The Pelvifine Pelvic Muscle Trainer (Model: KM518) is a non-implanted muscle stimulator designed to treat stress, urge and/or mixed urinary incontinence in women. It applies stimulation to the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding structures to improve strength and support.
Device Story
Pelvifine Pelvic Muscle Trainer (KM518) is a non-implanted, dual-channel electrical muscle stimulator for home use by women. Device delivers biphasic, rectangular electrical pulses to pelvic floor muscles via an internal probe to treat urinary incontinence. User selects between two channels: Channel B (Junior User, <5 uses) and Channel A (Senior User, >5 uses). Device offers 12 programmable modes with adjustable pulse width, rate, ramp-up time, and work/rest cycles. Output intensity is adjustable up to 100 levels. Healthcare providers use the device to facilitate pelvic floor muscle strengthening and support. Benefits include improved urinary control through neuromuscular stimulation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Safety and performance were established through bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-10), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10), and usability testing (IEC 62366). Waveform characterization was performed per FDA guidance for powered muscle stimulators.
Technological Characteristics
Dual-channel electrical stimulator; 9Vdc battery powered. Main unit (ABS plastic) and probe (ABS plastic, stainless steel). Biphasic rectangular pulse waveform. Output: <80mA @ 500Ω, max 37Vdc. Pulse duration 150-220μs; frequency 10-40Hz. Type BF applied part. Software verification/validation per FDA guidance.
Indications for Use
Indicated for women with stress, urge, and/or mixed urinary incontinence to improve pelvic floor muscle strength and support.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A nonimplanted electrical continence device is a device that consists of a pair of electrodes on a plug or a pessary that are connected by an electrical cable to a battery-powered pulse source. The plug or pessary is inserted into the rectum or into the vagina and used to stimulate the muscles of the pelvic floor to maintain urinary or fecal continence. When necessary, the plug or pessary may be removed by the user. This device excludes an AC-powered nonimplanted electrical continence device and the powered vaginal muscle stimulator for therapeutic use (§ 884.5940).
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January 18, 2018
Shenzhen Konmed Technology Co., Ltd. % Cassie Lee Guangzhou Glomed Biological Technology Co., Ltd. Suite 306, Kecheng Mansion, No.121 Science Road Guangzhou Science Park Guangzhou, 510663 CN
Re: K163288
Trade/Device Name: Pelvifine Pelvic Muscle Trainer Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.5320 Regulation Name: Nonimplanted Electrical Continence Device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KPI Dated: December 19, 2017 Received: January 16, 2018
Dear Cassie Lee:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K163288
Device Name
Pelvifine Pelvic Muscle Trainer, Model: KM518
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Pelvifine Pelvic Muscle Trainer (Model: KM518) is a non-implanted muscle stimulator designed to treat stress, urge and/or mixed urinary incontinence in women. It applies stimulation to the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding structures to improve strength and support.
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Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| Sponsor: | Shenzhen Konmed Technology Co., Ltd. |
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| Subject Device: | Pelvic Muscle Trainer, Model: KM518 |
| Document Name: | 510(k) Summary |
# Chapter 5. 510(k) Summary
# 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(K) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirement of 21 CFR 807.92.
## 1. Submitter's Information
510(k) Owner's Name: Shenzhen Konmed Technology Co., Ltd. Establishment Registration Number: Applying Address: 703B, Haide building A, Nanxin Road, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China Tel: +86-755-86704558 Fax: +86-755-86704558 Contact Person: Tony (Manager) Email: 2519021651@qq.com
## Application Correspondent:
Contact Person: Ms. Cassie Lee Guangzhou GLOMED Biological Technology Co., Ltd. Address: Suite 306, Kecheng Mansion, No.121 Science Road, Guangzhou Science Park, Guangzhou 510663, China Tel: +86-20-61099984 Email: regulatory@glomed-info.com
## 2. Subject Device Information
| Trade Name: | Pelvifine Pelvic Muscle Trainer |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Pelvic Floor Muscle Stimulator |
| Classification name: | Stimulator, Electrical, Non-Implanted for Incontinence |
| Review Panel: | Gastroenterology/Urology |
| Product Code: | KPI |
| Regulation Class: | II |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 876.5320 |
## 3. Predicate Device Information
| Sponsor | InControl Medical, LLC | International Trade<br>Group, Incorporated | InControl Medical, LLC |
|--------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------------------|------------------------|
| Device Name and<br>Model | InTone | YARLAP | ApexM |
| 510(k) Number | K110179 | K141643 | K150183 |
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| Sponsor: | Shenzhen Konmed Technology Co., Ltd. |
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| Subject Device: | Pelvic Muscle Trainer, Model: KM518 |
| Document Name: | 510(k) Summary |
| Product Code | KPI | KPI | KPI |
|-------------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 876.5320 | 21 CFR 876.5320 | 21 CFR 876.5320 |
| Regulation Class | II | II | II |
## 2. Device Description
The Pelvifine Pelvic Muscle Trainer is a product designed to give women the opportunity to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles.
