The RF1400 Active Compression Wrap is intended to be a portable system, prescribed by healthcare professionals, to treat the following conditions by stimulating blood flow in the legs: · Aid in the prevention of DVT (deep vein thrombosis); • Enhance blood circulation; · Diminish post-operative pain and swelling; - · Reduce wound healing time; · Aid in the treatment and healing of: stasis dermatits, venous stasis ulcers, arterial and diabetic leg ulcers, chronic venous insufficiency, chronic lymphedema, and reduction of edema in the lower limbs; · As a prophylaxis for DVT by persons expecting to be stationary for long periods of time. · Reduction of edema associated with soft tissue injuries, such as burns, postoperative or post-immobilization edema, or ligament sprains. The device can be used in the home or clinical setting. The device is intended for use in an adult patient population.
Device Story
Portable, battery-powered, wearable compression system for adult patients in home or clinical settings. Device consists of wrap with integrated nickel-titanium (nitinol) martensite phase-change wires, plastic controller case, and single-button interface with RGB LED. Microprocessor-controlled system excites/relaxes wires to generate intermittent sequential compression across three discrete zones, simulating muscle contractions to aid venous return. Cycle involves sequential activation of zones followed by rest period. Physician prescribes device; patient operates via simple button interface. Output is mechanical compression of lower limb. Benefits include DVT prophylaxis, improved circulation, reduced edema, and accelerated wound healing. Rechargeable battery powers operation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation included electrical safety, EMC, software validation, environmental/shipping, life cycle, and performance testing. Bench studies verified biocompatibility, surface temperature, pressure delivery, cycle timing, and system operation against the ActiveCare DVT predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Nickel-titanium (nitinol) martensite phase-change wires, non-latex fabrics. Sensing/Actuation: Microprocessor-controlled electrical excitation of wires. Energy: Rechargeable battery. Form factor: Wearable limb wrap in sizes XS-L. Connectivity: Standalone. Sterilization: Non-sterile. Software: Microprocessor-based control system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients requiring stimulation of blood flow in the lower limbs to prevent DVT, enhance circulation, reduce post-op pain/swelling, reduce wound healing time, or treat stasis dermatitis, venous/arterial/diabetic ulcers, chronic venous insufficiency, chronic lymphedema, and edema from soft tissue injuries or immobilization. Contraindicated for patients with suspected/active DVT, ischemic vascular disease, blood clots, severe arteriosclerosis, pulmonary edema, severe congestive heart failure, thrombophlebitis, active infection, or where increased venous/lymphatic return is undesirable. Do not use on legs with vein ligation, gangrene, dermatitis, open wounds, recent skin grafts, massive edema, extreme deformity, or on extremities with neuropathy/pain insensitivity.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A compressible limb sleeve is a device that is used to prevent pooling of blood in a limb by inflating periodically a sleeve around the limb.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 02, 2017
Recovery Force LLC % Ms. Deborah Grayeski Sr. Project Manager M Squared Associates 575 8th Ave New York, New York 10018
Re: K162481
Trade/Device Name: RF1400 Active Compression Wrap Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5800 Regulation Name: Compressible Limb Sleeve Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JOW Dated: January 13, 2017 Received: January 17, 2017
Dear Ms. Grayeski:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of February 16, 2017.
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) K162481
Device Name RF1400 Active Compression Wrap
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The RF1400 Active Compression Wrap is intended to be a portable system, prescribed by healthcare professionals, to treat the following conditions by stimulating blood flow in the legs:
· Aid in the prevention of DVT (deep vein thrombosis);
• Enhance blood circulation;
· Diminish post-operative pain and swelling;
- · Reduce wound healing time;
· Aid in the treatment and healing of: stasis dermatits, venous stasis ulcers, arterial and diabetic leg ulcers, chronic venous insufficiency, chronic lymphedema, and reduction of edema in the lower limbs;
· As a prophylaxis for DVT by persons expecting to be stationary for long periods of time.
· Reduction of edema associated with soft tissue injuries, such as burns, postoperative or post-immobilization edema, or ligament sprains.
The device can be used in the home or clinical setting. The device is intended for use in an adult patient population.
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|X | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 5 510(k) Summary
## Submitter Information
| Applicant: | Recovery Force LLC<br>12175 Visionary Way, Suite 117<br>Fishers, IN 46038 |
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| Phone Number: | 1-866-604-6458 |
| Official Correspondent: | M Squared Associates, Inc.<br>Deborah Grayeski<br>575 8th Avenue, Suite 1212<br>New York, NY 10018<br>Phone: 703-562-9800 ext. 250<br>Fax: 703-562-9797<br>Email: dgrayeski@msquaredassociates.com |
| Date of Preparation: | February 14, 2017 |
## Device Name
| Trade Name: | RF1400 Active Compression Wrap |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Compressible Limb Wrap |
| Classification Name: | Compressible Limb Wrap (21 CFR 870.5800, Product code JOW) |
# Device Description
The RF1400 Active Compression Wrap is a lightweight, portable, rechargeable battery powered, prescriptive device that helps stimulate blood flow in the lower limb through the use of intermittent sequential compression. The wrap contains nickel titanium, martensite phase change wires, using a battery-powered microprocessor to "excite" and "relax" the wires resulting in compression. The battery and microprocessor components are protectively housed in a plastic controller case that is permanently attached to the wrap. A single, touch control button interface and a RGB LED light indicator provide the user interface, and there is a port for connecting the battery charger plug. The wrap is available in a wide range of sizes XS, S, M, and L, to accommodate varying anatomy sizes.
