K Number
K013328
Date Cleared
2001-12-03

(59 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
890.5110
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use
  • Useful for symptomatic relief of pain caused by arthritis, bursitis, and chronic joint inflammation.
  • Relaxes muscles, relieves stiffness and muscle spasm.
  • Stimulates circulation and for other conditions where heat is indicated.
Device Description

The product covered by this 510(k) summary is a heated paraffin wax spa intended for home use. This product consists of a plastic enclosure, aluminum bucket and an internal heating assembly. The paraffin wax temperature is controlled by a variable electronic heat control with timing circuit. Temperature settings (low, medium, and high) and timing controls are displayed on a liquid crystal display. The product consumes 200 watts when plugged into a standard household electrical outlet supply of 120 Vac, 60 Hertz. The product comes in two different sizes.

AI/ML Overview

The provided text describes a 510(k) premarket notification for the Remington Paraffin Spa, a heated paraffin wax spa. This document primarily focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device rather than presenting a detailed study with acceptance criteria and performance metrics.

Therefore, many of the requested details, such as specific acceptance criteria, sample sizes for test and training sets, number and qualifications of experts, adjudication methods, multi-reader multi-case studies, and standalone performance, are not available in the provided text. These types of studies are typically associated with performance evaluations of diagnostic devices or algorithms rather than a relatively simple therapeutic device like a paraffin bath seeking 510(k) clearance based on substantial equivalence.

Here's what can be extracted from the provided information:

1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance

The document does not explicitly state acceptance criteria or report a device's performance against such criteria. The basis for clearance is "substantial equivalence" to a predicate device.

2. Sample sized used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective)

Not applicable. No test set or data provenance is mentioned as this is a 510(k) submission based on substantial equivalence, not a clinical trial or performance study.

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g. radiologist with 10 years of experience)

Not applicable. No ground truth establishment is described for a test set.

4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set

Not applicable. No adjudication method is described.

5. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance

Not applicable. This is not an AI or diagnostic device; therefore, an MRMC study is not relevant to this submission.

6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done

Not applicable. This is not an algorithm or AI-driven device.

7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc)

Not applicable. The clearance is based on substantial equivalence to a predicate device and similar "principles of operation and technological characteristics."

8. The sample size for the training set

Not applicable. There is no mention of a training set as this is not a machine learning or AI device.

9. How the ground truth for the training set was established

Not applicable.


Summary of Information Available from the Provided Text:

  • Device Name: Remington® Paraffin Spa (Models HS-250 and PFS-600)
  • Common Name: Paraffin Bath
  • Intended Use:
    • Symptomatic relief of pain caused by arthritis, bursitis, and chronic joint inflammation.
    • Relaxes muscles, relieves stiffness and muscle spasm.
    • Stimulates circulation and for other conditions where heat is indicated.
  • Classification: Class II, regulated under 21 C.F.R. § 890.5110 (Paraffin Bath).
  • Predicate Device: ParaSpa™ Paraffin Bath by Homedics, Inc. (K001860).
  • Substantial Equivalence Claim Reason: The Remington Paraffin Spa and the HoMedics ParaSpa™ Paraffin Bath have the same intended use and very similar principles of operation and technological characteristics. Minor technological differences do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness.

The 510(k) clearance process, especially for devices like a paraffin bath, primarily relies on demonstrating that the new device is as safe and effective as a legally marketed predicate device, rather than proving performance against specific acceptance criteria through extensive clinical studies involving test sets and expert ground truth establishment.

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DEC 0 3 2001

REMINGTON REMINGTON PRODUC OMPANY L.L.C.

Preparation Date:October 5, 2001
Contact Person:Tim Simmone
Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer
Remington Products Company, L.L.C.
60 Main Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
(T) (203) 367-4400
(F) (203) 332-4607
Proprietary Name:Remington® Paraffin Spa (Models HS-250 and PFS-600)
Common/Usual Name:Paraffin Bath
Classification Name:Paraffin Bath (per 21 C.F.R. § 890.5110)

Classification: Class II

Description:

The product covered by this 510(k) summary is a heated paraffin wax spa intended for home use. This product consists of a plastic enclosure, aluminum bucket and an internal heating assembly. The paraffin wax temperature is controlled by a variable electronic heat control with timing circuit. Temperature settings (low, medium, and high) and timing controls are displayed on a liquid crystal display. The product consumes 200 watts when plugged into a standard household electrical outlet supply of 120 Vac, 60 Hertz. The product comes in two different sizes.

Intended Use:

    1. Useful for symptomatic relief of pain caused by arthritis, bursitis, and chronic joint inflammation.
  • Relaxes muscles, relieves stiffness and muscle spasm. 2.
    1. Stimulates circulation and for other conditions where heat is indicated.

Substantial Equivalence Claim:

The Remington Paraffin Spa® is substantially equivalent to the following legally marketed predicate device: ParaSpaTM Paraffin Bath by Homedics, Inc. (K001860).

Substantial equivalence is claimed because the Remington Paraffin Spa® and the HoMedics ParaSpa™ Paraffin Bath have the same intended use and very similar principles of operation and technological characteristics. Moreover, none of the minor technological differences between the two products raises any new questions of safety or effectiveness.

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Tim Simmone Vice President and Chief Technical Officer

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Public Health Service

DEC 0 3 2001

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Remington Products Company, L.L.C. c/o Ms. Pamela J. Furman Olsson, Frank and Weeda, P.C. 1400 Sixteenth Street, NW Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20036-2220

Re: K013328

Trade/Device Name: Remington® Paraffin Spa (Models HS-250) and PFS-600) Regulation Number: 890.5110 Regulation Name: Paraffin Bath Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IMC Dated: October 5, 2001 Received: October 5, 2001

Dear Ms. Furman:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your becaon 310(t) presidentially equivalent (for the indications felerenced above and nave acterimes ally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encrosule) to regally many of the Medical Device Amendments, or to
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If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it If your device is classinod (600 a00 ro) als. Existing major regulations affecting your device can may be subject to such additions, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may oublish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

Mark N. Milliberson

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Divison of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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K013328

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(Not yet assigned) 510(k) Number (if known):

Remington® Paraffin Spa Device Name:

Indications for Use:

  • Useful in symptomatic relief of pain caused by arthritis, bursitis, and chronic joint . inflammation.
  • Relaxes muscles, relieves stiffness and muscle spasm. .
  • Stimulates circulation and for other conditions where heat is indicated. .

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§ 890.5110 Paraffin bath.

(a)
Identification. A paraffin bath is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a tub to be filled with liquid paraffin (wax) and maintained at an elevated temperature in which the patient's appendages (e.g., hands or fingers) are placed to relieve pain and stiffness.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 890.9.