K233470 · El.En S.P.A. · NGX · Dec 19, 2023 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K233470
Device Name
DEKA LILY
Applicant
El.En S.P.A.
Product Code
NGX · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Dec 19, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5850
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The LILY device is indicated for muscle conditioning to stimulate healthy muscles. The device is not intended to be used in conjunction with therapy or treatment of medical disease or medical conditions of any kind. The device is intended to be operated by a trained professional who is present to monitor treatment.
Device Story
DEKA LILY is a powered muscle stimulator used for muscle conditioning. The device generates electrical pulses delivered as rectangular biphasic waveforms via an applicator with three stainless-steel electrodes. The operator moves the applicator across the skin of the treatment area; energy delivery is controlled via a footswitch. Used in clinical settings by trained professionals to monitor treatment. The device provides muscle contraction through transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). It does not treat medical conditions. Benefits include muscle conditioning for healthy individuals.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only, including electrical safety (ANSI AAMI ES60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), nerve and muscle stimulator performance (IEC 60601-2-10), software verification/validation, and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1).
Technological Characteristics
Powered muscle stimulator; 115V, 50/60Hz. Applicator features 3 stainless-steel electrodes. Delivers rectangular biphasic waveforms. Output: 60V-360V depending on load; 25-400μs pulse width; 0.78-12.5Hz frequency. Microprocessor-controlled. Compliant with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 60601-2-10. Housing: metal and plastic.
Indications for Use
Indicated for muscle conditioning to stimulate healthy muscles in adults. Not for use in therapy or treatment of medical diseases or conditions. Must be operated by a trained professional.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered muscle stimulator is an electrically powered device intended for medical purposes that repeatedly contracts muscles by passing electrical currents through electrodes contacting the affected body area.
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December 19, 2023
El.En. S.p.A. Paolo Peruzzi Regulatory Affairs Manager Via Baldanzese 17 Calenzano, Fl 50141 Italy
Re: K233470
Trade/Device Name: DEKA LIL Y Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5850 Regulation Name: Powered Muscle Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NGX Dated: October 25, 2023 Received: October 25, 2023
Dear Paolo Peruzzi:
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 (the 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 available 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.
Heather L. Dean -S
Heather Dean, PhD Assistant Director DHT5B: Division of Neuromodulation and Rehabilitation Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K233470
Device Name DEKA LILY
Indications for Use (Describe)
The LILY device is indicated for muscle conditioning to stimulate healty muscles.
The device is not intended to be used in conjunction with therapy or treatment of medical disease or medical conditions of any kind.
The device is intended to be operated by a trained professional who is present to monitor treatment.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| × Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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#### 510(k) Summary
LILY
## Submitter:
El.En. S.p.A.
Via Baldanzese, 17
50041 Calenzano (FI), Italy
## Contact:
Paolo Peruzzi Regulatory Affairs Manager & Official Correspondent Phone: +39.055.8826807 E-mail: p.peruzzi@elen.it
### Date Summary Prepared:
December 19, 2023
### Device Trade Name:
DEKA LILY
## Manufacturer:
DEKA M.E.L.A. srl
Via Baldanzese, 17
50041 Calenzano (FI), Italy
#### Common Name:
Electro Muscle Stimulator
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## Regulation Number:
21 CFR 890.5850
## Regulation Name:
Powered Muscle Stimulator
#### Regulatory Class:
Class II
## Product Code:
NGX
## Predicate Devices:
Legend Pro DMA (K200545)
#### Device Description:
The DEKA LILY device consists of a main unit that generates electrical pulses and delivers rectangular biphasic waveforms via electrodes incorporated in an EMS applicator connected to the main unit.
The delivery of the electrical energy is controlled by a footswitch.
The DEKA LIL Y is provided with an applicator to perform EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation).
The applicator is provided with two different tips: Large and Medium, used to treat areas having different sizes, which include 3 stainless-steel equidistant electrodes.
The Applicator is directly applied on the area to be treated and moved by the operator across the skin.
The overall weight is approximately 62 kg and the sizes 47cm x 56cm x 106cm (L x W x H).
Electrical requirements: 115V, 50/60Hz, 2300VA.
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#### Intended Use:
The LILY device is indicated for muscle conditioning to stimulate healthy muscles.
The device is not intended to be used in conjunction with therapy or treatment of medical conditions of any kind.
The device is intended to be operated by a trained professional who is present to monitor treatment.