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The wrap is divided into three discrete zones which are externally applied to the limb. After one zone is fully activated for a period of time and turns off, then the next zone is activated. This cycle continues until all three zones have activated and turned off. Then the sequence is repeated after a short delay. This cycle repeats until the unit is turned off. The wrap may be used on one or both legs. When used on both legs, the wraps operately. The wrap is supplied with a rechargeable battery, which can be charged when not in use.
# Intended Use/Indications:
The RF1400 Active Compression Wrap is intended to be a portable and wearable system, prescribed by healthcare professionals, to treat the following conditions by stimulating blood flow in the lower limbs:
- o Aid in the prevention of DVT;
- Enhance blood circulation; O
- Diminish post-operative pain and swelling; O
- Reduce wound healing time; O
- Aid in the treatment and healing of: stasis dermatitis, venous stasis ulcers, arterial o and diabetic leg ulcers, chronic venous insufficiency, chronic lymphedema, and reduction of edema in the lower limbs:
- As a prophylaxis for DVT by persons expecting to be stationary for long periods of o time.
- Reduction of edema associated with soft tissue injuries, such as burns, o postoperative or post-immobilization edema, or ligament sprains.
The device can be used in the home or clinical setting. The device is intended for use in an adult patient population.
# Contraindications:
Do not use the RF1400 Active Compression Wrap in the following cases:
- Persons with suspected, active or untreated: deep vein thrombosis, ischemic . vascular disease, blood clots, severe arteriosclerosis, pulmonary edema, severe congestive heart failure, thrombophlebitis, or an active infection
- . On the legs where the cuffs (the Wrap) would interfere with the following conditions: vein ligation, gangrene, dermatitis, swollen or inflamed areas, open wounds, a recent skin graft, massive edema or extreme deformity of the leg
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- . Medical situations where increased venous and lymphatic return are undesirable
- . On extremities that are insensitive to pain or any neuropathy
- Presence of unexplained pain. .
### Predicate Devices
The predicate devices of the RF1400 Active Compression Wrap are:
- Primary predicate: ActiveCare DVT. manufactured by Medical Compression Systems (K140755)
- Reference device: VascuTherm™, manufactured by ThermoTek, Inc. (K061866)
- · Reference device: Vena Pro Vascular Therapy System, manufactured by Innovamed Health, LLC (K133274)
## Technological Characteristics Summary
The RF1400 Active Compression Wrap is equivalent to the listed predicate devices in that all devices use a microprocessor to provide intermittent compression to simulate muscle contractions in the lower limbs aiding the return of venous flow. Like the ActiveCare and Vena Pro devices, the RF1400 Active Compression Wrap is light-weight, portable, and wraps around the lower limb. Similar to the Vena Pro device, the RF1400 Active Compression Wrap may be used on one or both legs. When used on both legs, the wraps operate separately. All devices also have similar indications for use and contraindications.
Although the subject device uses different technology to enable compression (excitation and relaxation of nickel titanium, martensite to austenite phase change wires, rather than using air delivery through tubing which is used in the predicate devices), the subject device has similar performance characteristics to the predicates in terms of cycle time and applied/on-body pressure. Both the subject device and the ActiveCare DVT device have three discrete compression zones with similar on-body pressure and cycle times (2-3 seconds of compression, with approximately 24 seconds of rest period before the cycle repeats), providing sequential compression, which cannot be changed. In all devices, compression is controlled by a microprocessor controlled system having a user interface, which in addition to controlling the system, provides battery and system information (including error notification). All compression systems are encased in soft,
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non-latex fabrics for patient comfort and biocompatibility. All systems are prescription only, provided non-sterile, and are intended for single patient use.
The RF1400 Active Compression Wrap is supplied with a rechargeable battery, which can be charged when not in use, whereas the predicate devices either also use a rechargeable battery or utilize a power source that must be plugged into a wall outlet.
## Summary of Nonclinical Testing
Nonclinical validation including electrical safety, EMC, software validation, environmental/ shipping, life cycle, and performance testing have shown that the RF1400 Active Compression Wrap has performance characteristics substantially equivalent to the listed predicate devices.
Bench testing has verified biocompatibility, surface temperature, equivalent pressure delivery, cycle time and system operation as the ActiveCare DVT listed predicate.
#### Substantial Equivalence
The RF1400 Active Compression Wrap has the same intended use and performance characteristics as the predicate devices. The results of non-clinical testing demonstrates that the device met all performance requirements and that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
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.