(43 days)
No
The summary describes a standard electrotherapy device with pre-programmed modes and a closed-loop feedback system for energy delivery, which is a common control mechanism and does not indicate AI/ML. There is no mention of learning, adaptation, or complex pattern recognition characteristic of AI/ML.
Yes
The input explicitly states that the device is a "multifunctional electrotherapy device" with "two treatment modes that allow for neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)." It also details numerous "Indications for Use" for both NMES and TENS, all of which describe therapeutic applications such as "Relaxation of muscle spasms," "Retardation or prevention of disuse atrophy," "Increasing local blood circulation," "Re-educating muscles," "Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis," "Maintaining or increasing range of motion," "Symptomatic relief and management of chronic intractable pain," and "Adjunctive treatment for post-surgical and post-trauma acute pain." Furthermore, it mentions that the device is a "prescription device" and is "intended to be used following the directions of a healthcare provider," reinforcing its medical and therapeutic purpose.
No
The QB1 System is described as a "multifunctional electrotherapy device" used for neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for therapeutic purposes such as muscle relaxation, pain relief, and muscle re-education. It does not perform diagnostic functions but rather provides treatment.
No
The device description explicitly lists multiple hardware components including a conductive garment, NMES pod, TENS pod, User Interface device with a battery charger, NMES electrodes, and TENS electrodes. The software is described as embedded within the User Interface to manage treatment programs and communicate with these hardware components.
Based on the provided text, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, or tissue) taken from the human body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
- Device Function: The QB1 Powered Muscle Stimulator System (NMES) & Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator System (TENS) is an electrotherapy device that applies electrical stimulation to the body. It does not analyze any specimens taken from the body.
- Intended Use/Indications: The indications for use clearly describe therapeutic applications involving direct electrical stimulation of muscles and nerves for conditions like muscle spasms, atrophy, pain relief, etc. These are not diagnostic uses based on analyzing biological samples.
- Device Description: The description details the components and how the device delivers electrical pulses to the body. There is no mention of collecting or analyzing biological specimens.
Therefore, the QB1 system falls under the category of therapeutic medical devices, not In Vitro Diagnostic devices.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The QB1 Powered Muscle Stimulator System (NMES) &Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator System (TENS); QB-1000 is a multifunctional electrotherapy device with two treatment modes that allow for neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).
As an NMES device, indications are for the following conditions:
- Relaxation of muscle spasms
- Retardation or prevention of disuse atrophy
- Increasing local blood circulation
- Re-educating muscles
- Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis
- Maintaining or increasing range of motion
As a TENS device, indications are for the following conditions:
- Symptomatic relief and management of chronic intractable pain
- Adjunctive treatment for post-surgical and post-trauma acute pain
Product codes
IPF, GZJ
Device Description
The CyMedica Orthopedics QB1 System is a multifunctional electrotherapy device with two stimulation channels and two treatment modes that allows for neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). The principles of electrotherapy emulate the process observed during a voluntary muscle contraction. The QB1 system delivers stimulation based on the principles of NMES and TENS. NMES pulses stimulate motor points of target muscles, causing a muscle contraction. This can help re-educate and strengthen muscles following an injury or surgery. TENS blocks the pain signal sent from the affected area on nerve pathways.
The OB1 NMES and TENS systems are prescription devices in the USA and are intended to be used following the directions of a healthcare provider. The device may be used in a healthcare facility setting or by a patient or lay operator in a home environment.
In NMES mode, the QB1 system provides two therapeutic treatment programs: Post-Operative and Strength. Its simplified programming makes the device convenient for home use; after placing the electrodes and selecting the program as prescribed by a healthcare professional, the patient only needs to increase the intensity to a comfortable level to begin therapy. The OB1 NMES Post-Operative and Strength programs utilize an electrical stimulus that, when properly applied, activates specific muscles or muscle groups to help treat disuse muscle atrophy and to reeducate muscles. This is achieved via a closed loop feedback system that minimizes energy delivery to the targeted treatment areas.
