K130052 · Tone-A-Matic International, Inc. · IPF · Dec 20, 2013 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K130052
Device Name
TONE-A-MATIC
Applicant
Tone-A-Matic International, Inc.
Product Code
IPF · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Dec 20, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5850
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Tone-A-Matic is indicated to be used for Russian and EMS for: . Relaxation of muscle spasms . Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy . Increase local blood circulation . Muscle re-education . . Maintaining or increasing range of motion . Immediate postsurgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis. TENS for: . Symptomatic relief of chronic, intractable pain. . Management of pain associated with post-traumatic or post-operative conditions.
Device Story
Tone-A-Matic is a portable, micro-controller-operated powered muscle stimulator and TENS device; not for patient wear. Device generates pre-programmed electrical impulses (Russian, TENS, EMS modes) delivered via adhesive electrode pads to target body areas. Operated by clinicians in a clinical setting; user interface includes LCD screen, keypad for intensity adjustment, and treatment timer (1-60 min). Device allows simultaneous treatment of different body areas. Output parameters are controlled to match predicate device performance. Clinical benefit includes pain management, muscle rehabilitation, and prevention of post-surgical complications. Device is battery-powered or AC-adapter operated.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Compliance with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-10, IEC 60601-1-11, and ISO 14971:2007 standards confirmed. Software verification performed per FDA guidance.
Technological Characteristics
Micro-controller-based stimulator; 8 synchronous output channels. Waveforms: Square (TENS, EMS), Square (Russian). Power: 24 VDC/battery. Materials: ABS enclosure, PVC lead wires, 2"x2" self-adhesive electrodes. Dimensions: 10.3" x 7.5" x 3.5"; Weight: 1.78 kg. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-10, IEC 60601-1-11, ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring muscle stimulation (Russian/EMS) for spasm relaxation, disuse atrophy prevention, blood circulation, muscle re-education, range of motion maintenance, or post-surgical venous thrombosis prevention; and for patients requiring TENS for symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain or management of post-traumatic/post-operative 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.
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### 510(k) Summary
| Submitter's Name | : TONE-A-MATIC INTERNATIONAL INC |
|----------------------------|----------------------------------|
| Contact person | : Ms. ANNIA KORDIUK |
| E-mail | : toneamaticint@gmail.com |
| Phone | : +1-905-501-0457 |
| Fax | : +1-905-501-9290 |
| Date of Summary Submission | : April 28, 2014 |
| Resubmitting on. | : N.A. |
C. Aianaftefraine
Name of Person and Signature (Ms. ANNIA KORDIUK-Operations Manager)
145 TRADERS BLVD. E. UHT 18, NISS 905-501-9290
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#### NEW DEVICE FOR WHICH SUBMITTING
| Common or Usual Name | :POWERED MUSCLE STIMULATOR.<br>MUSCLE STIMULATOR<br>TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE<br>STIMULATION FOR PAIN RELIEF |
|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification name | : Powered muscle stimulator<br>(21 CFR 890.5850, Product Code IPF)<br>And<br>Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain<br>(21 CFR 882.5890, Product Code GZJ) |
| Trade Name | :Tone-A-Matic |
| Model Name of Device | :TDR 68 |
| LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICE<br>Winstim | : Ultrasound and Powered Muscle Stimulator |
|------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification Name | : Ultrasound and Muscle stimulator |
| 510(k) Number : | : K102190 |
| Manufacturer<br>Address | : Johari Digital Healthcare Ltd.<br>: Electronic Hardware Technology Park<br>G-582, 583,E.P.I.P., Boranada<br>Jodhpur (Rajasthan)-342008<br>INDIA |
#### DESCRIPTION OF NEW DEVICE Tone-A-Matic
The Tone-A-Matic is a Tone-A-Matic Device is Non-TRANSIT-OPERABLE and PORTABLE micro-controller operated device not to be Worn by patient. It generates electrical impulses and effectively transfers your desired choice of these pre-programmed electrical impulses directly through the electrode adhesive pads to the suggested area of the body where the electrodes are placed. Tone-A-Matic was developed based on physics, electro biology and modern micro-electronic technology. You will be more than pleased with this state-of-the-art device.
The Tone-A-Matic is very user friendly with a large liguid crystal display (LCD) screen that displays the treatment mode in use, a countdown timer and battery indicator. The intensity of the treatment can be increased or decreased by Keypads. User can set the time of the treatment from available choice of 1 min. to 60 min.
It is a clinical model with easy user interface and versatility to treat different body areas simultaneously. This aesthetically designed clinical model has 3 selectable modes(Russian, TENS, EMS) and treatment parameters. The state of the art Tone-A-Matic is light weight (1.78 Kg), small in size (10.3" X 7.5" X 3.5", LxWxH) and battery powered which allows it to be easily moved to any location for immediate use.
