Pulsed electromagnetic field wrap
Device Facts
| Record ID | K202337 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Pulsed electromagnetic field wrap |
| Applicant | Hi-Dow International, Inc. |
| Product Code | ILX · Physical Medicine |
| Decision Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 890.5290 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
The device is indicated for adjunctive use in the palliative treatment of postoperative pain and edema in superficial soft tissue. It is also indicated for the temporary relief of minor muscle and pain associated with overexertion, strains, sprains and arthritis.
Device Story
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Wrap; delivers electromagnetic energy to superficial soft tissue. Used for palliative treatment of postoperative pain/edema and temporary relief of minor muscle pain/strains/sprains/arthritis. Device operates via electromagnetic field generation; intended for prescription use. Healthcare providers utilize output to manage patient pain and inflammation; benefits include non-invasive symptom relief.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) generator; Class II device; Product codes ILX, IRT; 21 CFR 890.5290 (Shortwave Diathermy).
Indications for Use
Indicated for adjunctive palliative treatment of postoperative pain and edema in superficial soft tissue; temporary relief of minor muscle pain associated with overexertion, strains, sprains, and arthritis. Prescription use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A nonthermal shortwave therapy is a prescription device that applies to the body pulsed electromagnetic energy in the RF bands of 13.56 MHz or 27.12 MHz and that is intended for adjunctive use in the palliative treatment of postoperative pain and edema of soft tissue by means other than the generation of deep heat within body tissues as described in paragraph (a) of this section.
Special Controls
*Classification: Class II (special controls).* The device is classified as class II. The special controls for this device are:(i) Components of the device that come into human contact must be demonstrated to be biocompatible. (ii) Appropriate analysis/testing must demonstrate that the device is electrically safe and electromagnetically compatible in its intended use environment. (iii) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. Non-clinical performance testing must characterize the output waveform of the device and demonstrate that the device meets appropriate output performance specifications. The output characteristics and the methods used to determine these characteristics, including the following, must be determined: (A) Peak output power; (B) Pulse width; (C) Pulse frequency; (D) Duty cycle; (E) Characteristics of other types of modulation that may be used; (F) Average measured output powered into the RF antenna/applicator; (G) Specific absorption rates in saline gel test load or other appropriate model; (H) Characterization of the electrical and magnetic fields in saline gel test load or other appropriate model for each RF antenna and prescribed RF antenna orientation/position; and (I) Characterization of the deposited energy density in saline gel test load or other appropriate model. (iv) A detailed summary of the clinical testing pertinent to use of the device to demonstrate the effectiveness of the device in its intended use. (v) Labeling must include the following: (A) Output characteristics of the device; (B) Recommended treatment regimes, including duration of use; and (C) A detailed summary of the clinical testing pertinent to the use of the device and a summary of the adverse events and complications. (vi) Nonthermal shortwave therapy devices marketed prior to the effective date of this reclassification must submit an amendment to their previously cleared premarket notification (510(k)) demonstrating compliance with these special controls.