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# OTC TENS Device, Model PTS-IV (K161537)

_Counter Scientific Development (Gz), Ltd. · NUH · Oct 13, 2016 · Neurology · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Counter Scientific Development (Gz), Ltd.
- **Product Code:** [NUH](/submissions/NE/subpart-f%E2%80%94neurological-therapeutic-devices/NUH.md)
- **Decision Date:** Oct 13, 2016
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 882.5890
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Neurology
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Indications for Use

This TENS device is to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore or aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities (arm), and lower extremities (leg) due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities.

## Device Story

Handheld TENS device for OTC pain relief; delivers electrical pulses to skin via two pairs of self-adhesive electrodes. Features two channels with 16 intensity levels and 7 preset programs; treatment duration selectable (20, 30, 40 minutes). Powered by three internal rechargeable lithium batteries. Operated by patient in home, clinic, or hospital settings. User interface includes backlit LCD with icons for settings. Device provides symptomatic relief of muscle pain; output intensity adjusted by user based on comfort. No clinical data; substantial equivalence based on identical design to predicate K132993 with expanded indications.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data. Substantial equivalence established via bench testing and comparison to predicate devices. Bench testing included electrical safety and EMC testing per IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2, and validation of cleaning instructions.

## Technological Characteristics

Handheld TENS unit; two-channel electrical stimulation. Powered by 3 internal rechargeable lithium batteries. Interface: backlit LCD. Body-contacting parts: self-adhesive electrodes (biocompatibility previously cleared). Standards: IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-2-10 (nerve/muscle stimulators), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC).

## Regulatory 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

- Counter Pain Therapy Device, Model P.T.S.-IV ([K132993](/device/K132993.md))
- TENS and Powered Muscle Stimulator, Model Pro-8AB ([K121757](/device/K121757.md))

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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

October 13, 2016

Counter Scientific Development (GZ) Ltd % Guenter Ginsberg President Media Trade Corporation 11820 Red Hibiscus Drive Bonita Springs, Florida 34135

Re: K161537

Trade/Device Name: OTC TENS Device, Model PTS-IV Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5890 Regulation Name: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator for Pain Relief Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUH Dated: September 2, 2016 Received: September 7, 2016

Dear Guenter Ginsberg:

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. 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 yours.

Michael J. Hoffmann -A

for

Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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# Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K161537

Device Name OTC TENS Device, Model PTS-IV

Indications for Use (Describe)

This TENS device is to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore or aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities (arm), and lower extremities (leg) due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities.

| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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

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# 510(k) SUMMARY

#### Date of Summary Prepared: 10/12/2016

1. Submitter's Name: Counter Scientific Development (GZ) Ltd.

2nd & 3rd Floor, Blg. 6, DaPian Industrial Zone Address: Tangxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China

Contact person: Wendi Poon, Manager

Tel: +86-20 -8328 9980

Fax: +86-20-38339500

E-mail Counter_csd@yahoo.com.cn

#### 2. Proposed New Device:

Trade Name: OTC TENS Device, Model PTS-IV (K161537)

Manufacturer: Counter Scientific Development (GZ) Ltd.

Classification Name: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain relief Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5890 Product Code: NUH Device Class: II

## 3. Predicate (cleared) Devices:

# Primary Predicate: (K132993)

Trade Name: Counter Pain Therapy Device, Model P.T.S.-IV

Counter Scientific Development (GZ) Ltd. Manufacturer:

#### Secondary Predicate: (K121757)

Trade Name: TENS and Powered Muscle Stimulator, Model Pro-8AB

Manufacturer: Healthmate International, LLC

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# 4. Description of Proposed Device:

The Counter Pain Therapy Device, Model P.T.S.-IV (K161537) is identical to the previous cleared version of the device with the same name (K132993). The purpose of this 510(k) submission is to seek different (expanded) Indications for Use. The only changes are in the 'Indication for Use Statement'.

The Counter Pain Therapy Device, Model P.T.S.-IV features two channels and seven (7) preset programs. The output of both channels can be adjusted individually for intensity in sixteen (16) steps and the treatment time is selectable from 20, 30 or 40 minutes. All features are well indicated by large icons on a backlit LCD screen for easy reading.

The device is powered by three (3) rechargeable Lithium Batteries which are permanently built into the main unit and can be recharged with the charging unit supplied for the device.

The Pain Therapy Device consists of the handheld main unit (controller), two pairs of self-adhesive electrodes, a plug-in charging unit (adaptor 120VAC to 5VDC) and two pairs of electrode cables.