## Comparison with the Predicate Device:
| Device Trade Name | | Predicate Device | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Subject Device | K200545 | Comment |
| | LILY | Legend Pro DMA | |
| | Product Code | NGX | NGX |
| Type of Use | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Identical |
| Mechanism of Action | Muscle contraction by electrical pulsing | Muscle contraction by electrical pulsing | Identical |
| Indications for use | The LILY device is indicated for muscle<br>conditioning to stimulate healthy muscles.<br>The device is not intended to be used in<br>conjunction with therapy or treatment of medical<br>disease or medical conditions of any kind.<br>The device is intended to be operated by a<br>trained professional who is present to monitor<br>treatment. | Legend Pro DMA is intended for muscle<br>conditioning to stimulate healthy muscles.<br>Legend Pro DMA is not intended to be used in<br>conjunction with therapy or treatment of medical<br>diseases or medical conditions.<br>Legend Pro DMA is intended to be operated by a<br>trained professional who is present to monitor<br>treatment. | Identical |
| | | Predicate Device | |
| Device Trade Name | Subject Device | K200545 | Comment |
| | LILY | Legend Pro DMA | |
| Mode of Operation | Application of transcutaneous electrical muscle<br>stimulation (EMS) through skin contact<br>electrodes | Application of transcutaneous electrical muscle<br>stimulation (EMS) through skin contact<br>electrodes | Identical |
| Mode of application | Metal (Stainless steel) electrodes in the System<br>Applicator emit electric energy to the skin while<br>the system applicator is rolled across the<br>treatment area | Metal (Stainless steel) electrodes in the System<br>Applicator emit electric energy to the skin while<br>the system applicator is rolled across the<br>treatment area | Identical |
| Basic Unit Characteristics | | | |
| Dimensions | 47cm x 56cm x 106cm | 45 x 110 x 45 cm | Differences do not<br>affect safety and<br>effectiveness of<br>the device, as the<br>subject is<br>compliant with<br>requirements of<br>IEC 60601-1 and<br>IEC 60601-2-10<br>Standards |
| Weight: | ~ 62 Kg | ~30 Kg; | Differences do not<br>affect safety and<br>effectiveness of<br>the device, as the<br>subject is<br>compliant with<br>requirements of |
| Device Trade Name | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comment |
| | LILY | K200545<br>Legend Pro DMA | IEC 60601-1 and<br>IEC 60601-2-10<br>Standards |
| Power Source(s) | 115V, 50/60Hz | 110-240 V, 50-60 Hz | Differences do not<br>affect safety and<br>effectiveness of<br>the device, as the<br>subject is<br>compliant with<br>requirements of<br>IEC 60601-1 and<br>IEC 60601-2-10<br>Standards |
| Method of line current isolation | Medical Power Supply, Transformer in output<br>stage | Medical Power Supply, Transformer in output<br>stage | Identical |
| Patient Leakage Current - Normal<br>Condition (μΑ) | 0.1 μA | 1.5 μΑ | Different.<br>Value reported for<br>the subject device<br>is in compliance<br>with the limit of<br>100uA set out in<br>FDA's "Guidance<br>Document for<br>Powered Muscle<br>Stimulator 510(k)"<br>and with IEC<br>60601-1 and IEC |
| Device Trade Name | Subject Device<br>LILY | Predicate Device<br>K200545<br>Legend Pro DMA | Comment |
| | | | 60601-2-10<br>Standards |
| Patient Leakage Current - Single<br>Fault Condition (μΑ) | 2 μΑ | 40 μΑ | Different<br>Value reported for<br>the subject device<br>is in compliance<br>with the limit of<br>500uA set out in<br>FDA's "Guidance<br>Document for<br>Powered Muscle<br>Stimulator 510(k)"<br>and with IEC<br>60601-1 and IEC<br>60601-2-10<br>Standards |
| Number of output modes | 1 | 1 | Identical |
| Number of Output channels | 1 | 1 | Identical |
| Synchronous or alternating | Single output channel | Single output channel | Identical |
| Method of Channel Isolation | Single output channel | Single output channel | Identical |
| Device Trade Name | Subject Device<br>LILY | Predicate Device<br>K200545<br>Legend Pro DMA | Comment |
| Regulated Current or Regulated<br>Voltage (output signals only) | Voltage | Voltage | Identical |
| Software/Firmware/Microprocessor<br>Control | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Automatic Overload Trip | No | No | Identical |
