K211850 · Xiamen Healthpal Electronic Co.,Ltd · IRP · Mar 3, 2022 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K211850
Device Name
Air Compression Leg Massager (model: FE-7204B)
Applicant
Xiamen Healthpal Electronic Co.,Ltd
Product Code
IRP · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Mar 3, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5650
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Air compression leg massager, model:FE-7204B, is intended for the temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains and for the temporary increase in circulation to the treated foot/calf and thigh in people who are in good health. The air compression leg massager simulates kneading and stroking of tissues by using air-inflatable boots.
Device Story
Portable, powered inflatable tube massager; simulates kneading/stroking of foot, calf, and thigh tissues. System comprises control unit, AC adapter, and inflatable boots with three air chambers. User-operated in home, clinic, or athlete training environments. Control unit houses air pump and two solenoid valves; pneumatically controls inflation/deflation of boot chambers. Three massage modes (Pressing, Kneading, Shiatsu) available. User interface includes LCD and buttons to start, stop, or pause therapy. Output pressure ranges 0-33 kPa. Benefits include temporary muscle ache relief and increased circulation. Device is non-sterile; intended for single-person use.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; bench testing only. Device validated for electrical safety (ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), home healthcare environment safety (IEC 60601-1-11), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10).
Technological Characteristics
Powered by 12V DC (via AC adapter). Control unit ABS plastic enclosure. Boots: Nylon/polyurethane laminate with TPU air bladders. PMMA lens. PVC air hoses. Microprocessor-controlled pneumatic system. 3-chamber design. Sequential compression. Non-sterile. Standards: ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, ISO 10993-5/10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains and temporary increase in circulation to the foot, calf, and thigh 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.
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March 3, 2022
Xiamen Healthpal Electronic Co.,Ltd Henry Zhang Manager No.170 Siming Park Tongan District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China Xiamen, Fujian 361100 China
Re: K211850
Trade/Device Name: Air Compression Leg Massager (model: FE-7204B) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5650 Regulation Name: Powered Inflatable Tube Massager Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IRP Dated: January 26, 2022 Received: February 2, 2022
Dear Henry Zhang:
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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for 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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K211850
Device Name
Air Compression Leg Massager (model: FE-7204B)
Indications for Use (Describe)
Air compression leg massager, model:FE-7204B, is intended for the temporary relief of minor muscle aches and for the temporary increase in circulation to the treated foot/calf and thigh in people who are in good health. The air compression leg massager simulates kneading and stroking of tissues by using air-inflatable boots.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)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
The assigned 510(k) number is: K211850 Prepared date: January 25, 2022
### Submitter Identification:
Name: Xiamen Healthpal Electronic Co., Ltd. Address: No.170 Siming Park Tongan District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province. China Xiamen, Fujian 361100
Contact Person: Henry Zhang Phone: +86-571-81957767 Fax: +86-571-81957750 Email: zyhenry@163.com
### Name of the Device:
Trade Name: Air Compression Leg Massager (model: FE-7204B) Classification Name: Powered Inflatable tube massager
#### Classification Information:
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5650 Product Code: IRP Device Class: II Review Panel: Physical Medicine
### Predicate Device Information:
Sponsor Name: Rapid Reboot Recovery Products. LLC 1396 W 200 S Bldg 2A, Lindon, UT 84042, USA Trade/Device Name: Rapid Reboot Compression Therapy System 510(k) Number: K182668
### Device Description:
The Air Compression Leg Massager (model: FE-7204B) is a powered inflatable tube massager intended to be an over-the counter portable tube massage system which simulates kneading and stroking of foot, calf, and thigh by the use of inflatable air compression boots. The device can be used to temporarily increase blood circulation and temporarily relieve minor muscle aches and pains. The device is to be used by persons who are in good health.
The device is non-sterile and utilizes the pneumatically controlled chambers actuated by an electronically controlled air pump and two solenoid valves. The pump, solenoids and other components are protectively housed within the acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic enclosure of the control unit. On the bottom of the control unit, there are 3 ports which include the following:
- . Two ports (L and R) for connecting the air compression boots (left (L) and right (R)) by the air hose which is permanently attached to the air compression boots
- . One port for connecting the alternating current (AC) adaptor which will convert line power into direct current (DC) power.
The subject device is comprised of the following components:
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- Control Unit
- · AC Adapter (input:100-240V AC 50/60Hz 0.7A, output 12.0VDC, 2.0A) for
- converting line power to DC power
- · Connector Air Hose (connects Control Unit to the inflatable air compression boots)
- Air compression boots which consist of three (3) air chambers/bladders encased inside a soft medical material.
