Perfect EMS
Device Facts
| Record ID | K200694 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Perfect EMS |
| Applicant | Tenscare, Ltd. |
| Product Code | NUH · Neurology |
| Decision Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 882.5890 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
TENS: The device is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities (arm), lower extremities (leg), abdomen and bottom due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities. EMS: The device is designed to be used for stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.
Device Story
Perfect EMS is a battery-powered, two-channel neuromuscular stimulator for home use. It delivers electrical stimulation to nerves and muscles via self-adhesive electrodes placed on intact skin. The device features six preset and four manually adjustable treatment programs, controlled by the user via pushbuttons. It includes safety features such as automatic no-load/overload trips and automatic shut-off. The device is used by patients in home environments to relieve pain and improve muscle performance. Healthcare providers or patients use the device output to manage muscle soreness or facilitate conditioning. Benefits include non-invasive pain relief and muscle performance enhancement.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Testing included electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-10), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), home healthcare environment requirements (IEC 60601-1-11), software life cycle (IEC 62304), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10).
Technological Characteristics
Battery-powered (2x AA 1.5V) two-channel stimulator. Materials: Silicone and ABS plastic. Output: Bi-phasic rectangular waveform, 1-120Hz frequency, 50-350μs pulse width. Max output 50V/100mA at 500Ω. Connectivity: Wired electrodes (PVC/nylon). Software: Microprocessor-controlled with 10 programs. Sterilization: Not applicable (non-sterile).
Indications for Use
Indicated for temporary relief of pain associated with sore/aching muscles in shoulder, waist, back, neck, arms, legs, abdomen, and bottom due to exercise or household strain; also indicated for stimulation of healthy muscles to improve/facilitate muscle performance. For OTC use.
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.
Predicate Devices
- HIVOX OTC Electrical Stimulator EM49-2 (K190347)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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June 4, 2021
TensCare Ltd. Andrew Brown Quality Manager 9 Blenheim Road, Longmead Business Park Epsom, Surrey KT19 9BE United Kingdom
Re: K200694
Trade/Device Name: Perfect EMS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5890 Regulation Name: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator for Pain Relief Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUH, NGX Dated: May 1, 2021 Received: May 17, 2021
Dear Andrew Brown:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies.combination product submissions. 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 con tract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Sincerely,
Heather Dean, PhD Assistant Director. Acute Injurv Devices Team DHT5B: Division of Neuromodulation and Physical Medicine Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K200694
Device Name Perfect EMS
Indications for Use (Describe)
TENS: The device is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities (arm), lower extremities (leg), abdomen and bottom due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities.
EMS: The device is designed to be used for stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <div style="display:inline-block;"></div> |
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | <div style="display:inline-block;"><b>X</b></div> |
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# 510(k) Summary
# K200694
Date of Subimission prepared: March 5, 2020
| Submitter : | Tenscare Ltd |
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| Address: | 9 Blenheim Road, Longmead Business Park, Epsom,<br>Surrey, KT19 9BE, United Kingdom |
| Tel : | +44(0)1372 723 434 |
| Fax : | +44(0)1372 745 434 |
| E-Mail : | andrew@tenscare.co.uk |
| FDA Establishment<br>Registration No: | 3003446042 |
| Contact person: | Andrew Brown |
### Address of the manufacturing facility:
EasyMed Instruments Co Ltd 3/F, 5F/6F, Block A, Gupo Gongmao Building, Fengxin Road, Fengxiang Industrial District, Daliang, 528300 Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong, China,
FDA Establishment Registration No: 3004049909
### Address of American Representative:
| Contact First Name; | SCOTT A |
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| Contact Last Name: | BEDNAR |
| Title: | MR |
| Business Name: | QA/RA CONSULTING GROUP, INC. |
| Full Address: | 3335 TUSCARAWAS ROAD<br>BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA, 15009, UNITED STATES |
| E-mail: | sbednar@qaraconsultinggroup.com |
| Phone Number: | 412-4188066 |
#### ll Submitted Device:
| Trade name: | Perfect EMS |
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| Common name: | Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) /<br>Electrical Muscle Stimulator (EMS) |
| Classification Number: | 21 CFR 882.5890;<br>21 CFR 890.5850 |
| Classification name: | Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain relief;<br>Powered muscle stimulator |
| Product Code: | NUH (Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, Over-The-Counter);<br>NGX (Stimulator, Muscle, Powered, For Muscle Conditioning) |
| Classification Panel: | Neurology; Physical Medicine |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
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#### ��� Predicate Device:
| Predicate Device: | HIVOX OTC Electrical Stimulator |
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| Trade/Device Name: | EM49-2 |
| Model Number: | HIVOX BIOTEK INC. |
| Manufacturer: | K190347 |
| 510(k) Number: | NUH, NGX |
| Product Code: | Over-The-Counter Use (OTC Use |
| Type of Use: | Class II |
| Regulatory Class: | |
#### Device Description: IV
Perfect EMS is a hand-held, home-use device designed to relief of pain and improve and facilitate muscle performance. Perfect EMS is intended for over-the-counter use.
