K211460 · Diode Art Engineering Doing Business AS Air Relax · IRP · May 25, 2021 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K211460
Device Name
Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0
Applicant
Diode Art Engineering Doing Business AS Air Relax
Product Code
IRP · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
May 25, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5650
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 is intended for the temporary relief of minor muscle aches and for temporary increase in circulation to the treated areas in people who are in good health. The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 simulates kneading and stroking of tissues by using an inflatable garment.
Device Story
Powered inflatable tube massager; consists of air compressor unit, control system, and inflatable garments (arms, legs, hips). Inputs: user-selected treatment time and pressure intensity (60-170 mmHg) via front panel buttons. Operation: compressor inflates garment segments in one of three sequences (Progressive, Sequential, Full) to simulate manual kneading/stroking. Used in clinics, hospitals, athlete training, and home environments by patients or clinicians. Output: mechanical compression of limbs/hips. Benefits: temporary muscle ache relief and increased circulation. Proprietary keyed connectors prevent misconnection of tubing/garments.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing was performed. Bench testing only, including control/indicator testing, performance verification, and compliance with AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 60601-1-11.
Technological Characteristics
Powered inflatable tube massager; molded ABS enclosure; nylon with polyurethane laminate garments. Four inflatable segments. Pressure range 60-170 mmHg. Power: 100-240V, 50/60Hz. Type BF applied part. Proprietary keyed connectors. Standards: AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adults in good health for temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains and temporary increase in circulation to treated areas.
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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May 25, 2021
Diode Art Engineering doing business as Air Relax % Prithul Bom Most Responsible Person Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 510k Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114
Re: K211460
Trade/Device Name: Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5650 Regulation Name: Powered inflatable tube massager Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IRP Dated: May 10, 2021 Received: May 11, 2021
Dear Prithul Bom:
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 aware 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 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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K211460
Device Name Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 is intended for the temporary relief of minor muscle aches and for temporary increase in circulation to the treated areas in people who are in good health. The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 simulates kneading and stroking of tissues by using an inflatable garment.
| 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<br>K211460 |
|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Date Prepared: | April 29, 2021 |
| Applicant | Diode Art Engineering doing business as Air Relax<br>9535 Brasher St<br>Pico Rivera, CA 90660<br>Tel – 1.323.285.4231 |
| Official Contact: | Beomjoon Lee, General Manager |
| Proprietary or Trade Name: | Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 |
| Common/Usual Name: | Powered Inflatable Tube Massager |
| Classification Name: | IRP - Massager Powered Inflatable Tube (CFR 890.5650 |
| Predicate Devices: | K191441 – Air Relax Model AR-1.0/AR-2.0 |
#### Device Description:
This submission is for the Diode Art Engineering Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0. The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 is a powered inflatable tube massager. It is intended to temporarily relieve minor muscle aches and pains, and to temporarily increase circulation to the treated areas. It simulates manual kneading and stroking of tissues by use of an inflatable pressure cuff. The device is to be used by people who are in good health.
The device is a Class II, type BF applied part that receives power from a separately approved external IEC 60601-1 compliant power supply or optional battery pack.
The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 consists of an air compressor unit with a control system, an inflatable "garment" (arms, legs and hips), plastic air tubing with a proprietary connector for connecting the device to the garment A description of each of these components is provided below. The hip garment is also referred to as "shorts".
The user interface is a front panel display and buttons.
The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 contains an air compressor with a system control that allows the user to adjust the amount of air coming from the air compressorand going to the individual segments of the inflatable garment.
There is no electrical contact with the user and the device does not transfer or detect energy to or from the user.
The user interface of the Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 provides for starting and stopping the massage treatment, allows for adjusting time and intensity (pressure) of the treatment. The device also provides a proprietary keyed connector to the tubing
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which connects to the garment. The tubing connector to the garment is also proprietary. The proprietary connectors ensure that neither the device, tubing nor garment can be misconnected to any other device or garment.
Pressure selection is performed by pressing pressure button multiple times. There are four pressure levels with approximate pressure levels as below:
Level 1: 60 mmHg Level 2: 100 mmHg Level 3: 140 mmHg Level 4: 170 mmHg
There are three modes (Progressive, Sequential, Full massage P, S and F) that determine the inflation sequence.
#### Indications for Use:
The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 is intended 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 Plus Model AR-3.0 simulates kneading and stroking of tissues by using an inflatable garment.