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Tone-A-Matic comes complete with all the necessary components of same quality and standards as being provided with predicate device Winstim. Below is a list of items that are included:
| S No. | Particulars | Quantity |
|-------|--------------------------|----------|
| 1. | Electrode Cable (2Pin) | 08 nos. |
| 2. | Self Adhesive Electrodes | 16 nos. |
| 3. | Adaptor with AC Cord | 01 no. |
| 4. | Instruction Manual | 01 no. |
#### ACCESSORIES LIST
#### INTENDED USE OF NEW DEVICE Tone-A-Matic
Tone-A-Maticis indicated to be used for
#### l Russian and EMS for:
- . Relaxation of muscle spasms
- . Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy
- . Increase local blood circulation
- Muscle re-education .
- . Maintaining or increasing range of motion
- Immediate postsurgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis.
#### TENS for:
- Symptomatic relief of chronic, intractable pain.
- · Management of pain associated with post-traumatic or post-operative conditions.
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#### DESCRIPTION OF PREDICATE DEVICE Winstim
The product, is standalone, portable electric and ultrasound stimulator, used in physiotherapy for rehabilitation and pain relieving purposes. The physiotherapist will be able to program the unit and initiate stimulation application through touch-screen panel interface. The configured stimulation then can be applied through in-built electro stimulator module or peripheral ultrasound head. The unit can be powered up through external AC adapter, in addition to portable (re-chargeable) battery-driven operation. Units are supplied with electrodes listed in 510(k) K050469, typically 2X2 inch.
#### INTENDED USE OF PREDICATE DEVICE Winstim
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#### Russian and EMS for:
- Relaxation of muscle spasms ●
- Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy .
- Increase local blood circulation ●
- Muscle re-education .
- Maintaining or increasing range of motion .
- Immediate postsurgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis.
#### ப TENS for:
- · Symptomatic relief of chronic, intractable pain.
- · Management of pain associated with post-traumatic or post-operative conditions.
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## TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF NEWD DEVICE Tone-A-Matic
| S.No. | Description | New Device |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | Tone-A-Matic |
| 1. | Power Source | 24 VDC Adaptor and rechargeable battery operated |
| 2. | Waveform | 1. RUSSIAN - Square Wave<br>2. TENS - Square Wave<br>3. EMS - Square Wave |
| 3. | Maximum Output<br>Voltage | 1. RUSSIAN -<br>50 Vpp @ 500Ω<br>60Vpp @2KΩ<br>2. TENS -<br>57 Vpp @ 500Ω<br>90Vpp @2KΩ<br>3. EMS -<br>57 Vpp @ 500Ω<br>90Vpp @2KΩ |
| 4. | Maximum Output<br>Current | 1. RUSSIAN -<br>100 mA pp @ 500Ω<br>30mA pp @ 2KΩ<br>2. TENS -<br>114 mA pp @ 500Ω<br>45mA pp @ 2KΩ<br>3. EMS -<br>114 mA pp @ 500Ω<br>45mA pp @ 2KΩ |
| 5. | Number Of Output | 8 |
| 6. | Number of Output<br>Channels Synchronous<br>or Alternating? | Synchronous<br>(a) Channel 1 and 2 are completely isolated. Only<br>power supply and ground are common<br>Confirms to ANSI 3.2.3.2 |
| 7. | Net Charge | 1. RUSSIAN - 0 μC<br>2. TENS - 0 μC<br>3. EMS - 0 μC |
| 8. | Maximum Phase Charge | 1. RUSSIAN - 20.00 μC<br>2. TENS - 22.5 μC<br>3. EMS - 22.5 μC |
| 9. | Maximum Current<br>density | 1. RUSSIAN - 3.87 mA/cm2 @ Load of 500 Ohm<br>2. TENS - 4.41 mA / cm2 @ Load of 500 Ohm<br>3. EMS - 4.41 mA / cm2 @ Load of 500 Ohm |
| 10. | Maximum Power Density | 1. RUSSIAN - 0.193 Watt/cm2 @ Load of 500 ohm<br>2. TENS - 0.251 Watt / cm2 @ Load of 500 Ω<br>3. EMS - 0.251 Watt / cm2 @ Load of 500 Ω |
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## TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF THE PREDICATE DEVICE Winstim
| S.No. | Description | PREDICATE DEVICE |
|-------|-------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | Winstim ( K102190) |
| 1. | Power Source | 24 VDC Adaptor and rechargeable battery operated |
| 2. | Waveform | 1. RUSSIAN - Sinusoidal<br>2. TENS - Square Wave<br>3. EMS - Square Wave |
| 3. | Maximum Output<br>Voltage | 1. RUSSIAN -<br>50 Vpp @ 500Ω<br>2. TENS -<br>57 Vpp @ 500Ω<br>225 Vpp @ 2KΩ<br>3. EMS -<br>57 Vpp @ 500Ω<br>225 Vpp @ 2KΩ |
| 4. | Maximum Output<br>Current | 1. RUSSIAN -<br>100 mA @ 500Ω<br>2. TENS -<br>114 mA @ 500Ω<br>112.5 mA @ 2KΩ<br>3. EMS -<br>114 mA pp @ 500Ω<br>112.5 mA @ 2KΩ |
| 5. | Number Of Output<br>Modes | 7 |
| 6. | Number of Output<br>Channels Synchronous<br>or Alternating? | Synchronous<br>(a) Channel 1 and 2 are completely isolated. Only<br>power supply and ground are common<br>(b) Electrotherapy and Ultrasound are also isolated.<br>They have their own Hardware, which are<br>completely isolated. Confirms to ANSI 3.2.3.2 |
| 7. | Net Charge | 1. RUSSIAN - 0 µC<br>2. TENS - 0 µC<br>3. EMS – 0 μC |
| 8. | Maximum Phase Charge | 1. RUSSIAN - 20.00 µC |
| | | |
| | | 2. TENS - 22.5 μC |
| | | 3. EMS - 22.5 μC |
| 9. | Maximum Current density | 1. RUSSIAN - 3.87 mA/cm2 @ Load of 500 Ohm |
