K041920 · Empi · IPF · Jan 21, 2005 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K041920
Device Name
INFINITY PLUS ELECTROTHERAPY SYSTEM
Applicant
Empi
Product Code
IPF · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Jan 21, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5850
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Infinity Plus is a multifunction four-channel, multi-waveform electrotherapy device with various treatment modes that allow for neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and interferential current stimulation (IFS). As a NMES device, the Infinity Plus device is indicated for the following conditions: - Retarding or preventing disuse atrophy . - Maintaining or increasing range of motion . - Re-educating muscles . - Relaxation of muscle spasm . - Increasing local blood circulation . - Prevention of venous thrombosis of the calf muscles immediately after . surgery As an IFS device, the Infinity Plus is indicated for the following conditions: - Symptomatic relief of acute pain . - Symptomatic relief and management of chronic pain . - Adjunctive treatment for post-surgical and post-trauma acute pain .
Device Story
Infinity Plus is a battery/line-powered, 4-channel electrotherapy system for clinical use. Device delivers NMES, IFS, and High Volt stimulation via multi-purpose outputs. Clinicians prescribe stimulation regimens; device offers 43 programs including conventional/premodulated interferential, High Volt, NMES, Russian, and serial contraction waveforms. Features include adjustable pulse rates, ON/OFF times, and timed therapy sessions. Clinician-controlled lock option manages treatment regimens/intensity; patient-accessible pause function maintains parameters. Outputs are electrically isolated. Device aids muscle rehabilitation, pain management, and circulation improvement. Output intensity is manually controlled per channel (except High Volt, which uses Channel 1 control).
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on technological characteristics and intended use comparison to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Battery/line-powered electrotherapy system; 4-channel output plus dedicated High Volt channel. Waveforms: IF, PM, NMES, Russian, High Volt. Max output: 100 mA (IF/PM/NMES/Russian), 500 V (High Volt). Electrically isolated channels. Balanced symmetrical biphasic and monophasic waveforms. Software-controlled therapy programs.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for disuse atrophy prevention, range of motion maintenance, muscle re-education, muscle spasm relaxation, local blood circulation increase, and post-surgical venous thrombosis prevention; and interferential current stimulation (IFS) for symptomatic relief of acute and chronic pain, and adjunctive treatment for post-surgical/post-traumatic acute pain.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered muscle stimulator is an electrically powered device intended for medical purposes that repeatedly contracts muscles by passing electrical currents through electrodes contacting the affected body area.
Chattanooga Vectra Pro 4 and Pro 2 Models (K982324)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K 041920
# 510(k) Summary for Infinity Plus Electrotherapy System
#### 1. SPONSOR
Empi 599 Cardigan Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55126-4099
Kathleen Schmitt Contact Person: (651) 415-9000 Telephone:
July 15, 2004 Date Prepared:
#### 2. DEVICE NAME
| Proprietary Name: | Infinity Plus Electrotherapy System |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
| Common/Usual Name: | Electrical Muscle and Nerve Stimulator |
| Classification Names: | Powered Muscle Stimulator, Interferential Current |
| | Stimulator, |
#### PREDICATE DEVICES 3.
| Empi 300 PV | K021100 |
|-------------------------------------------|---------|
| Chattanooga Vectra Pro 4 and Pro 2 Models | K982324 |
#### 4. INTENDED USE
The Infinity Plus is a multifunction four-channel, multi-waveform electrotherapy device with various treatment modes that allow for neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and interferential current stimulation (IFS).
As a NMES device, the Infinity Plus device is indicated for the following conditions:
- Retarding or preventing disuse atrophy .
- Maintaining or increasing range of motion .
- Re-educating muscles .
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- Relaxation of muscle spasm .
- Increasing local blood circulation .
- Prevention of venous thrombosis of the calf muscles immediately after . surgery
As an IFS device, the Infinity Plus is indicated for the following conditions:
- Symptomatic relief of acute pain .
- Symptomatic relief and management of chronic pain .
- Adjunctive treatment for post-surgical and post-trauma acute pain .
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION ട.
