Fotona StarFormer is intended to be used under medical supervision for adjunctive therapy for the treatment of medical diseases and conditions. Fotona StarFormer is indicated for use in stimulating neuromuscular tissue for bulk muscle excitation in the legs or arms for rehabilitative purposes. -Relaxation of muscle spasm, -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. Fotona StarFormer is indicated for improvement of abdominal tone, for strengthening of the abdominal muscles, for development of firmer abdomen -Strengthening, Toning and Firming of buttocks and thighs
Device Story
Non-invasive therapeutic device; utilizes magnetic stimulation coil within applicator placed over treatment area. System controller board drives touchscreen GUI; high-voltage power supply energizes electromagnetic coil. Alternating electric current in coil generates electromagnetic field; interacts with human body tissues to initiate nerve action potentials, resulting in muscle contraction. Used in clinical settings under medical supervision. Output parameters (pulse repetition rate, duration) controlled via interface. Benefits include muscle strengthening, toning, and rehabilitative support. No patient-contact materials; device body constructed of steel and plastic.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical investigations conducted. Performance established via non-clinical verification and validation testing, including adherence to IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 62366-1, IEC 62304, and ISO 14971 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Powered muscle stimulator; magnetic field energy source. Max magnetic field intensity 2.2 T. Pulse repetition rate 1-80 Hz; pulse duration 330 µs; symmetrical biphasic pulse shape. Construction: steel and plastic body, plastic applicators. Connectivity: touchscreen GUI, microprocessor control. Software lifecycle per IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring neuromuscular stimulation for rehabilitation (legs/arms) or muscle conditioning (abdomen, buttocks, thighs). Uses include relaxation of muscle spasm, 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.
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)
Johari Digital Healthcare Ltd., TORC BODY (K131291)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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September 29, 2023
Fotona d.o.o. Tina Bartolic Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Stegne 7 Ljubljana, 1000. Slovenia
## Re: K221274
Trade/Device Name: StarFormer, TightWave Regulation Number: 21 CFR 21CFR 890.5850 Regulation Name: Powered muscle stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IPF, NGX Dated: April 12, 2022 Received: May 2, 2022
Dear Tina Bartolic:
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 (the 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 available 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 contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Sincerely,
# Jitendra V. Virani -S
CDR Jitendra Virani, MS, MBA Assistant Director 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) K221274
Device Name StarFormer
Indications for Use (Describe)
Fotona StarFormer is intended to be used under medical supervision for therapy for the treatment of medical diseases and conditions.
Fotona StarFormer is indicated for use in stimulating neuromuscular tissue for bulk muscle excitation in the legs or arms for rehabilitative purposes.
-Relaxation of muscle spasm,
-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.
Fotona StarFormer is indicated for improvement of abdominal tone, for strengthening of the abdominal muscles, for development of firmer abdomen
-Strengthening, Toning and Firming of buttocks and thighs
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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## 510k Summary
## SUBMITTER'S INFORMATION
| Submitter: | Fotona d.o.o. |
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| | Stegne 7 |
| | 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| | Phone: +386 1 5009 100 |
| | Fax: +386 1 5009 200 |
| Contact Person: | Tina Bartolic, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| | Phone: +386 1 5009 100 |
| | E-mail: tina.bartolic@fotona.com |
| Date: | April 12, 2022 |
## DEVICE INFORMATION
| Device Trade Name: | StarFormer |
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| Common name: | Magnetic Stimulator |
| Classification name: | Stimulator, Muscle, Powered<br>21 CFR 890.5850, Class II |
| Product Code: | IPF, NGX |
## PREDICATE DEVICES
- Neotonus MS-101 Magnetic Muscle Stimulator System (K973929) -
- Johari Digital Healthcare Ltd., TORC BODY (K131291) -
## DEVICE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
StarFormer is a non-invasive therapeutic device. The device comprises a magnetic stimulation coil located in the applicator which is placed over the treatment area. During the treatment, an alternating electric current is sent into the stimulation coil. The alternations in the electric current produce electromagnetic field that interacts with the tissues of the human body. The device consists of a system controller board which also drives the touchscreen and the GUI, a high voltage current power supply and an applicator with electromagnetic coil.
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE
Fotona StarFormer is intended to be used under medical supervision for adjunctive therapy for the treatment of medical diseases and conditions.
Fotona StarFormer is indicated for use in stimulating neuromuscular tissue for bulk muscle excitation in the legs or arms for rehabilitative purposes.
