K Number
K050989
Device Name
AWQ-104
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2006-04-06

(352 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
882.5890
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The AWQ-104 is intended for use in the symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain, post traumatic acute pain, and post surgical pain.
Device Description
The device consists of a battery powered instrument with four channel outputs. A hand held probe allows treatment at individual sites. Output polarity, frequency, intensity, and voltage are controlled by four independent channels. Each channel drives a pair of self adhesive electrodes. A grounding pole electrically grounds the device when using the hand held probe.
More Information

No
The device description details a standard electrical stimulation device with manual controls and no mention of adaptive algorithms or data processing that would indicate AI/ML.

Yes
The device is described as being "intended for use in the symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain, post traumatic acute pain, and post surgical pain," which are therapeutic applications.

No

The device description and intended use clearly state that it is for "symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain, post traumatic acute pain, and post surgical pain," indicating a therapeutic rather than diagnostic purpose. It administers treatment through electrical stimulation.

No

The device description explicitly states it consists of a battery-powered instrument with hardware components like channels, a hand-held probe, electrodes, and a grounding pole.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is for the symptomatic relief of pain. This is a therapeutic purpose, not a diagnostic one. IVDs are used to examine specimens from the human body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • Device Description: The device is a battery-powered instrument with electrodes and a probe that delivers electrical stimulation. This is consistent with a device used for physical therapy or pain management, not for analyzing biological samples.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.), reagents, or any processes related to in vitro testing.

The device described is a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) unit, which is a type of medical device used for pain relief. The predicate device listed (TX-3 TENS) further confirms this.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The AWQ-104 is intended for use in the symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain, post traumatic acute pain, and post surgical pain.

Product codes

GZJ

Device Description

The device consists of a battery powered instrument with four channel outputs. A hand held probe allows treatment at individual sites. Output polarity, frequency, intensity, and voltage are controlled by four independent channels. Each channel drives a pair of self adhesive electrodes. A grounding pole electrically grounds the device when using the hand held probe.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

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Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

It can be used by a physician on his patients. This is a prescription device and should be used under continued medical supervision.

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

The AWQ- 104 has been designed and tested to conform to the following standards:

ISO 14971:2000 EN ISO 10993.1:1997/EN ISO 10993.5:1999/ EN ISO 10993.10.2002 EN 60601-1:1990+A1:1993+A2:1995+A13:1996/ IEC 60601-1:1988+A1:1991+A2:1995 EN 60601-1-2:2001/IEC 60601-1-2:2001 EN 980:2003

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s)

K913532

Reference Device(s)

K946230

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 882.5890 Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain relief.

(a)
Identification. A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain relief is a device used to apply an electrical current to electrodes on a patient's skin to treat pain.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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F. 510(k) Summary

K050989

Submitters information: Lhasa OMS, Inc. 230 Libbey Parkway Weymouth, MA 02189

Contact Person: Mark W. Sheehan Telephone: 781-340-1072 ext. 20 Fax: 781-340-1637

Date Summary Prepared: April 3, 2006

Device name:

Proprietary name: Common or usual name:

Classification name:

AWQ-104 transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, Class II, 21 CFR 882.5890.

Legally marketed device for substantial equivalence comparison: TX-3 TENS, K913532

Description of the device:

The device consists of a battery powered instrument with four channel outputs. A hand held probe allows treatment at individual sites. Output polarity, frequency, intensity, and voltage are controlled by four independent channels. Each channel drives a pair of self adhesive electrodes. A grounding pole electrically grounds the device when using the hand held probe.

Intended use of the device:

The AWQ-104 is intended for use in the symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain, post traumatic acute pain, and post surgical pain. It can be used by a physician on his patients. This is a prescription device and should be used under continued medical supervision. The intended use of the TX-3 TENS is identical. It does not have curative value, but relives pain symptoms.

The AWQ-104 cannot be used transcerebrally, in the carotid sinus area or during pregnancy. Patients suspected of having heart disease should consider adequate precautionary measures prior to administration. Severe spasm of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur when an electrode is placed across the neck or mouth. This may be enough to close off the airway. Stimulation will inhibit the output of some demand cardiac pacemakers and therefore, is not recommended for patients with this type of pacemaker.

Electrical nerve stimulation is a symptomatic treatment, and as such may suppress the progress of pain which would otherwise serve as a protective influence

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on the outcome of a disease process. The potential for physical and/or psychological dependence upon nerve stimulation as a means of relieving pain has not been determined.

It has been noted that some patients find the sensation of electrical stimulation extremely unpleasant and should probably be excluded from further use of the stimulator.

Technological Characteristics:

Both devices use one 9 volt battery. During stimulation, the electrical output for both devices is square waveform pulses. Details of electrical output are different but new safety concerns are not raised by the differences. Controls on each device modulate pulse outputs and regulate stimulation intensity. Material composition of the electrodes is identical. Electrode 510(k) number: K946230.

Performance:

The AWQ- 104 has been designed and tested to conform to the following standards:

ISO 14971:2000 EN ISO 10993.1:1997/EN ISO 10993.5:1999/ EN ISO 10993.10.2002 EN 60601-1:1990+A1:1993+A2:1995+A13:1996/ IEC 60601-1:1988+A1:1991+A2:1995 EN 60601-1-2:2001/IEC 60601-1-2:2001 EN 980:2003

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

6 2006 APR

Lhasa OMS. Inc. c/o Mr. Mark W. Sheehan 230 Libbey Parkway Weymouth, Massachusetts 02189

Re: K050989

Trade/Device Name: AWQ-104 Digital TENS Regulation Name: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator for Pain Relief Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GZJ Dated: January 27, 2006 Received: January 30, 2006

Dear Mr. Sheehan:

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. 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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition. FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. 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

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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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act 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/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours,

4 Mark N. Melkerson, M.S Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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G. Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known): K050989 Device Name: AWQ-104

Indications For Use:

The AWQ-104 is intended for use in the symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain, post traumatic acute pain, and post surgical pain.

Prescription Use x AND/OR 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

Over-The-Counter Use

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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