3032 –<br>K141978 | ES60601-1, IEC60601-1-2,<br>IEC60601-2-10, IEC 60601-<br>1-11 | |
| Compliance with 21 CFR 898? | Yes | Yes | |
| Weight | Approx. 200g (incl. batteries) | Approx. 100g (incl.<br>batteries) | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 71(W)x165(H)x30.5(D)mm | 52(W)x112(H)x25(D)mm | |
| Operating and Storage Temperature,<br>Humidity | Operating Temperature,<br>10 to 40°C<br>30 to 80 %RH<br>700 to 1060 hPa<br>Storage Temperature,<br>0 to 40°C<br>30 to 80 %RH<br>700 to 1060 hPa | 10 to 40°C<br>30 to 80 % RH | |
| Transportation Temperature,<br>Humidity, Air Pressure | -20 to 60°C<br>10 to 95% RH,<br>700 to 1060 hPa | -20 to 60°C<br>10 to 95% RH,<br>700 to 1060 hPa | |
| Electrode style | PMGEL<br>Reusable | Long Life Pads<br>Reusable | |
| Patient contacting accessory | Electrode | Electrode | |
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#### Table 2 Comparison to Reference Device - K070299 ezFit
| Feature | Proposed<br>Omron Heat Pain Pro | Reference<br>ezFit Technology<br>ezFit - K070299 |
|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for Use | The Omron Heat Pain Pro is intended<br>for:<br>The relief of pain associated with sore or<br>aching, muscles of the lower back, arms,<br>legs, shoulder, or foot due to strain from<br>exercise or normal household work<br>activities.<br>Environments of Use: Clinics, hospital<br>and home environments<br>Patient Population: Adult | For Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve<br>Stimulation, ezFit Digital Heating TENS<br>(Model No.: HR-661/ UC-101) is intended for<br>* Symptomatic relief and management of<br>chronic intractable pain.<br>For powered heating therapy, ezFit Digital<br>Heating TENS (Model No .: HR-661/<br>UC-101) is intended for<br>Temporary relief of minor aches and pains and<br>muscle spasms |
| Compliance with Voluntary standards? | ES60601-1, IEC60601-1-2, IEC60601-2-<br>10, IEC 60601-1-11 | IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 14081 |
| Power Source | AC adaptor / Rechargeable battery<br>(Lithium Ion) | AC adaptor / Rechargeable battery (Ni-H) |
| Functions | TENS and electrical heating via<br>electrode pad | TENS and electrical heating via electrode pad |
| TENS Modes | Nine Modes | Not specified |
| Heating Setting | High and low | Adjustable |
| Heating temperature | High: 43°C maximum<br>Low: 42°C maximum | 36-42°C |
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### Discussion of Substantial Equivalence - Differences Between A Legally Marketed Predicate Device:
The Omron Heat Pain Pro is viewed as substantially equivalent to the predicate device because: The Heat Pain Pro uses the exact same technology and has substantially equivalent indications for use. The differences that exist between the devices are insignificant in the terms of safety or effectiveness.
Indications - These indications are virtually identical to the predicate.
Prescriptive - The Heat Pain Pro and predicate are all OTC.
Design and Technology - The Heat Pain Pro has equivalent design and features when compared to the predicate.
Performance and Specifications – The Heat Pain Pro has equivalent specifications of performance when compared to the predicate.
Compliance with standards -The Heat Pain Pro and predicate comply with the same standards: AAMI ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2. IEC 60601-2-10 and IEC 60601-1-11 for home healthcare.
Materials - The patient contacting materials of the Heat Pain Pro are the PM-GELs. The PM-GELs are constructed of the same materials as the patient contacting portion of the Long Life Pads as cleared in K120516.
Patient Population – The Heat Pain Pro and predicate are indicated for adults
Environment of Use - Clinics, hospital and home environments. Identical to the predicate PM3032
#### Rationale for Reference Device:
The Omron Heat Pain Pro is combines the ability to provide some surface heat as well as TENS. We selected a reference, ezFit Technology ezFit - K070299, as a reference device as it incorporates heat and TENS through the same basic technology. The differences that exist between the devices are related to heat therapy provided by the reference device vs. heat to provide a warming sensation.