In NMES mode, the OB1 system consists of a Conductive garment with an incorporated NMES pod, User Interface device with a battery charger, NMES electrodes, and electrode gel.
The QB1 device also offers a TENS program for pain management. The QB1 TENS system consists of a TENS pod. User Interface device with a battery charger. TENS electrodes, and electrode gel.
The QB1 User Interface is programmed with an embedded software to manage the treatment programs and communicate with the User Interface touchscreen, NMES conductive garment, and TENS pod. The User Interface allows the user to select a treatment from the available treatment programs stored in the memory component of the NMES conductive garment and TENS pod. The User Interface utilizes a touchscreen and tactile buttons for user control. The User Interface device is powered by an internal rechargeable 3.7 V Lithium Ion battery that, when fully charged, can deliver at least three-20 minute treatments before requiring a recharge. The QB1 USB charger can fully recharge the battery in approximately five hours.
The QB1 system accessories include:
- . OB1 electrodes for NMES application
- OB1 electrodes for TENS application
- QB1 electrode gel ●
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
The OB1 NMES and TENS systems are prescription devices in the USA and are intended to be used following the directions of a healthcare provider. The device may be used in a healthcare facility setting or by a patient or lay operator in a home environment.
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)
Non-clinical testing data submitted, referenced, or relied upon to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
To demonstrate the safety, the QB1 system was tested for electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, usability, biocompatibility, and risk management requirements.
To demonstrate the safety, the QB1 System was tested per the following standards:
- o IEC 60601-1, Medical electrical equipment- General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-2, Medical electrical equipment- Part 1-2: General requirements for basic 0 safety and essential performance- Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility requirements
- IEC 60601-2-10, Medical electrical equipment- Part 2-10: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of nerve and muscle stimulator
- IEC 60601-1-11, Medical electrical equipment- Part 1-11: 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
- o IEC 60601-1-6. Medical electrical equipment- Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance- Collateral standard: Usability including IEC 62366: Application of usability engineering to medical devices
- IEC 62366: 2007, Medical devices -- Application of usability engineering to medical ● devices
- ISO 10993-1: 2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 1: Evaluation and 0 testing within a risk management process
- ISO 10993-5: 2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
- 0 ISO 10993-10: 2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
- ISO 14971: 2007, Application of risk management to medical devices
In addition, to demonstrate the QB1 system effectiveness and performance substantial equivalency of the subject device, QB1 NMES and TENS system and the predicate devices Kneehab XP (K110350) and MediStim XP (K082011) were tested according to the following FDA guidance documents:
- o FDA Final Guidance Document for Powered Muscle Stimulator 510(k). June 9, 1999
- FDA Draft Guidance Document, Class II special controls guidance document: 0 Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain relief. April 5, 2010
Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the QB1 system, consisting of the User Interface, battery charger, conductive garment, and electrodes. The system compiles with the IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-10, and 60601-11 standards for safety and the IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC.
Software Verification & Validation Testing
The device's software has been validated in accordance with the requirements set forth in the FDA Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices (May 11, 2005). The software validation tests demonstrated that the software version meets its design requirements.
Human Factors and Usability
The human factors and usability study was conducted to validate the usability of the QB1 system in the home environment. The results of the study support the instructions for successfully using the device as intended. The results of human factors and usability study substantiates the acceptability of the risks identified during the risk assessment activities. The QB1 system complies with the IEC 60601-1-6: 2010 for usability and IEC 62366: Application of usability engineering to medical devices.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s)
Kneehab XP, K110350, MediStim XP (AvivaStim XP), K082011
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 890.5850 Powered muscle stimulator.
(a)
Identification. A powered muscle stimulator is an electrically powered device intended for medical purposes that repeatedly contracts muscles by passing electrical currents through electrodes contacting the affected body area.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 24, 2015
CyMedica Orthopedics, Inc c/o David Yungvirt Third Party Review Group, LLC 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2000 New York, NY 1011
Re: K150413
Trade/Device Name: QB1 Powered Muscle Stimulator System (NMES) &Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator System (TENS); QB-1000 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5850 Regulation Name: Powered Muscle Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IPF, GZJ Dated: March 3, 2015 Received: March 4, 2015
Dear Mr. Yungvirt:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of September 15, 2015.
