Air Relax, Compressible Limb Sleeve System (Model: AR-1.0, AR-2.0)
K191441 · Maxstar Industrial Co., Ltd. · IRP · Mar 5, 2021 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K191441
Device Name
Air Relax, Compressible Limb Sleeve System (Model: AR-1.0, AR-2.0)
Applicant
Maxstar Industrial Co., Ltd.
Product Code
IRP · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Mar 5, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5650
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Air Relax/ Compressible Limb Sleeve System (Model: AR-1.0) is indicated for the temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains and for temporary increase in circulation to the treated areas in people who are in good health. The Air Relax/ Compressible Limb Sleeve System (Model: AR-1.0, AR-2.0) simulates kneading and stroking of tissues by using an inflatable garment.
Device Story
Air Relax/Compressible Limb Sleeve System (AR-1.0, AR-2.0) is a powered inflatable tube massager for home, clinic, or athlete training use. Device consists of a controller unit and inflatable limb garments (leg/foot). Controller uses a microprocessor-based compressor and valve system to inflate garment chambers sequentially or simultaneously, simulating kneading and stroking of tissues. AR-1.0 leg garment features four air chambers; foot features one. System includes a feature to inject fresh air through garment holes to prevent sweat accumulation. User operates device via display buttons to select therapy modes and start/stop/pause 15-minute sessions. Output is mechanical compression of limbs, intended to relieve minor muscle aches and pains and increase local circulation. Benefits include non-invasive muscle recovery and circulation support.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), home healthcare environment requirements (IEC 60601-1-11), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10).
Technological Characteristics
Powered inflatable tube massager; microprocessor-controlled compressor and valve system. Garments: Nylon with polyurethane laminate. 4-chamber leg/1-chamber foot configuration. Dimensions: 240x190x120mm. Power: 120V, 60Hz. Connectivity: Standalone. Sterilization: Not applicable (non-sterile). Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-5/10 compliant.
Indications for Use
Indicated for temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains and temporary increase in circulation in healthy individuals.
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.
Air Compression Therapy Device (Model: S9019) (K193354)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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March 5, 2021
Maxstar Industrial Co., Ltd. % Chris Park General Manager Med.com 1809 Holland Dr Somerset, New Jersey 08873
Re: K191441
Trade/Device Name: Air Relax, Compressible Limb Sleeve System (Model: AR-1.0, AR-2.0) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5650 Regulation Name: Powered Inflatable Tube Massager Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IRP Dated: May 24, 2019 Received: May 30, 2019
Dear Chris Park:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be avare that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Actinclude 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.
# Heather L. Dean -S
Heather Dean, PhD Assistant Director, Acute Injury Devices Team DHT5B: Division of Neuromodulation and Physical Medicine Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with requirements of SMDA 1990 and Title 21, CFR Section 807.92
The assigned 510(k) Number: K191441
- 1. Date of Preparation:02/12/2021
- 2. Sponsor Identification Maxstar Industrial Co Ltd Address: 152 - 12 Hwanggeum-ro 23beon-gil, Yangchon-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggido, Korea of Republic Contact Person: YOUNG NAE YOON Position: General Manager Tel: +82 31 989 3543 Email: <yoonyn@maxstar.co.kr>
Official Correspondent J-R Kimt Address: 1809 holland dr, somerset, NJ, 08873, USA Email meddatcom@gmail.com
- 3. Identification of Proposed Device
#### Regulatory Information
| Trade/proprietary Name | Air Relax/ Compressible Limb Sleeve System |
|------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Model No. | AR-1.0, AR-2.0 |
| Common or Usual Name | Powered Inflatable Tube Massager |
| Regulation Name | Massager, Powered Inflatable Tube |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 884.5650 |
| Product Code | IRP (21 CFR 890.5650) |
| Regulatory Class | Class II |
#### Intended Use Statement:
Air Relax/ Compressible Limb Sleeve System (Model: AR-1.0) is indicated for the temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains and for temporary increase in circulation to the treated areas in people who are in good health. The Air Relax/ Compressible Limb Sleeve System (Model: AR-1.0, AR-2.0) simulates kneading and stroking of tissues by using an inflatable garment.
#### Device Description
AR-1.0, AR-2.0is combined with leg, foot, garments. Leg garment has four air chambers operated by STEP3 controller and foot has one air chamber operated by STEP1. STEP3 controls a leg garment compressing sequentially in order of foot, calf and thigh and then injecting fresh air inside a leg garment through holes of garment to prevent from generating sweat by long wear of a garment.
As this manual includes use methods, maintenance and repair information of a devices, please read carefully for correct use and safe use.
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- 4. Identification of Predicate Device(s)
- Primary Predicate device
- K182668 -
- Trade/Device Name: Rapid Reboot Compression Therapy System -
- Company: Rapid Reboot Recovery Products, LLC -
- Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5650 -
- -Regulation Name: Powered Inflatable Tube Massager
- Regulatory Class: Class II -
- -Product Code: IRP
Secondary Predicate device
- K193354 l
- -Trade Name: Air Compression Therapy Device
- -Model : S9019
- -Company: Shenzhen Dongjilian Electronics Co.,Ltd.
- Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5650 -
- Regulation Name: Powered Inflatable Tube Massager l
- -Regulatory Class: Class II
- -Product Code: IRP
#### న. Non-Clinical TestConclusion
Non clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as
was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device, including
- A. Electrical Safety – IEC 60601-1:2014 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- B. EMC – IEC 60601-1-2:2016 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests:
- C. 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 healthcareenvironment
- D. Biocompatibility – EN ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluations of medical devices -- Part 5: Tests for In Vitro cytotoxicity
- E. Biocompatibility – EN ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
- 6. Clinical TestConclusion
No clinical study is included in this submission.
- 7. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Comparison A substantial equivalence table, which summarizes the similarities and differences between our devices, is attached to this section
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| Device | Subject Device | Primary Predicate | Secondary Predicate | Comparison |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Maxstar Industrial Co.,<br>Ltd. | Rapid Reboot Recovery<br>Products, LLC | Shenzhen Dongjilian<br>Electronics Co., Ltd. | NA |
| 510(k)<br>Number | Not yet | K182668 | K193354 | NA |
| Model Name | AR-1.0, AR-2.0 | Rapid Reboot Compression<br>Therapy System | S9019 | NA |
| Classification | Class II Device, IRP<br>(21 CFR890.5650) | Class II Device, IRP (21<br>CFR890.5650) | Class II Device, IRP<br>(21 CFR890.5650) | Same as all predicates. |
| Indications<br>for Use (IFU) | The Air Relax/<br>Compressible limb Sleeve<br>System (AR-1.0, AR-2.0) is<br>intended for the temporary<br>relief of minor muscle aches<br>and pains and for the<br>temporary increase in<br>circulation to the treated<br>areas in people who are in<br>good health. The Air Relax<br>Model AR-1.0/AR-2.0<br>simulates kneading and | The Rapid Reboot Compression<br>Therapy System is intended for the<br>temporary relief of minor muscle<br>aches and pains and for the<br>temporary increase in circulation to<br>the treated areas in people who are<br>in good health. The Rapid Reboot<br>Compression Therapy System<br>simulates kneading and stroking of<br>tissues by using an inflatable<br>garment. | The Air Compression<br>Therapy Device is indicated<br>for the temporary relief of<br>minor muscle aches and pains<br>and for temporary increase in<br>circulation to the treated areas<br>in people who are in good<br>health. The Air Compression<br>Therapy Device simulates<br>kneading and stroking of<br>tissues by using an inflatable<br>garment | Same as K182668<br>(Primary predicate) and<br>K193354 (Secondary<br>predicate) |
| OTC or Rx | OTC | OTC | OTC | Same |
| Environment of Use: | Clinics, hospital, athlete<br>training, and home<br>environments | Clinics, hospital, athlete training,<br>and home environments | Clinics, hospital, athlete<br>training, and home environments | Same as K182668<br>(Primary predicate)<br>and K193354 (Secondary<br>predicate) |
| Standards | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10<br>IEC 60601-1-11 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10<br>IEC 60601-1-11 | Same |
| Mode of<br>Compression | Sequential/Peristaltic | Sequential/Peristaltic | Sequential/Peristaltic | Same |
| Power Source | 120 V, 60Hz | 110 V, 60Hz | 100-240V, 50/60Hz | Similar<br>Note 1 |
| Therapy Time | Has 15 minute sessions. | User determines therapy time.<br>Choose from 10, 20, or 30 minute<br>session time, with option to add<br>additional 10 minutes to any therapy<br>time. | Has 20 minute sessions. | Similar with Primary<br>predicate.<br>Session time is less than<br>Secondary predicate<br>Note 2 |
| Max Pressure<br>Min Pressure | 0-230 mmHg | 0-200 mmHg | 0 to 240 mmHg | Lower than K193354<br>(Secondary predicates)<br>Little higher than K182668<br>(primary predicate)<br>Note 3 |
| Number of<br>Chambers: | 4 Chambers | 4 Chambers | 3 chambers | Same as Primary predicate |
| Compression<br>Applicator<br>Garments<br>Sleeve | Nylon with a Polyurethane laminate | Nylon with a Polyurethane laminate | Nylon with a Polyurethane<br>laminate | Same |
| Housing<br>Material<br>And<br>Construc<br>tions | Molded ABS enclosure<br>Orange: AR-1.0<br>Navy: AR-2.0 | Molded ABS enclosure | Molded ABS enclosure | Same types of housing material |
| Patient<br>contact | Non-conductive attachments | Non-conductive attachments | Non-conductive attachments | Same |
| Power<br>Consum<br>ption | 60VA | 30W | 12W | Similar as Primary and Secondary predicate<br>Note 4 |
| Size and<br>photo | 240 x 190 x 120/mm<br>Image: [device with white and orange top and black bottom]<br>Image: [black device] | 10" x 6.5" x 5"<br>Image: [black device with green screen] | 10.2 x 5.9 x 25.6 (in)<br>Image: [black device] | Similar with Primary predicate and secondary predicate<br>Note 5 |
| Weight | 2.3kg | 5.8 pounds | 4.6 pounds | |