Indications - The indications are similar except the reference device provides heat therapy vs. the subject device provide a warming sensation.
Prescriptive - The Heat Pain Pro is OTC vs. the reference is Rx.
Design and Technology - The basic design of providing heat and TENS via a single electrode is similar.
Performance and Specifications - The Heat Pain Pro has similar maximum delivered heat specifications and TENS stimulation.
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As indicated in Table 2, one can see that the subject device and reference device are similar and the difference between heat therapy of the reference device and providing a warming sensation for the subject does not raise any new safety concerns. The difference of OTC vs. prescriptive is has been addressed through our risk and hazard analysis and labeling as supported by the usability tested for the lay user population as an OTC device.
### Non-Clinical Testing Summary:
The device has been tested to insure that all requirements have been met, this includes:
- Testing of all controls ●
- Testing of all indicators
- Testing of battery state indicators
- . Testing of waveforms
The device has also been tested to the requirements of the following standards:
- AAMI / ANSI ES60601-1:2005 + A1: 2012 Medical electrical equipment part 1: ● general requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- . IEC 60601-1-2: 2007 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2: General Requirements for Safety - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements and Tests
- IEC 60601-1-11: 2015, 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
- . IEC 60601-2-10: 2012 Medical electrical equipment - part 2-10: particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of nerve and muscle stimulators
The device has also been tested for drop, vibration and environmental temperature and humidity.
Usability testing was performed.
### Clinical Testing Summary:
No clinical testing was performed
### Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
Omron maintains that the Heat Pain Pro is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in indications for use, patient population, and environment for use, technology characteristics, specifications / performance and compliance with international standards.
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# 510(k) Summary
# Page 8 of 9
# 6/3/2016
| Parameter | Subject | PM3032 | Subject | PM3032 | Subject | PM3032 | Subject | PM3032 | |
|-------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|---------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|---------|
| Mode of Program Name | TAP | TAP | KNEAD | KNEAD | RUB | RUB | ARM | ARM | |
| Waveform | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic | |
| Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | |
| Maximum Output Voltage [V] | @500Ω | 67.2 | 66.3 | 40.7 | 51.1 | 37.3 | 42.3 | 67.1 | 66.3 |
| | @2KΩ | 85.6 | 87.6 | 56.6 | 67.9 | 51.2 | 55.9 | 86.0 | 87.9 |
| | @10kΩ | 95.9 | 95.9 | 62.4 | 73.9 | 56.7 | 59.9 | 95.7 | 95.9 |
| Maximum Output Current [mA] | @500Ω | 134.4 | 132.6 | 81.4 | 102.2 | 74.6 | 84.6 | 134.2 | 132.6 |
| | @2KΩ | 42.8 | 43.8 | 28.3 | 34.0 | 25.6 | 28.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| | @10KΩ | 9.6 | 9.6 | 6.2 | 7.4 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Duration of primary phase [usec] | | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Pulse Duration [usec] | | 96 | 100 | 96 | 150 | 96 | 150 | 96 | 100 |
| Frequency [Hz] | | 1 - 20.13 | 1 - 15.43 | 51.65 | 25.28 - 79.22 | 99 | 84.86 - 132 | 2 - 51.65 | 1 - 132 |
| For multiphasic waveforms | Symmetrical phases | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| only: | Phase Duration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Net Charge(µC per pulse) (@500Ω) [uC] * | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum Phase Charge (@500Ω) [µC] | | 4.30 | 4.24 | 2.60 | 3.27 | 2.39 | 2.71 | 4.29 | 4.24 |
| Maximum Current Density (@500Ω) [mA/cm²] | | 8.43 | 3.03 | 5.10 | 2.33 | 4.68 | 1.93 | 8.41 | 3.03 |
| Maximum Current Density (@500Ω) [mA/cm²] r.m.s. | | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.36 | 0.14 | 0.46 | 0.22 | 0.12 | 0.03 |