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.
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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
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Sincerely yours,
Michael J. Hoffmann -S
for Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K150413
Device Name
QB1 Powered Muscle Stimulator System (NMES) &Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator System (TENS)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The QB1 Powered Muscle Stimulator System (NMES) &Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator System (TENS); QB-1000 is a multifunctional electrotherapy device with two treatment modes that allow for neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).
Indications for Use:
As an NMES device, indications are for the following conditions:
- Relaxation of muscle spasms
- Retardation or prevention of disuse atrophy
- Increasing local blood circulation
- Re-educating muscles
- Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis
- Maintaining or increasing range of motion
As a TENS device, indications are for the following conditions:
- Symptomatic relief and management of chronic intractable pain
- Adjunctive treatment for post-surgical and post-trauma acute pain
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|---|---|
| X Prescription Use (Part 21 CEP 801 Subnart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CER 801 Subpart C) |
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510(k) Summary
CyMedica Orthopedics, Inc.
QB1 NMES and TENS Systems
1- SUBMITTER
| Manufacturer Name: | CyMedica Orthopedics, Inc.
19120 N. Pima Rd. Suite 135
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Telephone (480) 664-1282
FAX (866) 296-2772 |
|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Official Contact: | Kereshmeh Shahriari
19120 N. Pima Rd. Suite 135
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
kereshmeh@cymedica.net
Telephone (480) 664-1282
FAX (866) 296-2772 |
| 510(k) Summary Preparation
Date | February 13th, 2015 |
| 510(k) Number | K150413 |
| 2- DEVICE | |
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | QB1 Powered Muscle Stimulator System (NMES) &
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator System
(TENS); QB-1000 |
| Common Name: | Muscle stimulator |
| Classification Names: | Powered muscle stimulator (21 CFR 890.5850) |
| Product Code: | NMES device; IPF
TENS device: GZJ |
| Device Class: | 2 |
These devices are reviewed by the Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices.
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3- PREDICATE DEVICE
| Name & 510(k) Number: | Kneehab XP, K110350 |
|---|---|
| MediStim XP (AvivaStim XP), K082011 | |
Manufacturer:
Bio-Medical Research, Ltd.
4- DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The CyMedica Orthopedics QB1 System is a multifunctional electrotherapy device with two stimulation channels and two treatment modes that allows for neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). The principles of electrotherapy emulate the process observed during a voluntary muscle contraction. The QB1 system delivers stimulation based on the principles of NMES and TENS. NMES pulses stimulate motor points of target muscles, causing a muscle contraction. This can help re-educate and strengthen muscles following an injury or surgery. TENS blocks the pain signal sent from the affected area on nerve pathways.
The OB1 NMES and TENS systems are prescription devices in the USA and are intended to be used following the directions of a healthcare provider. The device may be used in a healthcare facility setting or by a patient or lay operator in a home environment.
In NMES mode, the QB1 system provides two therapeutic treatment programs: Post-Operative and Strength. Its simplified programming makes the device convenient for home use; after placing the electrodes and selecting the program as prescribed by a healthcare professional, the patient only needs to increase the intensity to a comfortable level to begin therapy. The OB1 NMES Post-Operative and Strength programs utilize an electrical stimulus that, when properly applied, activates specific muscles or muscle groups to help treat disuse muscle atrophy and to reeducate muscles. This is achieved via a closed loop feedback system that minimizes energy delivery to the targeted treatment areas.
In NMES mode, the OB1 system consists of a Conductive garment with an incorporated NMES pod, User Interface device with a battery charger, NMES electrodes, and electrode gel.
The QB1 device also offers a TENS program for pain management. The QB1 TENS system consists of a TENS pod. User Interface device with a battery charger. TENS electrodes, and electrode gel.
