A hand held cutaneous electrode to be used with Dynatronics Solaris devices to apply electrical stimulation and/or apply heat and cooling to the skin.
Device Story
Handheld cutaneous electrode accessory for Dynatronics Solaris series consoles; used by clinicians to deliver electrical stimulation and thermal therapy (hot/cold) to patient skin. Device consists of handle, treatment head, and thermo-electric Peltier chip. Solaris console provides power, communication, and electrical stimulation waveforms (Biphasic, Russian, HiVolt, IFC, Premodulated, Microcurrent). Peltier chip in treatment head transfers thermal energy (hot: 90-112°F; cold: 39-60°F). Practitioner manually applies probe to patient tissue. Output affects clinical decision-making by providing combined electrotherapy and thermal modalities for pain management. Benefits include localized therapeutic thermal and electrical stimulation delivery.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Waveform analysis confirmed electrical stimulation outputs are equivalent to the predicate. Thermal data verified temperatures consistently fall within targeted hot (90-112°F) and cold (39-60°F) ranges. Dielectric strength and electromagnetic compatibility testing performed per EN60601-1 and EN60601-1-2.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: 6061 Aluminum treatment face, ABS plastic handle. Energy: Electrical stimulation (via Solaris console) and thermal energy (via Peltier thermo-electric chip). Dimensions: 2" x 3.6" x 10". Connectivity: Wired connection to Solaris console. Standards: EN60601-1 (dielectric strength), EN60601-1-2 (EMC).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with acute or sub-acute pain requiring electrical stimulation and/or thermal therapy (heat/cold) applied via a handheld cutaneous electrode.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is applied directly to a patient's skin either to record physiological signals (e.g., the electroencephalogram) or to apply electrical stimulation.
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# K132057
# 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
11 September 2013
# SUBMITTED BY:
DYNATRONICS CORPORTATION 7030 Park Centre Drive Salt Lake City, UTAH 84121 · Phone: (800) 874-6251; (801) 568-7000 Fax: (801) 568-7711
### SUBMITTERS NAME:
Douglas Sampson VP, Operations and R&D DYNATRONICS CORPORATION
# 1. DEVICE NAME:
Trade Name(s): Common Name:
Classification: Regulation Nos: Product Codes:
Dynatron® Peltier ThermoStim™ Combination Electrical Stimulation and Thermal Therapy probe Class II 882.1320. 890.5720 GXY. ILO
# 2. PREDICATE DEVICE:
Dynatron ThermoStim probe - K120835 (August 20, 2012)
# 3. DESCRIPTION:
The Dynatron Peltier ThermoStim probe is used to provide therapeutic electrical stimulation and thermal therapy treatments. The probe consists of a handle with a treatment head and connections to a Dynatron Solaris series controlling console for power and communications with a port for connection to electrical stimulation outputs. The probe acts as an electrode for therapeutic electrical current provided by a Dynatron Solaris device in the delivery of electrical stimulation therapy. The treatment head transfers thermal energy (hot or cold) supplied from a thermo-electric chip.
The probe is a passive, manual therapy accessory. Treatment cycles are controlled through previously cleared Dynatron Solaris series electrical stimulation devices.
The probe has a rectangular wedge treatment face of approximately 1¼³ x 2¼" with rounded edges. The maximum surface area that could come in contact with a patient is approximately 38 cm-.
# 4. INDICATIONS FOR USE:
A hand held cutaneous electrode to be used with Dynatronics Solaris devices to apply electrical stimulation and/or apply heat and cooling to the skin.
The Indications for Use stated in this submission match word for word the Indications for Use cleared for the predicate device.
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# 5. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS:
The Dynatron Peltier ThermoStim probe generates therapeutic benefits as described in allowed claims through the delivery of electrical stimulation and thermal energy to targeted tissues.
The probe allows the practitioner to manually apply various electrical stimulation treatments (limited to modalities available from the FDA cleared Dynatronics Solaris series devices) as well as thermal energy (hot or cold). The delivery of hot thermal energy has a targeted range of 90 - 112° Fahrenheit and the cold thermal energy has a targeted range of 39 - 60° Fahrenheit.
#### Performance Characteristics
The probe has a treatment face with a rectangular wedge shape and rounded edges. The treatment face is approximately 11/4" x 21/4" and the tip of the wedge is approximately ½' high. The probe acts as an accessory to provide the following clectrotherapy options:
Biphasic, Russian, HiVolt, Interferential Current (IFC), Premodulated (IFC), and Microcurrent
The probe is designed to deliver thermal energy with the following range options.
Hot = 90 -- 1120 Fahrenheit
Cold = 39 - 60° Fahrenheit
Non-clinical Bench Testing
Wave forms of cach electrotherapy output were captured from a Dynatron Solaris device through the Peltier ThermoStim probe and the predicate ThermoStim probe. Analysis of the wave forms for delivery of electrical stimulation treatments show no differences with the output from the predicate device compared to the subject device.
The Peltier ThermoStim probe will be tested for dielectric strength per EN60601-1 and for electromagnetic compatibility per EN60601-1-2. Per the March 2000 F.DA Office of Device Evaluation guidance document "Use of Standards in Substantial Equivalence Determinations" these tests will be completed prior to marketing the device.
