The SimulCare II™ is intended for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue, temporarily increasing local blood circulation, symptomatic relief and management of chronic intractable pain, and adjunctive relief of post-surgical or post-traumatic pain.
Device Story
SimulCare II is a portable, battery-powered, multi-function therapeutic device. It utilizes a hand-held controller with digital parameter control and an attached flexible pad. The pad delivers multiple therapies: pulsed infrared (870 nm) and red (640 nm) LEDs, microcurrent and macrocurrent (E-stim) electrical stimulation, static magnetic fields (300–475 Gauss), and vibratory massage via miniature pancake motors. The device is intended for prescription use to manage pain and promote muscle relaxation. It uses a conductive spray for electrode contact. The healthcare provider uses the device to provide adjunctive pain relief, potentially benefiting patients by reducing chronic or post-surgical pain and improving local circulation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data submitted. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including safety and EMC testing.
Technological Characteristics
Portable, battery-powered (4x AA NiMH) unit. Materials: Nylon jersey fabric (latex-free), water-clear epoxy LED lenses, chrome-plated brass electrodes, ferrite magnets. Therapy: Pulsed IR/Red LEDs, E-stim/microcurrent, static magnets, vibratory massage. Digital control interface. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not stated. Software: Digital control of stimulation parameters.
Indications for Use
Indicated for temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, muscle relaxation, temporary increase of local blood circulation, management of chronic intractable pain, and adjunctive relief of post-surgical or post-traumatic pain in patients requiring prescription-based therapy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain relief is a device used to apply an electrical current to electrodes on a patient's skin to treat pain.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 6, 2016
Xanacare Technologies, LLC % Charles Hart Principal Consultant Hart Consulting LLC 2964 Redhaven Way Littleton, Colorado 80126-5595
Re: K160246
Trade/Device Name: Simulcare IITM Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5890 Regulation Name: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain relief Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GZJ, ILY, ISA Dated: August 31, 2016 Received: August 31, 2016
Dear Mr. Hart:
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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Sincerely yours,
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Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS for Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K160246
Device Name SimulCare II™
Indications for Use (Describe)
The SimulCare II™ is intended for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue, temporarily increasing local blood circulation, symptomatic relief and management of chronic intractable pain, and adjunctive relief of post-surgical or post-traumatic pain.
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| 510(k) Summary | | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Date prepared: | 06 Oct 2016 | |
| Applicant: | Xanacare Technologies, LLC | |
| Contact person: | Thomas C. Siirola<br>Manager & CEO<br>Xanacare Technologies, LLC<br>Denver, Colorado 80237-1857<br>Phone: (720) 554-9262<br>Fax: (720) 554-9264<br>Email: tcsiirola@xanacare.com | |
| Trade name: | SimulCare II™ | |
| Common name: | Multi-function Therapeutic Device | Class: 2 |
| Classification name: | Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator for Pain Relief | Product code: GZJ, ILY & ISA |
| Predicate devices: | K083202, K081141 | |
| Device description:<br>The SimulCare II Multi-function Therapeutic Device is modified from the SimulCare and<br>ComboCare 2000 devices previously cleared under 510(k)s K083202 & K081141 and<br>includes improved interface features, EMI filters, additional audible alarm and battery<br>monitoring circuit drain prevention. | | |
| Indications for use:<br>The SimulCare II Multi-function Therapeutic Device is intended for the temporary relief<br>of minor muscle and joint pain, promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue, temporarily<br>increasing local blood circulation, symptomatic relief and management of chronic<br>intractable pain, and adjunctive relief of post-surgical or post-traumatic pain. | | |
