Palm NRG cellulite body device (model: Palm NRG body device)
K214015 · Heat IN A Click, LLC · PBX · Sep 26, 2022 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K214015
Device Name
Palm NRG cellulite body device (model: Palm NRG body device)
Applicant
Heat IN A Click, LLC
Product Code
PBX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 26, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Palm NRG cellulite body device (model: Palm NRG body device) is intended for delivering non thermal RF combined with massage for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
Device Story
Portable, non-invasive, at-home skin care device; delivers non-thermal radio frequency (RF) energy combined with vibrational massage. User-operated via two buttons (power, level adjust). Device includes main unit, power adapter, and charging base. Integrated IR thermometer monitors skin surface temperature, capping at 41°C (105.8°F) for safety. Intended for temporary reduction in cellulite appearance on body areas (excluding face/injured skin). Benefits include non-ablative, non-thermal aesthetic improvement. Healthcare providers do not operate; intended for self-use by untrained consumers.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Safety and performance validated via bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, -1-11, -2-57), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, -10), and usability engineering.
Technological Characteristics
Bi-polar RF energy source (1 MHz); vibrational massage (1000 rpm, 1.5g). Integrated IR thermometer for surface temperature monitoring (max 41°C). Powered by 100-240Vac adapter. Dimensions: 223 x 155.5 x 59mm. Biocompatible materials per ISO 10993. Software-controlled with automatic shut-off and low battery indicators.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult individuals desiring to improve body appearance through the temporary reduction of cellulite. Contraindicated for use on the face or injured areas.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
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K214015
Heat In A Click LLC. % Cassie Lee Official Correspondent Guangzhou GLOMED Biological Technology Co., Ltd. 2231, Building 1, Rui Feng Center, Kaichuang Road, Huangpu District Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000 China
Re: K214015
Trade/Device Name: Palm NRG cellulite body device (model: Palm NRG body device) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting And Coagulation Device And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PBX Dated: August 24, 2022 Received: August 25, 2022
Dear Cassie Lee:
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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Sincerely,
for
Long Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) Applying
#### Device Name
Palm NRG cellulite body device (model: Palm NRG body device)
Indications for Use (Describe)
Palm NRG cellulite body device (model: Palm NRG body device) is intended for delivering non thermal RF combined with massage for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
| 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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Sponsor: Heat In A Click LLC
# 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(K) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirement of 21 CFR 807.92.
# 1. Date of the summary updated: 2022-09-24
# 2. Submitter's Information
510(k) Owner's Name: Heat In A Click LLC Establishment Registration Number: 3008929787 Address: 1975 Tigertail Blvd Dania FL 33034 USA Tel: 1(954)518-9777 Fax: 1(954)320-7984 Contact Person: Guy Levi (CEO) Email: palmnrg@gmail.com
#### Application Correspondent:
Contact Person: Cassie Lee
Guangzhou GLOMED Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: 2231, Building 1, Rui Feng Center, Kaichuang Road, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Tel: +86 20 8266 2446
Email: requlatory@glomed-info.com
#### 3. Subject Device Information
Classification Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Trade Name: Palm NRG cellulite body device Model Name: Palm NRG body device Review Panel: General and Plastic Surgery Product Code: PBX, GEI Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400
Heat In A Click LLC.
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510(k) Number: K214015 Sponsor: Heat In A Click LLC
Regulatory Class: II
### 4.Predicate Device Information
#### Predicate Device 1:
Sponsor: Heat In A Click LLC Trade Name: Palm NRG cellulite body device Classification Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories 510(K) Number: K191940 Review Panel: General and Plastic Surgery Product Code: PBX, GEI Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Class: II
Predicate Device 2:
Sponsor: El Global Trade Ltd.
Trade Name: sensiFirm
Classification Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories
510(K) Number: K170637
Review Panel: General and Plastic Surgery
Product Code: PBX, GEI
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400
Regulation Class: II
#### 5.Device Description
Palm NRG cellulite body device (model: Palm NRG body device) is a portable, non-invasive, at home skin care device. It works for with radio frequency (RF) to help users to enjoy the care skin.
