PMS (Mode 1~8) It is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance. TENS (Mode 9~25) To be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, back of the neck, arm, leg, and foot due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities by applying current to stimulate nerve.
Device Story
Portable, adapter-powered electronic muscle stimulator; provides TENS and PMS therapy. Inputs: user-selected operation mode (25 modes), intensity levels (99 steps), and treatment time. Device transforms inputs into pulsed, symmetric, biphasic electrical currents delivered via 4 skin-contact electrode pads or 2 integrated foot-sole electrodes. Operated by the user in a home/non-clinical setting. Device features LCD screen for mode, intensity, and timer display. Output provides muscle stimulation or nerve stimulation for pain relief. Healthcare provider role is minimal; device is for OTC use. Benefits include improved muscle performance and temporary pain relief.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Safety and performance verified via bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-2-10), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10), and usability (IEC 62366-1).
Indicated for healthy individuals requiring muscle performance improvement (PMS) or temporary relief of pain in shoulder, waist, back, neck, arm, leg, and foot due to exercise or household strain (TENS).
Regulatory Classification
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.
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September 5, 2021
Shenzhen OSTO Technology Company Limited % Cassie Lee Manager Guangzhou GLOMED Biological Technology Co., Ltd. Room 2231, Building 1, Ruifeng Center, Kaichuang Road Huangpu District Guangzhou City Guangdong, China
Re: K211736
Trade/Device Name: Electronic Muscle Stimulator (Model: AST-300A, AST-300N, AST-300S, AST-300T, AST-300V, AST-300W) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5890 Regulation Name: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator For Pain Relief Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUH, NGX Dated: May 31, 2021 Received: June 7, 2021
Dear Cassie Lee:
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. 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 located 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.
Pamela Scott 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) K211736
Device Name
Electronic Muscle Stimulator (Model: AST-300A, AST-300N, AST-300T, AST-300T, AST-300V, AST-300W)
Indications for Use (Describe)
PMS (Mode 1~8)
It is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.
TENS (Mode 9~25)
To be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back of the neck, arm, leg, and foot due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities by applying current to stimulate nerve.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
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 for K211736
This summary of 510(K) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirement of 21 CFR 807.92.
## 1. Submitter's Information
- 510(k) Owner's Name: Shenzhen OSTO Technology Company Limited �
- Establishment Registration Number: 3011564440 �
- � Address: No.43 Longfeng Road, Xinsheng Community, Longgang Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China
- Tel: +86-755-29769546 �
- � Fax: +86-755-29769540
- Contact Person: Li Yang (General Manger) �
- � Email: annaosto@163.com
### Application Correspondent: 2.
- � Contact Person: Ms. Cassie Lee
- Guangzhou GLOMED Biological Technology Co., Ltd. �
- � Address: 2231, Building 1, Rui Feng Center, Kaichuang Road, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Tel: +86 20 8266 2446 �
- Email: regulatory@glomed-info.com �
### 3. Subject Device Information
- Electronic Muscle Stimulator � Trade Name:
- Electronic Stimulator Common Name: �
- Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, Muscle, Powered, For �
- Classification name: Muscle Conditioning, Over-The-Counter
- Neurology, Physical Medicine Review Panel: �
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- NUH, NGX Product Code: �
- � Regulation Class:
- 882.5890, 890.5850 Regulation Number: �
### 4. Predicate Device Information
- Sponsor Shenzhen OSTO Technology Company Limited � Health Expert Electronic Stimulator � Device Name and Model Model: AST-300F, AST-300H, AST-300J
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- 510(k) Number K190673 �
- NUH, NGX Product Code �
- � Regulation Number 882.5890, 890.5850
- � Requlation Class II
#### 2. Device Description
Electronic Muscle Stimulator is a portable and adapter powered multifunctional device, offering both Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulator (TENS) and Powered Muscle Stimulator (PMS) qualities.
Electronic Muscle Stimulator has 25 operation modes, which can give certain electrical pulse through 4 pcs of electrode pads placed on the skin to help users to enjoy body stimulation and 2 big electrode pads in Electrode Silicon Area for feet placed on the main unit to help users to enjoy sole stimulation.
The electronic stimulatory module has the operating elements of ON/OFF Switch, Display screen, Mode Selection key and Intensity Modification keys.
The models AST-300A and AST-300W have 9 buttons which is more than other models. Compared with other models, the "Time+" and "Time-" buttons are used to adjust the treatment time.
The LCD display screen can show selected mode, output intensity of body and/or sole, and time remaining of an application model. The device is equipped with accessories of electrode pads, electrode wire, adapter, remote controller. The electrode wire is used to connect the pads to the main unit; the adapter wire is used to connect the adapter to the device. The electrode pads are complying with the biocompatibility standards ISO 10993-5 (Cytotoxicity) and ISO 10993-10 (Irritation and Sensitization), are interchangeable.