The QB1 User Interface is programmed with an embedded software to manage the treatment programs and communicate with the User Interface touchscreen, NMES conductive garment, and TENS pod. The User Interface allows the user to select a treatment from the available treatment programs stored in the memory component of the NMES conductive garment and TENS pod. The User Interface utilizes a touchscreen and tactile buttons for user control. The User Interface device is powered by an internal rechargeable 3.7 V Lithium Ion battery that, when fully charged, can deliver at least three-20 minute treatments before requiring a recharge. The QB1
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USB charger can fully recharge the battery in approximately five hours.
The QB1 system accessories include:
- . OB1 electrodes for NMES application
- OB1 electrodes for TENS application
- QB1 electrode gel ●
5- INDICATIONS FOR USE
The QB1 System is a multifunctional electrotherapy device with two treatment modes that allow for neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).
The intended use of QB1 NMES device, including any indications for use, is limited to use in rehabilitation, including providing adjunctive therapy in rehabilitation for medical purposes.
Indications for Use:
As an NMES device, indications are for the following conditions.
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- Relaxation of muscle spasms
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- Retardation or prevention of disuse atrophy
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- Increasing local blood circulation
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- Re-educating muscles
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- Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis
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- Maintaining or increasing range of motion
Programs NMES Post-Op and NMES Strength provide the above indications.
| Treatment | Pulse | Duration | Frequency | Pulse | Duty | Work | Relaxation | Contraction | Rest | Indications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program | shape | width | cycle | cycle | time | time | time | numbers | ||
| NMES | Monophasic | 20 min | 50 pps | 5 ms | 25% | 13 s | 10 s | 3 s | 3.4 s | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, |
| Post-Op | 2 cycles | 6 | ||||||||
| NMES | Monophasic | 20 min | 50 pps | 5 ms | 25% | 12 s | 10 s | 1 s | 1.4 s | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, |
| Strength | 5 cycles | 6 |
The QB1 TENS device is intended for pain relief.
As a TENS device, indications are for the following conditions:
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- Symptomatic relief and management of chronic intractable pain
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- Adjunctive treatment for post-surgical and post-trauma acute pain
Program TENS pain management provides the above indications.
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| Treatment
Program | Pulse
shape | Duration | Frequency | Pulse
width | Duty
cycle | Work
cycle | Interphase
interval
time | Indications
numbers |
|-------------------------|--------------------------|----------|-----------|----------------|---------------|---------------|--------------------------------|------------------------|
| TENS Pain
Management | Biphasic,
symmetrical | 20 min | 100 pps | 1 ms | 20% | Continuous | 4 ms | 7, 8 |
6- COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
CyMedica Orthopedics, Inc. demonstrated that, for the purposes of FDA's regulation of medical devices, the QB1 System is substantially equivalent in indications and design principles to predicate devices, which have been determined by FDA to be substantially equivalent to preamendment devices: Bio-Medical Research, Ltd, Kneehab XP device, K110350 and MediStim XP (AvivaStim XP), K082011. The data included in this submission demonstrates substantial equivalence to the predicate devices listed above.
The intended use, design, materials and functional characteristics of the QB1 System and the predicate devices are substantially the same. The subject device and predicate devices are for prescription use, portable, hand-held, and home healthcare environment devices. The power in QB1 device Kneehab XP device is derived from a rechargeable battery that is pre-installed in the unit. There are two channels of stimulation in all three devices. In all three devices the user needs to select the desired treatment program and adjust the intensity. All three devices employ a ramp-up, work, and rest phases.
