K Number
K120500
Device Name
THE PAIN PILOT (A.K.A PAIN PILOT)
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2012-08-20

(181 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
882.5890
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The device is for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the lower back due to strain from exercise or normal household and work activities. The intended use is to provide approximately thirty minutes of analgesic electrical stimulus to reduce the perception of pain by electrically stimulating peripheral nerves across healthy intact skin of the user's lower back.
Device Description
The device is a battery powered over the counter transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator with a wireless remote control feature. The general purpose of the device is to apply an electrical stimulus to integral electrodes that are applied to a user's lower back to relieve pain. The device includes a current generator and permanently-affixed electrodes with user replaceable single patient use hydrogel pads (gel-pads) that may be reused for a limited number of reuses. The number of reuses of the gel-pads varv person-to-person dependent upon skin type, oils and pH levels. One side of the adhesive gel-pad adheres to the electrode, and the other the device to the healthy intact skin of the user's lower back to provide an analgesic electrical stimulus to the painful area. The user controls are located on a hand-held wireless remote control commonly referred to as a Key-fob. The user controls are simple straightforward power on/off and electrical stimulus intensity up/down.
More Information

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No
The description focuses on basic electrical stimulation and wireless control, with no mention of AI/ML terms or functionalities like adaptive stimulation based on user feedback or data analysis.

Yes

The device is described as a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) intended for the temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the lower back by providing analgesic electrical stimulus to reduce the perception of pain. This directly aligns with the definition of a therapeutic device, as its primary purpose is to treat or alleviate a medical condition (pain).

No

The device is described as a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) intended for pain relief through electrical stimulation, not for diagnosing medical conditions. It provides an analgesic electrical stimulus to reduce the perception of pain, which is a therapeutic function, not a diagnostic one.

No

The device description explicitly states it is a battery-powered transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator with a current generator, electrodes, and hydrogel pads, indicating it is a hardware device with a wireless remote control.

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

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens taken from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • Device Function: This device is a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS). It applies electrical stimulus to the skin to relieve pain. It does not analyze any biological samples from the user.
  • Intended Use: The intended use is to provide temporary pain relief by stimulating nerves through the skin. This is a therapeutic function, not a diagnostic one.

The description clearly indicates a device that interacts with the body externally for pain management, which falls outside the scope of In Vitro Diagnostics.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The device is for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the lower back due to strain from exercise or normal household and work activities.

The intended use is to provide approximately thirty minutes of analgesic electrical stimulus to reduce the perception of pain by electrically stimulating peripheral nerves across healthy intact skin of the user's lower back.

Product codes

NUH

Device Description

The device is a battery powered over the counter transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator with a wireless remote control feature. The general purpose of the device is to apply an electrical stimulus to integral electrodes that are applied to a user's lower back to relieve pain. The device includes a current generator and permanently-affixed electrodes with user replaceable single patient use hydrogel pads (gel-pads) that may be reused for a limited number of reuses. The number of reuses of the gel-pads varv person-to-person dependent upon skin type, oils and pH levels. One side of the adhesive gel-pad adheres to the electrode, and the other the device to the healthy intact skin of the user's lower back to provide an analgesic electrical stimulus to the painful area. The user controls are located on a hand-held wireless remote control commonly referred to as a Key-fob. The user controls are simple straightforward power on/off and electrical stimulus intensity up/down.

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

lower back

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

Over-The-Counter Use

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)

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

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Predicate Device(s)

K110068, K090042, K060846

Reference Device(s)

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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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| 510(k) SUBMITTER: | Hollywog, LLC
2830 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37406 |
|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION: | 3008585473 |
| CONTACT: | Michael W. Treas
Chief Compliance Officer |
| DATE PREPARED: | August 16, 2012 |
| PROPRIETARY NAME: | The Pain Pilot™ (a.k.a. Pain Pilot™) / WiTouch™ |
| PANEL: | Neurology |
| REGULATION NUMBER: | CFR Title 21, 882.5890 |
| CLASSIFICATION: | Class II |
| PRODUCT CODE: | NUH |
| COMMON NAME: | Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain
relief intended for over the counter use |

Description:

