(243 days)
Acubands are indicated for the relief of nausea. Nausea is a symptom which can be experienced by causes such as motion sickness, morning sickness (pregnancy), chemotherapy and post-operative from anesthesia.
The Acubands consist of a pair of wrist bands with a half-round button affixed to the interior side of the band. The Acubands are made of hook and loop fabric which allows the wrist band to be fully adjustable. The Acuband wrist bands enable the button to apply gentle pressure on the acupressure point, the P6 or Nei-Kuan, point on the inner wrist. This action interrupts the signal that triggers nauses.
This submission primarily focuses on establishing substantial equivalence for the Acuband device based on technological characteristics and intended use compared to predicate devices, rather than presenting a performance study with acceptance criteria. As such, the input document does not contain the information required to populate most of the sections in your request. The device is an acupressure wristband, and the review by the FDA (in 2006) for this type of device typically relied on comparison to previously approved devices of similar design and function, not on extensive performance studies with specific acceptance criteria in the same way a diagnostic or therapeutic medical device might.
Here's an attempt to address the points based on the provided text, highlighting what is not available:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
Not available in the provided text. The submission focuses on substantial equivalence to predicate devices based on design and intended use, not on quantifiable performance metrics with associated acceptance criteria.
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance
Not applicable. No performance study data is presented.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts
Not applicable. No performance study data is presented.
4. Adjudication method for the test set
Not applicable. No performance study data is presented.
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 device is an acupressure wristband, not an AI-assisted diagnostic or therapeutic device. No MRMC study was conducted or is relevant here.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done
Not applicable. This device is an acupressure wristband, not an algorithm.
7. The type of ground truth used
Not applicable. No performance study was conducted that would require a "ground truth" in the typical sense for a medical device performance evaluation. The "ground truth" for this submission is the established safety and effectiveness of the predicate devices.
8. The sample size for the training set
Not applicable. This device is an acupressure wristband, not a machine learning algorithm.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established
Not applicable. This device is an acupressure wristband, not a machine learning algorithm.
Summary based on the provided text:
The provided document is a 510(k) summary for the Acuband, an acupressure wristband. The submission establishes substantial equivalence to previously cleared predicate devices (BioBands, Acu-Strap, Sea-Band, Ezy-Travel Band) based primarily on:
- Intended Use: Both the Acuband and the predicate devices are indicated for the relief of nausea due to various causes (motion sickness, morning sickness, chemotherapy, post-operative from anesthesia).
- Technological Characteristics: The Acuband is described as being constructed in the same manner as the Bio-Bands (K051397). It uses hook and loop fabric for adjustability and features a plastic button to apply pressure to the P6 or Nei-Kuan acupressure point on the inner wrist. The button's dimensions and composition are stated to be similar to those of the predicate devices.
The FDA's review in 2006 concluded that the device was substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices, thereby allowing it to proceed to market under general controls provisions. This type of submission does not typically include a detailed performance study with quantifiable acceptance criteria for a physical device like an acupressure band.
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510K SUMMARY RE: KO53509
Submitter Information:
AUG 1 6 2006
| >Acuband Incorporated | 101 Little Silver Point Road, Little Silver, NJ 07739 |
|---|---|
| >Telephone: | 732-219-9166 |
| >Fax: | 732-219-8972 |
| >Contact Person: | Richard Griffith |
| >Date Summary Prepared: | July 18, 2006 |
| Device Identification: | |
| >Device name: | Acuband |
| >Classification name: | Acupressure wrist band |
| FDA Approved Predicate Devices: | |
| > BioBands (K051397) | |
| >Acu-Strap (K041877) |
Sea-Band (K033268)
Ezy-Travel Band (K041766)
Device Description:
The Acubands consist of a pair of wrist bands with a half-round button affixed to the interior side of the band. The Acubands are made of hook and loop fabric which allows the wrist band to be fully adjustable. The Acuband wrist bands enable the button to apply gentle pressure on the acupressure point, the P6 or Nei-Kuan, point on the inner wrist. This action interrupts the signal that triggers nauses.
Intended Use:
Acubands are indicated for the relief of nausea. Nausea is a symptom which can be experienced by causes such as motion sickness, morning sickness (pregnancy), chemotherapy and post-operative from and thesia.
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510K Summary Page 8.2
Technological Characteristics:
The Acubands are constructed in the same manner as Bio-Bands (K051397). The Acubands utilize velcro hook and loop fabric for the band material which allows each band to be fully adjustable. The Acubands are sold as a pair and 1 band is intended to be worn on each wrist. The plastic button, located on the center of the interior side of the Acuband, is similar to the buttons in dimension and composition as the following predicate devices: Bio-Bands (K051397); Acu-Strap (K041877); Sea Band (K033268).
The Acuband wrist band is substantially equivalent to the products in terms of intended use, materials, dimension and mechanical characteristics.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
AUG 1 6 2006
Acuband, Inc. c/o Mr. Richard Griffith III President 101 Little Silver Point Road Little Silver, New Jersey 07739
Re: K053509
Trade Name: Acuband™M Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: MVV Dated: August 1, 2006 Received: August 15, 2006
Dear Mr. Griffith:
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 iudications 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, Or og, 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, isting 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. Your must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registress. "Touridation 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 100-1000. 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.
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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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
Mark A. Milliken
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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101 Little Silver Point Rd Little Silve> NJ 07739 Phone 800-831-8777 Fax 732- 219-8972
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INDICATIONS FOR USE
510(K) Number: KO53509
Device Name: ACUBAND
Indications for Use:
Acubands are indicated for the relief of nausea. Nausea is a symptom which can be experienced by causes such as motion sickness, morning sickness (pregnancy), chemotherapy
and nost operative from another is and post operative from anesthesia.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
And/Or
Over-the-Counter Use X (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
Murle A. Melleum
Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices 5 10(k) Number --
N/A