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Homewave Neuromodulations Pain Therapy Device

K072123510(k) TraditionalCleared Feb 1, 2008183-day reviewClass II21 CFR 882.5890

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Biowave Corporation · GZJ Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, For Pain Relief

Cleared on Feb 1, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K052289 (Biowave Corporation, 2005) and 2 other predicates after a 183-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1988. 11 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Feb 1, 2008
Review
183 days
Class
Class II
Product code
GZJ
Recalls
None
Predicates
3

Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K881114 (1988). 18 ancestors in all. 11 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2006: 1 other ancestor2005: 1 other ancestor2002: 1 other ancestor1998: 3 other ancestors1997: 2 other ancestors1996: 2 other ancestors1992: 2 other ancestors1993: 1 other ancestor2016: 1 descendant cleared2009: 1 descendant cleared2021: 3 descendants cleared2017: 1 descendant cleared2025: 1 descendant cleared2018: 1 descendant cleared2022: 2 descendants cleared2023: 1 descendant clearedK881114 · Empi Model 989, Tens · Empi · 1988K970203 · Epix VT · Empi · 1997K011702 · Vertis PNT Control Unit, Vertis PNT Safeguide Kids, Models CU100, Sgxxx · Vertis Neuroscience, Inc. · 2001K022241 · Vertis PNT Control Unit, Model CU 100; Vertis PNT Safeguide-Cervical, Model SG 102-XXX · Vertis Neuroscience, Inc. · 2002K061166 · Deepwave Percutaneous Neuromodulation Pain Therapy System · Biowave Corporation · 20061990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 2 other ancestors2 generations back: 3 other ancestors3 generations back: 3 other ancestors4 generations back: 5 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 2 descendants2 generations forward: 3 descendants3 generations forward: 1 descendant4 generations forward: 1 descendant5 generations forward: 2 descendants6 generations forward: 2 descendants K061166 · Deepwave Percutaneous Neuromodulation Pain Therapy System · Biowave Corporation · 2006K022241 · Vertis PNT Control Unit, Model CU 100; Vertis PNT Safeguide-Cervical, Model SG 102-XXX · Vertis Neuroscience, Inc. · 2002K011702 · Vertis PNT Control Unit, Vertis PNT Safeguide Kids, Models CU100, Sgxxx · Vertis Neuroscience, Inc. · 2001K970203 · Epix VT · Empi · 1997K881114 · Empi Model 989, Tens · Empi · 1988−50+5
  1. Root · 5 generations backK881114 Empi Model 989, TensEmpi · 1988
  2. 4 generations backK970203 Epix VTEmpi · 1997
  3. 3 generations backK011702 Vertis PNT Control Unit, Vertis PNT Safeguide Kids, Models CU100…Vertis Neuroscience, Inc. · 2001
  4. 2 generations backK022241 Vertis PNT Control Unit, Model CU 100; Vertis PNT…Vertis Neuroscience, Inc. · 2002
  5. 1 generation backK061166 Deepwave Percutaneous Neuromodulation Pain Therapy SystemBiowave Corporation · 2006
  6. This deviceK072123 Homewave Neuromodulations Pain Therapy DeviceBiowave Corporation · 2008
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 9 of its ownK161154 Smartpatch PNS MicroLead and Accessories, Smartpatch PNS Stimulator…Spr Therapeutics, LLC · 2016
  8. Descendant · 2 generations on · 7 of its ownK170902 Sprint System, Single Procedure Kit, Sprint System with Pad II…Spr Therapeutics, LLC · 2017
  9. Descendant · 3 generations on · 6 of its ownK181422 SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation System, Extensa, SPRINT…Spr Therapeutics, Inc. · 2018
  10. Descendant · 4 generations on · 5 of its ownK202660 SPRINT PNS SystemSpr Therapeutics, Inc. · 2021
  11. Descendant · 5 generations on · 1 of its ownK213188 Primary ReliefDyansys, Inc. · 2022