The device is battery powered, two channels home use neuromuscular stimulation. The device is supplied with self-adhesive electrodes which connect to the control unit by cable and plug and are placed on patients' intact skin by the end user. Electrical stimulation is delivered via self-adhesive electrodes to nerves and muscles.
The level of electrical stimulation is easily controlled by the end user using manual, pushbutton controls.
The unit is intended for home use by the patient, and is designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. It has six preset treatment programs and four manually adjustable programmes are available.
Accessories: 2 x 1.25m PVC Lead Wires (L-CPT) 50x50mm hydrogel electrode pads (E-CM5050)
Optional accessories: 50x100mm Large hydrogel electrode pads Pack of 4 (E-CM50100)
ENVIRONMENT OF USE: Clinics, hospital and home environments
#### Indications for Use of the device: >
TENS: The device is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities (arm), lower extremities (leg), abdomen and bottom due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities.
EMS: The device is designed to be used for stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.
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The Perfect EMS is intended for OTC use.
The indications for use of the Perfect EMS are the same as those of the predicate device HIVOX OTC Electrical Stimulator Model: EM49-2 (K190347).
#### VI Equivalence Comparison to the Predicate Devices:
Electrical nerve and muscle stimulation is the technological principle for both the Perfect EMS and the predicate device EM49-2 (K190347).
The technical characteristics of Perfect EMS are similar to those of the predicate device in design, intended use and function. The predicate device EM49-2 (K190347) and the Perfect EMS are devices apply an electrical current via electrodes to a patient's nerves and muscles.
The stimulation parameters of Perfect EMS are similar to those of predicate device EM49-2 (K190347). Perfect EMS totally has 10 programs, the parameter of Perfect EMS are all in the same range of those of predicate device EM49-2 (K190347).
Table 1 below summarizes the shared and unique technological elements between the Perfect EMS and EM49-2 (K190347). The technology, engineering, and performance for Perfect EMS are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
From the view of safety and effectiveness, the output characteristics of Perfect EMS are similar to those of predicate device EM49-2 (K190347), see Table 1. The Perfect EMS is designed to comply with relevant safety applicable recognized consensus standards: the output energy is controlled well within the safety and effectiveness ranges specified by relevant FDA guidance. Detailed and strictly controlled testing has been carried out. The maximum power density of Perfect EMS is less than 0.25 watts per square centimeter of electrode conductive surface area to reduce the risk of thermal burns. Furthermore, Test results, Risk Analysis, and FMEA analysis show that the Perfect EMS is safe with no hazard.
As such:
1. the Perfect EMS has similar technological characteristics and intended uses as the predicate EM49-2 (K190347): and
2. the information submitted to the FDA for the Perfect EMS does not raise new questions about safety or effectiveness and demonstrates with reasonable assurance based on established controls that the device is at least as safe and effective as a legally marketed device.
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## Table 1 Substantial Equivalence Comparison Table
| Attribute | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
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| Product Name | Perfect EMS | EM49-2 | |
| 510(K) number | K200694 | K190347 | |
| Product Code | NUH, NGX | NUH, NGX | Identical codes;<br>Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Regulation No. | 21 CFR 882.5890;<br>21 CFR 890.5850 | 21 CFR 882.5890;<br>21 CFR 890.5850 | Identical;<br>Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Manufacturer | TensCare Ltd | HIVOX BIOTEK INC. | |
| Indications<br>for Use | TENS: The device is<br>designed to be used for<br>temporary relief of pain<br>associated with sore and<br>aching muscles in the<br>shoulder, waist, back, neck,<br>upper extremities (arm),<br>lower extremities (leg),<br>abdomen and bottom due to<br>strain from exercise or normal<br>household work activities.<br><br>EMS: The device is designed<br>to be used for stimulate<br>healthy muscles in order to<br>improve and facilitate muscle<br>performance. | TENS: The device is<br>designed to be used for<br>temporary relief of pain<br>associated with sore and<br>aching muscles in the<br>shoulder, waist, back, neck,<br>upper extremities (arm),<br>lower extremities (leg),<br>abdomen and bottom due to<br>strain from exercise or<br>normal household work<br>activities.<br><br>EMS: The device is designed<br>to be used for stimulate<br>healthy muscles in order to<br>improve and facilitate muscle<br>performance. | Same indications<br>for use;<br>Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Prescriptive or OTC | OTC | OTC | Identical;<br>Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Number<br>of<br>output<br>modes | 10 | 70* | Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Number<br>of<br>output<br>channels | 2 | 2* | Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Timer<br>(minutes)<br>Range | Default 20 minutes.<br>Adjustable to 10, 20, 30, 45,<br>60, 90 minutes | Default 30 minutes.<br>Adjustable from 5 to 100<br>minutes* | Both are<br>adjustable;<br>Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Regulated Current or<br>Regulated Voltage? | None | None* | Substantially<br>Equivalent. |
