The Wrap Accessory Electrodes are intended to be used with legally marketed electrical stimulating devices such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators or powered muscle stimulators. The wrap accessory electrodes will deliver the stimulation signals generated by the stimulator to the body surface with which they are in contact. The wrap accessory electrodes, made up of conductive silicone rubber, can be used for the stimulation on the body areas such as abdomen, neck, shoulder, elbow, leg, Hand, wrist, ankle, knee and foot.
Device Story
Wrap Accessory Electrodes are conductive silicone rubber garments/accessories used with legally marketed TENS or powered muscle stimulators. They function as passive interfaces, delivering electrical stimulation signals from the stimulator to the patient's skin surface. Designed for OTC use, they replace traditional adhesive electrode patches. Available in various configurations (e.g., belt, wrist, elbow, leg, ankle, knee, foot pad, glove, shoulder, neck), they are applied to the corresponding body area by the user. The device does not generate stimulation itself; it acts as a conduit for the stimulator's output. By facilitating muscle stimulation or nerve modulation, the device aims to provide therapeutic benefits consistent with the primary stimulator's indications. Healthcare providers or patients select the appropriate accessory based on the treatment site.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical test data was used to support the decision of substantial equivalence. Bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Conductive silicone rubber. Sensing/Actuation: Passive conductive interface for electrical stimulation. Connectivity: Wired connection to external TENS/EMS stimulator. Standards: ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-10, ISO 10993-23, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-2-10, IEC 60601-1-6. Impedance: 12.5 Ω/in². Form factor: Wearable garment/wrap accessories.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use with legally marketed TENS or powered muscle stimulators to deliver electrical stimulation to the body surface of adult patients for stimulation of the abdomen, neck, shoulder, elbow, leg, hand, wrist, ankle, knee, and foot.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is applied directly to a patient's skin either to record physiological signals (e.g., the electroencephalogram) or to apply electrical stimulation.
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June 10, 2024
Gymmax Technology Shenzhen Co., Ltd. % Salon Chen System engineer IMD Medical & Drug technology service institutions Room 308, Building 11, No. 23 Jinqu Road, Wanjiang District Dongguan, Guangdong 523039 China
Re: K240108
Trade/Device Name: Wrap Accessory Electrodes (GMX-ABSBELT01, GMX-ABSBELT02, GMX-WRIST01, GMX-ELBOW01, GMX-LEG 01, GMX-ANKLE01, GMX-KNEE01, GMX-FOOT PAD 01, GMX-GLOVES 01, SHOULDER01, GMX-NCK01) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1320 Regulation Name: Cutaneous Electrode Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GXY Dated: May 13, 2024 Received: May 14, 2024
Dear Salon Chen:
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/cdrb/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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30. Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Sincerely.
Heather L. Dean -S
Heather Dean, PhD Assistant Director DHT5B: Division of Neuromodulation and Rehabilitation Devices
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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
Submission Number (if known)
K240108
Device Name
Wrap Accessory Electrodes (GMX-ABSBELT01、GMX-ABSBELT02、GMX-WRIST01、GMX-ELBOW01、GMX-LEG 01、GMX-ANKLE01、GMX-KNEE01、GMX-FOOT PAD 01、GMX-GLOVES 01、SHOULDER01、GMX-NCK01)
## Indications for Use (Describe)
The Wrap Accessory Electrodes are intended to be used with legally marketed electrical stimulating devices such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators or powered muscle stimulators. The wrap accessory electrodes will deliver the stimulation signals generated by the stimulator to the body surface with which they are in contact. The wrap accessory electrodes, made up of conductive silicone rubber, can be used for the stimulation on the body areas such as abdomen, neck, shoulder, elbow, leg, hand, wrist, ankle, knee and foot .
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
### 1. Submitter's Identification:
- > Company Name: Gymmax Technology Shenzhen Co., Ltd.
- > Establishment Registration Number: 3007689716
- > Address:5F 4th Bldg., Heping Complex (4th Bldg. Huimingsheng Technology Park) Fuhai Subdistrict, Baoan District Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province 518103 P.R.C.