This device is a dual-channel stimulator combining several treatment programs into one unit. Channel B is for the Junior User (who use the device no more than 5 times) and Channel A is for the Senior User (who use the device more than 5 times). It offers full control of Pulse Widths, Rates, Ramp up times, and Work/Rest cycles.
# 5. Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Pelvifine Pelvic Muscle Trainer (Model: KM518) is a non-implanted muscle stimulator designed to treat stress, urge and/or mixed urinary incontinence in women. It applies stimulation to the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding structures to improve strength and support.
## 6. Test Summary
The Pelvifine Pelvic Muscle Trainer (Model: KM518) has been evaluated the safety and performance by lab bench testing and usability testing as following:
- � Electrical safety test according to IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-10 standards
- � Electromagnetic compatibility test according to IEC 60601-1-2 standard
- � Biocompatibility test according to ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10 standards
- � Usability test according to IEC 62366 standard
- � Software verification and validation test according to the requirements of the FDA "Guidance for Pre Market Submissions and for Software Contained in Medical Devices"
- � The waveform test report has also been conducted to characterize the output specifications of the device according to Guidance for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator for Pain Relief Intended for Over the Counter Use and Guidance for Powered Muscle Stimulator for Muscle Conditioning
# 7. Comparison to predicate device and conclusion
The technological characteristics, features, specifications, materials, mode of operation, and intended use of subject device is substantially to the predicate devices identified above.
The differences between the subject device and predicate devices do not raise new issues of safety or effectiveness.
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject Device | Predicate Device Equivalent | Remark |
|---------------------------|------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------|
| Device Name and | Pelvic Muscle Trainer, | InTone | YARLAP<br>ApexM |
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| Sponsor: | Shenzhen Konmed Technology Co., Ltd. |
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| Subject Device: | Pelvic Muscle Trainer, Model: KM518 |
| Document Name: | 510(k) Summary |
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject Device | Predicate Device Equivalent | | | Remark | |
|---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Model | Model: KM518 | | | | | |
| 510(k) Number | K163288 | K110179 | K141643 | K150183 | | |
| Intended Use &<br>Indications for Use | Pelvic Muscle Trainer<br>(Model: KM518) is a<br>non-implanted muscle<br>stimulator designed to<br>treat stress, urge and/or<br>mixed urinary<br>incontinence in women.<br>It applies stimulation to<br>the pelvic floor muscles<br>and surrounding<br>structures to improve<br>strength and support. | The InControl InTone<br>device is a non-<br>implanted electrical<br>stimulator indicated for<br>use in the treatment of<br>female urinary<br>incontinence. It applies<br>electrical stimulation to<br>the pelvic floor<br>musculature and<br>surrounding structures.<br>It is intended for acute<br>and ongoing treatment<br>of mixed urinary<br>incontinence where the<br>following results may<br>improve urinary control:<br>strengthening of pelvic<br>floor muscles and<br>inhibition of the<br>dletrusor muscle<br>through reflexive<br>mechanisms. The<br>biofeedback feature can<br>be used for muscle re-<br>education purposes. | The device is intended<br>to provide electrical<br>stimulation and<br>neuromuscular re-<br>education for the<br>purpose of rehabilitation<br>of weak pelvic floor<br>muscles for the<br>treatment of stress, urge<br>and mixed urinary<br>incontinence in women<br>and to maintain urinary<br>continence in women. | ApexM is a non-<br>implanted muscle<br>stimulator designed to<br>treat stress, urge and/or<br>mixed urinary<br>incontinence in women.<br>It applies stimulation to<br>the pelvic floor muscles<br>and surrounding<br>structures to improve<br>strength and support. | SE<br>Note:<br>Identical<br>to<br>ApexM | |
