K Number
K974585
Date Cleared
1998-03-06

(88 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
882.5890
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
Predicate For
N/A
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Intended Use

ARE USED FOR THE SYMPTOMATIC RELIEF AND MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC (LONG TERM) INTRACTABLE PAIN AND AS AN ADJUNCTIVE TREATMENT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF POST SURGICAL AND POST TRAUMATIC ACUTE PAIN PROBLEMS.

Device Description

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AI/ML Overview

This document is a 510(k) clearance letter from the FDA for the IF-727 Interferential Stimulator. It does not contain information about acceptance criteria, device performance studies, or clinical trial methodology.

Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information, including:

  1. A table of acceptance criteria and reported device performance
  2. Sample size used for the test set and data provenance
  3. Number of experts used to establish ground truth and their qualifications
  4. Adjudication method
  5. MRMC comparative effectiveness study results
  6. Standalone performance
  7. Type of ground truth used
  8. Sample size for the training set
  9. How ground truth for the training set was established

This letter only states that the device is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices for the indicated uses, which are for symptomatic relief and management of chronic pain, and as an adjunctive treatment for post-surgical and post-traumatic acute pain.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

MAR - 6 1998

Mr. George K. C. Chen Skylark Device Company Limited Chunq Shan North Road 12th Floor, 34, Section 3 Taipei, Taiwan

Re : K974585 Trade Name: IF-727 Interferential Stimulator Requlatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: LIH Dated: November 27, 1997 Received: December 8, 1997

Dear Mr. Chen:

We have reviewed your Section 510 (k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions aqainst misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Requlation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory -------In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 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.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact Also, please note the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address

"http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours/

f
Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D.
Director
Division of General and
Restorative Devices
Office of Device Evaluation
Center for Devices and
Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name: IF-727 INTERFERENTIAL STIMULATOR

Indications For Use:

ARE USED FOR THE SYMPTOMATIC RELIEF AND MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC (LONG TERM) INTRACTABLE PAIN AND AS AN ADJUNCTIVE TREATMENT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF POST SURGICAL AND POST TRAUMATIC ACUTE PAIN PROBLEMS.

FEDERAL LAW (USA) RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of General Restorative Devices
510(k) NumberK974585
Prescription UseX
(Per 21 CFR 801.1091)
OR
Over-The-Counter Use______
(Optional Format 1-2-96)

§ 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).