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SM Tens & PMS

K121719510(k) TraditionalCleared May 10, 2013333-day reviewClass II21 CFR 890.5850

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

Hong Qiangxing (Shenzhen) Electronics Limited · NGX Stimulator, Muscle, Powered, For Muscle Conditioning

Cleared on May 10, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K102598 (Hi-Dow International, Inc., 2011) after a 333-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1994. 30 later devices descend from it.

Decided
May 10, 2013
Review
333 days
Class
Class II
Product code
NGX
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K940301 (1994). 6 ancestors in all. 30 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2004: 1 other ancestor2005: 1 other ancestor2020: 4 descendants cleared2019: 5 descendants cleared2014: 1 descendant cleared2018: 3 descendants cleared2017: 2 descendants cleared2015: 1 descendant cleared2024: 4 descendants cleared2023: 2 descendants cleared2021: 6 descendants cleared2022: 2 descendants clearedReference device: K092546 · Gmdasz Tens Electrodes, Models CWN1005, Dia. 5CM, DWN2505, 5CMX5CM, CWN1007.Dia. 7CM, CWN2509,5CMX9CM · Gmdasz Manufacturing Co., Ltd. · 2009K940301 · Compex 2 · Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. · 1994K011880 · Compex Sport · Compex S.A. · 2002K060846 · Therapeutic Massage Companion · Endurance Therapeutics · 2007K102598 · HI-Dow-XP · Hi-Dow International, Inc. · 20111990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 2 generations back: 1 other ancestor3 generations back: 1 other ancestor 1 generation forward: 3 descendants2 generations forward: 16 descendants3 generations forward: 11 descendants K102598 · HI-Dow-XP · Hi-Dow International, Inc. · 2011K060846 · Therapeutic Massage Companion · Endurance Therapeutics · 2007K011880 · Compex Sport · Compex S.A. · 2002K940301 · Compex 2 · Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. · 19940
  1. Root · 4 generations backK940301 Compex 2Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. · 1994
  2. 3 generations backK011880 Compex SportCompex S.A. · 2002
  3. 2 generations backK060846 Therapeutic Massage CompanionEndurance Therapeutics · 2007
  4. 1 generation backK102598 HI-Dow-XPHi-Dow International, Inc. · 2011
  5. This deviceK121719 SM Tens & PMSHong Qiangxing (Shenzhen) Electronics Limited · 2013
  6. Descendant · cites it directly · 26 of its ownK133929 Health Expert Elctronic StimulatorShenzhen Osto Technology Company Limited · 2014
  7. Descendant · 2 generations on · 6 of its ownK190783 Health Expert Electronic Stimulator (model: AST-300L)Shenzhen Osto Technology Company Limited · 2020
  8. Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK172897 Neck Care Therapy, Model: SYK 509BShenzhen Osto Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018
  9. Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK191982 Low-Frequency Multi-function Physiotherapy Instrument (Model…Shenzhen Kentro Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2020
  10. Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK163611 Pain Therapy DeviceGuangzhou Xinbo Electronic Co., Ltd. · 2017

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Descendants cleared per year

2014: 12015: 12017: 22018: 32019: 52020: 42021: 62022: 22023: 22024: 4
2014high 6 (2021) · low 0 (2016)2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K133929Health Expert Elctronic StimulatorShenzhen Osto Technology Company Limited · 2014 · cites it directly26descendants
  • K190783Health Expert Electronic Stimulator (model: AST-300L)Shenzhen Osto Technology Company Limited · 2020 · 2 generations on6descendants
  • K172897Neck Care Therapy, Model: SYK 509BShenzhen Osto Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018 · 2 generations on3descendants
  • K191982Low-Frequency Multi-function Physiotherapy Instrument (Model: KTR-2230, KTR-2220…Shenzhen Kentro Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2020 · 2 generations on2descendants
  • K163611Pain Therapy DeviceGuangzhou Xinbo Electronic Co., Ltd. · 2017 · 2 generations on2descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−4K940301Compex 2Biodex Medical Systems, Inc.1994—
−3K011880Compex SportCompex S.A.2002—
−2K060846Therapeutic Massage CompanionEndurance Therapeutics2007—
−1K102598HI-Dow-XPHi-Dow International, Inc.2011—
0 (this device)K121719SM Tens & PMSHong Qiangxing (Shenzhen) Electronics Limited2013—
+1K133929Health Expert Elctronic StimulatorShenzhen Osto Technology Company Limited2014—
+2K190783Health Expert Electronic Stimulator (model: AST-300L)Shenzhen Osto Technology Company Limited2020—
+2K172897Neck Care Therapy, Model: SYK 509BShenzhen Osto Technology Co., Ltd.2018—
+2K191982Low-Frequency Multi-function Physiotherapy Instrument (Model: KTR-2230…Shenzhen Kentro Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.2020—
+2K163611Pain Therapy DeviceGuangzhou Xinbo Electronic Co., Ltd.2017—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200410
200510