- > Phone: +86-755-2912-4050
- A Fax: +86-755-2912-4050
- > Contact Person (Title): Benson Wang (General Manager)
- > E-mail: benson gmx@gq.com
- > Date of Preparation: May 04, 2024
- 2. Common Name and Classification:
- > Regulation Name: Cutaneous Electrode
- > Classification Product Code: GXY
- > Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1320
- > Regulatory Class: Class II
- > Review Panel: Neurology
- > Trade Name: Wrap Accessory Electrodes
- Predicate Device Information1: 3.
- > 510(k) Number: K210383
- > Predicate Device Name: Wrap Accessory Electrodes
- > Manufacturer: Hi-Dow International Inc.
- A Intended Use:
The Wrap Accessory Electrodes are intended to be used with legally marketed electrical stimulating devices such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators or powered muscle stimulators. The wrap accessory electrodes will deliver the stimulation signals generated by the stimulator to the body surface with which they are in contact. The wrap accessory electrodes,
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made up of conductive silicone rubber, can be used for the stimulation on the body areas such as back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee and foot.
- 4. Predicate Device Information2:
- > 510(k) Number: K190617
- > Predicate Device Name: Wrap accessory electrodes
- > Manufacturer: Hi-Dow International Inc.
#### > Intended Use:
Wrap accessory electrodes, available in a glove style, are cutaneous electrodes intended to be used with legally marketed TENS or EMS stimulating devices. The Wrap accessory electrodes are non-sterile reusable OTC conductive garments that are intended to deliver the stimulation signals generated by the stimulator to the body surface with which they are in contact. These body parts can include the hands (gloves) and feet (socks). It is intended for adult patients.
### 5. Application Correspondent
- > Company Name: IMD Medical & Drug technology service institutions
- > Phone: +86-18613190779
- > Fax: +86-755-62809168
- > Contact Person (Title): Salon Chen (System engineer)
- > E-mail: 33999439@gq.com
- > Address: Room 308, Building 11, No. 23 Jinqu Road, Wanjiang District, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China
#### 6. Device Description
Wrap Accessory Electrodes with GMX-ABSBELT01、GMX-ABSBELT02、GMX-WRIST01、 GMX-ELBOW01、GMX-LEG 01、GMX-ANKLE01、GMX-KNEE01、GMX-FOOT PAD 01、 GMX-GLOVES 01、SHOULDER01、GMX-NCK01, are intended to be used with legally Marketed transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators or powered muscle stimulators which could be used in place of traditional cutaneous electrode patches. The different series of model means different placement of the Wrap Accessory Electrodes. The wrap accessory electrodes will deliver the stimulation signals generated by the stimulator to the body surface with which they are in contact.
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The wrap accessory electrodes, made up of conductive silicone rubber, can be used for the stimulation on the body areas such as abdomen, neck, shoulder, elbow, leg, Hand, wrist, ankle, knee and foot.
## 7. Indications for Use
The Wrap Accessory Electrodes are intended to be used with legally marketed electrical stimulating devices such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators or powered muscle stimulators. The wrap accessory electrodes will deliver the stimulation signals generated by the stimulator to the body surface with which they are in contact. The wrap accessory electrodes, made up of conductive silicone rubber, can be used for the stimulation on the body areas such as abdomen, neck, shoulder, elbow, leg, Hand, wrist, ankle, knee and foot.
