K Number
K151035
Device Name
PulseRelief
Date Cleared
2015-07-21

(95 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
882.5890
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The OTC TENS/EMS stimulator PulseRelief is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities(arm) and lower extremities (leg) due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities. It should be applied to normal, healthy, dry and clean skin of adult patients, and is to be used for stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.
Device Description
PulseRelief is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities (arm) and lower extremities (leg) due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities and can be used to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance. Pulse Relief is designed to be used at home, by adults of all genders. For Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Self-adhesive electrodes are placed on the skin close to the area of pain. The device delivers pulses across the skin through these electrodes. This activates the underlying sensory nerves. The user can choose 15 pre-set TENS programs with different pulse settings. In each program, the intensity of the pulse can be adjusted. For Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS). the electrodes are placed near the muscle to be stimulated. The device generates electrical pulses and passes these pulses across the surface of the skin to activate the underlying motor nerves. This makes the muscle contract. Contraction helps to condition the muscle in in order to facilitate performance. The PulseRelief system consists of the following elements: - Control unit with cable: generates the TENS/EMS pulses; connects to the 1st electrode; communicates with the mobile device; connects to the battery unit. The control unit has an on-off button. - Battery unit: contains a battery and charging circuit; connects the 200 electrode to the control unit. - Electrodes: Self-adhesive re-usable hydrogel electrodes with metal target plate for magnetic clamping to the control unit and battery unit. - App on mobile device. The app controls the functions of the PulseRelief device via a Bluetooth Low Energy connection between the mobile device and the PulseRelief device. - Adapter: for charging the battery unit via a micro-USB socket. To connect the USB-cable to the battery unit, the control unit needs to be disconnected.
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The document does not mention AI or ML, and the device description focuses on pre-set programs and user-adjustable intensity, which are typical features of traditional TENS/EMS devices.

Yes.
The device is designed for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles and to stimulate muscles for improved performance, which are therapeutic applications.

No

The device is described as an OTC TENS/EMS stimulator designed for temporary pain relief and muscle stimulation, not for diagnosing medical conditions.

No

The device description explicitly lists multiple hardware components including a control unit, battery unit, electrodes, and an adapter, in addition to the software app.

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, or tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • PulseRelief Function: The PulseRelief device is a TENS/EMS stimulator. It works by applying electrical pulses to the skin to relieve pain and stimulate muscles. It does not analyze any biological specimens from the body.
  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states it's for temporary pain relief and muscle stimulation, not for diagnostic purposes based on in vitro analysis.
  • Device Description: The description details the electrical stimulation mechanism and components, none of which involve the analysis of biological samples.

Therefore, the PulseRelief device falls under the category of a physical therapy or pain management device, not an In Vitro Diagnostic device.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The OTC TENS/EMS stimulator PulseRelief is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities(arm) and lower extremities (leg) due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities.

It should be applied to normal, healthy, dry and clean skin of adult patients, and is to be used for stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.

Product codes

NUH, NGX

Device Description

PulseRelief is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities (arm) and lower extremities (leg) due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities and can be used to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance. Pulse Relief is designed to be used at home, by adults of all genders

For Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Self-adhesive electrodes are placed on the skin close to the area of pain. The device delivers pulses across the skin through these electrodes. This activates the underlying sensory nerves. The user can choose 15 pre-set TENS programs with different pulse settings. In each program, the intensity of the pulse can be adjusted.

For Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS). the electrodes are placed near the muscle to be stimulated. The device generates electrical pulses and passes these pulses across the surface of the skin to activate the underlying motor nerves. This makes the muscle contract. Contraction helps to condition the muscle in in order to facilitate performance

The PulseRelief system consists of the following elements:

  • Control unit with cable: generates the TENS/EMS pulses; connects to the 1st electrode; . communicates with the mobile device; connects to the battery unit. The control unit has an on-off button.
  • . Battery unit: contains a battery and charging circuit; connects the 200 electrode to the control unit.
  • . Electrodes: Self-adhesive re-usable hydrogel electrodes with metal target plate for magnetic clamping to the control unit and battery unit.
  • . App on mobile device. The app controls the functions of the PulseRelief device via a Bluetooth Low Energy connection between the mobile device and the PulseRelief device.
  • Adapter: for charging the battery unit via a micro-USB socket. To connect the USB-cable . to the battery unit, the control unit needs to be disconnected.

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities (arm) and lower extremities (leg)

Indicated Patient Age Range

adult patients

Intended User / Care Setting

Home, by adults of all genders

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)

  • Biocompatibility testing conducted in accordance with FDA Blue Book Memorandum #G95-1 and ISO 10993-1. Tests included Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, and Irritation.
  • Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing complied with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-2-10, IEC 62133, and FCC part 15 (Subpart B and C).
  • Software Verification and Validation Testing conducted as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, with the software considered a "Moderate" level of concern. IEC 62304 was followed.
  • Usability Testing conducted according to IEC 62366 and FDA Guidance 1757.
  • Risk management followed ISO 14971:2007.
  • Symbols used conform to ISO 15223-1:2012.