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201410
201510
201720
201830
201950
202040
202160
202220
202320
202440
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K121719, 1994–2024Source: 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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What was it cleared against? (1)

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
*K102598HI-Dow-XP
Summary page 2
…f this 510(k) * Iuis intended to be used to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve submission, Parameters New Device Predicate Device 1. | 510(k) Number K121719 K102598 2 Marketing clcarance date: - May 13, 2011 kX Device Name SM TENS & PMS Powered Muscle Stimulator, JQ-5C 4 Monufacturer Hong Qian…
Hi-Dow International, Inc.2011—
†K092546Gmdasz Tens Electrodes, Models CWN1005, Dia. 5CM, DWN2505, 5CMX5CM, CWN1007.Dia. 7CM…Gmdasz Manufacturing Co., Ltd.2009—

Also cleared against K102598: 8 other devices →

What descends from it? (30)

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

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K133929Health Expert Elctronic StimulatorShenzhen Osto Technology Company Limited201426
K201354Tens & PMSHong Qiangxing (Shenzhen) Electronics Limited20201
K190009Sunmas TENS & PMS (Model SM9187, SM9180L, SM9180S)Hong Qiangxing (Shenzhen) Electronics Limited20190

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 19 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 5.6 years on median.
  • None of the 6 ancestors has a recall.
  • Of its descendants, K133929 (Shenzhen Osto Technology Company Limited, 2014) has gone furthest, with 26 descendants of its own.
  • 8 other devices also cite its predicate K102598.

How does its category compare?

All NGX devices

NGX Stimulator, Muscle, Powered, For Muscle Conditioning: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · NGX

15in 2025

2007: 72008: 32009: 42010: 62011: 52012: 32013: 62014: 62015: 92016: 42017: 102018: 62019: 142020: 112021: 122022: 62023: 122024: 122025: 152026 (partial year): 4
2007high 15 (2025) · low 3 (2008)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · NGX

93in 2025

2007: 135 days median2008: 209 days median2009: 132 days median2010: 180 days median2011: 291 days median2012: 362 days median2013: 269 days median2014: 298 days median2015: 184 days median2016: 240 days median2017: 108 days median2018: 104 days median2019: 167 days median2020: 207 days median2021: 256 days median2022: 307 days median2023: 96 days median2024: 207 days median2025: 93 days median2026 (partial year): 118 days median
2007high 362 (2012) · low 93 (2025)2026

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

Recalls per year · NGX

2in 2013

2013: 2
2007high 2 (2013) · low 0 (2007)2026

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

Adverse event reports per year · NGX

15in 2025

2011: 12013: 12015: 72016: 212017: 22018: 62019: 42020: 72021: 52022: 72023: 82024: 112025: 15
2007high 21 (2016) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code NGX, 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
2007713500
2008320900
2009413200
2010618000
2011529101
2012336200
2013626921
2014629800
2015918407
20164240021
20171010802
2018610406
20191416704
20201120707
20211225605
2022630707
2023129608
202412207011
20251593015
202641180—

What is it indicated for?

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 is intended to be used to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.

Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.

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510(k) Report. “K121719: SM Tens & PMS.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K121719

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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