The following table summarizes the technological characteristics of the subject device and predicate devices:
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| Parameter | QB1 NMES
POST-OP | QB1 NMES
STRENGTH | QB1 TENS | Kneehab XP-
NMES | Kneehab XP-
NMES | Kneehab XP-
TENS | MediStim
XP-NMES | MediStim
XP-TENS |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | K150413 | K150413 | K150413 | K110350 | K110350 | K110350 | K082011 | K082011 |
| Mode or Program Name | POST-OP | STRENGTH | TENS | Program 1 | Program 5 | Program 7 | Program 1 | Program 9 |
| Waveform (e.g., pulsed
monophasic, biphasic) | Pulsed
Monophasic | Pulsed
Monophasic | Symmetric
Biphasic | Pulsed, Symmetrical,
Biphasic | Pulsed, Symmetrical,
Biphasic | Pulsed, Symmetrical,
Biphasic | Pulsed, Symmetrical,
Biphasic | Pulsed, Symmetrical,
Biphasic |
| Shape (e.g., rectangular,
spike, rectified
sinusoidal) | Complex | Complex | Complex | Square | Square | Square | Square | Square |
| Maximum Output
Voltage (volts, rms)
(+/- %) | 3.4 @500Ω
6.1 @ 2 kΩ
8.5 @10 kΩ | 3.4 @500Ω
6.1 @ 2 kΩ
8.5 @10 kΩ | 0.18 @500Ω
0.19 @ 2 kΩ
0.20 @10 kΩ | 25.5 @500Ω
46.8 @ 2 kΩ
34.0 @10 kΩ | 25.8 @500Ω
50.3 @ 2kΩ
34.2 @10kΩ | 40 @500Ω
61.7 @ 2kΩ
25.7 @10k Ω | 33.5 @500Ω
Error message for high load
Error message for high load | 20.9 @500Ω
Error message for high load
Error message for high load |
| Maximum Output
Current (mA, rms) (+/-
%) | 6.8 @500Ω
3.0 @ 2 kΩ
0.9 @10 kΩ | 6.8 @500Ω
3.0 @ 2 kΩ
0.9 @10 kΩ | 0.36 @500Ω
0.10 @ 2 kΩ
0.02 @10 kΩ | 51.0 @500Ω
23.4 @ 2k Ω
3.4 @10kΩ | 51.6 @500Ω
25.2 @ 2k Ω
3.4 @10kΩ | 80.0 @500Ω
30.8 @ 2k Ω
2.6 @10kΩ | 67 @500Ω
Error message for high load
Error message for high load | 41.8 @500Ω
Error message for high load
Error message for high load |
| Duration of primary
(depolarizing) phase
(µsec) | 5000 | 5000 | N/A
(Continuous) | 300 | 300 | N/A
(Continuous) | 400 | 150 |
| Pulse Duration (µsec) | 5000 | 5000 | 1000 | 640 | 640 | 300 | 800 | 300 |
| Frequency (Hz) [or Rate
(pps)] | 50 | 50 | 100 | 50 | 50 | 99 | 50 | 99 |
| For interferential modes
only: Beat Frequency
(Hz) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| For
multiphasic
waveforms
only: | | | | | | | | |
| Symmetrical phases? | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Phase duration | N/A | N/A | 1 ms | 300 µs | 300 µs | 0.3 ms | 400 µs | 150 µs |
| Net Charge
(microcoulombs (µC) per
pulse) (If zero, state method
of achieving zero net
charge.) | 0 @500Ω
(Symmetric
Biphasic) | 0 @500Ω
(Symmetric
Biphasic) | 0 @500Ω
(Symmetric
Biphasic) | 0 @500Ω
(Symmetric
Biphasic) | 0 @500Ω
(Symmetric
Biphasic) | 0 @500Ω
(Symmetric
Biphasic) | 126 @500Ω | 126 @500Ω |
| Maximum Phase
Charge, (µC) | 25.2 µC
@500Ω | 25.2 µC
@500Ω | 19.8 µC
@500Ω | 23.4 µC
@500Ω | 0.14 µC
@500Ω | 43.0 @500Ω | 126 @500Ω | 126 @500Ω |
| Maximum Current
Density (mA/cm², r.m.s.) | 0.61 @500Ω | 0.62 @500Ω | 0.964 @500Ω | 2.63 @500Ω | 1.64 @500Ω | 0.014 @500Ω | 0.27 @500Ω | 0.27 @500Ω |
| Maximum Average
Current (average
absolute value), mA | 51.0 @500Ω | 51.6 @500Ω | 80.0 @500Ω | 67 @500Ω | 41.8@500Ω | 0.36 @500Ω | 6.8 @500Ω | 6.8 @500Ω |
| Maximum Average
Power Density, (W/cm²),
(using smallest electrode
conductive surface area) | 0.016 @500Ω | 0.016 @500Ω | 0.039 @500Ω | 0.088 @500Ω | 0.034 @500Ω | 2.6 E-6
@500Ω | 0.001 @500Ω | 0.001
@500Ω |
| (a) Pulses per
burst | 250 | 250 | N/A
(Continuous
Pulse) | | N/A
(Continuous
Pulse) | N/A
(Continuous
Pulse) | 50 | 150 |
| Burst
Mode | 0.10 | 0.10 | 5 | | 5 | 5 | 0.23 | 0.087 |
| (c) Burst duration
