Browse hierarchy: [Physical Medicine (PM)](/submissions/PM) → [Subpart F — Physical Medicine Therapeutic Devices](/submissions/PM/subpart-f%E2%80%94physical-medicine-therapeutic-devices) → [21 CFR 890.5765](/submissions/PM/subpart-f%E2%80%94physical-medicine-therapeutic-devices/890.5765) → KNM — Device, Pressure Applying

# KNM · Device, Pressure Applying

_Physical Medicine · 21 CFR 890.5765 · Class 1_

**Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/PM/subpart-f%E2%80%94physical-medicine-therapeutic-devices/KNM

## Overview

- **Product Code:** KNM
- **Device Name:** Device, Pressure Applying
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 890.5765](/submissions/PM/subpart-f%E2%80%94physical-medicine-therapeutic-devices/890.5765)
- **Device Class:** 1
- **Review Panel:** [Physical Medicine](/submissions/PM)

## Identification

A pressure-applying device is a device intended for medical purposes to apply continuous pressure to the paravertebral tissues for muscular relaxation and neuro-inhibition. It consists of a table with an adjustable overhead weight that, in place of the therapist's hands, presses on the back of a prone patient.

## Classification Rationale

Class I (general 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.

## Recent Cleared Devices (2 of 2)

| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [K811956](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/PM/subpart-f%E2%80%94physical-medicine-therapeutic-devices/KNM/K811956.md) | AUTONORM & NERV-A-NORM | Autonomic Equipment Supply Co, | Jul 31, 1981 | SESE |
| [K780312](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/PM/subpart-f%E2%80%94physical-medicine-therapeutic-devices/KNM/K780312.md) | AUTONOM | Autonomic Equipment Supply Co, | Apr 5, 1978 | SESE |

## Top Applicants

- Autonomic Equipment Supply Co, — 2 clearances

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**Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/PM/subpart-f%E2%80%94physical-medicine-therapeutic-devices/KNM](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/PM/subpart-f%E2%80%94physical-medicine-therapeutic-devices/KNM)

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