Patient Population: Adults
#### Environments of Use:
Clinics, hospital, athlete training, and home environments
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| Model Name<br>510(k)<br>Number | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comment |
|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0<br>510(k) K211460 | Air Relax Model AR-1.0/AR-<br>2.0<br>510(k) K191441 | |
| Classification | Class II Device, IRP (21<br>CFR890.5650) | Class II Device, IRP (21<br>CFR890.5650) | Identical |
| Indications<br>for use | The Air Relax Plus Model AR-<br>3.0 is intended for the<br>temporary relief of minor<br>muscle aches and pains and for<br>temporary increase in<br>circulation to the treated areas<br>in people who are in good<br>health. The Air Relax Plus<br>Model AR-3.0 simulates<br>kneading and stroking of<br>tissues by using an inflatable<br>garment | The Air Relax /Compressible<br>limb Sleeve System (AR-1.0,<br>AR-2.0) is intended for the<br>temporary relief of minor muscle<br>aches and pains and for the<br>temporary increase in<br>circulation to the treated areas in<br>people who are in good health.<br>The Air Relax/ Compressible<br>Limb Sleeve System (Model:<br>AR-1.0, AR-2.0) simulates<br>kneading and stroking of tissues<br>by using an inflatable garment | Identical |
| OTC or<br>Prescription | OTC | OTC | Identical |
| Environment<br>of Use | Clinics, hospital, athlete<br>training, and home<br>environments | Clinics, hospital, athlete<br>training, and home<br>environments | Identical |
| Compliance<br>with<br>standards | ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2,<br>IEC 60601-1-11 | ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2,<br>IEC 60601-1-11 | Identical |
| Mode of<br>Operation | Sequential/Peristaltic | Sequential/Peristaltic | Identical |
| Power | 100~240V, 50/60Hz | 120 V, 60Hz | Although the<br>power rating of<br>the subject device<br>is different<br>both devices<br>comply with<br>ANSI/AAMI<br>ES60601-1, so the<br>difference does<br>not affect safety<br>and effectiveness. |
| Device<br>Pressure<br>range | 60 - 170 mmHg | 0-230 mmHg | Lower<br>range than<br>K191441 |
| Garments<br>material | Nylon with a Polyurethane<br>Laminate | Nylon with a Polyurethane<br>Laminate | Identical with<br>K191441 |
| Model Name | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comment |
| 510(k) | Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 | Air Relax Model AR-1.0/AR- | |
| Number | 510(k) K211460 | 2.0<br>510(k) K191441 | |
| Leg Garment | Yes size in inches:<br>L 13.4 x 8.25 x 35.6<br>XL 15.4 x 8.25 x 43.1<br>XXL 15.4 x 8.25 x 47.0 | Yes size in inches:<br>L 13.4 x 8.25 x 35.6<br>XL 15.4 x 8.25 x 43.1<br>XXL 15.4 x 8.25 x 47.0 | Identical in size,<br>construction and<br>materials |
| Arm Garment | Yes | No | See reference<br>device comparison<br>below |
| Hip Garment | Yes | No | See reference<br>device comparison<br>below |
| Number of<br>Inflatable<br>garment<br>segments | 4 | 4 | Identical |
| Weight | 1.67kg (3.7 pounds) | 1.67kg (3.7 pounds) | Identical |
| Dimensions<br>(W x H x D) | 9.5" x 4.7" x 7.5" | 9.5" x 4.7" x 7.5" | Identical |
| Housing<br>Materials and<br>Constructions | Molded ABS enclosure | Molded ABS enclosure | Identical |
| Patient<br>contact | Non-conductive garments | Non-conductive garments | Identical |
| Safety<br>Features | Button at control unit allows<br>user to stop or pause<br>therapy session at any time. | Button at control unit allows<br>user to stop or pause<br>therapy session at any time. | Identical |
| Modes | 4 Modes :<br>"P" mode inflates<br>and deflates chambers from<br>bottom up, one at a time<br><br>"S" mode also inflates<br>chambers from bottom up, but<br>maintains pressure in lower<br>chambers as works its way to<br>top.<br><br>"F" mode is inflates all<br>chambers and maintained<br>pressure at same time and<br>release pressure all chambers.<br><br>At "Target" mode, user can<br>select specific chamber to<br>inflates | 4 Modes :<br>"A" mode inflates<br>and deflates chambers from<br>bottom up, one at a time<br><br>"B" mode also inflates<br>chambers from bottom up, but<br>maintains pressure in lower<br>chambers as works its way to<br>top.<br><br>"C" mode is inflates all<br>chambers and maintained<br>pressure at same time and<br>release pressure all chambers.<br><br>At "Manual" mode, user can<br>select specific chamber to<br>inflates | Identical to<br>predicate except<br>mode names differ |
| Model Name<br>510(k)<br>Number | Subject Device | Reference Device | Comment |
| Indications<br>for use | The Air Relax Plus<br>Model AR-<br>3.0 is intended for the<br>temporary relief of<br>minor muscle aches<br>and pains and for<br>temporary increase in<br>circulation to the<br>treated areas in<br>people who are in<br>good health. The Air<br>Relax Plus Model<br>AR-3.0 simulates<br>kneading and<br>stroking of tissues by<br>using an inflatable<br>garment | The Rapid Reboot<br>Compression Therapy<br>System is indicated for<br>the temporary relief of<br>minor muscle aches and<br>pains and for temporary<br>increase in circulation to<br>the treated areas in<br>people who are in good<br>health. The Rapid<br>Reboot Compression<br>Therapy System<br>simulates kneading and<br>stroking of tissues by<br>using an inflatable<br>garment. | Identical |