| Automatic No-Load Trip | No | No | Identical |
| Automatic Shut Off | Yes, On/off switch | Yes, On/off switch | Identical |
| Patient Override Control | No | Yes | Differences do not<br>affect safety and<br>effectiveness of<br>the device, as the<br>subject is<br>compliant with<br>requirements of<br>IEC 60601-1 and<br>IEC 60601-2-10<br>Standards |
| Indicator Display | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| On/Off Status | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Device Trade Name | Subject Device<br>LILY | Predicate Device<br>K200545<br>Legend Pro DMA | Comment |
| Low Battery | N/A | N/A | Identical |
| Voltage/Current level | Voltage | Voltage | Identical |
| Timer Range (minutes) | 1-30 minutes | 1-99 min | Differences do not<br>affect safety and<br>effectiveness of<br>the device, as the<br>subject is<br>compliant with<br>requirements of<br>IEC 60601-1 and<br>IEC 60601-2-10<br>Standards |
| Compliance with 21 CFR 898 | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Housing Material | Metal, Plastics | Metal, Plastics | Identical |
| Output Specifications | | | |
| Waveform | Biphasic | Biphasic | Identical |
| Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Identical |
| Device Trade Name | Subject Device<br>LILY | Predicate Device<br>K200545<br>Legend Pro DMA | Comment |
| Maximum output voltage<br>(± 10%) | 60V @500Ω<br>3.95VRMS@500Ω<br>200V @2kΩ<br>12.3VRMS @2kΩ<br>360V@10kΩ<br>17.6VRMS@10kΩ | 60V @500Ω<br>3.95VRMS @500Ω<br>200V @2kΩ<br>12.3VRMS @2kΩ<br>360V@10kΩ<br>17.6VRMS@10kΩ | Identical |
| Maximum output<br>current (± 10%) | 120mA@500 Ω<br>100mA@2 kΩ<br>36mA@10 kΩ | 120mA@500 Ω<br>100mA@2 kΩ<br>36mA@10 kΩ | Identical |
| Pulse Width (μs) | 25 to 400 μs | 20 to 400 μs | Almost identical.<br>Differences do not<br>affect safety and<br>efficacy of the<br>device |
| Frequency (Hz) | 0.78, 1.56, 3.13, 6.25, 12.5 Hz | 0.78, 1.56, 3.13, 6.25, 12.5 Hz | Identical |
| Net Charge @ 500 ohms<br>(µC/pulse)] | 0μC @ 500Ω<br>biphasic waveform<br>Zero net charge is achieved by using | 0μC @ 500Ω<br>biphasic waveform<br>Zero net charge is achieved by using | Identical |
| Device Trade Name | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>K200545 | Comment |
| | LILY | Legend Pro DMA | |
| | symmetrical biphasic waveforms | symmetrical biphasic waveforms | |
| Maximum Phase Charge (µC) | 24 µC @ 500Ω @12.5 Hz | 24 µC @ 500Ω @12.5 Hz | Identical |
| Maximum Current Density<br>(mA/cm2) | 1.mA/cm² @ 500Ω | 1.1 mA/cm² @ 500Ω | Identical |
| Maximum Power Density<br>(mW/cm2) | 0.0044mW/cm² @500Ω | 0.0044mW/cm² @500Ω | Identical |
| Burst Mode (i.e., pulse trains)<br>a. Pulses per burst | N/A no burst mode | N/A no burst mode | Identical |
| b. Bursts per second<br>c. Burst duration (seconds)<br>d. Duty Cycle [Line (b) x Line (c)] | | | |
| ON time | 30 minutes | Not Publicly available | N/A |
| OFF time | 5 minutes | Not Publicly available s | N/A |
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## Clinical Performance Data:
None
# Non-Clinical Performance Data:
## Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the DEKA LIL Y device, according to the following standards:
ANSI AAMI ES60601-1Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
IEC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests.
### Software Validation and Verification Testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documented as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions".
#### Biocompatibility evaluation
Biocompatibility evaluation was performed according to the FDA Guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process".
#### Additional non-clinical testing conducted
Additional tests were conducted on the DEKA LILY device, according to the following standards:
IEC 60601-2-10 - Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-10: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of nerve and muscle stimulators.
#### Conclusion:
Based on the comparison of indications for use and the technological characteristics, DEKA LIL Y is deemed to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device for the proposed indications for use.
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