K143737 · Hivox Biotek, Inc. · NGX · Jul 27, 2015 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K143737
Device Name
EM25 - glute toning device
Applicant
Hivox Biotek, Inc.
Product Code
NGX · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Jul 27, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5850
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The EM25 - glute toning device is intended for use by healthy persons to apply transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) through skin contact electrodes for the purpose of improvement of muscle tone of the buttocks muscles.
Device Story
EM25 is a self-adhesive, battery-powered EMS device for gluteal muscle training. Device consists of a PCBA and electrode assembly housed in medical-quality silicone rubber and ABS plastic. User applies device to buttocks; device delivers low-frequency electrical currents via gel pad electrodes to stimulate deep muscle tissue. Operation involves 15 intensity levels (0-15) and a fixed 20-minute treatment cycle with automatic shut-off. Device is intended for OTC use by healthy individuals to complement conventional training and improve muscle tone. Healthcare providers do not operate the device; users self-administer treatments. Output is controlled by a microprocessor; intensity is adjusted manually by the user. Benefits include aesthetic muscle conditioning and performance adjustment of muscle groups.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical test data was used to support the decision of safety and effectiveness. Evidence is based on bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993), electrical safety/EMC (IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-11, 60601-2-10), and risk management (ISO 14971).
Indicated for healthy persons seeking improvement of muscle tone in the buttocks muscles via transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation (EMS).
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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July 27, 2015
Hivox Biotek, Inc. Clytie Chiou Product Manager 5 F., NO. 123, Shingde Road, San-Chong District New Taipei City 24158, Taiwan
Re: K143737 Trade/Device Name: EM25-glute toning device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5850 Regulation Name: Powered Muscle Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NGX Dated: June 24, 2015 Received: June 26, 2015
Dear Clytie Chiou,
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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Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS 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) K143737
Device Name
EM25 - glute toning device
Indications for Use (Describe)
The EM25 - glute toning device is intended for use by healthy persons to apply transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) through skin contact electrodes for the purpose of improvement of muscle tone of the buttocks muscles.
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|X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510(k) Summary
| 5.1 | Type of Submission: | Traditional |
|-----|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 5.2 | Preparation Date: | July 22, 2015 |
| 5.3 | Submitter: | Hivox Biotek, Inc. |
| | Address: | 5F., No. 123, Shingde Road, San-Chong<br>District, New Taipei City 24158, Taiwan<br>(R.O.C.) |
| | Phone: | +886-2-8511-2668 |
| | Fax: | +886-2-8511-2669 |
| | Contact: | Clytie Chiou<br>(clytie.chiou@hivox-biotek.com) |
| | Registration number: | 9611558 |
#### 5.4 Identification of the Device:
| Proprietary/<br>Trade name: | EM25 - glute toning device |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification Name: | Stimulator, Muscle, Powered, For Muscle<br>Conditioning |
| Device Classification: | II |
| Regulation Number: | 890.5850 |
| Panel: | Physical Medicine |
| Product Code: | NGX |
#### 5.5 Identification of the Predicate Device:
| Predicate Device Name: | Buttock Muscle Stimulator, model:<br>WL-2413E |
|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer: | Well-Life Healthcare Limited. |
| Regulation number: | 890.5850 |
| Product Code: | NGX |
| 510(k) Number: | K123075 |
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#### 5.6 Intended Use and Indications for Use of the subject device.
The EM25 - glute toning device is intended for use by healthy persons to apply transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) through skin contact electrodes for the purpose of improvement of muscle tone of the buttocks muscles.
#### 5.7 Device Description
The proposed device, EM25 - glute toning device is a self-adhesive EMS device for muscle training. The device can be applied with accuracy thanks to the use of EMS technology. Made from medical-quality silicone rubber, the elegantly designed EMS pad is extremely slim and flexible and adapts perfectly to the area to be treated. The high-tech circuit provides energy-efficient treatments of 20 minutes each.
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is a widespread and generally recognized method and has been used in sports medicine and rehabilitation for years. In sports and fitness, EMS is used to complement conventional muscle training, to increase the performance of muscle groups and to adjust physical proportions to achieve the desired aesthetic results.