Showing 5 of 11 descendants. See all descendants

Descendants cleared per year

2009: 12016: 12017: 12018: 12021: 32022: 22023: 12025: 1
2009high 3 (2021) · low 0 (2010)2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K161154Smartpatch PNS MicroLead and Accessories, Smartpatch PNS Stimulator, Pads, and…Spr Therapeutics, LLC · 2016 · cites it directly9descendants
  • K170902Sprint System, Single Procedure Kit, Sprint System with Pad II, Single Procedure Kit…Spr Therapeutics, LLC · 2017 · 2 generations on7descendants
  • K181422SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation System, Extensa, SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation…Spr Therapeutics, Inc. · 2018 · 3 generations on6descendants
  • K202660SPRINT PNS SystemSpr Therapeutics, Inc. · 2021 · 4 generations on5descendants
  • K213188Primary ReliefDyansys, Inc. · 2022 · 5 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−5K881114Empi Model 989, TensEmpi1988—
−4K970203Epix VTEmpi1997—
−3K011702Vertis PNT Control Unit, Vertis PNT Safeguide Kids, Models CU100, SgxxxVertis Neuroscience, Inc.2001—
−2K022241Vertis PNT Control Unit, Model CU 100; Vertis PNT Safeguide-Cervical, Model SG…Vertis Neuroscience, Inc.2002—
−1K061166Deepwave Percutaneous Neuromodulation Pain Therapy SystemBiowave Corporation2006—
0 (this device)K072123Homewave Neuromodulations Pain Therapy DeviceBiowave Corporation2008—
+1K161154Smartpatch PNS MicroLead and Accessories, Smartpatch PNS Stimulator, Pads, and…Spr Therapeutics, LLC2016—
+2K170902Sprint System, Single Procedure Kit, Sprint System with Pad II, Single…Spr Therapeutics, LLC2017—
+3K181422SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation System, Extensa, SPRINT Peripheral Nerve…Spr Therapeutics, Inc.2018—
+4K202660SPRINT PNS SystemSpr Therapeutics, Inc.2021—
+5K213188Primary ReliefDyansys, Inc.2022—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199220
199310
199620
199720
199830
200210
200510
200610

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200910
201610
201710
201810
202130
202220
202310
202510
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K072123, 1988–2025Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.

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Top candidate predicates for a new GZJ device

  1. #1 K252767 actiTENS miniscore 13.1 · 9 generations · no Class I recall
  2. #2 Held for the reportin the report
  3. #3 Held for the reportin the report
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What was it cleared against? (3)

Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K052289Deepwave Neuromodulation Pain Therapy Device
Summary page 1
…lator Classification Names: TENS, Interferential Current Stimulator 3. PREDICATE DEVICES • Deepwave Neuromodulation Pain Therapy Device, K052289 * Deepwave PENs Neuromodulation Pain Therapy Device, K06 1166 * Johari Digital Healthcare Ltd. K060246 4.…
Biowave Corporation2005—
*K061166Deepwave Percutaneous Neuromodulation Pain Therapy System
Summary page 1
…Stimulator 3. PREDICATE DEVICES • Deepwave Neuromodulation Pain Therapy Device, K052289 * Deepwave PENs Neuromodulation Pain Therapy Device, K06 1166 * Johari Digital Healthcare Ltd. K060246 4. INTENDED USE The Homewave Neuromodulation Pain Therapy Dev…
Biowave Corporation2006—
*K060246Infrex
Summary page 1
…eepwave Neuromodulation Pain Therapy Device, K052289 * Deepwave PENs Neuromodulation Pain Therapy Device, K06 1166 * Johari Digital Healthcare Ltd. K060246 4. INTENDED USE The Homewave Neuromodulation Pain Therapy Device is indicated for: * Symptomatic r…
Johari Digital Healthcare, Ltd.2006—

Also cleared against K052289: 2 other devices →

What descends from it? (11)

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2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K161154Smartpatch PNS MicroLead and Accessories, Smartpatch PNS Stimulator, Pads, and…Spr Therapeutics, LLC20169
K090866Neurocalm Model 1 and 2Neuromed Devices, Inc.20090

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

No FDA recall names this device.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 20 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.9 years on median.
  • None of the 18 ancestors has a recall.
  • Of its descendants, K161154 (Spr Therapeutics, LLC, 2016) has gone furthest, with 9 descendants of its own.
  • 2 other devices also cite its predicate K052289.

How does its category compare?

All GZJ devices

GZJ Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, For Pain Relief: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · GZJ

1in 2025

2007: 132008: 112009: 162010: 52011: 52012: 122013: 22014: 42015: 32016: 32017: 32018: 22019: 32020: 42021: 32022: 42023: 12024: 32025: 12026 (partial year): 2
2007high 16 (2009) · low 1 (2023)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · GZJ

207in 2024

2007: 223 days median2008: 136 days median2009: 155 days median2010: 232 days median2011: 168 days median2012: 154 days median2014: 344 days median2015: 202 days median2016: 163 days median2017: 113 days median2019: 156 days median2020: 183 days median2021: 231 days median2022: 175 days median2024: 207 days median
2007high 344 (2014) · low 113 (2017)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · GZJ

1in 2011

2007: 42008: 12011: 1
2007high 4 (2007) · low 0 (2009)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · GZJ

13in 2025

2007: 42008: 452009: 172010: 222011: 222012: 202013: 102014: 232015: 182016: 322017: 582018: 212019: 72020: 102021: 52022: 42023: 392024: 122025: 13
2007high 58 (2017) · low 4 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code GZJ, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20071322344
200811136145
200916155017
20105232022
20115168122
201212154020
20132—010
20144344023
20153202018
20163163032
20173113058
20182—021
2019315607
20204183010
2021323105
2022417504
20231—039
20243207012
20251—013
20262—0—

What is it indicated for?

The Homewave Neuromodulation Pain Therapy Device is indicated for:

Symptomatic relief of chronic, intractable pain, post surgical and post-traumatic acute pain

Symptomatic relief of acute pain

Symptomatic relief of post-operative pain

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K072123: Homewave Neuromodulations Pain Therapy Device.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K072123

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026