K160992 · BTL Industries, Inc. · IPF · Oct 21, 2016 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K160992
Device Name
HPM-6000
Applicant
BTL Industries, Inc.
Product Code
IPF · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Oct 21, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5850
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The HPM-6000 device is intended to be used under medical supervision for adjunctive therapy for the treatment of medical diseases and conditions. The HPM-6000 device is indicated for use in stimulating neuromuscular tissue for bulk muscle excitation in the legs or arms for rehabilitative purposes. Indications for Use for Muscle Stimulators: - Relaxation of muscle spasms - Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy - Increasing local blood circulation - Muscle re-education - Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis - Maintaining or increasing range of motion
Device Story
HPM-6000 is a non-invasive magnetic muscle stimulator; generates electromagnetic fields to trigger muscle/neuronal tissue stimulation without electroconductive media. Device features color touch screen for step-by-step therapy guidance; parameters set via screen, buttons, and knob. Used in clinical settings under medical supervision. Output is electromagnetic field pulses (1-150 Hz, 0.5-2.5 T) delivered via magnetic coils to induce muscle excitation. Benefits include muscle re-education, spasm relaxation, and atrophy prevention. Healthcare providers monitor therapy progress via on-screen display of parameters and remaining time.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence demonstrated via bench testing and comparison of technical characteristics to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Magnetic muscle stimulator; electromagnetic field generation. Pulse repetition: 1-150 Hz; Pulse duration: 280 μs; Intensity: 0.5-2.5 T. Interface: 8.4-inch color touch screen. Power: 100-240 V AC. Safety standards: ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 62366, ISO 10993-1/5/10. Class II, BF electrical protection.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring neuromuscular stimulation for bulk muscle excitation in legs or arms for rehabilitation. Specific uses: relaxation of muscle spasms, prevention/retardation of disuse atrophy, increasing local blood circulation, muscle re-education, post-surgical calf stimulation to prevent venous thrombosis, and maintaining/increasing range of motion. Used under medical supervision.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered muscle stimulator is an electrically powered device intended for medical purposes that repeatedly contracts muscles by passing electrical currents through electrodes contacting the affected body area.
Predicate Devices
Neotonus MS-101 Magnetic Muscle Stimulator System (K973929)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 21, 2016
BTL Industries, Inc. Jan Zarsky Director 47 Loring Drive Framingham, Massachusetts 01702
Re: K160992
Trade/Device Name: HPM-6000 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5850 Regulation Name: Powered Muscle Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IPF Dated: March 21, 2016 Received: April 8, 2016
Dear Jan Zarsky:
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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Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K160992
Device Name HPM-6000
Indications for Use (Describe)
The HPM-6000 device is intended to be used under medical supervision for adjunctive therapy for the treatment of medical diseases and conditions.
The HPM-6000 device is indicated for use in stimulating neuromuscular tissue for bulk muscle excitation in the legs or arms for rehabilitative purposes.
Indications for Use for Muscle Stimulators:
- · Relaxation of muscle spasms
- · Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy
- · Increasing local blood circulation
- · Muscle re-education
- · Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis
- · Maintaining or increasing range of motion
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <div> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </div> |
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| <div> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </div> |
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# 510(k) Summary K160992/S001
# General Information
| Sponsor: | BTL Industries, Inc.<br>47 Loring Drive<br>Framingham, MA 01702<br>Tel: +1-866-285-1656<br>Fax: +1-888-499-2502 |
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| Applicant: | BTL Industries, Inc.<br>47 Loring Drive<br>Framingham, MA 01702<br>Tel: +1-866-285-1656<br>Fax: +1-888-499-2502 |
| Contact Person: | Jan Zarsky<br>Director<br>BTL Industries, Inc.<br>zarskyj@btlnet.com |
| Summary Preparation<br>Date: | October 21, 2016 |
## Device Name
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | HPM-6000 |
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| Primary Classification Name: | Stimulator, Muscle, Powered |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 890.5850, Class II |
| Classification Product Code: | IPF |
# Legally Marketed Predicate Devices
The HPM-6000 is a state-of-the-art magnetic device with accessories, and is substantially equivalent to its predicate that is already cleared for distribution in the USA under the following 510(k) Premarket Notification number:
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- Neotonus MS-101 Magnetic Muscle Stimulator System (K973929) .