-Relaxation of muscle spasm,
-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.
Fotona StarFormer is indicated for
improvement of abdominal tone, for strengthening of the abdominal muscles, for development of firmer abdomen
-Strengthening, Toning and Firming of buttocks and thighs
## INDICATIONS FOR USE COMPARISON
The indications for use are based on previously cleared indications for the substantially equivalent predicate devices, Neotonus MS-101 Magnetic Stimulator System (K973929) (primary predicate) and Johari Digital Healthcare Ltd., TORC BODY (K131291) (second predicate).
## TECHNOLOGICAL COMPARISON
A technical specifications comparison of StarFormer with predicate devices, Neotonus MS-101 Magnetic Stimulator System (K973929) (primary predicate) and Johari Digital Healthcare Ltd., TORC BODY (K131291) (second predicate), is presented in the table below.
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| Manufacturer | Neotonus, Inc. | Johari Digital<br>HealthCare Ltd. | Fotona d.o.o. | | Product code<br>regulation | Physical medicine<br>21 CFR 890.5850<br>IPF-Stimulator, Muscle,<br>Powered | Physical medicine<br>21 CFR 890.5850<br>NGX-Stimulator,<br>Muscle, Powered, For<br>Muscle Conditioning | Physical medicine<br>21 CFR 890.5850<br>IPF-Stimulator, Muscle,<br>Powered<br>NGX-Stimulator, Muscle,<br>Powered, For Muscle<br>Conditioning | different questions<br>on safety and<br>effectiveness<br>therefore not<br>important for SE<br>determination.<br>Principal of action<br>is the same.<br>Same |
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| Device name | MS-101 Magnetic<br>Muscle Stimulator<br>System<br>(Primary<br>predicate) | TORC BODY<br>(Second predicate) | StarFormer<br>(Subject device) | SE determination | Pulse repetition<br>rate | 1-55 Hz | 1-200 Hz | 1-80 Hz | No impact.<br><br>The pulse<br>repetition rate of<br>StarFormer it is not<br>significantly<br>different from the<br>primary predicate.<br><br>Pulse repetition<br>rate of StarFormer<br>is witih the range<br>of the second<br>predicate.<br><br>The pulse<br>repetition rates of<br>StarFormer and<br>predicate devices<br>are in the typical<br>clinical range of<br>devices intended<br>for muscle<br>stimulation of up to<br>200 Hz (from<br>510(k) database). |
| 510 (k) number | K973929 | K131291 | K221274 | | Pulse duration | 275 $\mu$ s ± 20% | 290 $\mu$ s | 330 $\mu$ s | No impact.<br><br>StarFormer`s pulse<br>duration is within the<br>range of the primary<br>predicate (± 20%).<br><br>StarFormer`s pulse<br>duration is not<br>significantly different<br>from the second<br>predicate (within 10%<br>range) and has no<br>significant impact on<br>safety and efficacy of<br>the device/therapy.<br>The pulse width of the<br>StarFormer device and<br>the predicate devices<br>are in the typical<br>clinical range<br>of 50 to 500 $\mu$ s. |
| Indications for<br>use | The Neotonus MS-101<br>Magnetic Muscle<br>Stimulator System is<br>intended to be used under<br>medical supervision for<br>adjunctive therapy for the<br>treatment of medical<br>diseases and conditions.<br>The Neotonus MS-101<br>Magnetic Muscle<br>Stimulator System is<br>indicated for use in<br>stimulating neuromuscular<br>tissue for bulk muscle<br>excitation in the legs or<br>arms for rehabilitative<br>purposes.<br>Indications for Use for<br>Muscle Stimulators:<br>-Relaxation of muscle<br>spasms<br>-Prevention or<br>retardation of disuse<br>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<br>increasing range of motion | TORC BODY is<br>indicated to be used for:<br>- Improvement of<br>abdominal tone, for<br>strengthening of the<br>abdominal muscles, for<br>development of firmer<br>abdomen.<br>- Strengthening, Toning<br>and Firming of buttocks<br>and thighs. | Fotona StarFormer is<br>intended to be used<br>under medical<br>supervision for<br>adjunctive therapy for<br>the treatment of medical<br>diseases and conditions.<br>Fotona StarFormer is<br>indicated for use in<br>stimulating<br>neuromuscular tissue for<br>bulk muscle excitation in<br>the legs or arms for<br>rehabilitative purposes.<br>-Relaxation of muscle<br>spasm,<br>-Prevention or<br>retardation of disuse<br>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<br>increasing range of<br>motion.<br><br>Fotona StarFormer is<br>indicated for<br>improvement of<br>abdominal tone, for<br>strengthening of the<br>abdominal muscles, for<br>development of firmer<br>abdomen<br>-Strengthening, Toning<br>and Firming of buttocks<br>and thighs | Same | | | | | |
| Primary function | Muscle stimulation | Muscle stimulation | Muscle stimulation | Same | | | | | |
