K141919 · Ad Rem Technology Sarl · NGX · Jun 16, 2015 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K141919
Device Name
VEINOPLUS SPORT NEUROMUSCULAR STIMULATOR
Applicant
Ad Rem Technology Sarl
Product Code
NGX · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Jun 16, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5850
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The VEINOPLUS® SPORT is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.
Device Story
Portable, battery-powered neuromuscular stimulator; delivers low-voltage, low-frequency electrical pulses via self-adhesive electrodes to calf muscles or other body parts (arms, buttocks, back, shoulder, abdomen). Device features single operating mode stored in internal memory; operated by user in home, gym, or clinical settings. Output is monophasic rectangular asymmetrical waveform. User controls intensity; device provides 30-minute stimulation session. Output facilitates muscle contraction; intended to improve muscle performance. Benefits include non-invasive muscle stimulation for healthy users.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Includes electrical safety testing (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-10), biocompatibility testing of electrode hydrogel (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10), and software verification per FDA guidance. A usability study was conducted to confirm safe and effective operation by the user.
Technological Characteristics
Powered by 9V alkaline battery. Monophasic rectangular asymmetrical waveform; pulse duration 25-240 µs; max output 50V/100mA at 500 Ohm. Single-channel output. Plastic enclosure. Connectivity: None (standalone). Sterilization: Not applicable (electrodes are self-adhesive). Software: Pre-set program encoded in microchip. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-10, and ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for healthy individuals to stimulate muscles to improve and facilitate muscle performance.
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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 15, 2015
Ad Rem Technology SARL c/o Norman F. Estrin, PhD Estrin Consulting Group, LLC 9109 Copenhaver Drive Potomac, MD 20854
Re: K141919
Trade/Device Name: Veinoplus® Sport Neuromuscular Stimulator Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5850 Regulation Name: Powered Muscle Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NGX, GXY Dated: May 18, 2015 Received: May 19, 2015
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Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K141919
Device Name
VEINOPLUS® SPORT Neuromuscular Stimulator
Indications for Use (Describe) The VEINOPLUS® SPORT is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY (Clean) Ad Rem Technology Veinoplus Sport Neuromuscular Stimulator
| Sponsor identification | Ad Rem Technology SARL<br>162 Rue du Faubourg Saint- Honoré<br>75008 Paris, France<br>Ms. Noémie Dumérain, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager,<br>nd@veinoplus.com<br>Tel: + 33 (0)1.42.60.00.22; Fax: + 33 (0)1.42.60.00.63 |
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| Establishment<br>registration number: | 3005671018 |
| Date of preparation | June 13, 2014 |
| Contact person | Norman F. Estrin, Ph.D.<br>Managing Partner<br>Estrin Consulting Group LLC<br>9109 Copenhaver Drive<br>Potomac, MD 20854<br>Phone: (301) 279-2899<br>Email: estrin@yourFDAconsultant.com |
| Authorized Agent in<br>the United States | Norman F. Estrin, Ph.D.<br>Managing Partner<br>Estrin Consulting Group LLC<br>9109 Copenhaver Drive<br>Potomac, MD 20854<br>Phone: (301) 279-2899<br>Email: estrin@yourFDAconsultant.com |
| Proprietary Name | Veinoplus® Sport Neuromuscular Stimulator |
| Trade name | VEINOPLUS® SPORT |
| Device Classification<br>Name, Product Code,<br>Reviewing Panel,<br>Regulatory Class,<br>(Regulation) | Device, Stimulator, Muscle, Powered, For Muscle Conditioning<br>NGX Physical Medicine, Class II (21 CFR 890.5850)<br>Electrode, cutaneous<br>GXY Neurology, Class II (21 CFR 882.1320) |
| Indications for<br>use: | The VEINOPLUS® SPORT is intended to stimulate healthy<br>muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance. |
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| Device Description | Design and features: |
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| | The VEINOPLUS® SPORT, like a number of legally marketed predicate devices is a traditional battery powered muscle stimulator. It is portable, hand-held device, equipped with one single channel intended to stimulate the calf muscles or other muscles of the body (for example thighs, arms, buttock, back, shoulder or abdomen). The VEINOPLUS® SPORT device has only one operating mode, called program, stored in the internal memory.<br><br>The output stimulus is low-voltage, low frequency with rectangular voltage waveform. The device is housed in a plastic enclosure, and it is powered by an alkaline 9V primary battery. The accessories include the output cables, battery, user manual and electrode pads. No provisions are made for AC adapters, so the device cannot be connected to line under any circumstances.<br><br>The VEINOPLUS® SPORT device is supplied with all accessories (as listed below) necessary for a safe and effective session of stimulation. Main unit, cable, the pair of electrodes, battery, lanyard and user manual are packaged in carrying case then packaged in a carton box with printed messages. Refer to the picture in Section 12 Device Description.<br><br>List of accessories:<br>- 1pair of electrodes VEINOPLUS® Pack. Self-adhesive. Oval shape. Size 8x13 cm. Low resistance. This includes a Hydrogel for the electrodes (Refer to Sections 19 and 23F).<br>- 1 conductor cable for connecting the electrodes. Approximate length (w/o plug) 135 cm.<br>- 1 instruction manual<br>- 1 9V alkaline battery<br>- 1 lanyard<br>- 1 carrying case: L22.5*W4.5*H17cm. |
| Predicate Devices | Veinoplus® (K072252)<br>Compex® Sport Plus (K083140) |
## Comparison of the indications for use with the predicate devices:
The proposed device, VEINOPLUS® SPORT, is substantially equivalent to both of its legally marketed Class II predicate devices:
- 1. The mode 1 (powered muscle stimulator, IPF) of the Veinoplus® with 510k K072252 (except for the indications for use).
