The sponsor utilized data from reported clinical lymphedema treatment cases to demonstrate that the device's pressure range (60-120 mmHg) is aligned with standard clinical practice for treating lymphedema patients.
Lymphedema treatment; Pressure setting justification; Clinical practice
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Retrospective review of reported clinical treatment cases
Lymphedema patients; Sample Size: Small number of patients
Not applicable for this study
Pressure settings applied during treatment
Indications for Use
LF-400 is intended for use by medical professionals and patients at home, who are under medical supervision, in treating many conditions, such as : Primary lymphedema, Edema following trauma and sport injuries, Postimmobilization edema, Venous insufficiencies. Lymphedema.
Device Story
LF-400 is a powered inflatable tube massager for limb therapy. System comprises a main control unit with an air pump and a 4-chamber inflatable sleeve (cuff). Device operates by sequentially inflating chambers (1 through 4) to move body fluids through limbs. Used in clinics or homes under medical supervision. User selects pressure (20-140 mmHg) and time (5-180 minutes) via control panel. Microcontroller manages air pump and solenoid distributor to execute compression modes (A, B, C, or Pre-therapy). Pre-therapy mode provides bidirectional massage. Output is mechanical compression of limbs to relieve lymphedema symptoms and prevent aggravation. Benefits include fluid mobilization and edema reduction.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Evidence includes biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity) and ISO 10993-10 (skin irritation/sensitization), and electrical safety/EMC testing per IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2. Software verification and validation were performed per FDA guidance for moderate level of concern devices.
Technological Characteristics
Class II, Type BF device. Components: PCB, AC motor air pump, solenoid distributor. Cuffs: Nylon (Oxford weave). Pressure range: 20-140 mmHg. Power: 100-127VAC, 50/60Hz. Dimensions: 225x225x135mm. Weight: 3.5kg. Connectivity: Standalone. Sterilization: Not applicable (non-sterile). Software: Microcontroller-based, rule-based control of pump/solenoid timing.
Indications for Use
Indicated for medical professionals and patients at home under medical supervision for treatment of primary lymphedema, edema following trauma/sports injuries, post-immobilization edema, venous insufficiencies, and lymphedema. Contraindications include acute pulmonary edema, acute thrombophlebitis, acute congestive cardiac failure, acute infections, DVT, pulmonary embolism, wounds/lesions/tumors at application site, conditions where increased venous/lymphatic return is undesirable, and bone fractures/dislocations at application site.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered inflatable tube massager is a powered device intended for medical purposes, such as to relieve minor muscle aches and pains and to increase circulation. It simulates kneading and stroking of tissues with the hands by use of an inflatable pressure cuff.
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DaeSung Maref Co., Ltd. c/o Mr. Dave Kim 8310 Buffalo Speedway Houston, TX 77025
Re: K150033
Trade Name: LF-400 Compressible Limb Therapy System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5650 Regulation Name: Powered Inflatable Tube Massager Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IRP Dated: March 20, 2015 Received: March 23, 2015
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K150033
#### Device Name
LF-400 Compressible Limb Therapy System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
LF-400 is intended for use by medical professionals and patients at home, who are under medical supervision, in treating many conditions, such as : Primary lymphedema, Edema following trauma and sport injuries, Postimmobilization edema, Venous insufficiencies. Lymphedema.
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# Special 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.
#### Date 510k summary prepared: March 20, 2015
#### I. SUBMITTER
| Submitter's Name : | DaeSung Maref Co., Ltd. |
|----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter's Address: | 298-24, Gongdan-Ro, Gunpo-shi, Gyeonggi-Do<br>Republic of Korea, 435-862 |
| Submitter's Telephone: | +82-31-459-7200 |
| Contact person: | Jae-Wha Lee / President |
| Official Correspondent:<br>(U.S. Designated agent) | Dave Kim (davekim@mtech-inc.net) |
| Address: | 8310 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77025 |
| Telephone: | +713-467-2607 |
| Fax: | +713-583-8988 |
#### II. DEVICE
| Trade/proprietary name: | LF-400 Compressible Limb Therapy System |
|-------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name: | Air Compressible Limb Therapy System |
| Regulation Name : | Powered Inflatable Tube Massager |
| Classification: | 21 CFR 890.5650 (Product Code: IRP) |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
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#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
| 1) Primary Manufacturer | : DaeSung Maref Co., Ltd. |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Device | : LX7 (V7) |
| 510(k) Number | : K102320 (Decision Date – Mar. 4, 2011) |
This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall. No reference devices were used in this submission.