(seconds) | 0.50 | 0.5 | Continuous | | Continuous | Continuous | 1 | 3 |
| (d) Duty Cycle:
Line (b) x
Line (c) | 600 | 600 | 900 | | 900 | N/A | 0.23 | 0.26 |
| ON Time (seconds) | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous | | Continuous | N/A | 276 | 312 |
| OFF Time (seconds) | N/A | N/A | N/A | | N/A | N/A | 924 | 888 |
| Additional Features
(specify if applicable) | N/A | N/A | N/A | | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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QB1 system differs from the Kneehab XP and MediStim XP devices in the following areas:
Difference Area
- 1 Output Regulation: QB1 system is a power regulated stimulator while Kneehab XP and MediStim XP are current regulated stimulators
- 2 Number of Electrodes: QB1 system uses three electrodes for NMES application while Kneehab XP uses 4 electrodes for NMES application.
- 3 Electrode Sizes: QB1 electrode sizes are 25.86, 51.61, and 51.61 cm2 while the Kneehab XP electrode sizes are 194, 74, 83, and 66 cm2. Three MediStim XP electrode sizes are 20.25 cm², 25 cm², 49 cm² .
Equivalence Discussion
Various voltage, current, and power regulated stimulators exist which indicate the control methodology used. The QB1 power controlled stimulator monitors both voltage and current. As shown in Section 18, the system has been fully tested per IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-6, 60601-1-11, 60601-2-10, IEC 62366 and meets all standard requirements and FDA guidance requirements. It adequately controls the stimulator outputs to the allowable ranges and within the tolerance limits provided in the standards and guidance, evidenced in IEC 60601-2-10. The QB1 output power levels are lower than Kneehab XP and MediStim XP as evidenced in Tables 2-4 of OB1 Design Verification & Validation, QB-0030-034, Section 018 of this submission. Accordingly, the QB1 power regulated stimulator poses no new safety risks and is substantially equivalent to the predicate.
Various electrical stimulation systems use two or more than two electrodes to deliver the stimulation energy. The choice of three electrodes versus the four electrodes is purely to target the thigh muscle regions desired. The main safety concern with number of electrodes is to have sufficient surface area and appropriate power output levels to prevent potential skin burns. As tested in OB1 Design Verification & Validation, QB-0030-034, Section 018 of this submission and evidenced in Tables 2-4, the maximum current densities of OB1 are lower than Kneehab XP. Accordingly, the difference in electrodes in the QB1 system poses no new safety risks and is substantially equivalent to the predicate.
Various electrical stimulation systems use different sizes of electrodes to deliver the stimulation energy. The choice of the QB1 electrodes is to have sufficient area for stimulation but to be sufficiently small to target the thigh muscle regions desired. The main safety concern with number of electrodes is to have sufficient surface area and appropriate power output levels to prevent potential skin burns. As tested in QB1 Design
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Verification & Validation, OB-0030-034, Section 018 of this submission and evidenced in Tables 2-4, the maximum current densities of QB1 are lower than Kneehab XP and MediStim XP despite the smaller electrode sizes. Accordingly, the difference in electrode sizes in the QB1 system poses no new safety risks and is substantially equivalent to the predicate.