| Shipping & Storage:<br>The packaged device will withstand normal shipping and storage environments and<br>labeling shall meet 21CFR 801, EN 1041, and ISO 15223. | | |
| Non-clinical tests submitted or relied upon: | Safety & EMC Testing | |
| Clinical tests submitted or relied upon: | None | |
| Substantial equivalence conclusion: | The SimulCare II Multi-function Therapeutic Device is<br>substantially equivalent to the legally marketed FDA cleared<br>predicate devices, based on intended use, materials, and<br>design. The proposed devices do not introduce new issues<br>of safety or effectiveness | |
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### Technological Characteristics Comparison Table
The following table shows the significant similarities and no differences between the proposed device (this submission) and the predicate Devices (K083202 & K081141):
| Device<br>Description | SimulCare II™ | SimulCare™ | ComboCare 2000™ | Differences |
|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Xanacare Technologies | Xanacare Technologies | Xanacare Technologies | |
| 510(k) Number | (This Submission) | K083202 | K081141 | |
| Intended Use | The SimulCare II Multi-<br>function Therapeutic<br>Device is intended for the<br>temporary relief of minor<br>muscle and joint pain,<br>promoting the relaxation of<br>muscle tissue, temporarily<br>increasing local blood<br>circulation, symptomatic<br>relief and management of<br>chronic intractable pain,<br>and adjunctive relief of<br>post-surgical or post-<br>traumatic pain. | The SimulCare Multi-<br>function Therapeutic<br>Device is intended for the<br>temporary relief of minor<br>muscle and joint pain,<br>promoting the relaxation of<br>muscle tissue, temporarily<br>increasing local blood<br>circulation, symptomatic<br>relief and management of<br>chronic intractable pain,<br>and adjunctive relief of<br>post-surgical or post-<br>traumatic pain. | The ComboCare 2000 Multi-<br>function Therapeutic Device<br>is intended for the<br>temporary relief of minor<br>muscle and joint pain,<br>promoting the relaxation of<br>muscle tissue, symptomatic<br>relief and management of<br>chronic intractable pain, and<br>adjunctive relief of post-<br>surgical or post-traumatic<br>pain. | Predicate device<br>ComboCare 2000™<br>K081141 did not state<br>an intended use for<br>temporarily increasing<br>local blood circulation. |
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| Device<br>Description | SimulCare II™ | SimulCare™ | ComboCare 2000™ | |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Xanacare Technologies | Xanacare Technologies | Xanacare Technologies | Differences |
| 510(k)<br>Number | (This Submission) | K083202 | K081141 | |
| Design | Portable, lightweight,<br>rechargeable unit consisting<br>of a hand-held controller with<br>digital control of stimulation<br>parameters and an attached<br>flexible pad that produces<br>battery-charged therapy<br>consisting of red light<br>emitting diodes, infrared light<br>emitting diodes, micro<br>current, macro current (E-<br>stim), permanent magnets<br>and vibratory massage. | Portable, lightweight,<br>rechargeable unit<br>consisting of a hand-held<br>controller with analog<br>control of stimulation<br>parameters and an<br>attached flexible pad that<br>produces battery-charged<br>therapy consisting of red<br>light emitting diodes,<br>infrared light emitting<br>diodes, micro current,<br>macro current (E-stim),<br>permanent magnets and<br>vibratory massage. | Portable, lightweight,<br>rechargeable unit<br>consisting of a hand-held<br>controller with analog<br>control of stimulation<br>parameters and an<br>attached flexible pad that<br>produces battery-charged<br>therapy consisting of red<br>light emitting diodes,<br>infrared light emitting<br>diodes, micro current,<br>macro current (E-stim), and<br>vibratory massage. | Predicate devices<br>SimulCare™ K083202<br>and ComboCare<br>2000™ K081141<br>utilized analog control<br>of stimulation<br>parameters, while the<br>proposed SimulCare<br>II™ device utilizes<br>digital control of<br>stimulation parameters. |
| Device<br>Description | SimulCare II™ | SimulCare™ | ComboCare 2000™ | |