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510(k) Number: K214015 Sponsor: Heat In A Click LLC
Palm NRG cellulite body device (model: Palm NRG body device) is intended for delivering non thermal RF combined with massage for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
The device is a noninvasive, non-ablative device and it is supplied as non-sterile, it has 2 buttons, one for power on/off, the other one for level adjust. The main unit is equipped with accessories of an adapter and a charging base. The charging base is used to connect the adapter and the main unit.
### 6. Intended Use / Indications for Use
Palm NRG cellulite body device (model: Palm NRG body device) is intended for delivering non thermal RF combined with massage for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
### 7. Test Summary
# 7.1 Non-Clinical Tests Performed
Non-Clinical tests were performed on the subject device in order to validate the design and to assure conformance with the following voluntary design standards in connection with medical device electrical safety, and electromagnetic compatibility:
Palm NRG cellulite body device (model: Palm NRG body device) has been evaluated the safety and performance by lab bench testing as following:
- � Electrical safety test according to IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11 and IEC 60601-2-57 standards
- � Electromagnetic compatibility test according to IEC 60601-1-2 standard
- � Biocompatibility test according to ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10 standards
- � Usability test according to guidance "Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices".
- � Software verification and validation test according to the requirements of the FDA "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices"
# 7.2 Discussion of Clinical Tests Performed
There no Clinical Tests.
#### 8. Comparison to predicate device and conclusion
The technological characteristics, features, specifications, materials, mode of operation, and intended use of Palm NRG cellulite body device (model: Palm NRG body device) substantially equivalent to the predicate devices quoted above.
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Heat In A Click LLC Sponsor:
The differences between the subject device and predicate devices do not raise new issues of safety or effectiveness.
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1 | Predicate Device 2 | Verdict |
|---------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Company | Heat In A Click LLC | Heat In A Click LLC | El Global Trade Ltd. | -- |
| Classification<br>Name | Electrosurgical Cutting<br>and Coagulation<br>Device and<br>Accessories | Electrosurgical<br>Cutting and<br>Coagulation Device<br>and Accessories | Electrosurgical Cutting<br>and Coagulation Device<br>and Accessories | Same |
| 510(k) Number | Applying | K191940 | K170637 | -- |
| Product Code | PBX, GEI | PBX, GEI | PBX, GEI | Same |
| Intended Use /<br>Indications for<br>Use | Palm NRG cellulite<br>body device (model:<br>Palm NRG body<br>device) is intended for<br>delivering non thermal<br>RF combined with<br>massage for<br>temporary reduction in<br>the appearance of<br>cellulite. | Palm NRG cellulite<br>body device (model:<br>Palm NRG body<br>device) is intended<br>for delivering non<br>thermal RF<br>combined with<br>massage for<br>temporary reduction<br>in the appearance of<br>cellulite. | The sensiFirm device is<br>intended for delivering<br>non thermal RF<br>combined with massage<br>for temporary reduction<br>in the appearance of<br>cellulite. | Same |
| Regulation<br>Number | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | Same |
| Regulatory<br>Class | Class II | Class II | Class II | Same |
| Treatment areas | Areas of the body<br>other than the face<br>and injured areas | Areas of the body<br>other than the face<br>and injured areas | Cellulite areas (buttocks,<br>thigh, upper legs) | Same |
| Intended<br>population | Adult people who<br>desire to improve their<br>body appearance | Adult people who<br>desire to improve<br>their body<br>appearance | Adult people who desire<br>to improve their body<br>appearance | Same |
| Use<br>environment | Home Use, self-<br>operation<br>by an untrained user. | Home Use, self-<br>operation<br>by an untrained user. | Home Use, self-<br>operation<br>by an untrained user. | Same |