## Product Description
The HPM-6000 is a non-invasive therapeutic device produces electromagnetic field that interacts with the tissues of the human body, while mainly affected structures are muscular, collagenous, and neuronal tissue. The electromagnetic field is delivered in the subdermal, muscular or collagenous tissue area triggering the stimulation and relaxation. The subject device does not use electroconductive media.
The HPM-6000 is equipped with a color touch screen with wide view angle that significantly facilitates the use of the device. The on-screen information guides the user step-by-step through the entire therapy procedure. The therapeutic parameters are easily set using the touch screen, buttons and knob on the device. During the therapy the device keeps information about the applied therapy type, remaining therapy time and main therapy parameters on the screen.
## Intended Use
The HPM-6000 device is intended to be used under medical supervision for adjunctive therapy for the treatment of medical diseases and conditions.
The HPM-6000 device is indicated for use in stimulating neuromuscular tissue for bulk muscle excitation in the legs or arms for rehabilitative purposes.
Indications for Use for Muscle Stimulators:
- Relaxation of muscle spasms
- Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy
- Increasing local blood circulation
- Muscle re-education ●
- Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis ●
- . Maintaining or increasing range of motion
## Non-clinical Testing
The HPM-6000 device has been thoroughly evaluated for electrical safety. The HPM-6000 has been found to comply with the following applicable medical device safety standards:
- ISO 14971 Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices
- IEC 62304 Medical device software - Software life cycle processes
- IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for IEC 60601-1-2 basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests
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| IEC 60601-1-6 | Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-6: General requirements for<br>basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability |
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| IEC 62366 | Medical devices - Application of usability engineering to medical<br>devices |
| ISO 10993-1 | Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and<br>testing within a risk management process |
| ISO 10993-5 | Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 5: Tests for in vitro<br>cytotoxicity |
| ISO 10993-10 | Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation<br>and skin sensitization |
## Clinical testing
The substantial equivalence determination for the HPM-6000 is not based on clinical testing. The device safety and efficacy was demonstrated by performance data and comparison of technical characteristics between the HPM-6000 and the predicate device.
## Summary of Clinical and Non-clinical testing
Nonclinical test have been conducted to evaluate the HPM-6000 performance, and results confirm that the device performs as intended and in a similar manner compared to the predicate. Thus, the HPM-6000 is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
| 510(k) number | K160992 | K973929 | Discussion |
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| Device name | HPM-6000 | Neotonus MS-101<br>Magnetic Muscle<br>Stimulator System | |
| Company name | BTL Industries, Inc. | Neotonus, Inc. | |
| Product Code<br>and Regulation | Physical Medicine<br>21 CFR 890.5850<br>IPF - Stimulator, Muscle,<br>Powered | Physical Medicine<br>21 CFR 890.5850<br>IPF - Stimulator, Muscle,<br>Powered | None |
| Intended Use | The HPM-6000 device is<br>intended to be used under<br>medical supervision for<br>adjunctive therapy for the<br>treatment of medical diseases<br>and conditions.<br>The HPM-6000 device is<br>indicated for use in stimulating<br>neuromuscular tissue for bulk | The Neotonus MS-101<br>Magnetic Muscle Stimulator<br>System is intended to be used<br>under medical supervision for<br>adjunctive therapy for the<br>treatment of medical diseases<br>and conditions.<br>The Neotonus MS-101 is<br>indicated for use in stimulating | None |
| 510(k) number | K160992 | K973929 | Discussion |
| Device name | HPM-6000 | Neotonus MS-101<br>Magnetic Muscle<br>Stimulator System | |
| Company name | BTL Industries, Inc. | Neotonus, Inc. | |