| Manufacturer | Xanacare Technologies | Xanacare Technologies | Xanacare Technologies | Differences |
| 510(k)<br>Number | (This Submission) | K083202 | K081141 | |
| Material | All patient contacting<br>materials used in the device<br>are identical to those<br>similarly used in other FDA<br>cleared or 510(k) exempt<br>devices, in formulation and<br>processing, and no other<br>chemicals have been added<br>(e.g. plasticizers, fillers, color<br>additives, cleaning agents,<br>mold release agents, etc.). | All patient contacting<br>materials used in the device<br>are identical to those<br>similarly used in other FDA<br>cleared or 510(k) exempt<br>devices, in formulation and<br>processing, and no other<br>chemicals have been added<br>(e.g. plasticizers, fillers, color<br>additives, cleaning agents,<br>mold release agents, etc.). | All patient contacting<br>materials used in the device<br>are identical to those<br>similarly used in other FDA<br>cleared or 510(k) exempt<br>devices, in formulation and<br>processing, and no other<br>chemicals have been added<br>(e.g. plasticizers, fillers, color<br>additives, cleaning agents,<br>mold release agents, etc.). | Predicate devices<br>SimulCare™ K083202<br>and ComboCare<br>2000™ K081141<br>utilized Conductive Gel,<br>while the proposed<br>SimulCare II™ device<br>utilizes Conductive<br>Spray. |
| Chemical<br>Composition | Pad cloth material = Nylon<br>Jersey Fabric (latex free)<br>IR LED lens & Red LED<br>lens = Water Clear Epoxy<br>Conductive (TENS)<br>electrode contacts =<br>Chrome plated brass<br>Static Magnetic Discs =<br>Ferrite<br>Conductive Spray = Water<br>Soluble, Clear Green,<br>Odorless, Aqueous Liquid<br>Charged Batteries | Pad cloth material = Nylon<br>Jersey Fabric (latex free)<br>IR LED lens & Red LED<br>lens = Water Clear Epoxy<br>Conductive (TENS)<br>electrode contacts =<br>Chrome plated brass<br>Static Magnetic Discs =<br>Ferrite<br>Conductive Gel = Water<br>Soluble, Clear Green,<br>Odorless, Aqueous Liquid<br>Charged Batteries | Pad cloth material = Nylon<br>Jersey Fabric (latex free)<br>IR LED lens & Red LED<br>lens = Water Clear Epoxy<br>Conductive (TENS)<br>electrode contacts =<br>Chrome plated brass<br>None<br>Conductive Gel = Water<br>Soluble, Clear Green,<br>Odorless, Aqueous Liquid<br>Charged Batteries | |
| Energy<br>Source | Charged Batteries | Charged Batteries | Charged Batteries | |
| Device Description | SimulCare II™ | SimulCare™ | ComboCare 2000™ | |
| 510(k) Number: | (This submission) | K083202 | K081141 | |
| Available Features: | 3 Modes | 3 Modes | 3 Modes | |
| • Infrared Light | Pulsed infrared light emitting diodes (LED) | Pulsed infrared light emitting diodes (LED) | Pulsed infrared light emitting diodes (LED) | |
| • Red Light | Pulsed red light emitting diodes (LED) | Pulsed red light emitting diodes (LED) | Pulsed red light emitting diodes (LED) | |
| • Magnetic | Static magnetic field. | Static magnetic field. | None | |
| • TENS | Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator | Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator | Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator | |
| • Vibrator | Vibratory massage | Vibratory massage | Vibratory massage | |
| • Laser | None | None | None | |
| Treatment Times: | 10-12 minute treatment sessions, 1 to 3 times a day<br>as necessary. | 10-12 minute treatment sessions, 1 to 3 times a day<br>as necessary. | 10-12 minute treatment sessions, 1 to 3 times a day<br>as necessary. | |
| Electrical Power<br>Source: | 4 Rechargeable AA NiMH batteries | 4 Rechargeable AA NiMH batteries | 4 Rechargeable AA NiMH batteries | |
| LED Pulse Width | 75 milliseconds, 5-12 Hz | 75 milliseconds, 5-12 Hz | 75 milliseconds, 5-12 Hz | |
| IR LED Power | < 45 mW per LED | < 45 mW per LED | < 45 mW per LED | |
| IR LED Wavelength | 870 nm | 870 nm | 870 nm | |
| No. of IR LEDs | 24 LEDS (regular pad) / 48 LEDs (large pad) | 24 LEDS (regular pad) / 48 LEDs (large pad) | 24 LEDS (regular pad) / 48 LEDs (large pad) | |
| Red LED Power | ~ 10,000 mcd (millicandela) per LED | ~ 10,000 mcd (millicandela) per LED | ~ 10,000 mcd (millicandela) per LED | |
| Red LED Wavelength | 640 nm | 640 nm | 640 nm | |
| No. of RED LEDs | 32 LEDs (regular pad) / 64 LEDs (large pad) | 32 LEDs (regular pad) / 64 LEDs (large pad) | 32 LEDs (regular pad) / 64 LEDs (large pad) | |
| Types of Magnets | 4 permanent magnets | 4 permanent magnets | None | |