### Characteristics of Air Compression Leg Massager (Model: FE-7204B)
| No | Characteristics |
|----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Powered by AC Adapter (input:100-240V AC 50/60Hz 0.7A, output 12.0VDC, 2.0A) |
| 2 | Power consumption: 24 W |
| 3 | Size of the control unit (±0.5cm) (Length 20cm ×Height 5.0cm× Width5.5cm) |
| 4 | Massage intensity (weak-medium-strong)<br>Foot: Weak: 23±2kPa Medium: 27±2kPa Strong: 31 ±2kPa<br>Calf: Weak: 23±2kPa Medium: 27±2kPa Strong: 31 ±2kPa<br>Thigh: Weak: 23±2kPa Medium: 27±2kPa Strong: 31 ±2kPa |
| 5 | LCD backlight |
| 6 | LCD size (viewing area ±0.2cm)(2.0cm×3.5cm) |
| 7 | Size of Inflatable boots(Size: ±2cm)<br>1) Size: 71.5cm ×25cm<br>2) The boots are suitable for the users with the following:<br>● Foot width : about 12 cm to about 16 cm.<br>● Calf diameter: about 16.5 cm to about 24cm.<br>● Thigh diameter: about 19 cm to about 33cm. |
| 8 | Picture of the boots<br>Image: Picture of the boots |
| 9 | A pair of boots are exclusively for single person use only.<br>Boots material: Nylon with a polyurethane laminate, and Velcro made of nylon<br>Air bladder/chamber: TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethanes)<br>Plastic components: |
| 2. | Lens: PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) |
| 3. | Air hose: PVC (polyvinyl chloride) |
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### Intended Use/Indication for use :
Air compression leg massager, model:FE-7204B, is intended for the temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains and for the temporary increase in circulation to the treated foot/calf and thigh in people who are in good health. The air compression leg massager simulates kneading and stroking of tissues by using air-inflatable boots.
### Non-clinical Tests Performed for Determination of Substantial Equivalence are as follows:
Non-clinical tests were performed on the subject device in order to validate the design and to assure conformance with the following standards in connection with medical device electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, biocompatibility, and software verification and validation:
(a) ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment-Part1: General Requirements for safety, 2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012, C1:2009/(R)2012 and A2:2010/(R)2012.
(b) IEC 60601-1-2, Medical electrical equipment-Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance-Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility-Requirements and tests, 2014.
(c) IEC 60601-1-11, Medical electrical equipment-Part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance-Collateral standard: Requirements formedical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment, Edition 2.0 2015-01.
(d) ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices-Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity.
(e) ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices-Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization.
(f) Guidance for the content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices.
#### Technological comparison with the predicate device:
Compared with the predicate device, the subject device is similar in design principle, intended use, indications for use, functions, and material, and have been tested to applicable standards. The differences between subject device and predicate device do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness. See comparison below:
| Elements of<br>comparison | Subject device K211850 ) | Predicate Device (K182668) | Conclusion |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|------------|
| Manufacturer | Xiamen Healthpal Electronic Co., Ltd. | Rapid Reboot Recovery Products,<br>LLC | -- |
| Product model | FE-7204B | Rapid Reboot Compression Therapy<br>System | -- |
| Regulation name | Powered Inflatable Tube Massager | Powered Inflatable Tube Massager | Identical |
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## Xiamen Healthpal Electronic Co.,Ltd.
| Regulation class | II | II | Identical |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Regulation<br>number | 21 CFR 890.5650 | 21 CFR 890.5650 | Identical |
| OTC or Rx | OTC | OTC | Identical |
| Indications for<br>use | Air compression leg massager,<br>model:FE-7204B, is intended for the<br>temporary relief of minor muscle aches<br>and pains and for the temporary<br>increase in circulation to the treated<br>foot/calf and thigh in people who are in<br>good health. The air compression legstroking of tissues by using air-<br>inflatable boots. | 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. | Similar Note<br>1 |
| Intended use<br>environment | Clinics, hospital, athlete training, and<br>home environments | Clinics, hospital, athlete training,<br>and home environments | Identical |
| Treatment area | Leg (including Foot, calf and thigh) | Leg (including Foot, calf and<br>thigh), Hip, arm | Similar Note<br>2 |
| Therapy time | 20 minutes | 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<br>therapy time. | Different<br>Note 3 |
| | The subject device consists of an air<br>pump, two solenoid valves, and air<br>compression boots working together<br>as one unit. By inflating and deflating<br>the air chambers through the control of | 2 modes: "A" mode inflates and<br>deflates chambers from bottom up<br>(distal to proximal chambers), one<br>at a time. "B" mode also inflates<br>chambers from bottom up, but | |