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
LF400 is the pressurization system helping to relieve the symptom of lymphedema and prevent aggravation of symptoms by applying the air pressure to limbs. LF400 comprises 4-step sleeves which move the body fluids through the limbs by evenly applying pressure to the limbs.
| NO | Items | Specification |
|----|------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Model | LF400 |
| 2 | Rating Protection Type | Class II, BF-Type Device |
| 3 | Usable Place | Indoor |
| 4 | Rated Voltage | 100 - 127VAC, 50/60Hz |
| 5 | Power Consumption | 50VA |
| 6 | Rated Fuse | 3.15A/250V |
| 7 | Setting Pressure | Min. Max Pressure Range:20~140mmHg<br>(unit:5mmHg)<br>Manufacturer Recommended Pressure<br>Range: 60~120mmHg |
| 8 | Setting Time | 5~180 Minutes (unit:5 Min.) |
| 9 | Mode | A, B, C, Pre Therapy |
| 10 | Dimension | 225(W) * 225(D) * 135(H)mm |
| 11 | weight | 3.5Kg(main system only) |
## > Device Specification:
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- ゃ Device Identification:
- (1) Main Body
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Top
Back
Image /page/5/Picture/6 description: The image shows a medical device with a white and light blue color scheme. The device features a screen, several buttons, and a knob on the front panel. The device also has a compartment on top, and power switches on the back.
- (2) Garment(Cuff)
Image /page/5/Figure/8 description: This image shows a leg cuff. The leg cuff is a medical device used to help prevent blood clots in the legs. The image also shows a diagram of the leg cuff, with labels indicating the thigh circumference, leg length, and ankle circumference. The leg cuff is made of a soft, flexible material and is designed to be worn around the leg.
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| Chamber | 4 chamber | | | |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|------------|
| Pressure | Min. Max Pressure Range:20~140mmHg (unit:5mmHg)<br>Manufacturer Recommended Pressure Range: 60~120mmHg | | | |
| Mode | A, B, C, Pre-therapy | | | |
| Cuff Material | Nylon | | | |
| Size | | Thigh circumference | Ankle circumference | Leg length |
| | M | 50cm | 36cm | 67cm |
| | L | 62cm | 37cm | 74cm |
| | XL | 74cm | 43cm | 79cm |
| | XXL | 79cm | 46cm | 92cm |
| | ※Tolerance: ± 2cm | | | |
| Biocompatibility test | ISO10993-5 (Cytotoxicity test)<br>ISO 10993-10 (LLNA:BrdU-ELISA)<br>ISO 10993-10 (Animal Skin Irritation test) | | | |
| | ARM Cuff | |
|---------|-----------|--|
| Image | Image | |
| Chamber | 4 chamber | |
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| Pressure | Min. Max Pressure Range:20~140mmHg (unit:5mmHg) | | | | | | | |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|
| | Manufacturer Recommended Pressure Range: 60~120mmHg | | | | | | | |
| Mode | A, B, C, Pre-therapy | | | | | | | |
| Cuff Material | Nylon | | | | | | | |
| Size | Arm circumference Arm's length Arm Cuff 50cm 88cm ※Tolerance: ± 2cm | | | | | | | |
| Biocompatibility test | ISO10993-5 (Cytotoxicity test)<br>ISO 10993-10 (LLNA:BrdU-ELISA)<br>ISO 10993-10 (Animal Skin Irritation test) | | | | | | | |
| Hose Image | Image: Black hose | | | | | | | |
| Hose Length | 256 CM | | | | | | | |
| Hose Material | PVC | | | | | | | |
## > Device Characteristics
## (1) Components
The basic set of Air Compression Therapy System consists of the main body, which includes the air pump that generates air pressure and control panel, air hose that transfers air pressure and cutoff sleeve (cuff) for leg and its accessories include overlapping sleeve (cuff) for leg, cutoff sleeve (cuff) for arm, overlapping sleeve (cuff) for arm, cutoff sleeve (cuff) for waist and pants sleeve (cuff).
(2) Characteristics of the device
(1) Operation
The device consists of 4 parts-PCB, control panel, air pump (AC motor pump) and distributor (solenoid).
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PCB consists of user input switch, LED or LCD display and button for pressure control and controls the air pump and solenoid via micro controller.
Air pump is connected to the hose and supplies air to the distributor.