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1 | Predicate Device 2 | Verdict |
| Power Source(s) | Adapter:100-240Vac,<br>50/60Hz | Adapter:100-240Vac,<br>50/60Hz | 100-240 Vac, 50-60 Hz | Same |
| Software/Firmwa<br>re/Microprocess<br>or Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Automatic Shut<br>Off | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| On/Off Status | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Low Battery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Weight | 0.6kg | 0.6kg | 192 gr/ 0.42 lb | Same |
| Dimensions of<br>device(inch) | Device size:223 x<br>155.5 x 59mm<br>Base size:160.6 x 52.3<br>x 27.1mm | Device size:223 x<br>155.5 x 59mm<br>Base size:160.6 x<br>52.3 x 27.1mm | Hand piece:146 X 74 X<br>63 mm3/ 5.7*2.9*2.5<br>inch | Same |
| Device main<br>components | Power adaptor, hand-<br>held handpiece | Power adaptor,<br>hand-held handpiece | Power adaptor, hand-<br>held handpiece | Same |
| Mode of<br>operation | Mechanical (vibration)<br>massage combined<br>with RF energy<br>emitted from Bi-polar<br>electrodes via a<br>delivery Handpiece | Mechanical<br>(vibration) massage<br>combined with RF<br>energy emitted from<br>Bi-polar electrodes<br>via a delivery<br>Handpiece | Mechanical (vibration)<br>massage combined with RF<br>energy emitted from<br>Bi-polar electrodes via a<br>delivery Handpiece | Same |
| Number of<br>electrodes | 1 | 1 | 4 electrodes (2 pairs) | Same |
| Massage | Vibrational massage<br>(1000 rpm, 1.5 [g])<br>assisted by manual<br>manipulation | Vibrational massage<br>(1000 rpm, 1.5 [g])<br>assisted by manual<br>manipulation | Vibrational massage<br>(1000 rpm, 1.5 [g])<br>assisted by manual<br>manipulation | Same |
| Energy Source | RF (Bi-polar), 1 MHz | RF (Bi-polar), 1 MHz | RF (Bi-polar), 1 MHz | Same |
| Electrodes<br>treatment area<br>[mm2] | 26cm²±5% | 26cm²±5% | ~2000 (calculated<br>according to: 2x33x30),<br>where -<br>2 – numbers of | Same |
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1 | Predicate Device 2 | Verdict |
| | | | electrodes pairs<br>• 33 - average distance<br>between electrodes is<br>33 mm<br>• electrodes length 30<br>mm | |
| Treatment<br>regimen | Perform the treatment<br>for 5-7 minutes on<br>each area. 1 time per<br>week, for 8 weeks. | Perform the<br>treatment for 5~7<br>minutes on each<br>area. 1 time per<br>week, for 8 weeks. | 20 minutes per each<br>area, 1 time per week,<br>for 8 weeks | Same |
| Energy levels<br>(maximal and<br>user selectable) | Up to $10\pm1$ Watt<br>6 to $10\pm1$ Watt (energy<br>levels 1-5). | Up to $10\pm1$ Watt<br>6 to $10\pm1$ Watt<br>(energy levels 1-5). | Up to 10 Watts. 3<br>energy levels(software<br>and hardware limited):6,<br>8 or 10 Watts,<br>depending on the user<br>selection. | Same |
| Safety<br>mechanism | Integrated IR<br>thermometer, with<br>maximal temperature<br>(skin surface 41 °C/<br>105.8°F) | Integrated IR<br>thermometer, with<br>maximal temperature<br>(skin surface 41 °C/<br>105.8°F) | Integrated IR<br>thermometer, with<br>maximal temperature<br>(skin surface 41 °C/<br>105.8°F) | Same |
| Compliance with<br>Voluntary<br>Standards | AAMI/ES60601-<br>1:2005/(R)2012 And<br>A1:2012:<br>IEC60601-1-2<br>IEC60601-1-6<br>IEC60601-1-11<br>IEC 60601-2-57 | AAMI/ES60601-<br>1:2005/(R)2012 And<br>A1:2012:<br>IEC60601-1-2<br>IEC60601-1-6<br>IEC60601-1-11<br>IEC 60601-2-57 | IEC60601-<br>1:2012/EN60601-1:2013<br>IEC 60601-1-2: 2014<br>IEC 60601-1-11:2015 | Same |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | Same |
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Sponsor: Heat In A Click LLC
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510(k) Number: K214015
Sponsor: Heat In A Click LLC
# Comparison in Detail(s):
The subject device has all characteristic of predicate device K191940, a usability study is conducted. So, there is no difference between the two predicate devices.
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510(k) Number: K214015 Sponsor: Heat In A Click LLC
### 9. Conclusion:
The subject device has all characteristic of predicate devices, and the result of usability study demonstrates that the subject device can meet the requirement for Over-The-Counter Use. Thus, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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