| Principle of<br>action | Initiating action potential<br>of nerves that results in<br>muscle contraction. | Initiating action<br>potential of nerves that<br>results in muscle<br>contraction. | Initiating action potential<br>of nerves that results in<br>muscle contraction. | Same | | | | | |
| Type of energy | Magnetic field | Electrical | Magnetic field | Same as primary<br>predicate, different<br>to second predicate<br>but the difference<br>does not raise | | | | | |
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| | | | | of stimulus<br>current pulse width of<br>nerve fiber size<br>recruitment patterns<br>by Robert B.<br>Szlavik and Hubert de<br>Bruin. |
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| Pulse shape | Symmetrical biphasic | Symmetrical biphasic | Symmetrical biphasic | Same |
| Magnetic field<br>intensity | Up to 2.2 T | NA | Up to 2.2 T | Same |
| User interface | Graphical Display | Touch screen | Touch screen | Same |
| Number of<br>Output Modes | 1 | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Number of<br>Output Channels | 1 | 2 | 1 | Similar, but not<br>significantly<br>different. This<br>information is not<br>relevant for SE<br>evaluation. The<br>number of output<br>channel is related<br>to the device type. |
| Software/<br>Firmware/<br>Microprocessor<br>Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Timer Ranger | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| ON Time<br>(device`s duty<br>cycle) | 1 s to 30 s | Not publicly available | 1 s to 20 s | Clinical outcome is<br>independent of<br>duty cycle. |
| OFF Time<br>(device`s duty<br>cycle) | 0 s to 60 s | Not publicly available | 0 s to 240 s | ON/OFF periods<br>are more related to<br>technological<br>limitations, namely<br>overheating of the<br>coil (OFF period).<br>Therefore, this<br>comparison is not<br>relevant for SE<br>evaluation. |
| Therapy Time | 30, 60 min | Up to 60 min | Up to 30 min | Similar.<br>Since the treatment<br>parameters are set<br>individually and<br>are based on a<br>patient pain<br>threshold, this<br>comparison is not<br>relevant for SE<br>evaluation. |
| Weight | 28 kg | / | 50 kg | Similar. Not<br>relevant for SE<br>evaluation since it<br>does not affect<br>safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| Dimension<br>[W x H x D] | 500 x 580 x 230 mm | 200 x 150 x 100 mm | 421 x 843 x 630 mm | Similar. Not<br>relevant for SE<br>evaluation since it<br>does not affect<br>safety and |
| | Housing Materials and Construction | | | effectiveness. |
| | Not publicly available | ABS body enclosure | Device body is made of steel and plastic.<br>Applicators are made of plastics. | This information is not relevant for SE evaluation since no part of the (subject) device comes in the direct contact with the patient. |
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Technological differences between subject and predicate devices do not raise new type of safety and effectiveness questions and are therefore deemed substantial equivalent.
## NON-CLINICAL AND/OR CLINICAL TESTS SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
## Non-Clinical Summary:
StarFormer has been evaluated via verification and validation tests for conformance to the applicable regulations and safety standards. StarFormer is designed, tested, and will be manufactured in accordance with following standards:
CB Scheme standards:
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## IEC 60601-1:2005 + A1:2012
Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
## IEC 60601-1-2:2014
Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests.
## IEC 60601-1-6:2010 + A1:2013
Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability.
## IEC 62366-1:2015
Medical devices - Application of usability engineering to medical devices.
## IEC 62304:2006 + A1:2015
Medical device Software - software life-cycle process.
## ISO standards:
## ISO 14971:2019
Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices
## Clinical Summary:
No premarket clinical investigations were conducted since the performance of StarFormer is based on the well-established magnetic stimulation technology and does not carry significant residual risk for patients.
## Conclusions:
StarFormer's indications for use and technological characteristics do not raise new type of questions regarding safety and efficacy when compared to b o th predicates. Based on technical characteristics, design, functional features, and indications for use as listed above, StarFormer is considered to be substantially equivalent to the selected predicate devices.
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