## 8. Comparison to the predicate device
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Proposed Device<br>K240108 | Predicate Device 1<br>K210383 | Predicate Device 2<br>K190617 | Judgment |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|----------|
| Company<br>Name | Gymmax Technology<br>Shenzhen Co., Ltd. | Hi-Dow International Inc. | Hi-Dow International Inc. | / |
| Device Name | Wrap Accessory<br>Electrodes | Wrap Accessory<br>Electrodes | Wrap Accessory<br>Electrodes | / |
| Classification<br>Product<br>Code | GXY | GXY | GXY | SE |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 882.1320 | 21 CFR 882.1320 | 21 CFR 882.1320 | SE |
| Classification<br>Name | Electrode, Cutaneous | Electrode, Cutaneous | Electrode, Cutaneous | SE |
| Class | 2 | 2 | 2 | SE |
| Prescription<br>or OTC | OTC | OTC | OTC | SE |
### 8.1 Table 1 General Comparison
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| Intended Use | The Wrap Accessory Electrodes are intended to be used with legally marketed electrical stimulating devices such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators or powered muscle stimulators. The wrap accessory electrodes will deliver the stimulation signals generated by the stimulator to the body surface with which they are in contact. The wrap accessory electrodes, made up of conductive silicone rubber, can be used for the stimulation on the body areas such as abdomen, neck, shoulder, elbow, leg, Hand, wrist, ankle, knee and foot. | The Wrap Accessory Electrodes are intended to be used with legally marketed electrical stimulating devices such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators or powered muscle stimulators. The wrap accessory electrodes will deliver the stimulation signals generated by the stimulator to the body surface with which they are in contact. The wrap accessory electrodes, made up of conductive silicone rubber, can be used for the stimulation on the body areas such as back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee and foot. | Wrap accessory electrodes, available in a glove style or socks style, are cutaneous electrodes intended to be used with legally marketed TENS or EMS stimulating devices. The Wrap accessory electrodes are non-sterile reusable OTC conductive garments that are intended to deliver the stimulation signals generated by the stimulator to the body surface with which they are in contact. These body parts can include the hands (gloves) and feet (socks). It is intended for adult patients. | Note1 |
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Table 1 General Comparison
Note 1: As shown in the above comparison Table,Proposed Device adds and can be used for the stimulation on the body areas such as abdomen, leg, ankle and foot. Electronic pulses are sent through electrode pads to passively exercise the affected muscle. EMS sends comfortable impulses through your skin that stimulates the nerves in the treatment area, in the same way, TENS or EMS is effect in other areas of the body areas, they are all used to deliver the stimulation signals generated by electrical stimulator to the body surface, the difference does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness as compared to the predicate devices.
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8.2Table 2 Safety factor & Performance Comparison
| Safety factor &<br>Performance | Proposed Device | Predicate Device1 | Predicate Device2 | Judgment |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|----------|
| impedance per area<br>( $Ω/in.²$ ) as a<br>worst-case<br>condition | 12.5 | / | / | Note 2 |
| Biocompatiblity | Compliance with ISO<br>10993-1 | Compliance with ISO<br>10993-1 | Compliance with ISO<br>10993-1 | SE |
Table 2 Safety factor & Performance Comparison
Note 2: Electrode conductive area and Impedance Parameters Although the subject device has 12.5 Ω per inch, which is different from the predicate device, "Maximum Average Current Density" and "Maximum Peak Power Density" property are similar and do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness. The standard of "Maximum Average Current Density" refers to "IEC60601-2-10 Clause 201.4.2" and the standard of "Maximum Peak Power Density" refer to "Guidance Document for Powered Muscle Stimulator 510K Section 3." Indicating similar performance and safety between subject device and predicate device. Otherwise, the subject devices are complying with ISO 10993 requirements. So, the differences of the function specifications will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue. For detailed measurement data, please refer to the above table. The subject device is Substantially Equivalent to the predicate device.
Electrical Stimulator System has applied for K232439 with Models: GMX-007 and GMX-006, Electrical Stimulator System with Wrap Accessory Electrodes have been tested with below:
#### 1) Basic Safety and Essential Performance _
IEC 60601-1-11:2020: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance -Collateral Standard: Requirements For Medical Electrical Equipment And Medical Electrical Systems Used In The Home Healthcare Environment.
IEC 60601-2-10:2012 +A1:2016+A2:2023medical electrical equipment - part 2-10: particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of nerve and muscle stimulators. IEC 60601-1-6 :2010+A1:2013+A2:2020 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-6: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Usability.