Air distributor supplies the air to each air chamber in order and thus, repeats the inflation
of Chamber 1 → inflation of Chamber 2 → inflation of Chamber 3 → inflation of
Chamber 4 in this order until the end of the set time.
- (2) Electric Characteristics
- a. Rated Voltage: AC100-127V~
- b. Rated Frequency: 50/60Hz
- c. Power Consumption: 70VA
- (3) Protection against electric shock
Class II, Type BF
- (4) Safety Measure
- a. Fuse: 3.15A/250V
b. Air pump has a fuse on the circuit to protect against over temperature.
- (5) Software
- a. File Name: LF400.c
- b. Version: V1.0
- c. Main features: switch, display, pump, solenoid, pressure control
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#### V. Indications For Use:
LF-400 is intended for use by medical professionals and patients at home, who are under medical supervision, in treating many conditions, such as : Primary lymphedema, Edema following trauma and sport injuries, Postimmobilization edema, Venous insufficiencies, Lymphedema.
### COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE VI. PREDICATE DEVICE
| Model Name | LF400 | LX7(V7) |
|------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | Not Assigned | K102320 |
| Classification | Class II Device / IRP<br>(21 CFR 890.5650) | Class II Device / IRP<br>(21 CFR 890.5650) |
| Indications for<br>Use | LF400 is intended for use by medical<br>professionals and patients at home,<br>who are under medical supervision,<br>in treating many conditions, such as :<br>Primary lymphedema, Edema<br>following trauma and sport injuries,<br>Post immobilization edema, Venous<br>insufficiencies, Lymphedema | LX7(V7) is intended for use by<br>medical professionals and patients at<br>home, who are under medical<br>supervision, in treating many<br>conditions, such as Primary<br>lymphedema, Edema following<br>trauma and sport injuries, Post<br>immobilization edema, Venous<br>insufficiencies, Lymphedema. |
| Standard | EN ISO 14971<br>EN 60601-1<br>EN 60601-1-2 | EN ISO 14971<br>EN 60601-1<br>EN 60601-2-10<br>EN 60601-1-2 |
| Contraindicatio<br>ns | Acute pulmonary edema<br>Acute thrombophlebitis<br>Acute congestive cardiac failure<br>Acute infections<br>Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)<br>Episodes of Pulmonary embolism<br>Wounds lesions or tumors at or in<br>the vicinity of application<br>Where increased venous and<br>lymphatic return is undesirable<br>Bone fractures or dislocations at or in<br>the vicinity of application | Acute pulmonary edema<br>Acute thrombophlebitis<br>Acute congestive cardiac failure<br>Acute infections<br>Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)<br>Episodes of pulmonary embolism<br>Wounds, lesions, or tumors at or in<br>the vicinity of application<br>Where increased venous and<br>lymphatic return is undesirable<br>Bone fractures or dislocation at or in<br>the vicinity of application. |
| Mode of<br>Compression | Sequential | Sequential |
| Mode | 3 modes (A,B,C) + Pre-therapy | 3 modes |
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| description | mode | |
|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Power Source | For Pressure Therapy Units<br>Electricity Supply: 100-127V~,50/60Hz<br>Electricity consumption:50VA | For Pressure Therapy Units<br>Electricity Supply: 230 V~,50/60 Hz<br>Electricity consumption: 50 VA |
| Therapy Time | 5~180 minutes | 10min, 20 min, 30min |
| Maximum and<br>Minimum<br>Pressure | Min. Max. Pressure range:<br>20~140mmHg<br>Manufacturer recommended<br>pressure range: 60 ~ 120mmHg | Min. Max. Pressure range :<br>0-230mmHg<br>Manufacturer Recommended<br>pressure range: 60~120mmHg |
| Number of<br>Chamber | 4 chamber | 4 to 8 chamber |
| Compression<br>Cycle Time | 5~180 minutes | 30min |
| Actual Picture | Image: blue and white medical device | Image: pink medical device |
### Differences: Note 1. Description on Mode Difference
| | Description | Verification Data | Risk Assessment |
|---|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Pre-therapy<br>Mode is the<br>new mode.<br>It's not for<br>therapy but<br>for reducing<br>fatigue by<br>finishing<br>therapy<br>continuously massaging<br>from<br>bottom(foot)<br>to<br>top(thigh)<br>and<br>massaging<br>from top to<br>bottom. | A-Mode Time Chart<br><br>A-Mode<br><br><br>B-Mode Time Chart<br><br>B-Mode<br><br><br>C-Mode Time Chart | Additional<br>risks not<br>concerns for<br>safety and<br>effectiveness (Refer to<br>Risk<br>Management Report) |
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Image /page/11/Figure/1 description: The image shows two time charts, one for 'A-Mode Pressure Skip' and another for 'Pre-therapy Mode'. Both charts depict pressure variations over time for four chambers, labeled 1-Chamber through 4-Chamber. The 'A-Mode Pressure Skip' chart has a maximum time of 70 seconds, while the 'Pre-therapy Mode' chart has a maximum time of 90 seconds. Each chamber's pressure is represented by a colored shape, with the timing and duration of pressure application varying between the two modes.