The device is a battery powered over the counter transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator with a wireless remote control feature. The general purpose of the device is to apply an electrical stimulus to integral electrodes that are applied to a user's lower back to relieve pain. The device includes a current generator and permanently-affixed electrodes with user replaceable single patient use hydrogel pads (gel-pads) that may be reused for a limited number of reuses. The number of reuses of the gel-pads varv person-to-person dependent upon skin type, oils and pH levels. One side of the adhesive gel-pad adheres to the electrode, and the other the device to the healthy intact skin of the user's lower back to provide an analgesic electrical stimulus to the painful area. The user controls are located on a hand-held wireless remote control commonly referred to as a Key-fob. The user controls are simple straightforward power on/off and electrical stimulus intensity up/down.

Indication for Use:

The device is for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the lower back due to strain from exercise or normal household and work activities.

Intended Use:

The intended use is to provide approximately thirty minutes of analgesic electrical stimulus to reduce the perception of pain by electrically stimulating peripheral nerves across healthy intact skin of the user's lower back.

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Accessories:

The device utilizes hydrogel pads) for achieving the indications for use and intended use. The composition of the gel-pads is common materials found in the electrode industry. The uniqueness of the gel-pads is in the shape. The maximum average power density of the electrodes with the gel-pads applied is less than 0.25 watts per square centimeter of electrode conductive surface area to reduce the risk of thermal burns which is consistent with the referenced predicate devices.

| Predicate
Devices | 510(k)# | Proprietary Name | Device Classification Name(s), Regulation Number(s),
Classification(s) and Product Code(s). |
|----------------------|---------|------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| #1 | K110068 | PM3030TM | CFR Title 21, Sec. 882.5890, Class II, NUH |
| #2 | K090042 | PainmasterTM MCT Patch | CFR Title 21, Sec. 882.5890, Class II, NUH |
| #3 | K060846 | T1040TM | CFR Title 21, Sec. 882.5890, Class II, NUH, NGX |

Substantially Equivalent Predicate Devices

The predicate devices PM3030" and T1040" utilize flexible wires between the electrodes and the electrical stimulus generator; thus, increases the indications for use to the lower back and to body surfaces with greater ranges of motion (e.g., knee, shoulder, elbow, and hip). The indications for use for the predicate device Painmaster™ MCT Patch is solely for application to the lower back; same as The Pain Pilot™ / WiTouch™ device.

The intended design of The Pain Pilot™ / WiTouch" device limits the application for use to the anatomical site of the back. The design includes carbon rubber electrodes that are intended for reuse and are permanently-affixed to a rigid surface of the electrical stimulus generator. The unique connection makes the electrodes integral to the generator. The connection and shape of the electrodes limit application of the device to the contours of the back. These unique characteristic of the integral electrodes are insignificant as it relates to safety and effectiveness, and is not critical to the intended use between the device and the referenced predicate devices.

The referenced predicate devices utilize affixed buttons as the sole method to control the electrical stimulus generator on/off and intensity up/down. The Pain Pilot" / WiTouch " device utilizes a wireless remote control radio frequency transceiver to control the electrical stimulus generator on/off and intensity up/down. The transceiver operates in the ISM radio frequency band for wireless medical technology. This uniqueness of controlling the electrical stimulus generator by utilizing a radio frequency transceiver is insignificant as it relates to safety and is not critical to the intended use between the device and the referenced predicate devices.

The characteristics of the analgesic electrical stimulus between the device and the referenced predicate devices are substantially equivalent as it relates to safety and effectiveness.

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510(k) Summary per 21 CFR 807.92(c)