### 5. Intended Use / Indications for Use
PMS (Mode 1~8)
It is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.
TENS (Mode 9~25)
To be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, back of the neck, arm, leg, and foot due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities by applying current to stimulate nerve.
### 6. Test Summary
6.1 Non-clinical testing was conducted to verify that the subject device met all design specifications, demonstrated safety based on current industry standards, and to
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# demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate. The following tests were performed:
Electronic Muscle Stimulator has been evaluated the safety and performance by lab bench testing as following:
- Electrical safety test according to IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11 and IEC 60601-2-10 � standards
- � Electromagnetic compatibility test according to IEC 60601-1-2 standard
- � Biocompatibility test according to ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10 standards
- � Usability test according to IEC 62366-1 standard
- � Software verification and validation test according to the requirements of the FDA "Guidance for Pre-Market Submissions and for Software Contained in Medical Devices"
# 6.2 Summary of Clinical Performance Test
No clinical study is included in this submission.
## 7. Comparison to predicate device and conclusion
The technological characteristics, features, specifications, materials, mode of operation, and intended use of Electronic Muscle Stimulator is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices quoted above.
The differences between the subject device and predicate devices do not raise new issues of safety or effectiveness.
| Elements of Comparison | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Remark | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Device Name and Model | Electronic Muscle<br>Stimulator<br>Model: AST-300A,<br>AST-300N, AST-300S,<br>AST-300T , AST-300V,<br>AST-300W | Health Expert Electronic<br>Stimulator<br>Model: AST-300F,<br>AST-300H, AST-300J | -- | |
| 510(k) Number | Applying | K190673 | -- | |
| Intended Use | PMS (Mode 1~8)<br>It is intended to stimulate<br>healthy muscles in order<br>to improve and facilitate<br>muscle performance.<br>TENS (Mode 9~25) | PMS (Mode 1~8)<br>It is intended to stimulate<br>healthy muscles in order to<br>improve and facilitate<br>muscle performance.<br>TENS (Mode 9~25) | SE | |
| Elements of Comparison | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Remark | |
| To be used for temporary<br>relief of pain associated<br>with sore and aching<br>muscles in the shoulder,<br>waist, back, back of the<br>neck, arm, leg, and foot<br>due to strain from<br>exercise or normal<br>household work activities<br>by applying current to<br>stimulate nerve. | To be used for temporary<br>relief of pain associated<br>with sore and aching<br>muscles in the shoulder,<br>waist, back, back of the<br>neck, arm, leg, and foot due<br>to strain from exercise or<br>normal household work<br>activities by applying<br>current to stimulate nerve. | | | |
| Power Source(s) | Adaptor Input:<br>100-240Vac, 50-60Hz,<br>0.1A<br>Output: 5Vdc, 1A<br>Unit Input: 5Vdc, 1A | Adaptor Input: 100-240Vac,<br>50-60Hz, 0.1A<br>Output: 5Vdc, 1A<br>Unit Input: 5Vdc, 1A | SE | |
| -Method of Line Current Isolation | Type BF Applied Part | Type BF Applied Part | SE | |
| Patient Leakage<br>Current | NC | AC: 54.5 $\mu$ A, DC: 0 $\mu$ A | AC: 54.5 $\mu$ A, DC: 0.5 $\mu$ A | SE |
| | SFC | AC:120.0 $\mu$ A, DC: 0 $\mu$ A | AC:120.0 $\mu$ A, DC: 0.6 $\mu$ A | |
| Average DC current through<br>electrodes when device is on but<br>no pulses are being applied | < 0.01 $\mu$ A | < 0.01 $\mu$ A | SE | |
| Number of Output<br>Channels: | 2 | 2 | SE | |
| Number of Output Modes | 25 | 25 | SE | |
| Output Intensity Level | 99 steps | 99 steps | SE | |
| Synchronous or Alternating? | Synchronous | Synchronous | SE | |
| Elements of Comparison | | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