| Modes<br>(Inflation<br>sequences, all<br>preprogramme<br>d)<br>(visual<br>description) | 3 mode<br>"A" mode inflates<br>and deflates chambers from<br>bottom up (distal to proximal<br>chambers), one at a time.<br>Image: [diagram of inflation sequence]<br>"B" mode also inflates chambers<br>from bottom up, but maintains<br>pressure in lower chambers as<br>works its way to top. Then all<br>chambers release pressure at same<br>time once all chambers have<br>sequentially inflated.<br>Image: [diagram of inflation sequence]<br>"C"mode is inflates all chambers<br>and maintained pressure at same<br>time and release pressure all<br>chambers.<br>Image: [diagram of inflation sequence] | 2 modes:<br>"A" mode inflates and deflates<br>chambers from bottom up (distal to<br>proximal chambers), one at a time.<br>Image: [diagram of inflation sequence]<br>"B" mode also inflates chambers from<br>bottom up, but maintains pressure in<br>lower chambers as works its way to<br>top. Then all chambers release pressure<br>at same time once all chambers have<br>sequentially inflated<br>Image: [diagram of inflation sequence] | 3 mode<br>Mode 1: Starting with the foot<br>chamber and progressing up the<br>thigh chamber, each section<br>compresses and the pressure<br>gradually rises to the pre-<br>determined air pressure level,<br>then decompresses.<br>Image: [diagram of inflation sequence]<br>Mode 2: Starting with the foot<br>chamber and progressing up the<br>thigh, each section compresses<br>and the pressure gradually rises<br>to the pre-determined air<br>pressure level, holds the air<br>until the entire garment is<br>compressed. All three sections<br>then decompress<br>simultaneously.<br>Mode 3: include two stage,<br>Image: [diagram of inflation sequence]<br>stage 1: it work according to the<br>method of mode 1, after the<br>stage 1 is completed, it go to<br>stage 2 | Similar with Primary predicate<br>e and secondary predicate<br>Note 6<br>Image: [no image] |
| "Leg" Attachment | Leg (consisting of foot, calf,<br>knee, upper leg) | Leg (consisting of foot, calf, knee,<br>upper leg), Arm, Hip | Leg (consisting of foot and<br>calf). | Similar with Primary predic<br>ate and secondary predicate<br>Note 7 |
| Leg Attachment<br>Sizes | Sleeve (L) : 320*740<br>(mm)<br>Sleeve (XL): 390*890<br>(mm)<br>Sleeve (XXL) :<br>390*990 (mm) | X-Short: 14" x 41"<br>Short: 14" x 43"<br>Medium: 14" x 45"<br>Long: 14" x 48"<br>X-Long: 14" x 52" | Sleeve : 260x730<br>(mm) | Similar with Primary predic<br>ate and secondary predicate<br>Note 7 |
| Safety Features | Button on display allows<br>user to stop or pause<br>therapy session at any time | Button on display allows user to<br>stop or pause therapy session at any<br>time. | Standby button allows<br>user to stop therapy<br>session at any time | Same |
| SW/Firmware<br>Microprocessor | Microprocessor | Microprocessor | Microprocessor | Same |
| Technology | Compressor and valve<br>system which sequentially<br>inflates cells of appliance | Compressor and valve system<br>which sequentially inflates cells of<br>appliance | Compressor and valve<br>system which sequentially<br>inflates cells of appliance | Same |
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### 510(k) Summary
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#### 510(k) Summary
The Air Relax/ Compressible Limb Sleeve System (Model: AR-1.0) has been compared with Rapid Reboot Compression Therapy System (K182668), Air Compression Therapy Device (K193354). The subject device has same intended use and principle of operation, similar technological characteristics as that of predicate devices. Although there are several specifications that are different between the subject device and predicate devices, the comparison analysis has been completed to demonstrate that the differences between these parameters would not adversely impact the safety and effectiveness of the subject device has undergone safety and performance tests, and the results complied with the test requests. Therefore, the difference between the subject device and the predicate devices do not raise any problem of substantial equivalence. The subject devices is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in safety and performance claims.
#### Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion
Air Relax/ Compressible Limb Sleeve System (Model: AR-1.0) is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed the product (Rapid Reboot Compression Therapy System / Primary predicate and Air Compression Therapy Device S9019 / Secondary predicate) / in indication for use and similarly so it is mostly substantially equivalent in technological and performance characteristics.
Based on the Safety and Effectiveness test reports it is at least as safe and effective as the all predicate devices and technologically comparable to the reference device and doesn't raise any new safety and/or effectiveness concerns.
Hence, it is clear that Air Relax/ Compressible Limb Sleeve System (Model: AR-1.0, AR-2.0) is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate devices.
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