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Substantial Equivalence
510(k) NumberK120500K110068K090042K060846
Device Name and ModelThe Pain Pilot™PM3030™Painmaster MCT PatchT1040™
ManufacturerHollywog, LLCOmron Healthcare, Inc.Newmark, Inc.Endurance Therapeutics
TENS Device Power Source (DC battery)Battery 1.5VDC
(2-Alkaline AAA)Battery 1.5VDC
(3-Alkaline AAA)No replaceable bonded battery to
micro circuit chipBattery 1.5VDC
(2-Alkaline AAA)
Number of Output Modes43110
Number of Output Channels:1 Channel, Asynchronous - Biphasic1 Channel, Asynchronous - Biphasic1 Channel, Monophasic Microcurrent1 Channel, Asynchronous - Biphasic
Software/Firmware/Microprocessor Control?YesYesYesYes
Automatic Shut Off?YesYesYesYes
User Override Control?YesYesYesYes
Indicator Display:On/Off Status?YesYesYes
Low Battery?YesYesNoYes
Voltage/Current Level?NoYesNoYes
Timer Range (minutes)Nonadjustable
30 minutesNonadjustable
30 minutesNonadjustable
Continuous up to
4 - 5 daysNonadjustable
15 minutes
Weight (lbs., oz.)4.8 oz.
w/ batteries
included2.1 oz.
w/ batteries
included2.0 oz.
w/ battery
included3.1 oz.
Dimensions (in.) [W x H x D].7.5"(W) x 3.5(H)" x
0.7"(D)2.17" x 3.74" x
0.74unspecified5.91" x 2.68" x
1.02"
Housing Material and ConstructionABS plasticABS plasticunspecifiedunspecified
Compliance with U.S. FDA Title 21 CFR
898 Electrode Lead Wire Performance
Standard?YesYesYesYes
For multiphasicSymmetrical phases?NoNoYesNo
Phase Duration
(include units), (state
range, if applicable),
(both phases, if
asymmetrical)120μs - 480μsunspecifiedunspecified4.1μs - 500μs
Maximum Current Density, (mA/cm², r.m.s.)0.12mA @500Ω0.095mA @500Ωunspecified2.71mA @500Ω
Maximum Average Current (average absolute value), mA1.6mA @500 Ω3.5mA @500 Ωunspecified2.71mA @500Ω
Maximum Average Power Density, (W/cm²),
(using0.69mW/cm²
@500Ω89mW/cm²
@500Ωunspecified5.35mW/cm²
@500Ω

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Declarations of Conformity

The device complies with the following FDA recognized standards:

FDA Recognized Number 5-4, IEC 60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements for Safety, 1988 Amendment 1, 1991-11, Amendment 2, 1995. (General)

FDA Recognized Number 5-60, IEC 60601-1-2 Int. 1 Third Edition/I-SH 01:2007, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests, Interpretation Sheet. (General)

FDA Recognized Number 5-41. Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-4: General requirements for safety- Collateral standard: Programmable electrical medical systems, edition 1.1. (General)

FDA Recognized Number 17-5, IEC 60601-2-10 1987/Amendment 1 2001, Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-10: Particular requirements for the safety of nerve and muscle stimulators. (Neurology)

FDA Recognition Number 2-156: AAMI/AMSI/ ISO 10993-1:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process. (Biocompatibility)

FDA Recognition Number 2-153 (Electrodes) ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for In Vitro cytotoxicity. (Biocompatibility)

FDA Recognized Standard 2-173 (Electrodes) Recognition Number 2-173: AAMI / ANSI / ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization. (Biocompatibility)

Truthful and Accurate Statement

A statement was included in the Premarket Notification attesting to the truthfulness and accuracy of the information provided.

Further Information

In the event that additional information is required, please contact:

Michael W. Treas Chief Compliance Officer Hollywog, LLC 2830 Amnicola Highway Chattanooga, TN 37406

Telephone: (423) 305-7778 ext. 108 Fax: (423) 305-7867 E-mail: mike.treas@hollywog.com

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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room-WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

AUG 20 2012

Hollywog, LLC c/o Mr. Michael Treas Chief Compliance Officer 2830 Amnicola Highway Chattanooga, TN 37406

Re: K120500

Trade/Device Name: The Pain Pilot™ (a.k.a. Pain Pilot™) / WiTouch™ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5890 Regulation Name: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator for Pain Relief Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUH Dated: July 31, 2012 Received: August 1, 2012

Dear Mr. Treas:

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. 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.

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

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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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.

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) 796-7100 or at its Internet address

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely yours.

Kisia Alexander

Malvina B. Evdelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic, Neurological, and Ear. Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number: K120500

Device Names: The Pain Pilot™ (a.k.a. Pain Pilot™) / WiTouch™

Indications for Use:

The device is for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the lower back due to strain from exercise or normal household and work activities.

| Prescription Use
(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | AND/OR | Over-The-Counter Use √
(21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |

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