- 2. The mode (program) "active recovery" of the Compex® Sport Plus with 510k K083140.
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### Summary of technological characteristics of VEINOPLUS® SPORT with its two predicates Veinoplus® and Compex Sport Plus:
| Device name: | VEINOPLUS® SPORT | Veinoplus® (mode 1 of stimulation) | Compex® Sport Plus (Program Active Recovery) |
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| 510k Number | K141919 | K072252 | K083140 |
| Intended use: | Muscle electrical stimulation | Muscle electrical stimulation | Muscle electrical stimulation |
| Indications for use: | The VEINOPLUS® SPORT is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance. | Increasing local blood circulation (common claim with predicates). Relaxation of muscle spasm/ Prevention or retardation of muscle disuse atrophy/ Muscle reeducation/ Immediate postsurgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis/Maintaining or increasing range of motion. | Stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve or facilitate muscle performance. |
| Mode of Action: | The VEINOPLUS® SPORT contracts the muscles by electrical stimulation. | The Veinoplus stimulates the muscles, resulting in rhythmic muscles contraction, which then increases the blood flow. | The Active Recovery program produces muscle twitches at a very low frequency. Those twitches act like a massage and induce an increase of the blood flow and a faster reduction of the lactic acid blood level. It facilitates recovery of the stimulated muscles after active muscle training or competition. |
| Purpose: | Non-Medical | Medical | Non-Medical |
| Target Population: | Healthy user | Medical patient | Healthy user |
| Parts to be stimulated: | Calf muscles and other body parts (arms, buttocks, back (neck/shoulders). | Calf muscles | Legs/feet, arms/hands, buttock, back, shoulder or abdomen) |
| Where used: | Home, hospital, gym, etc. | Home, hospital, gym, etc. | Data unknown |
| Device name: | VEINOPLUS® SPORT | Veinoplus® (mode 1 of<br>stimulation) | Compex® Sport Plus<br>(Program Active Recovery) |
| OTC/Rx Only<br>information : | OTC use | Prescription use | OTC use |
| Energy<br>delivered: | Electrical | Electrical | Electrical |
| Technical information: | | | |
| Power Source: | One Internal 9 V alkaline<br>battery.<br>Types: 522, 6LR61,<br>MN1604<br>Shape: rectangular<br>Size: 48x25x16 mm;<br>Volume: 20 cm³ | One Internal 9 V alkaline<br>battery<br>Types: 522, 6LR61,<br>MN1604<br>Shape: rectangular<br>Size: 48x25x16 mm;<br>Volume: 20 cm³ | One NIMH rechargeable<br>battery ( 4.8V ≥1200 mA/h )<br>(4 cells pack of 1.2V)<br>Type: 4H-AA1500<br>Shape: cylindrical<br>Size: 1 cell = 14 mm x<br>47mm , diameter 14 mm;<br>Volume: 7.3 cm³ |
| Number of<br>output modes | 1 mode/program | 2 modes/programs :<br>Mode 1 : EMS<br>Mode 2 : TENS | 9 modes/programs :<br>Potentiation<br>Endurance<br>Strength<br>Resistance<br>Active recovery<br>Recovery plus<br>Explosive strength<br>Pre warm-up<br>Massage |
| Timer range | 30 minutes | Mode 1: 20 minutes<br>Mode 2: 20 minutes | Potentiation : 3' 27''<br>Endurance: 50' 23''+ 5'03'' of<br>optional warm up<br>Strength: 22'07''23''+ 5'03'' of<br>optional warm up<br>Resistance: 27'33''23''+ 5'03''<br>of optional warm up<br>Active recovery: 26'40''23''+<br>5'03'' of optional warm up<br>Recovery plus: 24'20''<br>Explosive strength: 25'18''<br>Pre warm up: 25'03''<br>Massage: 20'03'' |
| Number of<br>output<br>channels: | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Automatic<br>overload trip | NO | NO | NO |
| Automatic no<br>load trip | NO | NO | YES |
| Accessories: | Electrodes, cable, battery | Electrodes, cable, battery | Electrodes, cable, Battery |
| Device name: | VEINOPLUS® SPORT | Veinoplus® (mode 1 of stimulation) | Compex® Sport Plus (Program Active Recovery) |
| | | (same model and manufacture as Veinoplus Sport) | charger. |
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| Waveform | Monophasic rectangular<br>asymmetrical | Monophasic rectangular<br>asymmetrical | Biphasic rectangular<br>symmetrical |