Thermal data was collected from the Peltier ThermoSTIM probe in "hot" and "cold" modes. Results showed temperatures consistently falling in the targeted thermal ranges.
Both devices use the Dynatron Solaris controlling console to deliver electrical stimulation through the probes as a cutaneous electrode. The electrotherapy wave form outputs from the predicate and subject are equivalent. Both probes provide heating and cooling in the same thermal ranges. Both probes have treatment areas large enough for a safe current density to mitigate risks of patient injury. Patient contact surfaces for both the predicate and subject probe are identical aluminum composition. From a non-clinical analysis we conclude that the two probes are substantially equivalent.
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# 6. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE (SE) RATIONALE:
The Dynatron Peltier ThermoStim probe shares the same basic therapeutic characteristics, features and intended uses as the predicate probes.
| | Predicate<br>Dynatron<br>ThermoStim Probes | Dynatron Peltier<br>ThermoStim Probe |
|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Cutaneous electrode with<br>heating and cooling | Cutaneous electrode with<br>heating and cooling |
| Target<br>Populations | Patients with acute or sub-<br>acute pain | Patients with acute or sub-<br>acute pain |
| Dimensions<br>(W x D x L) | 1.5" x 1.5" x 11" | 2"x3.6"x10" |
| Weight | 125 grams | 750 grams |
| Therapy<br>Delivery | Electrical stimulation and/or<br>thermal therapy (hot or cold)<br>through contact with patient's<br>skin | Electrical stimulation and/or<br>thermal therapy (hot or cold)<br>through contact with patient's<br>skin |
| Electrical<br>Stimulation | ThermoStim probe acts as a<br>cutaneous electrode for the<br>delivery of electrical<br>stimulation to a patient from a<br>Solaris device | Peltier ThermoStim probe<br>acts as a cutaneous electrode<br>for the delivery of electrical<br>stimulation to a patient from a<br>Solaris device |
| Handle Material | Polypropylene plastic | ABS plastic |
| Treatment Face<br>Material | 6061 Aluminum | 6061 Aluminum |
| Treatment Face<br>Options | Flat - 1.5" diameter - $11.4cm^2$<br>Domed - 1.1" diameter - $12.3cm^2$ | Rectangular - 38 $cm^2$ surface |
| Current Density<br>(gravity<br>pressure) | Flat - 0.11 W/ $cm^2$<br>Round -0.20 W/ $cm^2$ | 0.08 W/ $cm^2$ |
| Power Density<br>(gravity<br>pressure) | Flat -4.4mA/ $cm^2$<br>Round -8.3mA/ $cm^2$ | 3.3mA/ $cm^2$ |
Summary 4
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| | Predicate<br>Dynatron<br>ThermoStim Probes | Dynatron Peltier<br>ThermoStim Probe |
|-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Thermal<br>Therapy | ThermoStim probe delivers hot<br>or cold thermal therapy via<br>water that is heated or cooled<br>by Peltier thermo-electric<br>chips in a reservoir and<br>circulated to the face of the<br>probe/electrode. | Peltier ThermoStim probe<br>delivers hot or cold thermal<br>therapy via a Peltier thermo-<br>electric chip that is in contact<br>with the treatment head of the<br>probe/electrode |
| Thermal Range | Hot: 104-112F<br>Cold: 36 - 50F | Hot: 90-112F<br>Cold: 39 - 60F |
| Range of Skin<br>Temperatures | Hot: 105.5 - 108.30F<br>Cold: 53.5 - 56.5"F | Hot: 90 - 110.5ºF<br>Cold: 44 - 60.50F |
It is our assessment that the Dynatron Peltier ThermoStim probe is substantially equivalent to the predicate Dynatron ThermoStim probes (applicable "K ' number listed above) because both devices are labeled for the same Indications for Use, both deliver equivalent electrotherapy outputs, both deliver equivalent thermal outputs, and both are a hand held cutaneous electrode accessory controlled by a Dynatron Solaris console. The only distinction is the method by which the thermal energy is delivered and the shape of the electrode.
# 7. SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS SUMMARY:
There are no substantive differences between the product defined in this 510(k) submission and the predicate device is similar to the technology that is currently used in other similar medical devices. This device is subject to development and documentation as required in the Quality System Regulation, 21 CFR Part 820, under design/change control. and is subject to verification and validation to applicable standards / guidance documents. The sum of bench test results and design control outcomes allows us to conclude that the Dynatron Peltier ThermoStim probe is as safe and effective in delivering treatments when used as indicated in specific applications under a clinician's supervision / therapy program as the predicate probes.
Signed:
Dated:
Douglas Sampson, VP, Opcrations and R&D DYNATRONICS CORPORATION
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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
January 24, 2014
Dynatronics Corporation Douglas Sampson 7030 Park Centre Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
Re: K132057
Trade/Device Name: Dynatron Peltier ThermoStim Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1320 Regulation Name: Cutaneous Electrode Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GXY, ILO Dated: December 21, 2013 Received: December 23, 2013
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Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement on last page.
510(k) Number (if known) K132057
Device Name Dynatron Peltier ThermoStim
Indications for Use (Describe)
A hand held cutaneous electrode to be used with Dynatronics Solaris devices to apply electrical stimulation and/or apply heat and cooling to the skin.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
[X] Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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