DYNATRON TRI-WAVE LIGHT PAD DYNATRON TRI-WAVE LIGHT PROBE
K113250 · Dynatronics Corp. · ILY · Feb 9, 2012 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K113250
Device Name
DYNATRON TRI-WAVE LIGHT PAD DYNATRON TRI-WAVE LIGHT PROBE
Applicant
Dynatronics Corp.
Product Code
ILY · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Feb 9, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5500
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Dynatron Tri-wave™ light pad and Dynatron Tri-wave Light™ Probe use light therapy to provide topical heating for the following indications: Temporary increase in local blood circulation Temporary relief of minor muscle and joint aches, pains and stiffness Relaxation of muscles Muscle spasms Minor pain and stiffness associated with arthritis
Device Story
The Dynatron Tri-wave™ light pad and light probe are therapeutic devices providing topical heating via multi-wavelength light energy. The pad is a bifurcated unit for larger areas (back, shoulders, knees); the probe is an ergonomic handheld device for smaller areas (hand, wrist, neck). Both utilize super luminous diodes emitting infrared (850nm), red (624nm), and blue (464nm) light. Devices connect to the Dynatron Solaris PLUS™ controlling console, which manages power and treatment parameters. Clinicians operate the system to deliver specific light combinations to targeted tissue. The output is therapeutic heat, intended to increase local blood circulation, relax muscles, and relieve minor aches, pains, and stiffness associated with muscle spasms or arthritis. The device benefits patients by providing non-invasive, localized thermal therapy.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on technological similarities to predicate devices and adherence to established design/change control and verification/validation standards.
Technological Characteristics
Devices utilize super luminous diodes emitting infrared (850nm), red (624nm), and blue (464nm) light. The pad is a bifurcated 5" x 7" design; the probe is an ergonomic handheld unit. Power and control are provided by the Dynatron Solaris PLUS™ console. Devices are Class II, regulated under 21 CFR 890.5500. Development follows 21 CFR Part 820 quality system regulations.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring topical heating for temporary increase in local blood circulation, relief of minor muscle/joint aches, pains, and stiffness, muscle relaxation, relief of muscle spasms, and relief of minor pain/stiffness associated with arthritis.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An infrared lamp is a device intended for medical purposes that emits energy at infrared frequencies (approximately 700 nanometers to 50,000 nanometers) to provide topical heating.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an infrared therapeutic heating lamp, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 890.9.
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K113250
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FEB - 9 2012
# 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
26 October 2011
SUBMITTED BY: DYNATRONICS CORPORATION 7030 Park Centre Drive Salt Lake City UT 84121 Phone: (800) 874-6251; (801) 568-7000 Fax: (801) 568-7711
# 1. DEVICE NAME:
Trade Name(s):
Common Name: Classification: Regulation Nos .: Product Codes:
Dynatron Tri-wave™ light pad (model number DLP3) Dynatron Tri-wave™ light probe (model number DCP3) Topical heat lamp Class II 890.5500 ILY
## 2. PREDICATE DEVICES:
Dynatron Xp Infrared Pad, cleared under K051261 (July 25, 2005) as the predicate for the Dynatron Tri-wave™ light pad
D880 Infrared Probe, cleared under K031329 (Oct 22, 2003) as predicate for the Dynatron Tri-wave™ light probe
# 3. DESCRIPTION:
The Dynatron Tri-wave™ light pad and Dynatron Tri-wave™ light probe generate therapeutic topical heating treatments through the medium of multi-wavelength light energy to targeted tissue.
The Dynatron Tri-wave™ light pad is a bifurcated pad with two 5" x 7" treatment pads connected by a 24" cable between them and a 72" cable connecting to the Dynatron Solaris plus™ controlling console. The two pads accommodate treating both sides of a shoulder, elbow, knee, etc. or may be used side by side to treat larger areas such as the lower back.
