EASYWELL TENS System TENS and Heat, EASYWELL TENS System TENS only
K163166 · Easywell Biomedicals, Inc. · NUH · Aug 11, 2017 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K163166
Device Name
EASYWELL TENS System TENS and Heat, EASYWELL TENS System TENS only
Applicant
Easywell Biomedicals, Inc.
Product Code
NUH · Neurology
Decision Date
Aug 11, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.5890
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The relief of pain associated with sore or aching muscles due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities.
Device Story
Easywell TENS System is a wearable, battery-powered device for OTC pain relief. It consists of a stimulator console, electrode patches, conductive hydrogel pads, and an AC/DC adapter. The device delivers biphasic rectangular electrical pulses to the skin to stimulate nerves; select models (EETTA01, EETTL01) also provide heat up to 41.0°C via carbon fiber elements. The user operates the device via two buttons to adjust intensity (10 levels) and power. A 15-minute session is standard. The device is intended for home use by patients to manage muscle pain. The healthcare provider does not interact with the device output directly; the patient uses the device to achieve symptomatic relief from muscle strain.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, performance specifications, and compliance with recognized safety and performance standards (AAMI NS4, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-2-10, ISO 10993).
Indicated for the relief of pain associated with sore or aching muscles due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities in adult patients.
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
Easywell Biomedicals, Inc. Arthur Chen Quality Assurance Manager Suite 2, 2f, No.9, Jhanye 1 Rd. Hsinchu Science Park Hsinchu. TW
Re: K163166
Trade/Device Name: Easywell TENS System (TENS only), Easywell TENS System (TENS and Heat) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5890 Regulation Name: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator For Pain Relief Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUH Dated: July 11, 2017 Received: July 13, 2017
Dear Arthur Chen:
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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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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## K163166 - 510(k) Summary
#### I. SUBMITTER
EASYWELL BIOMEDICALS INC. Suite 2, 2F, No.9, Jhanye 1st Rd., Hsinchu Science Park, 30078 Hsinchu, TAIWAN Phone:+886-3-666-9596 FAX: +886-3-666-9697 Contact Person: Richard Hsieh Date:Oct. 04, 2016
#### II. DEVICE
Trade/Device Name: Easywell TENS System (TENS only), Easywell TENS System (TENS and Heat) Common Name: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5890 Regulation Name: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator for Pain Relief Regulation Class: Class II Product Code: NUH
### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
Omron: Heat Pain Pro (K160115 )
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The EASYWELL TENS System is a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) set consisting of a stimulator console, an electrode patch, gel pads and an AC/DC adaptor. used for pain relief. There are two models available over-the-counter- (1) TENS only, and (2) a combination of TENS and heat for a warming sensation up to 41.0℃ (105.8°F). The TENS session lasts 15 minutes with 3 stages of varying frequencies.
The stimulator console is wearable, weights 32g, with one micro-USB port and one LED light indicator. It has two buttons- "+" button to turn on the stimulator console and to increase the TENS intensity level by 1 (10 intensity levels); "." button to decrease the TENS intensity or turn off the stimulator console when it's pressed for 3 seconds. The green LED light is lit up when the stimulator console is activated. The AC/DC adaptor can be connected to the micro-USB port to recharge the Li-ion battery.
The electrode patch is covered by polyester and nylon blended textile and can be connected
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to the stimulator console via connectors. Patches with varying shapes and sizes are available to fit different and anatomical positions. Carbon fiber is embedded between the electrode and textile to provide heat conductance and far infrared radiation (model EETTA00 and EETTL00 to provide TENS and heat).
The gel pads are applied to the electrode surface. They are directly in contact with the skin and made from medical grade electrically conductive hydrogel. Thev comply with ISO 10993-5 biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity and ISO 10993-10 biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 10: tests for irritation and skin sensitization.
The AC/DC adapter is medical graded which complies with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2
#### INTENDED USE V.
The relief of pain associated with sore or aching muscles due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities.
## VI. CONFORM STANDARDS
EASYWELL TENS System conforms to the following standard:
- 1. AAMI NS4: 2013 Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators
- 2. IEC 60601-1:2012 Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- 3. IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests
- 4. IEC 60601-1-11:2015 Medical electrical equipment -- Part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance -- Collateral standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment
- 5. IEC 60601-2-10: 2012 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-10: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of nerve and muscle stimulators
- 6. ISO 10993-1: 2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
- 7. ISO 10993-5: 2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
- 8. ISO 10993-10: 2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
- 9. IEC 62304: 2006 Medical device software -- Software life cycle processes
- 10. EN/ISO 14971: 2012 Medical devices. Application of risk management to medical devices
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11. IEC/EN 62133:2013 Safety Test Standard of Li-Ion Cell and Battery
12. UN38.3 Testing-Safety Precautions for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries
VII. Similarities/Differences of the proposed candidate device when compared to the predicate
Omron Heat Pain Pro (K160115)
The subject EASYWELL TENS System is substantially equivalent to the predicate Heat Pain Pro (K160115) marketed by Omron Healthcare, Inc. with similar indications for use. The subject EASYWELL TENS System is intended for pain relief with sore or aching due to exercise or normal household work activities. The predicate Heat Pain Pro is intended for relief of pain associated with sore or aching, muscles of the lower back, arms, legs, shoulder, or foot due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities.
Both the subject EASYWELL TENS System and predicate Heat Pain Pro are available Over-the-Counter (OTC).