| Treatment<br>Time | User determines<br>Therapy time.<br>Choosefrom 15, 30 | User determines<br>Therapy time. Choose<br>from 10, 20, or 30<br>minute session time,<br>with option to add<br>additional 10 minutes<br>to<br>any therapy time. | Similar to K182668<br>except time is limited<br>to 30 minutes in<br>subject device |
| Arm<br>Garment | Yes<br>Long : 13.8" x 33.5"<br>Image: Arm Garment | Yes<br>Regular : 18" x 38"<br>Long : 18" x 44"<br>Image: Arm Garment | Similar in size and<br>construction. Materials<br>are identical to<br>K191441 |
| Hip Garment | Yes<br>Large : 24.5" x 31.5"<br>Image: Hip Garment | Yes<br>Regular : 26" x 32"<br>Large : 26" x 35"<br>Image: Hip Garment | Similar in size and<br>construction. Materials<br>are identical to<br>K191441 |
# Table of the Similarities and Differences of Predicate vs. Subject Device
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# Comparison to reference device:
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In the above detailed tables we have compared the Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 to the predicate for equivalence of:
### Indications -
The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 is intended 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 Plus Model AR-3.0 simulates kneading and stroking of tissues by using an inflatable garment. These indications are identical to the predicate.
Prescriptive - The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 is OTC as is the predicate.
Design, Technology and Principle of Operation - The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 has equivalent design and features when compared to the predicate and has identical technology to the predicate.
Performance and Specifications - The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 has equivalent specifications of performance when compared to the predicate.
Compliance with standards - The subject device declares compliance with ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11 and IEC 60601-1-2 which is identical to the predicate.
### Materials -
The patient contacting materials of the Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 are the inflatable garments which are identical to the predicate device 510(K) K191441.
### Patient Population -
The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 and predicates are indicated for adults.
### Environment of Use -
The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 and predicates are for use in clinics, hospital, athlete training, and home environments.
### Differences -
There are no differences between the proposed device and the predicate device that raise any new safety and effectiveness concerns.
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### Performance Testing
#### Bench:
The device has been tested to ensure that all requirements have been met, this includes:
- . Testing of all controls
- Testing of all indicators ●
- Testing of performance
The device has also been tested to the requirements of the following standards:
- AAMI / ANSI ES60601-1:2005 + A1: 2012 Medical electrical equipment -. part 1: general requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 Collateral standard: Electromagnetic Disturbances -● Requirements and Tests
- IEC 60601-1-11: 2015, Collateral standard: requirements for medical ● electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment
### Animal:
No animal testing was performed
### Clinical:
No clinical testing was performed
### Differences -
There are no differences between the proposed device and the predicate device that raise any new safety and effectiveness concerns.
### Substantial Equivalence Rationale
The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 is viewed as substantially equivalent to the predicate device because:
Indications - are identical to the predicate
Prescriptive - The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 and predicate are OTC.
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Design, Technology and Principle of Operation - The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 has equivalent design and features when compared to the predicate and has identical technology to the predicate.
Performance and Specifications – The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 has equivalent specifications of performance when compared to the predicate.
Compliance with standards - The subject device declares compliance with ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11 and IEC 60601-1-2 which is identical to the predicate.
Materials - The patient contacting materials of the Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 are the inflatable garments they are identical to the predicate.
Environment of Use - Clinics, hospital, athlete training, and home environments, not specified for predicate but predicate is OTC.
Features - The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 has equivalent features when compared to the predicate.
#### Conclusion
The Air Relax Plus Model AR-3.0 is substantially equivalent to the predicate in indications for use, patient population, environment of use, technology characteristics, materials, specifications / performance and compliance with international standards. Minor differences as detailed in the substantial equivalence table above do not raise questions of safety and effectiveness.
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