| Maximum Average Power Density (@500Ω) [W/cm²] | | 5.219E-09 | 0.00017 | 5.107E-06 | 0.00020 | 1.576E-05 | 0.00039 | 2.081E-08 | 0.00060 |
| Burst Mode | (a) Pulses per burst | 60.4 | 46 | 222.1 | 71 | 544.5 | 118 | 60.4 | 23 |
| | (b) Bursts per second | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.12 | 0.59 | 0.09 | 0.59 | 0.32 | 1.00 |
| | **(c) Burst duration | 3.10 | 3.00 | 8.60 | 8.50 | 11.00 | 17.00 | 3.10 | 8.00 |
| | (d) Duty cycle: Line(b)xLine(c) | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 5.00 | 1.00 | 10.00 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| ON Time (seconds) | | 3.00 | 3.00 | 7.80 | 0.90 | 10.50 | 0.90 | 3.00 | 0.30 |
| OFF Time (seconds) | | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.50 | 0.80 | 0.10 | 0.70 |
| Additional Features | | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Subject device is Heat Pain Pro
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| Parameter | | Subject | PM3032 | Subject | PM3032 | Subject | PM3032 | Subject | PM3032 | Subject | PM3032 |
|-------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|---------------|-------------|-------------|
| Mode of Program Name | | LBACK | LBACK | LEG | LEG | FOOT | FOOT | JOINT | JOINT | SHLDR | SHLDR |
| Waveform | | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic | Biphasic |
| Shape | | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Maximum Output Voltage [V] | @500Ω | 67.1 | 66.3 | 66.4 | 66.3 | 66.9 | 66.3 | 40.3 | 66.3 | 67.1 | 66.3 |
| | @2kΩ | 84.0 | 87.9 | 85.5 | 87.9 | 85.9 | 87.9 | 56.8 | 87.9 | 84.8 | 87.9 |
| | @10kΩ | 94.0 | 95.9 | 95.5 | 95.9 | 95.8 | 95.9 | 63.1 | 95.9 | 95.4 | 95.9 |
| Maximum Output Current [mA] | @500Ω | 134.2 | 132.6 | 132.8 | 132.6 | 133.8 | 132.6 | 80.6 | 132.6 | 134.2 | 132.6 |
| | @2kΩ | 42.0 | 44.0 | 42.8 | 44.0 | 43.0 | 44.0 | 28.4 | 44.0 | 42.4 | 44.0 |
| | @10kΩ | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 6.3 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Duration of primary phase [usec] | | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Pulse Duration [usec] | | 96 | 150 | 96 | 100 | 96 | 100 | 96 | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Frequency [Hz] | | 2 - 108 | 1 - 237.6 | 2 - 51.65 | 1 - 19.16 | 2 -11 | 1 - 19.16 | 42.43 - 108 | 42.43 - 237.6 | 1 - 19 | 1 - 19.16 |
| For multiphasic waveforms<br>only: | Symmetrical phases | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| | Phase Duration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Net Charge(µC per pulse) (@500Ω) [µC] | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum Phase Charge (@500Ω) [µC] | | 4.29 | 4.24 | 4.25 | 4.24 | 4.28 | 4.24 | 2.58 | 4.24 | 4.29 | 4.24 |
| Maximum Current Density (@500Ω) [mA/cm2] | | 8.41 | 3.03 | 8.33 | 3.03 | 8.39 | 3.03 | 5.05 | 3.03 | 8.41 | 3.03 |
| Maximum Current Density (@500Ω) [mA/cm2] r.m.s. | | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.12 | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.03 | 0.32 | 0.20 | 0.08 | 0.03 |
| Maximum Average Power Density (@500Ω) [W/cm2] | | 2.081E-08 | 0.00015 | 2.038E-08 | 0.00040 | 2.069E-08 | 0.00016 | 3.379E-06 | 0.00015 | 5.203E-09 | 0.00082 |
| Burst Mode | (a) Pulses per burst | 540.0 | 1425 | 258.3 | 57 | 55.0 | 57 | 324.0 | 1425 | 76.0 | 76 |
| | (b) Bursts per second | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.14 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| | **(c) Burst duration | 20.00 | 14.00 | 10.00 | 8.00 | 5.20 | 8.00 | 16.00 | 14.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| | (d) Duty cycle: Line(b)xLine(c) | 2.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 1.01 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| ON Time (seconds) | | 20.00 | 6.00 | 9.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 3.00 | 11.00 | 6.00 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| OFF Time (seconds) | | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.15 | 1.00 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Additional Features | | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Subject device is the Heat Pain Pro
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.