## Differences: Note2. Description on Time Difference
| Description | Risk<br>Assessment |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | |
| The time setting for LX7, the predicate device, was in the unit of 10<br>min., 20 min., and 30 min. For additional treatment time, if necessary,<br>the timer had to be reset by the user in every 10, 20 or 30 min.<br><br>The time setting for LF-400, the new subject device, is available for 5 ~<br>180minutes to provide the user more flexible control over the time<br>setting, shorter or longer interval, than LX-7, the predicate device. A<br>single treatment time setting of 5~180 minutes for LF-400 is within the<br>usual treatment time range between 60 min ~ 960 minutes for treating<br>Lymphedema patients, based on the prescription of a physician. | Additional<br>risks not<br>concerns for<br>safety and<br>effectiveness<br>(Refer to Risk<br>Management<br>Report) |
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## Differences: Note3. Description on Pressure Difference
| | Description | Risk<br>Assessment |
|---|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | The pressure limit for LX7 ranges between 0~230mmHg and the<br>manufacturer recommended pressure range was between 60~120mmHg<br>(see page 13 of LX7 Manual).<br><br>The air pressure setting for LF-400, the new subject device, ranges<br>between 0~140mmHg and the recommended pressure range is<br>identical to 60~120 mmHg to be aligned closely with the pressure<br>setting found in usual Lymphedema treatment cases. In few<br>Lumphedema treatment cases reported, the air pressure setting applied<br>to treat Lymphedema patients ranged between 30~160mmHg based on<br>the severity of the symptoms even though the same report indicated<br>small number of patients experienced pain or discomfort at the pressure<br>setting of 160mmHg. | The pressure<br>range for LF-<br>400 is smaller<br>than the one<br>for LX7.<br>Additional<br>risks not<br>concerns for<br>safety and<br>effectiveness<br>(Refer to Risk<br>Management<br>Report) |
## Differences: Note4. Description on Fabric Difference
| | Description | Verification Data | Risk Assessment |
|---|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | LF-400, the<br>new device,<br>uses nylon for<br>the cuffs, same<br>material used<br>for LX7(V7).<br>OXFORD is<br>the weaving<br>method of<br>fabric. It is not<br>the element of<br>fabric. | Dictionary definition on “OXFORD”<br>Noun<br><Handicraft> Two or three threads are woven in<br>parallel without being twisted. | The same<br>fabric for<br>cuffs is used<br>for the subject<br>and predicate<br>device.<br>Thus,<br>Additional<br>risks not<br>concerns for<br>safety and<br>effectiveness<br>(Refer to Risk<br>Management<br>Report) |
| 2 | OXFORD<br>Composition<br>Table shows<br>that the device<br>is made 100%<br>with nylon. | OXFORD Composition Table<br>5407-41-0000 5110 N/210D SD 고 62"<br>100% NYLON F.YARN WOVEN FABRIC (OXFORD) IN GREY (SD)<br>62" (WOVEN BY SHUTTLELESS LOOM)<br>WP : N.F.Y.210D/68<br>WT : N.F.Y.210D/54<br>TOTAL WEIGHT : 170GR/YD | |
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#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
Biocompatibility testing (ISO10993-5, ISO10993-10)
Electrical safety and performance testing were conducted according to standard IEC 60601-1: 2005 + CORR.1(2006) + CORR(2007) and EMC testing were conducted in accordance with standard IEC 60601-1-2:2007.
### Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documented as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered as a "moderate" level of concern, since a failure or latent flaw in the software would not directly result in serious injury or death to the patient or operator.
### Overall Performance Conclusions
All test results were satisfactory.
### VII. CONCLUSIONS
In accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the information provided in this premarket notification DaeSung Maref Co, Ltd. concludes that LF-400 Compressible Limb Therapy System is safe and effective and substantially equivalent in comparison with LX7 (V7), the predicate device as described herein.
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Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
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.