| Method of Channel Isolation | | Voltage Transform<br>Isolation<br>"Body+" and "Body-"<br>buttons for body channel,<br>"Sole+" and "Sole-"<br>buttons for feet channel | Voltage Transform Isolation<br>"Body+" and "Body-"<br>buttons for body channel,<br>"Sole+" and "Sole-" buttons<br>for feet channel | SE |
| Regulated Current or Regulated<br>Voltage? | | Voltage Control | Voltage Control | SE |
| Software/Firmware/Microprocessor<br>Control? | | Yes | Yes | SE |
| Automatic Overload Trip | | No | No | SE |
| Automatic No-Load Trip | | No | No | SE |
| Automatic Shut Off | | Yes | Yes | SE |
| User Override Control | | Yes | Yes | SE |
| Indicator Display | On/Off Status | Yes | Yes | SE |
| | Low Battery | No | No | SE |
| | Voltage/<br>Current Level | Yes | Yes | SE |
| Timer Range | | AST-300N, AST-300S,<br>AST-300T and<br>AST-300V: 25 min<br>(default);<br>AST-300A and<br>AST-300W: can adjust<br>the time (5-25min) | 25min | SE |
| Weight | | AST-300A: 1.62kg<br>AST-300N: 1.5kg<br>AST-300S: 1.23kg<br>AST-300T: 1.92kg<br>AST-300V: 1.93kg<br>AST-300W: 1.99kg | 1.9Kg (Without<br>accessories) | SE Note |
| Dimensions | | AST-300A: | 429.1mm x 426.6mm x<br>153.8mm | SE Note |
| Elements of Comparison | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Remark | |
| | 209.7*215.3*52.3mm<br>AST-300N:<br>403.7*402.6*47.3mm<br>AST-300S:<br>345.5*316.1*74.2mm<br>AST-300T:<br>401.9*401.3*158.9mm<br>AST-300V:<br>464.6*419.6*181.0mm | | | |
| | AST-300W:<br>464.7*419.6*181mm | | | |
| Housing Materials and<br>Construction | Main unit: ABS plastic | Main unit: ABS plastic | SE | |
| Waveform | Pulsed, symmetric,<br>biphasic | Pulsed, symmetric, biphasic | SE | |
| Shape | Rectangular, with<br>interphase interval | Rectangular, with<br>interphase interval | SE | |
| Maximum Output Voltage | 44V±10% @ 500Ω | 44V±10% @ 500Ω | SE | |
| | 80V±10% @ 2KΩ | 80V±10% @ 2KΩ | SE | |
| | 112V±10% @ 10KΩ | 112V±20%<br>@ 10KΩ | SE | |
| Maximum Output Current | 88mA±10% @ 500Ω | 88mA±10% @ 500Ω | SE | |
| | 40mA±10% @ 2KΩ | 40mA±10% @ 2KΩ | SE | |
| | 11.2mA±10% @ 10KΩ | 11.2mA±10% @ 10KΩ | SE | |
| Pulse width | 120µs | 120µs | SE | |
| Pulse frequency | 77.3Hz | 77.3Hz | SE | |
| Net Charge (per pulse) | 0µC @ 500Ω<br>Method: Balanced<br>waveform | 0µC @ 500Ω<br>Method: Balanced<br>waveform | SE | |
| Maximum Phase Charge | 10.56μC @ 500Ω | 10.56μC @ 500Ω | SE | |
| Maximum Average Current | 1.63mA @ 500Ω | 1.63mA @ 500Ω | SE | |
| Elements of Comparison | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Remark | |
| Maximum Current Density<br>(r.m.s ) | 0.0326mA/cm² @ 500Ω | 0.0326mA/cm2 @500Ω | SE | |
| Maximum Average Power Density | 0.0000266mW/cm² @<br>500Ω | 0.0000266mW/cm² @<br>500Ω | SE | |
| ON Time | 0.6s | 0.6s | SE | |
| OFF Time | 0.6s | 0.6s | SE | |
| Environment for operating | Temperature: 5 ~ 45° C<br>Humidity: 20 ~ 65% RH | Temperature: 5 ~ 45°C<br>Humidity: 20 ~ 65% RH | SE | |
| Environment for storage | Temperature: 0 ~ 45°C,<br>Humidity: 10 ~ 90% RH<br>Electrode Pad: 10~20°C | Temperature: 0 ~ 45°C,<br>Humidity: 10 ~ 90% RH<br>Electrode Pad: 10~20°C | SE | |
| Biocompatibility | All user directly<br>contacting materials are<br>compliance with<br>ISO10993-5 and<br>ISO10993-10<br>requirements. | All user directly contacting<br>materials are compliance<br>with ISO10993-5 and<br>ISO10993-10 requirements. | SE | |
| Electrical Safety | Comply with IEC<br>60601-1 and IEC<br>60601-2-10 | Comply with IEC 60601-1<br>and IEC 60601-2-10 | SE | |
| EMC | Comply with IEC<br>60601-1-2 | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2 | SE | |
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# Comparison in Detail(s):
# Note:
Although the "Weight" and "Dimensions" are a little different from the predicate device, but the differences will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
# Final Conclusion:
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The subject devices "Electronic Muscle Stimulator (Model: AST-300A, AST-300N, AST-300S, AST-300T, AST-300V, AST-300W) are Substantial Equivalent to the predicate device K190673.
# 8. Date of the summary prepared: September 2, 2021
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You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
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