PARA-CARE

K980718 · Chattanooga Group, Inc. · IMC · Mar 27, 1998 · Physical Medicine

Device Facts

• Record ID: K980718
• Device Name: PARA-CARE
• Applicant: Chattanooga Group, Inc.
• Product Code: IMC · Physical Medicine
• Decision Date: Mar 27, 1998
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 890.5110
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

Useful in symptomatic relief of pain caused by medically diagnosed arthritis, bursitis, and chronic joint inflammation. Relaxes muscles, relieves stiffness and muscle spasm. Stimulates circulation and for other conditions where heat is indicated. Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

Device Story

Para-Care is a therapeutic heat device used for symptomatic relief of pain, muscle relaxation, and circulation stimulation. Operated in clinical or home settings under prescription; device applies heat to affected areas to treat conditions like arthritis, bursitis, and chronic joint inflammation. Healthcare providers use the device to manage musculoskeletal symptoms; patient benefits from reduced pain, stiffness, and muscle spasms through heat application.

Technological Characteristics

Therapeutic heat device; intended for thermal application to body tissues. Specific materials, dimensions, and energy sources are not detailed in the provided documentation.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients requiring symptomatic relief of pain from medically diagnosed arthritis, bursitis, and chronic joint inflammation; muscle relaxation; relief of stiffness and muscle spasm; and stimulation of circulation where heat therapy is indicated.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A paraffin bath is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a tub to be filled with liquid paraffin (wax) and maintained at an elevated temperature in which the patient's appendages (e.g., hands or fingers) are placed to relieve pain and stiffness.

Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 890.9.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Joe Elrod Director of Regulatory Affairs Chattanooga Group, Inc. 4717 Adams Road P.O. Box 489 37343 Hixson, Tennessee

MAR 2 7 1998

Re: K980718 Para-Care® Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IMC February 18, 1998 Dated: Received: February 24, 1998

Dear Mr. Elrod:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). 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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ಗ್ಗ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510 k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact Also, please note the Office of Compliance at [phone]. the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to ene regulation chercred) hisbidiang by Sother general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D.
Director

Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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## STATEMENT OF INDICATIONS FOR USE

Useful in symptomatic relief of pain caused by medically diagnosed arthritis, bursitis, and chronic joint inflammation.

Relaxes muscles, relieves stiffness and muscle spasm.

Stimulates circulation and for other conditions where heat is indicated.

Preseription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

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