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

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Predicate Device(s)

K130802

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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July 21, 2015

Philips Consumer Lifestyle Marta Walker Senior Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Manager 1600 Summer Street Stamford, Connecticut 06905

Re: K151035

Trade/Device Name: Pulserelief Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5890 Regulation Name: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator For Pain Relief Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUH, NGX Dated: April 1, 2015 Received: June 25, 2015

Dear Marta Walker:

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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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

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K151035

Device Name PulseRelief

Indications for Use (Describe)

The OTC TENS/EMS stimulator PulseRelief is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities(arm) and lower extremities (leg) due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities.

It should be applied to normal, healthy, dry and clean skin of adult patients, and is to be used for stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

Experimental Use (Specific to 21 CFR 58.3(d) - Laboratory Research)
Clinical Trial (Specific to 21 CFR 58.3(c) - Clinical Investigations)

| | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Department of Health and Human Services Centre of Device and Radiological Health Office of Device Evaluation Traditional 510(k) section

510(K) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS INFORMATION as required by section 21 CFR 807.92

1. SUBMITTER OF 510(K):

| Company name:
Registration number:
Address: | Philips Consumer Lifestyle
3009181561
1600 Summer Street
Stamford, CT 06905 USA | |
|---------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Phone:
email
Correspondent: | +31 6 319 78 546
marta.walker@philips.com
Marta Walker,
Sr. Manager Safety, Compliance & Regulatory | |
| Date of Preparation: | July 16th, 2015 | |

2. DEVICE:

Trade/Proprietary Name:PulseRelief
Common/Usual Name:TENS
Regulation NameTranscutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator for Pain Relief
Classification Name:Neurological Therapeutic Devices
Classification:21CFR 882.5890 and 890.5850 Class II
Product Code:NUH and NGX

The PulseRelief device is to be used with the Philips Self-Adhesive Electrode (K151033).

3. PREDICATE DEVICE

Our new device is based on the legally marketed device cited in the table below:

Table 1: Predicate device

ManufacturerDevice510(k) #Product Code:
Shenzhen
Dongdixin
Technology
Co., Ltd.OTC Electrical stimulator Models MT900I, LT3060K 130802NUH, NGX

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4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION

PulseRelief is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities (arm) and lower extremities (leg) due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities and can be used to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance. Pulse Relief is designed to be used at home, by adults of all genders

For Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Self-adhesive electrodes are placed on the skin close to the area of pain. The device delivers pulses across the skin through these electrodes. This activates the underlying sensory nerves. The user can choose 15 pre-set TENS programs with different pulse settings. In each program, the intensity of the pulse can be adjusted.

For Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS). the electrodes are placed near the muscle to be stimulated. The device generates electrical pulses and passes these pulses across the surface of the skin to activate the underlying motor nerves. This makes the muscle contract. Contraction helps to condition the muscle in in order to facilitate performance

The PulseRelief system consists of the following elements:

  • Control unit with cable: generates the TENS/EMS pulses; connects to the 1st electrode; . communicates with the mobile device; connects to the battery unit. The control unit has an on-off button.
  • . Battery unit: contains a battery and charging circuit; connects the 200 electrode to the control unit.
  • . Electrodes: Self-adhesive re-usable hydrogel electrodes with metal target plate for magnetic clamping to the control unit and battery unit.
  • . App on mobile device. The app controls the functions of the PulseRelief device via a Bluetooth Low Energy connection between the mobile device and the PulseRelief device.
  • Adapter: for charging the battery unit via a micro-USB socket. To connect the USB-cable . to the battery unit, the control unit needs to be disconnected.
ParameterPulseRelief Specification
Treatment modesTENS15 programs
EMS5 programs
Pulse Output parametersNumber of output channels1
Current pulse shapeBiphase symmetrical
Image: pulse shape
Frequency range1-100 Hz
Pulse duration60-350 $\mu$ s
Treatment duration1-59min or continuous
General specificationsPower supplyDC 3.7V Li-ion
System IP ClassificationIP22
Size53.5mm x 53.5mm x 11.5mm
Weight62 grams

Table 2: Main device parameters

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ParameterPulseRelief Specification
Operating conditionsTemperature5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Operating conditionsRelative humidity15%-93% (non-condensing)
Operating conditionsAtmospheric pressure700 to 1060 hPa
Storage conditions
(device)Temperature-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Storage conditions
(device)Relative humidityless than 93% (non-condensing)
Storage conditions
(device)Atmospheric pressure700 to 1060 hPa
Storage conditions
(electrodes)Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage conditions
(electrodes)Relative humidityless than 93% (non-condensing)
Storage conditions
(electrodes)Atmospheric pressure700 to 1060 hPa
AdapterRated input100-240V / 150mA
AdapterRated frequency50-60 Hz
AdapterRated output5V DC / 300mA
ElectrodeDimensions50mm x 50mm (2.16in x 2.16in) (2pcs)

The PulseRelief device is controlled by means of an app on a mobile device (phone or tablet). The communication is done via Bluetooth Low Energy. The app operates on IOS and Android platforms (IOS 7 and 8, Android 4.4 KitKat and higher).