| Magnetic Strength | 300 – 475 Gauss | 300 – 475 Gauss | None | |
| Vibrator | Miniature pancake motor(s) | Miniature pancake motor(s) | Miniature pancake motor(s) | |
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## Substantial Equivalence Comparison Table #1
The following table shows the significant similarities and differences between the Xanacare SimulCare II (this submission) and the predicate products, Xanacare SimulCare (K083202) and ComboCare 2000 (K083202:
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## Substantial Equivalence Comparison Table #2
The following table shows the significant similarities and differences between the Xanacare SimulCare II (this submission) and the predicate products, Xanacare SimulCare (K083202) and ComboCare 2000 (K083202):
| Device<br>Description | SimulCare II™1 | SimulCare™ | ComboCare 2000™ |
|----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number: | (This submission) | K083202 | K081141 |
| Number of Channels | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maximum Output<br>Current2 | 0-40 mA / 500 Ω load (E-stim mode) | 0-40 mA / 500 Ω load (E-stim mode) | 0-40 mA / 500 Ω load (E-stim mode) |
| | 0-14.4 mA / 500 Ω load (microcurrent<br>mode) | 0-14.4 mA / 500 Ω load (microcurrent<br>mode) | 0-14.4 mA / 500 Ω load (microcurrent<br>mode) |
| Maximum Output<br>Voltage2 | 0-30 V / 1 KΩ load (E-stim mode) | 0-30 V / 1 KΩ load (E-stim mode) | 0-30 V / 1 KΩ load (E-stim mode) |
| | 0-9.3 V / 1 KΩ load (microcurrent<br>mode) | 0-9.3 V / 1 KΩ load (microcurrent<br>mode) | 0-9.3 V / 1 KΩ load (microcurrent<br>mode) |
| Pulse Rate /<br>Frequency3 | Fixed at 68 pps/Hz, (E-stim mode) | Fixed at 68 pps/Hz, (E-stim mode) | Fixed at 68 pps/Hz, (E-stim mode) |
| | Fixed at 3.5 pps/Hz, (microcurrent<br>mode) | Fixed at 3.5 pps/Hz, (microcurrent<br>mode) | Fixed at 3.5 pps/Hz, (microcurrent<br>mode) |
| Tens Pulse Width | 200 microseconds | 200 microseconds | 200 microseconds |
| Tens Waveform | Asymmetrical Pulse Train ~68 Hz | Asymmetrical Pulse Train ~68 Hz | Asymmetrical Pulse Train ~68 Hz |
| µTENS Pulse Width | 143 milliseconds | 62 milliseconds | 62 milliseconds |
| µTENS Waveform | Asymmetrical biphasic square wave<br>changes polarity every 8 cycles for net<br>zero charge (biphasic) | Asymmetrical biphasic square wave<br>changes polarity every 8 cycles for net<br>zero charge (biphasic) | Asymmetrical biphasic square wave<br>changes polarity every 8 cycles for net<br>zero charge (biphasic) |
Notes:
1 SimulCare II Multi-function Therapeutic Device operates in either in E-stim or micro-current mode, depending on switch setting.
² The SimulCare II Multi-unction Therapeutic Devices. Therefore there output voltage, current and power are dependent upon the load.
3 Nominal factory settings for the SimulCare II is 72 pps/Hz (E-stim mode) and 8 pps/Hz (micro-current mode).
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| Device<br>Tracings | SimulCare II™ | SimulCare™ | ComboCare 2000™ | |
|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Xanacare Technologies | Xanacare Technologies | Xanacare Technologies | Differences |
| 510(k) Number | (This Submission) | K083202 | K081141 | |
| TENS@500Ω<br>(E-stim mode) | Image: TENS@500Ω (E-stim mode) SimulCare II™ | Image: TENS@500Ω (E-stim mode) SimulCare™ | Image: TENS@500Ω (E-stim mode) ComboCare 2000™ | Predicate<br>devices<br>SimulCare™<br>K083202 and<br>ComboCare |
| TENS@2kΩ<br>(E-stim mode) | Image: TENS@2kΩ (E-stim mode) SimulCare II™ | Image: TENS@2kΩ (E-stim mode) SimulCare™ | Image: TENS@2kΩ (E-stim mode) ComboCare 2000™ | 2000™<br>K081141<br>TENS &<br>μTENS<br>Controller<br>outputs |
| TENS@10kΩ<br>(E-stim mode) | Image: TENS@10kΩ (E-stim mode) SimulCare II™ | Image: TENS@10kΩ (E-stim mode) SimulCare™ | Image: TENS@10kΩ (E-stim mode) ComboCare 2000™ | identical and<br>are<br>substantially<br>similar to the<br>proposed |
| μTENS@500Ω<br>(microcurrent<br>mode) | Image: μTENS@500Ω (microcurrent mode) SimulCare II™ | Image: μTENS@500Ω (microcurrent mode) SimulCare™ | Image: μTENS@500Ω (microcurrent mode) ComboCare 2000™ | device<br>SimulCare II™ |
| μTENS@2kΩ<br>(microcurrent<br>mode) | Image: μTENS@2kΩ (microcurrent mode) SimulCare II™ | Image: μTENS@2kΩ (microcurrent mode) SimulCare™ | Image: μTENS@2kΩ (microcurrent mode) ComboCare 2000™ | |
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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.