| Power Source(s) | 9Vdc Battery | 4/5 AA nickel metal<br>hydride battery | -- | 4 x AAA Alkaline<br>battery | SE<br>Note1 | |
| Method of Line<br>Current Isolation | Type BF Applied Part | Type BF Applied Part | Type BF Applied Part | Type BF Applied Part | SE | |
| Patient<br>Leakage<br>Current | NC<br>SFC | < 100 $ μ $ A<br>< 500 $ μ $ A | N/A (battery) | -- | N/A (battery) | SE<br>Note 1 |
| Number of Output<br>Channels | 2 (only the selected one<br>channel will work during<br>operation) | 1 | -- | 1 | SE<br>Note 2 | |
| Number of Output<br>Modes | 12 | 1 | -- | 1 | SE<br>Note 2 | |
| Output Intensity<br>Level | 100 | -- | -- | -- | SE<br>Note 2 | |
| Timer Range | 15~20 minutes | 12 minutes | -- | 10~15 minutes | SE<br>Note 2 | |
| Weight | Main Unit: 300g<br>Probe: 200g | -- | -- | -- | SE<br>Note 2 | |
| Dimensions | Main Unit:<br>150mm x 73mm x<br>20mm<br>Probe:<br>145mm x 25mm x | Insertion Unit: 12.2" x<br>2.5" x 4.0"<br>Inflatable Probe: 5.5" x<br>2.2" x 2.5" | -- | Insertion Unit :<br>12.2"x 2.5"x 4.0"<br>Inflatable Probe:<br>5.5"x 2.2"x 2.5" | SE<br>Note 2 | |
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| Sponsor: | Shenzhen Konmed Technology Co., Ltd |
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| Subject Device: | Pelvic Muscle Trainer, Model: KM518 |
| Document Name: | 510(k) Summary |
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject Device | Predicate Device Equivalent | Device Equivalent | Remark |
|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | 25mm | | | |
| Electrode Surface<br>Area | 7.85cm² (x 2) | 10.5cm² (x 2) | 6.4cm² (x 2) | 6.00cm² ± 0.5cm² (x 2) SE Note 3 |
| Housing Materials<br>and Construction | Main unit:<br>ABS plastic<br>Probe Material: ABS<br>plastic, Stainless steel | ABS plastics | -- | Main unit:<br>ABS plastic<br>Insertion Material:<br>Silicone, Plastics SE Note 4 |
| Waveform and<br>Shape | Rectangular pulses,<br>Biphasic | Rectangular pulses,<br>Biphasic | Rectangular pulses,<br>Biphasic | Rectangular pulses,<br>Monophasic SE Note:<br>Identical to InTone |
| Maximum Output<br>Voltage | 37Vdc @500Ω | 50Vdc @500Ω | -- | 40Vdc @500Ω SE Note 3 |
| Maximum Output<br>Current | <80 mA @500Ω | 100mA @500Ω | 80mA±10% @ 500Ω<br>50mA±10% @ 2kΩ<br>19mA±10% @10kΩ | 80mA @500Ω SE Note 3 |
| Pulse Duration | 150μs, 200μs, 220μs | 200μs | 200-250μs | 200μs SE Note 3 |
| Pulse frequency | 10~40Hz | 50Hz | 10~35Hz | 13, 50Hz SE Note 3 |
| Net Charge (per<br>pulse) | 0 µC @ 500Ω | -- | 0μC @ 500Ω | -- SE Note 3 |
| Maximum Phase<br>Charge | 19.8 µC @ 500Ω | 20μC @ 500Ω | 20μC @ 500Ω | 16μC @ 500Ω SE Note 3 |
| Maximum Current<br>Density | 9.48 mA/cm² | 4.7 mA/cm² | 12.5mA/cm²<br>(Vaginal) | 13.3 mA/cm² SE Note 3 |
| Maximum Average<br>Power Density | 3.09 mW/cm² | 4.8 mW/cm² | 3.5 mW/cm² | 5.33 mW/cm² SE Note 3 |
| Biocompatibility | All user directly<br>contacting materials are<br>compliance with<br>ISO10993-5 and<br>ISO10993-10<br>requirements. | All user directly<br>contacting materials are<br>compliance with<br>ISO10993-5 and<br>ISO10993-10<br>requirements. | All user directly<br>contacting materials are<br>compliance with<br>ISO10993-5 and<br>ISO10993-10<br>requirements. | All user directly<br>contacting materials are<br>compliance with<br>ISO10993-5 and<br>ISO10993-10<br>requirements. SE |
| Electrical Safety | Comply with IEC 60601-<br>1 and IEC 60601-2-10 | Comply with IEC<br>60601-1 and IEC<br>60601-2-10 | Comply with IEC 60601-<br>1 and IEC 60601-2-10 | Comply with IEC<br>60601-1 and IEC<br>60601-2-10 SE |
| EMC | Comply with IEC 60601-<br>1-2 | Comply with IEC<br>60601-1-2 | Comply with IEC 60601-<br>1-2 | Comply with IEC<br>60601-1-2 SE |
| Utility | Predicate device<br>K141643 | Subject device | Rate Hz | Pulse us | Work Sec. | Rest Sec. | Time Min.* | Max. W/cm²<br>80mA | Ave. W/cm²<br>30mA | Ave. W/cm²<br>45mA | maximum phase charge |
|---------|-----------------------------|----------------|---------|----------|-----------|-----------|------------|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------|----------------------|