| Attribute | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
| Software/Firmware/<br>Microprocessor<br>Control? | Yes | Yes * | Identical control<br>method |
| Automatic<br>No-Load<br>Trip? | Yes | Yes* | Identical |
| Automatic<br>Overload<br>Trip? | Yes | Yes* | Identical |
| Automatic Shut Off? | Yes | Yes* | Identical |
| User Override<br>Control? | Yes | Yes* | Substantially<br>Equivalent. |
| Indicator Display:<br>-On/Off status | Yes | Yes* | Identical |
| -Low battery | Yes | Yes* | |
| -Voltage/Current level | Yes | Yes* | |
| -Time to cut-off | Yes | Yes* | |
| Frequency (Hz) | 1-120Hz | 1-150Hz* | Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Pulse Width (μs) | 50-350μs | 50-450μs* | Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Waveform | Bi-phasic | Bi-phasic* | Identical |
| Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular* | Identical |
| Maximum Output<br>Voltage (V) | 50V@ 500Ω | 50V@ 500Ω* | Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Maximum Output<br>Current (mA) | 100mA@ 500Ω | 100mA@ 500Ω* | Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Maximum Phase<br>Charge (μC) | 20.5μC@ 500Ω | 37.6μC@ 500Ω* | Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Maximum Current<br>Density, (mA/cm²) | 0.01013mA/cm²@ 500Ω<br>(Area=25cm²) | 0.07426mA/cm²@ 500Ω*<br>(Area=20.25cm²) | Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Maximum Power<br>Density, (W/cm²) | 0.00053W/cm²@ 500Ω<br>(Area=25cm²) | 0.0066W/cm²@ 500Ω*<br>(Area=20.25cm²) | Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Power Source | 2 Alkaline AA 1.5V Batteries | 3 Alkaline AAA 1.5V<br>Batteries | Both are internal power supply<br>source:<br>Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Weight | 120 x 60 x 31mm | 132 x 63 x 29.5 mm* | Substantially<br>Equivalent. |
| Dimensions (mm) [W<br>x H x D] | 75 g without batteries | 83 g without batteries* | Substantially<br>Equivalent. |
| Housing Materials<br>and Construction | Silicone, ABS plastics | ABS plastics * | Substantially<br>Equivalent. |
| Electrode lead wires<br>and patient cable | Yes<br>(PVC and nylon yarn) | Yes*<br>PVC | Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Attribute | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
| compliance with 21<br>CFR 898 | | | |
| Compliance<br>with<br>Voluntary Standards | Yes<br>See section 1.3 | Yes*<br>See section 1.3 | Substantially<br>equivalent |
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Remark: The information marks with * means the information is not publicly available
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#### VII Performance Tests:
A series of safety and performance tests were conducted on the subject device Perfect EMS See below:
| FDA recognition No. | Standard Title |
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| 19-4 | ANSI AAMI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012,<br>C1:2009/(R)2012 and A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text)<br>Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for<br>basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD) |
| 19-8 | IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4.0 2014-02<br>Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for<br>basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard:<br>Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests |
| 19-14 | IEC 60601-1-11 Edition 2.0 2015-01<br>Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-11: General requirements for<br>basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard:<br>Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical<br>electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment. |
| 17-16 | IEC 60601-2-10 Edition 2.1 2016-04<br>Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-10: Particular requirements for<br>the basic safety and essential performance of nerve and muscle<br>stimulators |
| 13-79 | IEC 62304 Edition 1.1 2015-06 CONSOLIDATED<br>VERSION Medical device software - Software life cycle processes |
| 2-220 | ANSI AAMI ISO 10993-1:2009/(R)2013<br>Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and<br>testing within a risk management process<br>Three biocompatibility tests conducted:<br>Cytotoxicity (per ISO 10993-5)<br>-<br>Sensitization (per ISO 10993-10)<br>-<br>Irritation (per ISO 10993-10)<br>- |
All the test results demonstrate Perfect EMS meets the requirements of its pre-defined acceptance criteria and intended use, and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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# VII Conclusion:
- � The Perfect EMS has the same technological characteristics and intended uses as the predicateEM49-2 (K190347); and
- � The labelling of the Perfect EMS is concordant with the predicate device and FDA requirements; and
- � The information submitted to the FDA for the Perfect EMS does not raise new questions about safety or effectiveness and demonstrates with reasonable assurance based on established controls that the device is at least as safe and effective as a legally marketed device.
Therefore, the Perfect EMS is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
