K051013 · Cert Health Sciences, LLC · ITH · Apr 27, 2005 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K051013
Device Name
SPINEMED S200B/S200C
Applicant
Cert Health Sciences, LLC
Product Code
ITH · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Apr 27, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5900
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The SpineMED® System provides a program of treatments for relief from pain for those patients suffering with low back pain, neck pain or sciatica. Each treatment session consists of a physician prescribed treatment period on the SpineMED™ and is designed to provide static, intermittent, and cycling distraction forces to relieve pressures on structures that may be causing low back pain, neck pain or sciatica. It relieves pain associated with herniated discs, bulging or protruding discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, and sciatica. It achieves these effects through decompression of intervertebral discs, that is, unloading due to distraction and positioning.
Device Story
SpineMED S200B/S200C is a multi-function Hi-Lo powered traction table for lumbar and cervical spine distraction. Patient lies supine; upper body secured by chest harness; lower body secured by pelvic restraints. Device uses 24 VDC actuators to separate table sections, applying distraction forces monitored by load cells. Integrated computer controls distraction rates/tensions and displays data. Features include infrared heating pad, battery backup, and patient-operated safety switches (hand-held switch and mechanical harness release). Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers to relieve pressure on spinal structures via decompression. Output includes real-time tension monitoring on LCD, electronic data storage, and printed reports. Benefits include non-surgical pain relief for disc-related conditions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of bench testing, including risk analysis per ISO 14971, functional performance testing, and electrical/mechanical safety testing per IEC 60601-1, UL 60601-1, and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1-M90.
Indicated for patients suffering from low back pain, neck pain, or sciatica, including conditions such as herniated discs, bulging/protruding discs, degenerative disc disease, and posterior facet syndrome. For use under physician prescription.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Powered traction equipment consists of powered devices intended for medical purposes for use in conjunction with traction accessories, such as belts and harnesses, to exert therapeutic pulling forces on the patient's body.
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# 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
| Company Name: | CERT HEALTH SCIENCES, LLC<br>10440 Little Patuxent Parkway, #300<br>Columbia, Maryland 21044<br>Telephone: (866) 990-4444<br>Fax: (866) 990-4445 |
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| Contact Person: | Mr. Tim Emsky<br>CERT HEALTH SCIENCES, LLC<br>Telephone: 1-866-990-4444<br>Fax: 1-866-990-4445<br>Email: [emsky@certhealthsciences.com] |
| Date of Summary: | January 28, 2005 |
| Trade Name: | SpineMED® S200B/S200C |
| Common Name: | Powered Traction Equipment |
| Classification Name: | Powered Traction Equipment |
| Class and Reference: | Class II (21 CFR Section 890.5900) |
| Product Code: | ITH |
| Panel Code: | 87ORS |
| Regulation Number: | 890.5900 |
### Predicate Devices:
We are making the claim that the SpineMED® S200B/S200C is substantial equivalent to the predicated devices listed in the chart below.
| LEGALLY<br>MARKETED<br>PREDICATE DEVICE | MANUFACTURE<br>NAME | REGULATORY<br>CLASS AND<br>PRODUCT<br>CODE | 510(K)<br>REGISTRATION<br>NUMBER |
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| 3D Activetrac | The Saunders<br>Group- | Class II/ITH | K001712 |
| DRX5000 | AXIOM USA Inc | Class II/ITH | K023160 |
The rationale of declaring the SpineMED S200B/C is substantial equivalent to the above 2 predicate devices are based on the following:
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- Same Indications for use: All systems provide treatments for relief of pain associated with > low back pain, neck pain and sciatica. The treatment consists of a physician prescribed treatment period in which static, intermittent, and cycling distraction forces are applied to relieve pressures on structures that are causing low back pain, neck pain and sciatica.
- Similar key design technical characteristics- Multi-function table designed to applied > distraction forces and controlled by a computer console.
- > Same/similar components for treatment and measurement.
- Similar size, power source, and performance
# Device Description:
The SpineMED® is a multi-function Hi-Lo traction table designed to apply distraction forces to a patient's spine (Lumbar and Cervical). The powered Hi-Lo adjustments of the table surface height are designed to provide easier loading and unloading of the patient on and off the table. Maximum lift capacity and weight bearing capacity is 4001bs.
The patient lies in a supine position on the table with the legs supported with a removable knee bolster. For increased comfort during the distraction, and to provide relaxed distraction of paraspinal tissue, an infrared heating pad is incorporated into the table surface directly beneath the lumbar area. This 12 Vdc infrared element can be turned on or off during the treatment.
