ACUBAND ACUPRESSURE WRIST BAND DEVICE

K053509 · Acuband, Inc. · MVV · Aug 16, 2006 · NE

Device Facts

• Record ID: K053509
• Device Name: ACUBAND ACUPRESSURE WRIST BAND DEVICE
• Applicant: Acuband, Inc.
• Product Code: MVV · NE
• Decision Date: Aug 16, 2006
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Device Class: Class U
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Indications for Use

Acubands are indicated for the relief of nausea. Nausea is a symptom which can be experienced by causes such as motion sickness, morning sickness (pregnancy), chemotherapy and post-operative from and thesia.

Device Story

Acuband consists of a pair of adjustable hook and loop fabric wrist bands; each features an interior half-round plastic button. Device is worn by patient on both wrists; button applies mechanical pressure to P6 (Nei-Kuan) acupressure point. Pressure mechanism interrupts nausea-triggering signals. Intended for over-the-counter use for relief of nausea associated with motion sickness, pregnancy, chemotherapy, and post-operative anesthesia.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence is based on technological characteristics and intended use comparison to legally marketed predicate devices.

Technological Characteristics

Adjustable hook and loop fabric wrist bands; interior half-round plastic button for acupressure. Mechanical operation; no energy source. Sold as a pair for bilateral wrist application.

Indications for Use

Indicated for relief of nausea in patients experiencing symptoms due to motion sickness, pregnancy (morning sickness), chemotherapy, or post-operative anesthesia.

Predicate Devices

• BioBands (K051397)
• Acu-Strap (K041877)
• Sea-Band (K033268)
• Ezy-Travel Band (K041766)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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## 510K SUMMARY RE: KO53509

## Submitter Information:

AUG 1 6 2006

| >Acuband Incorporated | 101 Little Silver Point Road, Little Silver, NJ 07739 |
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| >Telephone: | 732-219-9166 |
| >Fax: | 732-219-8972 |
| >Contact Person: | Richard Griffith |
| >Date Summary Prepared: | July 18, 2006 |
| Device Identification: | |
| >Device name: | Acuband |
| >Classification name: | Acupressure wrist band |
| FDA Approved Predicate Devices: | |
| > BioBands (K051397) | |
| >Acu-Strap (K041877) | |

> Sea-Band (K033268)

> Ezy-Travel Band (K041766)

## Device Description:

>The Acubands consist of a pair of wrist bands with a half-round button affixed to the interior side of the band. The Acubands are made of hook and loop fabric which allows the wrist band to be fully adjustable. The Acuband wrist bands enable the button to apply gentle pressure on the acupressure point, the P6 or Nei-Kuan, point on the inner wrist. This action interrupts the signal that triggers nauses.

## Intended Use:

>Acubands are indicated for the relief of nausea. Nausea is a symptom which can be experienced by causes such as motion sickness, morning sickness (pregnancy), chemotherapy and post-operative from and thesia.

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## 510K Summary Page 8.2

#### Technological Characteristics:

>The Acubands are constructed in the same manner as Bio-Bands (K051397). The Acubands utilize velcro hook and loop fabric for the band material which allows each band to be fully adjustable. The Acubands are sold as a pair and 1 band is intended to be worn on each wrist. The plastic button, located on the center of the interior side of the Acuband, is similar to the buttons in dimension and composition as the following predicate devices: Bio-Bands (K051397); Acu-Strap (K041877); Sea Band (K033268).

>The Acuband wrist band is substantially equivalent to the products in terms of intended use, materials, dimension and mechanical characteristics.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

## AUG 1 6 2006

Acuband, Inc. c/o Mr. Richard Griffith III President 101 Little Silver Point Road Little Silver, New Jersey 07739

Re: K053509

Trade Name: Acuband™M Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: MVV Dated: August 1, 2006 Received: August 15, 2006

Dear Mr. Griffith:

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 iudications 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, Or og, 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, isting 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 (PMA), 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 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

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. Your must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registress. "Touridation and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 100-1000. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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.

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## Page 2 -- Mr. Richard Griffith III

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours,
Mark A. Milliken

Mark N. Melkerson, M.S Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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# INDICATIONS FOR USE

# 510(K) Number: KO53509

#### Device Name: ACUBAND

Indications for Use:

Acubands are indicated for the relief of nausea. Nausea is a symptom which can be experienced by causes such as motion sickness, morning sickness (pregnancy), chemotherapy
and nost operative from another is and post operative from anesthesia.

Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

And/Or

Over-the-Counter Use X (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

Murle A. Melleum

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