The device was tested to and met the requirements of the following recognized consensus standards in K132993:

IEC 60601-1:1988 + A1:1991 + A2:1995 "Medical electrical Equipment = Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance".

IEC 60601-2-10: 1987 (first Edition + amendment 1 (2001) for use in conjunction with IEC 60601-1 (1988). Amendments 1 (1991) and 2 (1995) "Medical electrical equipment -Part 2: "Particular Requirements for safety of nerve and muscle stimulators".

IEC 60601-1-2: 2001 + A1: 2004 & IEC60601-2-10: 1987 + A1: 2001 Clause 36 Medical Electrical Equipment, Part1-2: "General requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance" Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility.

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#### 5. Indication for Use:

This TENS device is to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore or aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities (arm), and lower extremities (leg) due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities.

#### 6. Environment of Use:

Clinics, Hospitals and home environments

## 7. Contraindications:

Do not use this device if you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other implanted metallic or electronic device. Such use could cause electrical shock, burns, electrical interference, or death.

Do not use this device together with a life-supporting medical electronic device such as an artificial heart or lung.

Do not use this device together with a body-worn medical electronic device such as an ECG.

## 8. Technological Characteristics Compared to the Predicate Devices

Both Counter Pain Therapy Devices Model P.T.S.-IV, the subject device K161537 and the primary predicate device K132993 are identical in design, technological characteristics and specifications, except for the "Indication For Use" statement. The subject device has expanded "Indications For Use" that are comparable to the secondary predicate device Pro-8AB (K121757). Both have the same intended use and technology. Both, the subject device and the predicate provide electrically generated pulses applied to the skin via electrodes. There are minor technical differences between the two devices.

The electrical stimulation provided by the Counter device is substantially equivalent to that commonly employed by TENS devices that have been cleared for marketing without

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prescription labeling; i.e. for OTC sale. Technological characteristics, features, specifications, materials and intended uses of the subject Counter device are substantially equivalent to the quoted predicate device Pro-8AB. The differences that exist between both of the Counter devices and the predicate device Pro-8AB are insignificant in terms of safety or effectiveness.

## 9. Discussion of Non-Clinical Tests Performed for Determination of Substantial Equivalence is as follows:

Counter did not conduct, nor rely upon, clinical tests to determine substantial equivalence of the Pain Therapy Device Model P.T.S.-IV. vs. the predicates. Non-clinical testing was performed in the K132993 submission in order to validate the design according to the company's specified design requirements, and to assure conformance with the following voluntary design standards:

IEC 60601-1:1988 + A1:1991 + A2:1995 "Medical electrical Equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance".

IEC 60601-2-10: 1987 (first Edition + amendment 1 (2001) for use in conjunction with IEC 60601-1 (1988), Amendments 1 (1991) and 2 (1995) "Medical electrical equipment -Part 2: "Particular Requirements for safety of nerve and muscle stimulators".

IEC 60601-1-2: 2001 + A1: 2004 & IEC60601-2-10: 1987 + A1: 2001 Clause 36 Medical Electrical Equipment, Part1-2: "General requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance" Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility.

## a. Biocompatibility

The electrodes are the only body contacting parts. They have been tested for biocompatibility as part of their separate FDA 510(k) clearance.

## b. Software

Based upon the test results it was concluded that the software performs within specifications and is safe to the stated intended use. Since a permanent hazard analysis is implemented in the software development process, and due to the clear software architecture, it is believed that the test protocol sufficiently verifies the software's main functional operation.

# c. Cleaning

The cleaning instructions as described the Instruction Manual have been tested to be sufficient. Testing involved validation of the manual cleaning method as per the instructions. All testing concluded that that the Pain Therapy Device can be cleaned

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by the use of the methods described in the Instruction Manual.

# d. EMC and Electrical Safety

Performance testing in K132993 has established that, with respect to EMC and electrical safety in its intended operational environment, the device conforms to all applicable requirements of IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2.

## 10. Conclusions:

The cleared Counter Pain Therapy Device, Model P.T.S.-IV (K132993) and the subject Counter device (K161537) are identical and only differ in their "Indications for Use" statements . The subject Counter device (K161537) and the secondary predicate Pro-8AB (K121757) by Healthmate Intl, LLC have the same "Indications for Use" and have very similar technical characteristics.

Moreover, bench testing and safety report documentation demonstrate that the submitted device could maintain the same safety and effectiveness as that of predicate device. In the other words, the differences do not affect the intended use and do not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness or alter the fundamental scientific technology of the device. Thus, the Counter Pain Therapy Devices, Models P.T.S.-IV (K161537) is substantially equivalent to the predicate device Pro-8AB by Healthmate Intl, LLC.

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