EMS devices work by passing electrical currents over the skin. The gel pad is used as a transfer medium and is subject to natural wear and tear. The gel pad must be replaced if it stops providing sufficient contact, as this will prevent the EMS pad from sticking to the skin. If it is not replaced, the partially increased current density could irritate the skin.
The proposed device, EM25 - glute toning device is assembled with the PCBA and electrode, and the LR03 (AAA) battery supplies the safe low-frequency current. The electrode stuck on the human skin purposes to train the deep muscle. There are 0-15 intensity levels for EM25 - glute toning device. The maximum voltage is divided by 15 (levels) and accumulated for each voltage. But the each increased amperage cannot be over 2%. The intensity level will be minimum when turning on. The user can adjust it from 0 to 15 and gradually increase the intensity level. The whole treatment time is 20 minutes, and then the device switches off automatically.
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EM25 - glute toning device
Hivox Biotek, Inc. 510(k) Notification, K143737
# 5.8 Non-clinical Testing
A series of safety tests were performed to assess the safety and effectiveness of the EM25 - glute toning device.
| Testing Item | Standard and regulations applied |
|---------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1:<br>Evaluation and testing with a risk management process. |
| | EN ISO 10993-2:2006, Biological evaluation of medical devices –<br>Part 2: Animal welfare requirements. |
| | EN ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 5: Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity. |
| | EN ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization. |
| | EN ISO 10993-12:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials. |
| Software | IEC 62304: 2006 Medical device software - Software life cycle<br>processes. |
| | ISO 14971:2007 Medical devices - Application of risk management<br>to medical devices. |
| Electromagnetic<br>Compatibility &<br>Electrical Safety | IEC 60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General<br>Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance |
| | IEC 60601-1-11, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-11: General<br>Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance -<br>Collateral Standard: Requirements For Medical Electrical<br>Equipment And Medical Electrical Systems Used In The Home<br>Healthcare Environment. |
| | IEC 60601-2-10, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-10:<br>Particular Requirements For The Basic Safety And Essential<br>Performance Of Nerve And Muscle Stimulators. |
| Risk Management | ISO 14971:2007 Medical devices - Application of risk management<br>to medical devices |
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All the test results demonstrate that EM25 - glute toning device meet the requirements of its pre-defined acceptance criteria and intended uses.
# 5.9 Clinical Testing
No clinical test data was used to support the decision of safety and effectiveness.
### 5.10 Substantial Equivalence Determination
The EM25 - glute toning device is substantially equivalent in intended use, design, technology/principles of operation and performance to the cleared Buttock Muscle Stimulator, model: WL-2413E (K123075). Differences between the devices cited in this section do not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness.
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device |
|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Item | EM25 - glute toning device | Buttock Muscle Stimulator |
| Model | EM25 | WL-2413E |
| Manufacturer | Hivox Biotek, Inc. | Well-Life Healthcare Limited. |
| Intended Use | The EM25 - glute toning device<br>is intended for use by healthy<br>persons to apply transcutaneous<br>electrical muscle stimulation<br>(EMS) through skin contact<br>electrodes for the purpose of<br>improvement of muscle tone of<br>the buttocks muscles. | The Bullock Muscle Stimulator,<br>model WL-2413E, is intended<br>for use by healthy persons to<br>apply transcutaneous electrical<br>muscle stimulation (EMS)<br>through skin contact electrode<br>for the purpose of improvement<br>of muscle tone of the buttocks<br>muscles. |
| Prescription or OTC | OTC | OTC |
| Regulation Number | 890.5850 | 890.5850 |
| Product Code | NGX | NGX |
| Electrode Used | K131720, HIVOX self-adhesive<br>electrode gel pads | K082065, SiliconPad Electrode<br>(7.0cm diameter) |
| Comparison of Significant device features: | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------|