The Dynatron Tri-wave™ light probe is designed with super luminous diodes emitting three different wavelengths of light. The Infrared LEDs have a wavelength of 850nm, the Red LEDs have a wavelength of 624nm and the Blue LEDs have a wavelength of 464nm. The light probe handle has an ergonomic design and is suited for treating small areas such as the hand, wrist or neck.
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K113250
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# 4. INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The Dynatron Tri-wave™ light pad and Dynatron Tri-wave Light™ Probe use light therapy to provide topical heating for the following indications:
Temporary increase in local blood circulation Temporary relief of minor muscle and joint aches, pains and stiffness Relaxation of muscles Muscle spasms Minor pain and stiffness associated with arthritis
The Intended Use/Indications For Use stated herein are consistent with the cleared indications for the predicate devices.
# 5. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS:
The Dynatron Tri-wave™ light pad and Dynatron Tri-wave™ light probe generate therapeutic benefit as described in allowed claims through the delivery of mulitwavelengths of light:
Infrared (850nm) Red (624nm) Blue (464nm)
The predicate pad and probe operate with one primary wavelength of light.
Controls and power for the Dynatron Tri-wave™ light pad and Dynatron Tri-wave™ light probe are the same as with the predicate devices via a controlling console. Pause and restart functions for the Dynatron Tri-wave™ light probe are activated by user interface on the probe but controlled by Dynatron Solaris PLUS™ controlling console. Treatment setup, start and stop functions for the Dynatron Tri-wave™ light pad are controlled by the Dynatron Solaris PLUSTM controlling console user interface.
Performance characteristics:
Dynatron Tri-wave™ light pad is comprised of the following recommended treatment combinations:
Infrared (850nm) and Red (624nm) Blue (464nm) and Infrared (850nm) Blue (464nm), Infrared (850nm) and Red (624nm) Infrared (850nm) only
Dynatron Tri-wave™ light probe is comprised of the following recommended treatment combinations:
Infrared (850nm) and Red (624nm) Blue (464nm) and Infrared (850nm) Blue (464nm) Infrared (850nm), and Red (624nm) Infrared (850nm) only
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K113250
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# 6. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE (SE) RATIONALE:
The Dynatron Tri-wave™ light probe and Dynatron Tri-wave™ light pad provide topical heating for treatment of selected medical conditions and share the same or similar basic characteristics, features and intended uses as the predicates and, therefore, are substantially equivalent to the Dynatron Xp pad and Dynatron D880 light probe (applicable 'K' numbers listed above).
## 7. SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS SUMMARY:
There are no substantive differences between the products defined in this 510(k) submission and the predicate devices. They are similar to the technologies that are currently used in other similar medical devices. They are subject to development and documentation under Dynatronics' mature Quality Management System, under the Quality System Regulation, 21 CFR Part 820, under design/change control, and are subject to verification and validation to applicable standards/guidance documents. The Dynatron Tri-wave™ light family of multi-wavelengh light therapy devices are safe and effective when used as indicated in specific applications under a clinician's supervision/therapy program.
Signed:
: Douglas G. Samson
Douglas Sampson, VP, R&D and Operations DYNATRONICS CORPORATION
Dated: 26 OCTOBER 2011
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
FEB - 9 2012
Dynatronics Corporation % Mr. Douglas Sampson 7030 Park Centre Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
Re: K113250
Trade/Device Name: Dynatron Tri-wave™ Light Pad Dynatron Tri-wave™ Light Probe Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5500 Regulation Name: Infrared lamp Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ILY Dated: January 25, 2012 Received: January 30, 2012
Dear Mr. Sampson:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act
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or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportalProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use Statement
510(k) Number (if known): K113250
Dynatron Tri-wave™ light pad Device Name: Dynatron Tri-wave™ light probe
Indications for Use:
Light therapy to provide topical heating for:
Temporary increase in local blood circulation Temporary relief of minor muscle and joint aches, pains and stiffness Relaxation of muscles Muscle spasms Minor pain and stiffness associated with arthritis
Prescription Use __ X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use _ (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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