|---------|-----------------------------|----------------|---------|----------|-----------|-----------|------------|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------|----------------------|
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| Sponsor: | Shenzhen Konmed Technology Co., Ltd. |
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| Subject Device: | Pelvic Muscle Trainer, Model: KM518 |
| Document Name: | 510(k) Summary |
| Mixed | Mode 1 | -- | 12 | 200 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 1.2 | 0.17 | 0.38 | 20 C @ 500Ω |
|--------|--------|-------|----|-----|---|----|----|------|------|------|---------------|
| Mixed | Mode 2 | -- | 20 | 250 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 2.5 | 0.35 | 0.79 | 20 C @ 500Ω |
| Mixed | -- | P04 | 10 | 220 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 1.1 | 0.31 | 0.47 | 19.8 C @ 500Ω |
| Mixed | -- | P05 | 10 | 220 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 1.1 | 0.31 | 0.47 | 19.8 C @ 500Ω |
| Mixed | -- | P06_1 | 10 | 220 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 1.02 | 0.31 | 0.47 | 19.8 C @ 500Ω |
| Mixed | -- | P06_2 | 20 | 220 | 4 | 4 | | 1.2 | 0.63 | 0.94 | 19.8 C @ 500Ω |
| Mixed | -- | P07_1 | 20 | 220 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 1.2 | 0.63 | 0.94 | 19.8 C @ 500Ω |
| Mixed | -- | P07_2 | 20 | 220 | 5 | 5 | | 1.2 | 0.63 | 0.94 | 19.8 C @ 500Ω |
| Mixed | -- | P07_3 | 20 | 220 | 5 | 5 | | 1.2 | 0.63 | 0.94 | 19.8 C @ 500Ω |
| Mixed | -- | P07_4 | 10 | 220 | 4 | 4 | | 1.2 | 0.32 | 0.47 | 19.8 C @ 500Ω |
| Mixed | -- | P08 | 20 | 220 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 1.2 | 0.63 | 0.94 | 19.8 C @ 500Ω |
| Urge | Mode 3 | -- | 12 | 200 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 1.2 | 0.17 | 0.38 | 20 C @ 500Ω |
| Urge | Mode 4 | -- | 10 | 200 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 1.0 | 0.14 | 0.32 | 20 C @ 500Ω |
| Urge | -- | P03 | 10 | 200 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 0.9 | 0.28 | 0.42 | 19.8 C @ 500Ω |
| Stress | Mode 5 | -- | 12 | 250 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 1.5 | 0.21 | 0.47 | 20 C @ 500Ω |
| Stress | Mode 6 | -- | 35 | 200 | 6 | 18 | 20 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 1.11 | 20 C @ 500Ω |
| Stress | -- | P01 | 40 | 220 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 2.3 | 1.23 | 1.87 | 19.8 C @ 500Ω |
| Stress | -- | P02 | 10 | 220 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 1 | 0.31 | 0.46 | 19.8 C @ 500Ω |
* The treatment times listed for the subject device are for Channel B has a 3-minute treatment time.
## Comparison in Detail(s):
## Note 1:
Although the "Power Source(s)", "Patient Leakage Current", "Weight", and "Dimensions", a little different from the predicate devices, the differences will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
## Note 2:
Although the "Number of Output Modes" "Output Intensity Level", "Timer Range", "Weight" and "Dimensions" of subject device are different from the predicate devices, the differences will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
## Note 3:
Although the "Electrode Surface Area", "Maximum Output Voltage", "Maximum Output Current", "Pulse Duration", "Pulse Frequency", "Net Charge (per pulse)", "Maximum Phase Charge", "Maximum Current Density", "Maximum Average Power Density" are a little different from the predicate devices, the differences will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
#### Note 4:
Although the "Housing Materials and Construction" are a little different from the predicate devices, the differences will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
## Note 5:
The stimulation parameters for "specific urinary incontinence type" of subject device and predicate device are very similar , so the differences will not significantly impact safety and effectiveness.
## Finial Conclusion:
The subject device "Pelvifine Pelvic Muscle Trainer" is Substantial Equivalent to the predicate devices.
#### 8. Date of the summary prepared: December 19, 2017
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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.