- 4 Waveform and Shape: QB1 NMES treatment waveform is a pulsed. monophasic and complex shape. QB1 TENS treatment waveforms is pulsed, symmetrical, biphasic, and complex shape. Kneehab XP and MediStim XP are pulsed. symmetrical, biphasic and rectangular shape with interphase interval.
Various electrical stimulation systems use various waveforms and shapes to deliver the stimulation energy. The design philosophy of the OB1 waveforms was to produce sufficient muscle contractions while maintaining comfort for the user. The QB1 waveforms are generally lower in amplitude and wider in pulse width to minimize the power required for muscle activation and maximize the comfort. The main safety concern with the waveform and shape is that the power output does not produce skin burns or other user health risks. As tested in OB1 Design Verification & Validation, QB-0030-034, Section 018 of this submission and evidenced in Tables 2-4, the OB1 waveforms are at lower voltage and current and therefore power levels than the Kneehab XP and MediStim XP. Accordingly, the difference in waveforms in the QB1 system poses no new safety risks and is substantially equivalent to the predicate.
Any differences in the technological characteristics between the subject and predicate devices do not raise new issues of safety or efficacy.
7- PERFORMANCE DATA
Non-clinical testing data submitted, referenced, or relied upon to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
To demonstrate the safety, the QB1 system was tested for electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, usability, biocompatibility, and risk management requirements.
To demonstrate the safety, the QB1 System was tested per the following standards:
- o IEC 60601-1, Medical electrical equipment- General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-2, Medical electrical equipment- Part 1-2: General requirements for basic 0 safety and essential performance- Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility requirements
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- IEC 60601-2-10, Medical electrical equipment- Part 2-10: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of nerve and muscle stimulator
- IEC 60601-1-11, Medical electrical equipment- Part 1-11: 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
- o IEC 60601-1-6. Medical electrical equipment- Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance- Collateral standard: Usability including IEC 62366: Application of usability engineering to medical devices
- IEC 62366: 2007, Medical devices -- Application of usability engineering to medical ● devices
- ISO 10993-1: 2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 1: Evaluation and 0 testing within a risk management process
- ISO 10993-5: 2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
- 0 ISO 10993-10: 2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
- ISO 14971: 2007, Application of risk management to medical devices
In addition, to demonstrate the QB1 system effectiveness and performance substantial equivalency of the subject device, QB1 NMES and TENS system and the predicate devices Kneehab XP (K110350) and MediStim XP (K082011) were tested according to the following FDA guidance documents:
- o FDA Final Guidance Document for Powered Muscle Stimulator 510(k). June 9, 1999
- FDA Draft Guidance Document, Class II special controls guidance document: 0 Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain relief. April 5, 2010
Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the QB1 system, consisting of the User Interface, battery charger, conductive garment, and electrodes. The system compiles with the IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-10, and 60601-11 standards for safety and the IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC.
Software Verification & Validation Testing
The device's software has been validated in accordance with the requirements set forth in the FDA Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical
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Devices (May 11, 2005). The software validation tests demonstrated that the software version meets its design requirements.
Human Factors and Usability
The human factors and usability study was conducted to validate the usability of the QB1 system in the home environment. The results of the study support the instructions for successfully using the device as intended. The results of human factors and usability study substantiates the acceptability of the risks identified during the risk assessment activities. The QB1 system complies with the IEC 60601-1-6: 2010 for usability and IEC 62366: Application of usability engineering to medical devices.
8- CONCLUSION
Based on the performance testing and the supporting documentation, it can be concluded that the OB1 NMES and TENS system is safe, effective, and substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The QB1 device output pulse parameters provide a safe and effective treatment for the NMES and TENS applications.
Based on the acceptable bench test results, QB1 compliance with the applicable standards, and low current and voltage values, the OB1 device is considered safe and as effective as the predicate devices, Kneehab XP (K110350) and MediStim XP (K082011) for its intended uses and indications for use. The QB1 NMES and TENS pulse parameters and waveform are selected and designed so they would provide a safe and effective treatment for the indications for use.