| | | | |
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | |
| 510(k) Number | K143737 | K123075 | |
| Item | EM25 - glute toning device | Buttock Muscle Stimulator | |
| Model | EM25 | WL-2413E | |
| Manufacturer | Hivox Biotek, Inc. | Well-Life Healthcare<br>Limited. | |
| Power Sources | 1.5V x2 (AAA side)<br>(Alkaline type ONLY) | 1.5V x3 (AAA Size) | |
| -Method of Line current<br>Isolation | Type BF | Type BF | |
| -Patient Leakage Current | — | — | |
| Average DC current through<br>electrodes when device is on<br>but no pulses are being<br>applied (µA) | N/A | N/A | |
| Number of Output Modes | 1 | 4 | |
| Number of output<br>Channels: | Synchronous<br>or Alternating? | Not applicable (one<br>channel) | Synchronous |
| | Method of<br>Channel<br>Isolation? | Not applicable (one<br>channel) | Output Coil |
| Regulated Current or<br>Regulated Voltage? | Voltage | Voltage | |
| Software/Firmware/<br>Microprocessor control? | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic Overload Trip? | No | No | |
| Automatic No-Load Trip? | No | Yes | |
| Automatic Shut Off? | Yes | Yes | |
| User Override control? | Yes | No | |
| Indicator On/Off Status? | No. alerted by sound | Yes | |
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Comparison of Basic Unit Characteristics:
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# EM25 - glute toning device
| Display: | Low Battery? | No, alerted by sound | Yes |
|--------------------------------------|-------------------------|----------------------|---------------|
| | Voltage /Current Level? | No, alerted by sound | Yes |
| Timer Range (Minutes) | | 20 | 20-40 |
| Compliance with Voluntary Standards? | | IEC60601-2-10 | IEC60601-2-10 |
| Compliance with 21 CFR 898? | | YES | Yes |
| Weight (g) including battery | | 133 | 80 |
| Dimensions [W x H x D] (mm) | | 429 X 125 X 21 | 64 X 90 X 20 |
| Housing Materials and construction | | Silicone & ABS | ABS |
Comparison of Output Specifications:
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device |
|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Item | EM25 - glute toning device | Buttock Muscle Stimulator |
| Model | EM25 | WL-2413E |
| Waveform (e.g., pulsed<br>monophasic, biphasic) | Symmetrical Biphasic | Biphasic |
| Shape | Butterfly shaped | Retangular |
| Maximum Output Voltage<br>(volts) - (+/- 20%) | 64.8V @ 500Ω<br>120V @ 2kΩ<br>132V @ 10kΩ | 40.8V @ 500Ω<br>70.0V @ 2kΩ<br>106.0V @ 10kΩ |
| Maximum Output Current<br>(mA) - (+/-20%) | 129.6mA @ 500Ω<br>60mA @ 2kΩ<br>13.2mA @ 10kΩ | 81.6mA @ 500Ω<br>35.0mA @ 2kΩ<br>10.6mA @ 10kΩ |
| Duration of primary phase<br>(µsec) | 400 fixed | 300 Max |
| Pulse Duration (usec) | 400 fixed | 720 Max |
| Pulse length | 400 μs | unknown |
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| Pulse Frequency (Hz) | 4-50 | 70 Max | |
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| Atmospheric pressure operation | 700-1060 hPa | unknown | |
| For multiphasic waveforms only: | Symmetrical phases? | Yes | Yes |
| | Phase Duration | N/A | N/A |
| Net charge (µC) | 0 | 0 | |
| Method of achieving zero net charge for net charge/pulse | Biphasic symmetric wave for each pulse | Biphasic symmetric wave for each pulse | |
| Max. phase charge | 50 µC | 24 µC | |
| Max. current Density | 1.1549mA/cm²/500Ω | 0.0997 mA/ cm² | |
| Max. Power Density | 0.0748Watts/cm²/500Ω | 0.00399 Watts/ cm² | |
| Max. Average current(RMSA) | 500Ω | 129.6mA | 38.644mA |
| | 2ΚΩ | 60mA | 16.907 mA |
| | 10Ω | 13.2mA | 5.120 mA |
| Burst Mode | YES | Yes | |
| Pulse per burst | 50 | Same for each program | |
| Burst per second | 18 | Same for each program | |
| Burst duration | 400µs | Same for each program | |
| Duty Cycle | 7200 | Same for each program | |
#### 5.11 Summary for the comparison
The EM25 - glute toning device is substantially equivalent in intended use, design, technology/principles of operation and performance to the predicate device, Buttock Muscle Stimulator, model: WL-2413E (K123075). The proposed device has tested on safety and performance tests and the results were complied with the test requests. Although there are some differences in the output parameters between proposed device and predicate device, the differences did not raise any problems of safety or effectiveness.
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### 5.12 Conclusion
After analyzing bench tests, safety testing data, it can be concluded that the EM25 glute toning device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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