| | muscle excitation in the legs<br>or arms for rehabilitative<br>purposes.<br>Indications for Use for Muscle<br>Stimulators:<br>• Relaxation of muscle<br>spasms<br>• Prevention or retardation<br>of disuse atrophy<br>• Increasing local blood<br>circulation<br>• Muscle re-education<br>• Immediate post-surgical<br>stimulation of calf<br>muscles to prevent<br>venous thrombosis<br>• Maintaining or increasing<br>range of motion | neuromuscular tissue for bulk<br>muscle excitation in the legs or<br>arms for rehabilitative<br>purposes.<br>Indications for Use for Muscle<br>Stimulators:<br>• Relaxation of muscle<br>spasms<br>• Prevention or retardation<br>of disuse atrophy<br>• Increasing local blood<br>circulation<br>• Muscle re-education<br>• Immediate post-surgical<br>stimulation of calf<br>muscles to prevent<br>venous thrombosis<br>• Maintaining or increasing<br>range of motion | |
| Electrical<br>Protection | Class II, BF | Class II | None |
| Interface | Touch-screen | Graphical Display | Similar, not<br>significantly<br>different |
| Type of Energy | Magnetic field | Magnetic field | None |
| Type of<br>Applicator | Single magnetic coil | Single magnetic coil | None |
| Number of<br>Magnetic Coils<br>in the Applicator | 1 | 1 | None |
| Number of<br>Applicators | 2 | 1 | None |
| Color Touch<br>Screen | 8.4 in<br>21.3 cm<br>800x400 pixel | Unknown | N/A |
| Type of Operation | Continuous | Continuous | None |
| Pulse Repetition<br>Rate | 1 – 150 Hz | 1 – 55 Hz | Similar<br>Please see the<br>discussion and |
| 510(k) number | K160992 | K973929 | Discussion |
| Device name | HPM-6000 | Neotonus MS-101<br>Magnetic Muscle<br>Stimulator System | |
| Company name | BTL Industries, Inc. | Neotonus, Inc. | |
| | | | conclusion<br>below. |
| Magnetic Field<br>Intensity | 299-1 applicator: 0.5 - 1.8 T<br>299-2 applicator: 0.7 - 2.5 T | Up to 2.2 T | Similar, not<br>significantly<br>different |
| Pulse Duration<br>(±20 %) | 280 μs | 275 μs | None |
| Pulse Amplitude | 0 – 100 % | 0 - 100 % | None |
| Therapy Time | Up to 60 min | 30, 60 min | None |
| Operating<br>Temperature | 10-30 °C | 5-30 °C | Similar, not<br>significantly<br>different |
| Operating<br>Humidity | 30-75 % | 20-75 % | Similar, not<br>significantly<br>different |
| Shape of<br>Stimulation Pulse | Sine, biphasic | Sine, biphasic | None |
| Energy Source | 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz,<br>max 14 A | 110 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 12 A | None |
| External<br>Exchangeable<br>Fuse | Yes | Yes | None |
| System<br>Dimensions<br>(W×H×D) | 500×970×580 mm<br>(20×38×23 in) | 500×580×230 mm<br>(20×23×9 in) | Similar, not<br>important for<br>the device<br>safety and<br>effectiveness<br>evaluation |
| System Weight | 33 kg (73 lb) | 28 kg (61 lb) | Similar, not<br>important for<br>the device<br>safety and<br>effectiveness<br>evaluation |
| 510(k) number | K160992 | K973929 | Discussion |
| Device name | HPM-6000 | Neotonus MS-101<br>Magnetic Muscle<br>Stimulator System | |
| Company name | BTL Industries, Inc. | Neotonus, Inc. | |
| Position | Vertical - On castors | Horizontal | Similar, not<br>important for<br>the device<br>safety and<br>effectiveness<br>evaluation |
## Comparison with the Predicate Device
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The HPM-6000 device has the same indications for use and similar technological characteristics and principles of operation as its predicate device.
One of the technological differences between the subject and predicate devices includes pulse repetition rate. Therefore, K952089, a powered muscle stimulator cleared under the IPF product code (predicate of the predicate or K952089) has been submitted to demonstrate that safety and effectiveness are not adversely affected. K952089 or Rich-Mar CM-II Muscle Stimulator has pulse repetition range rate of 2-200 Hz, compared to 0-150 Hz for HPM-6000, the subject device. The mechanism of action of the electrical stimulator and this kind of magnetic device is the same. The nerve gets stimulated by electrical current and while the method of delivery is the different (magnetic induction), it is still the same current delivered to the tissue that stimulates the nerve endings on a similar frequency.
The technological differences between the HPM-6000 and predicate device, do not raise new types of safety or effectiveness questions.
The non-clinical test results confirm that the depth of tissue penetration does not differ and pulse repetition rate works in a similar manner compared to the predicate. Thus, the HPM-6000 is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
## Substantial Equivalence
Based upon the intended use and known technical information provided in this pre-market notification, the HPM-6000 device has been shown to be substantially equivalent to currently marketed predicate device.
## Conclusion
Based on the aforementioned information, the HPM-6000 is safe and effective and substantially equivalent to the identified predicate device.
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