Interface with the user

With the app, the user can do the following:

  • Select a body part (optional); by selecting a body part, a list of suggested treatments is . provided
  • Enter a pain score (optional) .
  • . Select a treatment
  • . Select the treatment duration (optional)
  • . Start, pause and stop a treatment
  • . Increment and decrement the intensity
  • . Enter a post-treatment sensation score
  • . Display the Treatment Diary
  • . Display the Instructions for Use
  • . Display the battery status of the PulseRelief device
  • Clear the Treatment Diary on a PulsRelief device .
  • Decouple with a PulseRelief device ("forget my device") .

Diary function

The app contains a Diary function that shows the details of over 200 past treatments. For each treatment, the information consists of treatment data and time, treatment duration, treatment intensity, body part (if selected by user), pain score and satisfaction score (if scored by the user). The Diary data is stored on the PulseRelief device. The mobile device retrieves the actual Diary data from the connected PulseRelief.

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Interface with the PulseRelief device

The following functions are provided for communication between the PulseRelief device:

  • Pair with a PulseRelief device .
  • . Set or read the treatment program
  • . Read the connection status of the electrodes
  • Read the stimulation intensity .
  • Set the treatment time ●
  • . Read the remaining treatment time
  • Increment the stimulation intensity ●
  • . Decrement the stimulation intensity
  • Set the stimulation intensity to zero .
  • . Read the battery level of the PulseRelief device
  • . Set or read the body part
  • . Set or read the pain score
  • . Set or read the Post-treatment sensation
  • Read the Treatment Diary data, system data and event log data .
  • Set the system time of the PulseRelief device .
  • Read the system ID and unique device ID of the PulseRelief device .
  • Read the firmware revision of the PulseRelief device .
  • Factory reset of the PulseRelief device .

The controls and indicators of the PulseRelief device are listed in the Table below.

UnitControl/IndicatorUser interfaceFunction
Control UnitOn-off buttonPress button
(when device is off)Device on, such that mobile
device can connect
Press button
(when device is on)Device off (at any time, before,
during or after treatment)
LED indicatorOffDevice is off
Green continuousDevice is on, no signal output is
active
Yellow blinking (1Hz)Device is on, signal output is
active
Green rapid blinking (2Hz)Device is on and in connection
mode, no signal output is active
Battery UnitLED indicatorOffDevice is not connected to
charger
Red continuousDevice is connected to a
charger, battery is charging
Green continuousDevice is connected to a
charger, battery is fully charged

Table 3: PulseRelief device controls and indicators

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5. INDICATION FOR USE:

5.1 PulseRelief

The OTC TENS/EMS stimulator PulseRelief is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities(arm) and lower extremities (leg) due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities. It should be applied to normal, healthy, dry and clean skin of adult patients, and is to be used for stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.

5.2 Predicate MT9001 OTC TENS/EMS stimulator

TENS: The device is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, neck, upper extremities (arm), and lower extremities (leg) due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities. EMS: The device is designed to be used for stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.

As demonstrated above, there are no differences in the intended use of the PulseRelief and the selected predicate, MT9001 OTC.

6. SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE

6.1 Basic Unit Characteristics

Both the PulseRelief and Predicate Device utilise the application of electrical current through electrodes placed on the skin for pain control, or electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) the elicitation of muscle contraction using electric impulses. The impulses are generated by the device and delivered through electrodes on the skin in direct proximity to the (painful) muscles to be stimulated.

A comparison of the basic characteristics of the PulseRelief and that of the Predicate is shown in the Table below.

ParameterPulseReliefPredicate Device
510(k) Number(to be assigned)K130802
Device Name and ModelPulseReliefMT9001 OTC
TENS/EMS stimulator
ManufacturerPhilips Consumer
LifestyleShenzhen Dongdixin
Technology Co., Ltd.
Regulation Number882.5890
890.5850882.5890
890.5850
Product CodeNUH
NGXNUH
NGX
Power Source(s)†Li-ion 3.7V 500mAh9V battery

Table 4: Substantial Equivalence Comparison Table

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- Method of Line Current IsolationN/AN/A
- Patient Leakage Current††
  • Normal Condition (µA) |