| | | 2. TENS - 4.41 mA / cm2 @ Load of 500 Ohm |
| | | 3. EMS - 4.41 mA / cm2 @ Load of 500 Ohm . |
| 10. | Maximum Power Density | 1. RUSSIAN - 0.246 Watt/cm² @ Load of 500 Ohms |
| | | 2. TENS - 0.064 Watt/cm² @ Load of 500 Ohms |
| | | 3. EMS - 0.064 Watt/cm² @ Load of 500 Ohms |
| 11. | Treatment Time | 1 - 100 MINUTES |
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#### TRADITIONAL 510(K)
#### ANNEXURE 'VIII'
#### INTENDED USE:
Tone-A-Matic is indicated to be used for
#### Russian and EMS for:
- . Relaxation of muscle spasms
- Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy .
- Increase local blood circulation
- Muscle re-education .
- Maintaining or increasing range of motion .
- Immediate postsurgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis.
#### 0 TENS for:
- · Symptomatic relief of chronic, intractable pain.
- · Management of pain associated with post-traumatic or post-operative conditions.
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE:
The electrical stimulation provided by the Tone-A-Matic device is similar to that of Predicate Device Winstim. The electrical pulses transmitted in different modes are restricted in amplitude and duration to values consistent with that of the predicate device quoted above in electrical parameter comparisons. User safety has been taken into account while designing the Tone-A-Matic device.
The differences that exist between these devices are insignificant in the terms of safety or effectiveness.
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#### TRADITIONAL 510(K)
#### NON-CLINICAL TESTS PERFORMED:
Tone-A-Matic complies with international standards for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility. Compliance to applicable voluntary standards includes IEC 60601-1. Ed3.0, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-10,IEC 60601-1-11 and ISO 14971: 2007. Comprehensive risk analysis has been carried out for the device with regards to safety and effectiveness. Addition to the compliance of voluntary standards, the software verification has been carried out according to the FDA Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices.
#### CONCLUSION:
The electrical stimulation provided by the Tone-A-Matic device is similar to that of Predicate Device Winstim.
The Tone-A-Matic has same intended use and similar technological characteristics as its FDA cleared predicate devices. Moreover the verification and validation tests contained in this submission demonstrate that the differences in the Tone-A-Matic still maintain the same safety and effectiveness as that of the cleared predicate. In other words, those enqineering differences do not: (1) affect the intended use or (2) alter the fundamental scientific technology of the device.
Safety concerns regarding proper use of electrodes and electrode pads placement have been fully addressed by making the user conscious of the proper placement of electrodes and proper operations of the device through detail in the User's Instruction Manual.
Material Used in Tone-A-Matic Device which will come in contact with the patient
- l) Enclosure Made up of ABS Material
- 2) Lead wire Made up of PVC material
- 3) Electrodes : 2" X 2" square self adhesive 510(K) cleared , K002227
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
#### December 20, 2013
TONE-A-MATIC INTERNATIONAL INC. Ms. Annia Kordiuk Operations Manager 145 Traders Blvd. E Unit 18 Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 3L3 CANADA
Re: K130052
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Trade/Device Name: Tone-A-Matic Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5850 Regulation Name: Powered muscle stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IPF, GZJ Dated: November 15, 2013 November 19, 2013 Received:
Dear Ms. Kordiuk:
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.
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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 contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
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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/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
## Joyce M. Whang -S
for Carlos L. Peña. Ph.D. Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K130052
Device Name: Tone-A-Matic
Indications For Use:
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Tone-A-Matic is indicated to be used for
- · Russian and EMS for:
- o Relaxation of muscle spasms
- Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy o
- Increase local blood circulation o
- Muscle re-education o
- Maintaining or increasing range of motion o
- Immediate postsurgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous 0 thrombosis.
- TENS for: ●
- Symptomatic relief of chronic, intractable pain. o
- o Management of pain associated with post-traumatic or post-operative conditions.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) · .
Concurrence of Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
# Joyce M. Whang -S
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A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.