The Empi Infinity Plus Electrotherapy System is a battery-powered/line-powered, multifunction device intended to provide clinicians with the flexibility to prescribe multiple stimulation therapy regimens with the same device. The Infinity Plus offers the following features:
- Channel 1 to 4, which are multi-purpose outputs (IF and NMES) .
- High Voltage output dedicated to the High Volt stimulation. (This is . named CH5 in the Software Requirements Specification and Software Design Specification. It is a separate channel that is simply the output for the high voltage stimulation).
- 0 Channel 1, 2, 3 and 4 support stimulation with:
- IF: 2 independent IF channels using the channel pairs: Channel -1/2 and Channel 3/4
- PM, NMES, Russian: 4 independent PM channels ﻴ
- Serial contractions: 4 dependent channels forming the movement pattern
- HV out is dedicated to High Volt stimulation o
- All channel outputs are electrically separated from each other o
- Each channel has a dedicated intensity control, with the exception of o the HV out. The intensity control of HV is achieved by using the Channel 1 intensity control.
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- Maximum stimulation of 100 mA for IF, PM, NMES, and Russian; . 500 V for High Volt
- Timed therapy sessions .
- Continuous or cycled stimulation .
- . Adjustable pulse rates
- Adjustable ON and OFF time controls .
- Balanced symmetrical biphasic and monophasic high volt waveforms .
- Forty-three programs: three conventional interferential, three . premodulated interferential, seven High Volt, thirteen NMES, thirteen Russian and four Serial Contraction
- Lock option for clinician to control treatment regimens and stimulus . intensity
- Pause function for patient to pause stimulation. During pause, the timer . will not count down if timing has been set up. Upon restart, the device assumes the previous treatment stimulation parameters with stimulus intensity of zero
## BASIS FOR SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE 6.
The Empi Infinity Plus is indicated for use in neuromuscular electrical stimulation, as a High Voltage Stimulation device and for premodulated and conventional interferential stimulation. These are the same four indications as for the Empi 300 PV. The Infinity Plus also incorporates an additional Russian waveform used during NMES. The Chattanooga Vectra Models also incorporates a Russian waveform during NMES stimulation. Therefore, the indications for use of the Infinity Plus are the same as those for predicate electrical stimulator devices that have been previously cleared for marketing in the United States.
As the Infinity Plus is an extension of the Empi 300 PV, they are similar in design and function. Both offer multiple treatment programs, and the user can either choose one or more of these options or customize the treatment regimen within the available parameter ranges. The 300 PV has undergone several changes to result in the Infinity Plus as follows: it is now a four-channel system; it incorporates a Russian Waveform for NMES, and is not indicated for FES or TENS. However, the four channel and the Russian Waveform features are available on the other predicate devices (Vectra Pro Models).
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JAN 2 1 2005
Empi C/O Mary McNamara-Cullinane, RAC Staff Consultant Medical Device Consultants, Inc. 49 Plain Street North Attleboro, Massachusetts 02760
Re: K041920
Trade/Device Name: Empi Infinity Plus Electrotherapy System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5850 Regulation Name: Powered Muscle Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IPF Dated: December 15, 2004 Received: December 16, 2004
Dear Ms. McNamara-Cullinane:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device w on to re a revea 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 ass builed in 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that provisions of the J = 0 ; 0 ; 0 ; 0 ; 0 ; 0 ; 0 ; 1 = 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 nrovisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good proviews ing 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 11 your de to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found be sablet to fact and Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Mark M. Willman
Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Infinity Plus Electrotherapy System
Indications for Use:
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As a NMES device, the Infinity Plus device is indicated for the following conditions:
- Retarding or preventing disuse atrophy .
- Maintaining or increasing range of motion .
- Re-educating muscles .
- Relaxation of muscle spasm .
- Increasing local blood circulation .
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Prevention of venous thrombosis of the calf muscles immediately after surgery e
As an IFS device, the Infinity Plus is indicated for the following conditions:
- Symptomatic relief of acute pain .
- Symptomatic relief and management of chronic intractable pain .
- As an adjunctive treatment for post surgical and post traumatic acute pain .
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Mark A. Mellemson
Division of General, Restorative. and Neurological Devices
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