Device |
adhesive backed thermal skin patches |
Regulation Description |
Hot or cold disposable pack. |
Definition |
Pain relief heat patches for temporary relief of muscular and joint pian assoiciated with arthritis, simple backache, muscle strains and sprains.External use only. Not on damaged skin or open sores. Do no use under the age of 12. Do use on people who are not able to feel pain. Patch is applied directly to site of pain over intact skin for up to 8 hours but not more than once in a 24 hour period. Do not use more than 7 days. Over the counter device. No prescription. Do not sleep on or put pressure on heat patch for extended period of time. Do not use with any creams or oils. Can remove body hair upon patch removal due to adhesive. Can cause burns. |
Physical State |
MFR must identify if there are any iron or metal components or filings to avoid incompatibility with MRI. See March 2009 CDER advisory on metal backed patches and MRI. Not for face or head. |
Technical Method |
Heat patches provide portable heat, are non-medicated. Heat is air-activated. Provides up to 8 hours of continous warmth. Patches are designed to stay in place all day. |
Target Area |
Use over site of pain on any external body part with the exception of face or head. |
Regulation Medical Specialty |
Physical Medicine |
Review Panel |
Physical Medicine |
Product Code | OMW |
Premarket Review |
Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices
(OHT5)
Neuromodulation and Rehabilitation Devices
(DHT5B)
|
Submission Type |
510(K) Exempt
|
Regulation Number |
890.5710
|
Device Class |
1
|
Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) |
TPLC Product Code Report
|
GMP Exempt? |
No
|
Summary Malfunction Reporting |
Eligible |
Note: FDA has exempted almost all class I devices (with the exception of reserved devices) from the premarket notification requirement, including those devices that were exempted by final regulation published in the Federal Registers of December 7, 1994, and January 16, 1996. It is important to confirm the exempt status and any limitations that apply with 21 CFR Parts 862-892. Limitations of device exemptions are covered under 21 CFR XXX.9, where XXX refers to Parts 862-892. |
If a manufacturer's device falls into a generic category of exempted class I devices as defined in 21 CFR Parts 862-892, a premarket notification application and fda clearance is not required before marketing the device in the U.S. however, these manufacturers are required to register their establishment. Please see the Device Registration and Listing website for additional information. |
Implanted Device? |
No
|
Life-Sustain/Support Device? |
No
|
Third Party Review |
Not Third Party Eligible |