2) Biocompatibility testing
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ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices-Parts 1: Evaluation and testing.
ISO 10993-10:2021 Biological evaluation of medical devices-Parts 10: Tests for skin sensitization
ISO 10993-23:2021 Biological evaluation of medical devices-Parts 10: Tests for irritation
- 3) Maximum output voltage (volts+/-20%) at 500Ω、Maximum output voltage (volts+/-20%) at 2KΩ、 Maximum output voltage (volts+/-20%) at 10KΩ、Maximum output current (mA+/-20%) at 500Ω、 Maximum output current (mA+/-20%) at 2KΩ、Maximum output current (mA+/-20%) at 10KΩ
| Safety factor &<br>Performance | Proposed Device |
|---------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Maximum<br>output voltage<br>(volts+/-20%) at<br>$500Ω$ | TENS 1:112<br>TENS 2: 114<br>STIM1:116<br>STIM2:116<br>STIM3:76<br>STIM4: 70 |
| Maximum<br>output voltage<br>(volts+/-20%) at<br>$2kΩ$ | TENS 1: 250<br>TENS 2: 240<br>STIM1: 250<br>STIM2: 250<br>STIM3: 158<br>STIM4: 146 |
| Maximum<br>output voltage<br>(volts+/-20%) at<br>$10kΩ$ | TENS 1: 300<br>TENS 2: 286<br>STIM1: 310<br>STIM2: 308<br>STIM3: 278<br>STIM4: 276 |
| Maximum<br>output current<br>(mA+/-20%) at<br>$500Ω$ | TENS 1: 224<br>TENS 2: 228<br>STIM1: 232<br>STIM2: 232<br>STIM3: 152<br>STIM4: 140 |
| Maximum<br>output current<br>(mA+/-20%) at<br>$2kΩ$ | TENS 1:125<br>TENS 2: 120<br>STIM1: 125<br>STIM2: 125<br>STIM3:79<br>STIM4: 73 |
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| Maximum<br>output current<br>(mA+/-20%) at<br>10KΩ | TENS 1: 30<br>TENS 2: 28.6<br>STIM1: 31<br>STIM2:30.8<br>STIM3: 27.8<br>STIM4: 27.6 |
|------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Pulse period<br>(mSec) | 20~200 |
| Frequency (Hz) | TENS 1: 33<br>TENS 2: 5<br>STIM1:37<br>STIM2:25<br>STIM3: 5<br>STIM4: 50 |
| Maximum Phase<br>charge (µC) at<br>500Ω | TENS 1: 11<br>TENS 2: 11<br>STIM1: 11.4<br>STIM2: 10.6<br>STIM3: 22.8<br>STIM4: 20.4 |
| Maximum<br>charge density<br>(mA/cm²) at<br>500Ω | TENS 1: 0.024<br>TENS 2: 0.01<br>STIM1:0.027<br>STIM2: 0.021<br>STIM3: 0.021<br>STIM4: 0.059 |
| Maximum<br>average power<br>density<br>(mW/cm²) at<br>500Ω | TENS 1: 1.33<br>TENS 2: 0.554<br>STIM1: 1.54<br>STIM2: 1.13<br>STIM3: 0.793<br>STIM4: 2.01 |
# 9. Discussion of Non-clinical Tests Performed for Determination of Substantial Equivalence are as follows:
The proposed device is the same as the predicate device but the two devices are different. A
series of safety and performance tests were conducted on the subject device:
Biocompatibility
Electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety
Function test with Maximum resistance value、Minimum resistance value、Maximum output
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voltage、Maximum output current、Maximum Phase charge、Maximum charge density、 Maximum average power density、hot spot test and impedance per area. All the test results demonstrate Wrap Accessory Electrodes meets the requirements of its pre-defined acceptance criteria and intended uses and is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
#### 10. Clinical Tests Performed
No clinical test data was used to support the decision of substantial equivalence.
### 11. Conclusion
The subject devices have all features of the predicate devices. The few differences do not affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject devices.
Thus, the subject devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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