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| Max Output<br>Voltage | 50 V@ 500 Ohm | 50 V@ 500 Ohm | 60 V@ 500 Ohm (each<br>phase) |
| Max Output<br>Current | 100 mA@ 500 Ohm | 100 mA@ 500 Ohm | 120 mA @ 500 Ohm (each<br>phase) |
| Max Phase<br>Charge (µC) | 24μC @500Ω | 24μC @500Ω | 48µC (each phase)<br>@500Ω |
| Maximum<br>current density<br>(mA/cm2, r.m.s.) | <14 μΑ (rms) /cm2<br>@500Ω | <13 μΑ (rms)/cm2 @500Ω | Not available |
| Maximum<br>Average power<br>density (W/cm2,<br>r.m.s.) (using<br>smallest electrode<br>conductive<br>surface area) | <500 μW (r.m.s.) /cm2<br>(microwatt) @500 Ω<br>Only one size of<br>electrodes is permitted<br>and supplied by the<br>manufacturer. | <10 μW/cm2 (microwatt)<br>@500 Ω<br>Only one size of electrodes<br>is permitted and supplied by<br>the manufacturer. | <12 mW/cm2 (microwatt)<br>@500 Ω |
| Pulse duration | from 25 to 240 µs | from 25 to 240 µs | 400 µs (each phase) |
| Session duration: | 30 mn | 20 mn | 29 mn including warm-up |
| Automatic shut-<br>off | Yes at 30 mn | Yes at 20 mn | Yes, at the end of the<br>session |
| User override<br>Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Software | Stimulation pre-set<br>program encoded in a<br>microchip | Stimulation pre-set program<br>encoded in a microchip | Stimulation pre-set<br>program encoded in a<br>microchip |
| Controls | 3 controls | 3 controls | Similar, 6 controls |
| Display/interface | LCD Screen and data<br>display | LCD Screen and data<br>display | LCD screen and similar<br>data. |
| Electrode<br>size/shape | 8x13 cm OVAL | 8x13 cm OVAL | 5x5 cm square and 5x10<br>cm rectangular |
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| Compliance with safety and performance Standards: | | | |
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| Biocompatibility | Electrodes material in<br>contact with skin user are<br>compliant with ISO<br>10993-5 and ISO 109993-<br>10 standards requirements | Electrodes material in<br>contact with skin user are<br>compliant with ISO<br>10993-5 and ISO 109993-<br>10 standards requirements | Data unknown |
| Electrical safety | Comply with IEC 60601-<br>1, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC),<br>IEC 60601-2-10 | Comply with IEC 60601-<br>1, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC),<br>IEC 60601-2-10 | Comply with IEC 60601-1,<br>IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC<br>60601-2-10 |
VEINOPLUS® SPORT is substantially equivalent to Veinoplus® in the Substantial Equivalence perspective of technological characteristics and general intended uses. Both summary: devices are intended for electrical stimulation of muscles. VEINOPLUS® SPORT was developed based on Veinoplus® device and both devices are technically very close. The indications for use of VEINOPLUS®, which is intended to be sold under prescription and for medical purpose, are not used for demonstration of substantial equivalence of VEINOPLUS® SPORT. VEINOPLUS® SPORT is substantial equivalent to Compex® Sport Plus in term of intended use, indications for use and technological characteristics. The technical differences between VEINOPLUS® SPORT and Compex® Sport Plus (power supply, waveform shape ...) do not raise additional issues of safety Compliance to applicable voluntary standards includes IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-Summary of Non-1-2, IEC 60601-2-10 and ISO 14971. clinical The gel of electrodes was tested according ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10 performance testing: Biocompatibility standards. In 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. A usability study support as well that the user can operate the device in a safe and effective manner with labeling supplied with the device. Conclusion: The safety and performance of the device is supported by testing with safety and performance standards IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-2-10 standards. The differences between VEINOPLUS® SPORT® and the predicate devices do not raise new issues of safety and effectiveness.
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