Both the subject EASYWELL TENS System and the predicate Heat Pain Pro have similar design specifications. Both use microprocessor technology to control the device and use Lithium-Ion battery as the power source. Both are rechargeable, can automatic shut off, and use the electrode patch with hydrogel.
Both the subject EASYWELL TENS System and the predicate Heat Pain Pro have similar output parameters. Both have 1 output channel. The subject EASYWELL TENS System provides TENS therapy on models EETTA00 and EETTL00, and, provides TENS therapy with heat on models EETTA01 and EETTL01; the predicate Heat Pain Pro provides TENS therapy and TENS therapy alternating heat. Both have similar heat temperature range, the subject EASYWELL TENS System conducts heat at maximum 41°C on models EETTA01 and EETTL01 and the predicate Heat Pain Pro conducts heat at maximum 43°C. Both have biphasic rectangular waveform shape. The subject EASYWELL TENS System has timer range 15 minutes and it's repeatable to extend the range, the predicate Heat Pain Pro has timer range 30 minutes.
The subject EASYWELL TENS System and the predicate Heat Pain Pro comply with the same standards including IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11 and IEC 60601-2-10. The subject EASYWELL TENS System also complies with AMMI NS4.
The similarities between the subject EASYWELL TENS System and the predicate Heat Pain Pro are compared in table 1.
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| Feature | Subject | Predicate | | |
|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | - | K160115 | | |
| Manufacturer | EASYWELL Biomedicals, Inc. | Omron<br>Healthcare, Inc. | | |
| Trade Name | EASYWELL TENS System | Omron Heat<br>Pain Pro | | |
| Model Name | EETTA00<br>EETTL00<br>(TENS Only) | EETTA01<br>EETTL01<br>(TENS and Heat) | PM311 | |
| Indications for Use | The EASYWELL TENS System is<br>intended for:<br>The relief of pain associated with sore or<br>aching muscles due to strain from<br>exercise or normal household work<br>activities. | The Omron<br>Heat Pain Pro is<br>intended for:<br>The relief of<br>pain associated<br>with sore or<br>aching, muscles<br>of the lower<br>back, arms, legs,<br>shoulder, or foot<br>due to strain<br>from exercise or<br>normal<br>household work<br>activities. | | |
| Type of Use | Over-the-Counter (OTC) | Over-the-Count<br>er (OTC) | | |
| Design<br>Specification | Controller | Microprocessor | Microprocessor | |
| | Power Source | Lithium-Ion battery | Lithium-Ion<br>battery | |
| | Rechargeable | Yes | Yes | |
| | Automatic Shut Off | Yes | Yes | |
| | Electrode Patch/<br>Gel Pad | Electrode Patch with Hydrogel | Electrode Patch<br>with Hydrogel | |
| Output<br>Parameter | Number of output<br>channels | 1 Channel | 1 Channel | |
| | Output Modes | TENS Therapy<br>only | TENS Therapy with<br>HEAT | |
| | Heat Temperature | N.A. | 41°C Maximum | |
| | Waveform Shape | Biphasic Rectangular | Biphasic<br>Rectangular | |
| | Timer Range | 15 minutes | 30 minutes | |
| Compliance with Standards | IEC60601-1<br>IEC60601-1-2 | IEC60601-1<br>IEC60601-1-2 | | |
| | | | IEC 60601-1-11<br>IEC60601-2-10<br>AAMI NS4 | IEC 60601-1-11<br>IEC60601-2-10 |
| Performance<br>and<br>Specifications | Max.<br>Output<br>Voltage | @500Ω | 58.8V | 67.2V |
| | | @2KΩ | 94V | 86.0V |
| | | @10KΩ | 119V | 95.9V |
| | Max.<br>Output<br>Current | @500Ω | 117.6mA | 134.2mA |
| | | @2KΩ | 45.5mA | 45.0mA |
| | | @10KΩ | 11.9mA | 9.6mA |
| | Duration of primary phase | | 132μs | 32μs |
| | Pulse Duration@500Ω | | 220μs | 96μs |
| | Frequency | | 2.2 to 34.7Hz | 1 to 99Hz |
| | Net Charge @500Ω (per pulse) | | 0μC | 0μC |
| | Maximum Phase Charge @500Ω | | 15.5μC | 4.3μC |
| | Active Surface Area for each Electrode (cm²) | | 1) EW-P000-G Standard 30<br>2) EW-P000-L Lower Back 60 | 25 |
| | | | | |
| | Maximum Current for each Electrode @500Ω(mA) | | 1) EW-P000-G Standard 117.6<br>2) EW-P000-L Lower Back 117.6 | 134.2 |
| | | | | |
| | Maximum Charge Density for each Electrode @500Ω (mA/cm²) | | 1) EW-P000-G Standard 3.92<br>2) EW-P000-L Lower Back 1.96 | 5.38 |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | Maximum Power Density for each Electrode @500Ω (mW/cm²) | | 1) EW-P000-G Standard 230.5<br>2) EW-P000-L Lower Back 115.2 | 361.3 |
| | | | | |
Table 1 Comparison with the predicate Heat Pain Pro (K160115)
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## Substantial Equivalence:
EASYWELL TENS System has the same intended use, principles of operation, and similar technological characteristics as predicate devices. Moreover, bench testing contained in this submission and clinical evaluation report supplied demonstrates that any differences in their technological characteristics do not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness. Thus, the EASYWELL TENS System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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