The upper body is restrained through a chest harness, which is then attached to the fixed upper section of the table with a mechanical safety release buckle. The lower body is restrained to the moveable lower section of the table though pelvic restraints that are designed to capture and secure the patient's iliac crest.
The removable pelvic restraints are supplied in two sizes, to accommodate different patient sizes, and are removed from the table for patient loading. The pelvic restraints are adjusted laterally to fit patient's widths through an acme screw assembly incorporated into the tilting lower section. Turn handles are attached to the acme screw on either side of the table, and allow for uniform movement of the pelvic restraints together and apart, for an operator controlled comfortable fitting to the patient.
The table is a split-table design, whereby distraction tensions are applied to the patient through the pelvic restraints during the separation of the table. The lower table section is powered by a computer-controlled 24 VDC actuator, which separates the two table sections to a maximum of eight inches. The distraction tensions and rates are continuously monitored and measured by load cells, which transfer this information to the integrated computer. A similar setting is present for the cervical setup. On top half of the split-table a cervical unit is attached, which applies tension to the high end of the spine. This unit is controlled by a 24 VDC actuator, which is controlled by the main
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computer. Information from the actuator is sent to the computer which displays the tension applied during the cervical treatment.
An incorporated battery backup system provides adequate system power to continue full operation of the SpineMED® in event of power failure, allowing safe continuation of treatment session. For safety, the patient is provided with an electrical hand-held patient safety switch, which when depressed, immediately interrupts the treatment session and gradually eliminates the application of force to zero under a controlled rate. A secondary safety device incorporates a mechanicallyoperated buckle for the upper harness, which the patient can control its release by simply pulling a switch integrated in the side of the table. The switch releases all distraction forces to the patient.
All treatment parameters and data are captured on the LCD screen and can be printed out to a printer and are stored electronically in the database. There are no new potential flammable materials used in the S200B/C. All material remain the same as the original 510k submission of the S100A(K030060).
## Indications for Use:
The SpineMED® System provides a program of treatments for relief from pain for those patients suffering with low back pain, neck pain or sciatica. Each treatment session consists of a physician prescribed treatment period on the SpineMED™ and is designed to provide static, intermittent, and cycling distraction forces to relieve pressures on structures that may be causing low back pain, neck pain or sciatica. It relieves pain associated with herniated discs, bulging or protruding discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, and sciatica. It achieves these effects through decompression of intervertebral discs, that is, unloading due to distraction and positioning.
### Summary of Performance Testing:
A risk analysis identifying potential hazards and documenting mitigations of the hazards has been developed and applied as part of the SpineMED S200B/C product development cycle. The risk analysis is based on EN 1441/ISO14971 - Risk Analysis for Medical Devices.
Testing was performed to validate the functional performance of the SpineMED system. In particular, specific performance testing of the software was performed to show that the performance was met. Testing is in accordance to the 'SpineMED Test Procedure Checklist' prior to any production units shipped to the end customer.
The SpineMED S200B/C has been subjected to performance testing to applicable safety, electrical, mechanical. EMC standards. The SpineMED S200B/C system has been evaluated and has passed all mechanical and electrical safety according to CSA International. Standards that were investigated are: IEC 60601-1, UL 60601-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2No.601.1-M90 certified
### Conclusion:
As stated above, CERT Health Sciences's conclusion is that the SpineMED S200B/C is safe and effective and complies with the appropriate medical standards and is substantially equivalent to the above identified predicate devices.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
APR 2 7 2005
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CERT HEALTH SCIENCES, LLC c/o Mr. Tamas Borsai TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. 12 Commerce Road Newton, Connecticut 06470
Re: K051013
Trade/Device Name: SpineMED® S200B/S200C Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5900 Regulation Name: Power traction equipment Regulatory Class: II Product Code: ITH Dated: April 14, 2005 Received: April 21, 2005
Dear Mr. Borsai:
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
SpineMED® S200B/S200C
Indications For Use:
The SpineMED® System provides a program of treatments for relief from pain for those patients suffering with low back pain, neck pain or sciatica. Each treatment session consists of a physician prescribed treatment period on the SpineMED™ and is designed to provide static, intermittent, and cycling distraction forces to relieve pressures on structures that may be causing low back pain, neck pain or sciatica. It relieves pain associated with herniated discs, bulging or row unling discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, and sciatica. It achieves these effects through decompression of intervertebral discs, that is, unloading due to distraction and positioning.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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