| Modes (visual<br>description) | working and/or not working air pump<br>and solenoid valves at a regular pace<br>and different timing, the components<br>simulate kneading and stroking of the<br>foot, calf and thigh. There are 3 modes<br>for the subject device.<br><br>Mode 1: Pressing<br>Image: [pressing mode]<br>Massage the foot, calf and thigh,<br><br>Mode 2: kneading<br>Image: [kneading mode]<br>Massage the calf-thigh<br><br>Mode 3: Shiatsu<br>Image: [shiatsu mode]<br>Massage the foot | maintains pressure in lower<br>chambers as works its way to top.<br>Then all chambers release pressure at<br>same time once all chambers have<br>sequentially inflated.<br><br>Mode A:<br>Image: [mode a]<br><br>Mode B:<br>Image: [mode b] | Different<br>Note 4 |
| Output pressure<br>range | 0-33 kPa | 0-200 mmHg | Different<br>Note 5 |
| Power source | AC100-240V,50/60Hz | 110 V, 60Hz | Different<br>Note 6 |
| Power<br>consumption | 24W | 30W | Different<br>Note 7 |
| Photo/size of the<br>control unit | Image: [control unit 1]<br>(Length 20cm ×Height<br>5.0cm× Width5.5cm ) | Image: [control unit 2]<br>10" x 6.5" x 5" (in) | Different<br>Note 8 |
| Weight | About 1.25kg | 5.8 pounds | Different<br>Note 9 |
| Housing<br>Materials | Molded ABS enclosure | Molded ABS enclosure | Identical |
| Photo and size of<br>the boots for leg<br>(foot, calf and<br>thigh) | <br>Size: 71.5cm ×25cm<br>The feet, calves and thighs which are<br>suitable for the users with the<br>following measurements:<br>● Foot width : about 12 cm to about<br>16 cm.<br>● Calf diameter: about 16.5 cm to<br>about 24 cm.<br>● Thigh diameter: about 19 cm to<br>about 33 cm<br>A pair of boots is for single person<br>use only. | <br>X-Short: 14" x 41"<br>Short: 14" x 43"<br><br>Medium: 14" x 45"<br>Long: 14" x 48"<br>X-Long: 14" x 52" | Different<br>Note 10 |
| Safety Features | Button on display allows user to stop or<br>pause therapy session at any time. | Button on display allows user to stop<br>or pause therapy session at any time. | Identical |
| Number of<br>chambers | 3-chamber | 4-chamber | Different<br>Note 11 |
| Sleeve materials | Nylon with a Polyurethane laminate | Nylon with a Polyurethane laminate | Identical |
| Mode of<br>compression | Sequential | Sequential | Identical |
| Patient contact | Non-conductive appliances | Non-conductive appliances | Identical |
| Software/<br>firmware/<br>microprocess or<br>control | Microprocessor | Microprocessor | Identical |
| | FDA-recognized standards | | |
| Electrical safety,<br>EMC, Bio-<br>compatibility | ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC60601-1-11<br>ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC60601-1-2<br>ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | Similar<br>Note 12 |
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#### Xiamen Healthpal Electronic Co.,Ltd.
# Note 1 and Note 2:
The predicate device covers the leg (consisting of foot, calf, knee, upper leg), hip and arm. The subject device covers similar treatment areas including the foot, calf and thigh.
# Note 3 and Note 4:
Although the subject device is different than the predicate device in therapy time and massage mode, the subject device has been tested per ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1,IEC
60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, and the software of the subject device has been validated
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per the Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices, so the difference of therapy and massage modes would not adversely impact safety and effectiveness.
### Note 5, Note 6 and Note 7:
Although the subject device is different than the predicate device in output pressure range and power source and power consumption, the subject device has been tested per ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1,IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-1-11, so the difference would not adversely impact safety and effectiveness.
### Note 8 and Note 9:
Although the subject device is different than the predicate device in the weight and the size of control unit, it is believed that the difference in design would not adversely impact safety and effectiveness.
### Note 10:
Although the subject device is different than the predicate device in boot size, it is believed that the difference in design would not adversely impact safety and effectiveness.
### Note 11:
Although the subject device is different than the predicate device as it pertains to the air chamber, the subject device has been tested per ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-1-11, so the difference would not adversely impact safety and effectiveness.
## Note 12:
The subject device was tested per the standards noted for the predicate device (ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 10993-5, and ISO 10993-10), in addition to IEC 60601-1-11.
### Summary for clinical test:
Clinical performance is not deemed necessary.
### Conclusions:
The Air compression leg massager (model:FE-7204B) has the same indication for use and similar technological characteristics when compared to the predicate device, the Rapid Reboot Compression Therapy System (K182668).Moreover, verification and validation tests contained in this submission demonstrate that the differences between the subject and the predicate devices does not:
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(1) affect the intended use or (2) alter the safety of the device, and the subject device a is considered substantial equivalent to the predicate device.
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