The Cutaneous Electrodes, "Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrodes", are intended to be used with legally marketed electrical stimulating devices such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators or powered muscle stimulators. The cutaneous electrodes will deliver the stimulation signals generated by the stimulator to the feet which they are in contact with.
Device Story
Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrode is a flexible, foot-shaped conductive silicone rubber pad; serves as interface between TENS/PMS units and patient skin. Device features female pin receptacle for lead wire connection to stimulator. Patient places pad on floor, rests foot on surface to receive stimulation. Used in clinics, hospitals, or home environments. Conductive material ensures uniform current distribution (resistance < 7 ohms/inch). Device facilitates delivery of electrical pulses to feet; intended to provide same stimulation as predicate electrode patches. Benefits include non-invasive delivery of electrical stimulation for nerve/muscle therapy. No software or complex electronics; purely passive conductive accessory.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-5 (in vitro cytotoxicity) and ISO 10993-10 (irritation and skin sensitization in rabbits and guinea pigs).
Technological Characteristics
Conductive silicone rubber; foot-shaped form factor; approx. 35 sq in surface area; resistance < 7 ohms/inch. Passive electrode; no internal energy source. Connectivity via female pin receptacle for lead wires. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10. No sterilization required; manual cleaning validated.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use with TENS or powered muscle stimulators to deliver electrical stimulation to the feet. Contraindicated for patients with cardiac pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, other implanted metallic/electronic devices, artificial heart/lung, or body-worn medical electronic devices like ECGs.
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.
Predicate Devices
TENS BACK PAIN RELIEF SYSTEM, Model EM38 (K113321)
OTC TENS FOR LOW BACK PAIN RELIEF, MODEL WL-2407 (K063660)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 9, 2015
DRTV Asia Ltd. c/o Media Trade Corporation Attn: Guenter Ginsberg, President 11820 Red Hibiscus Dr. Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Re: K151693 Trade Name: Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrode Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1320 Regulation Name: Cutaneous electrode Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GXY Dated: September 8, 2015 Received: September 10, 2015
Dear Mr. Ginsberg:
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. Iisting 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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Sincerely yours,
# Michael J. Hoffmann -S
for 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) K151693
Device Name Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrode
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Cutaneous Electrodes, "Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrodes", are intended to be used with legally marketed electrical stimulating devices such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators or powered muscle stimulators. The cutaneous electrodes will deliver the stimulation signals generated by the stimulator to the feet which they are in contact with.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| | 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
Date of Summary Prepared: 06/02/2015 (revised 10.7.15)
1. Submitter's Name: DRTV Asia, Ltd.
Address. 2nd Blg., Juntuo Industry Park, Xinye Dadao, Nancun Panyu, Guangzhou 511442, China
Contact person: Michael Ho
Tel: 416.303.7728
Fax: 905.471.2608
E-mail drtvasia@hotmail.com
#### 2. Proposed New Device:
Trade Name: Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrode
Classification Name: Cutaneous Electrode
Regulation Number: 882.1320
Product Code: GXY
Classification Panel: Neurology
Device Class: II
#### 3. Predicate (cleared) Devices:
| Predicate 1: | TENS BACK PAIN RELIEF SYSTEM, Model EM38<br>(TENS Belt with sewn-in Electrode Patches) |
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| 510(k) Number: K113321 | Manufacturer: Savia Limited, China |
| Predicate 2: | OTC TENS FOR LOW BACK PAIN RELIEF, MODEL WL-2407<br>(TENS Belt with sewn-in Electrode Patches) |
| 510(k) Number: K063660 | Manufacturer: Well-Life Healthcare Ltd., Taiwan |
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#### 4. Description of Proposed Device:
The Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrode is a foot-shaped, flexible piece of conductive silicone rubber with a receptacle for a wire that connects the device with electrical stimulation devices such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (TENS) or powered muscle stimulators (PMS).
To stimulate the bottom of the foot the patient simply connects the Foot Pad to a TENS unit, places the Foot Pad onto the floor and then places the foot onto the Foot Pad for stimulation with the TENS device.
The Foot Pad Electrode has a female pin receptacle which accepts the lead wire from the stimulator. The entire Foot Pad Electrode is made up of conductive material to provide uniform current distribution when connected to a stimulator.
The devices can be used dry or wet when in contact with the skin. The entire surface (approx. 35 in') of the Foot Pad Electrode is very conductive, having a resistance of less than 7 ohms per inch. This low resistance provides low current density with uniform current distribution.
The following tests were performed:
ISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices. Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization (Irritation Study in Rabbits)
ISO 10993-5 Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxitity. ISO
10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices, Part 10: Test for irritation and skin sensitization. (Irritation Study in Guinea Pigs)
#### 5. Indication for Use:
The Cutaneous Electrodes, "Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrodes", are intended to be used with legally marketed electrical stimulating devices such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators or powered muscle stimulators. The cutaneous electrodes will deliver the stimulation signals generated by the stimulator to the bottom of the feet with which they are in contact. The Foot Pad Electrodes are made up of conductive silicone rubber.
#### 6. Environment of Use:
Clinics, Hospitals and home environments
#### 7. Contraindications:
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Do not use this device if you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other implanted metallic or electronic device. Such use could cause electrical shock, bums, electrical interference, or death.
Do not use this device together with a life-supporting medical electronic device such as an artificial heart or lung.
Do not use this device together with a body-worn medical electronic device such as an ECG.
#### 8. Technological Characteristics Compared to the Predicate Device
Both, the Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrode and the sewn-in Electrode Patches of the named predicate devices have the same intended use and fundamental technology. All units provide electrically generated pulses from a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator to the skin. Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrode can be viewed as substantially equivalent to the predicate devices' Electrode Patches.
The electrical stimulation provided by Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrodes is substantially equivalent to that of the predicates and is commonly employed by TENS devices that have been cleared for marketing without prescription labeling; i.e. for OTC sale. Technological characteristics, features, specifications, materials and intended uses of the subject device are substantially equivalent to the quoted predicate device. The differences that exist between the devices, mainly in shapes and sizes, are insignificant in terms of safety or effectiveness.
#### 9. Discussion of Non-Clinical Tests Performed for Determination of Substantial Equivalence is as follows:
DRTV Asia, Ltd did not conduct, nor rely upon, clinical tests to determine substantial equivalence of the Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrodes vs. the predicate.
ISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices, Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization (Irritation Study in Rabbits)
ISO 10993-5 Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxitity. ISO
10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices, Part 10: Test for irritation and skin sensitization. (Irritation Study in Guinea Pigs)
#### b. Biocompatibility
The material of the subject electrodes has been tested for biocompatibility as per
ISO Standards below:
ISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices, Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization (Irritation Study in Rabbits)
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ISO 10993-5 Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxitity.
ISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices, Part 10: Test for irritation and skin sensitization. (Irritation Study in Guinea Pigs)
The skin contact duration is class A = ≤ 24 hrs.
#### c. Software
There is no software in this product.
#### d. Cleaning
The cleaning instructions as described the Instruction Manual have been tested to be sufficient. Testing involved validation of the manual cleaning method as per the instructions. All testing concluded that that the Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrodes can be cleaned by the use of the methods described in the Instruction Manual. Sterilization is not required.
#### 8. Conclusions:
The Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrodes have the same intended use and technological characteristics as the predicate device. Moreover, bench testing and safety report documentation demonstrate that the submitted device could maintain the same safety and effectiveness as that of predicate device. In the other words, the differences do not affect the intended use and do not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness or alter the fundamental scientific technology of the device. Thus, the Dr-Ho's Foot Pad Electrodes are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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