510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLife-Care Vaginal Probe Life-Care Anal Probe
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Everyway Medical Instruments Co.,Ltd · KPI Stimulator, Electrical, Non-Implantable, For Incontinence
Cleared on Apr 4, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K971541 (Hollister, Inc., 1997) and 1 other predicate after a 254-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1989. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 4, 2013
- Review
- 254 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KPI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K891773 (1989). 5 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK891773 Microgyn II Elec Stim Device Treat of Urin IncontiHollister, Inc. · 1989
- 2 generations backK970602 Vaginal 2 Electrode Stimulation/Emg Probe-SmallHollister, Inc. · 1997
- 1 generation backK971541 Vaginal 2 Electrode Stimulation/Emg Probe - TamponHollister, Inc. · 1997
- This deviceK122194 Life-Care Vaginal Probe Life-Care Anal ProbeEveryway Medical Instruments Co.,Ltd · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK222528 Well-Life Probe Electrode for Stimulation/EMG Probe (Model: SA)…Well-Life Healthcare Limited · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK231166 Levina, Levina Incontinence Stimulation Electrodes (Sterile), Pelvic…Zmi Electronics, Ltd. · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK140265 Electrode for Urinary IncontinenceGuangzhou Finecure Medical Equipment Co.,Ltd · 2015
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K222528Well-Life Probe Electrode for Stimulation/EMG Probe (Model: SA), Well-Life Incontinence…Well-Life Healthcare Limited · 2022 · cites it directly1descendant
- K231166Levina, Levina Incontinence Stimulation Electrodes (Sterile), Pelvic Floor Muscle Probe…Zmi Electronics, Ltd. · 2024 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K140265Electrode for Urinary IncontinenceGuangzhou Finecure Medical Equipment Co.,Ltd · 2015 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K891773 | Microgyn II Elec Stim Device Treat of Urin Inconti | Hollister, Inc. | 1989 | — |
| −2 | K970602 | Vaginal 2 Electrode Stimulation/Emg Probe-Small | Hollister, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −1 | K971541 | Vaginal 2 Electrode Stimulation/Emg Probe - Tampon | Hollister, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K122194 | Life-Care Vaginal Probe Life-Care Anal Probe | Everyway Medical Instruments Co.,Ltd | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K222528 | Well-Life Probe Electrode for Stimulation/EMG Probe (Model: SA), Well-Life… | Well-Life Healthcare Limited | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K231166 | Levina, Levina Incontinence Stimulation Electrodes (Sterile), Pelvic Floor… | Zmi Electronics, Ltd. | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K140265 | Electrode for Urinary Incontinence | Guangzhou Finecure Medical Equipment Co.,Ltd | 2015 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
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.
Planning a device in KPI? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new KPI device
- #1 K262353 BTL-299-Fscore 14.8 · 10 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K971541 | Vaginal 2 Electrode Stimulation/Emg Probe - TamponSummary page 3…obe: Probe Diameter(inches) Predicate device New Devices model Hollister/K971541 PR-02/02A PR-03/03A PR-04/04A PR-IDA PR-11A PR-14A Probe Length(inches)… | 1997 |
| * | K990456 | Anal 2 Electrode Stimulation/Emg Probe - W/StopSummary page 1…. 3. Information of the 510(k) Cleared Device (Predicate Device): Hollister Vaginal Stimulation/EMG Probe-Tampon (K(971541) and Anal Stimulation/EMG Probe-w/Stop(K990456) 4. Classification Information: Trade/Device Name: Everyway Incontinence Stimulation Electrode, model PR-02/02A,… | 1999 |
What descends from it? (3)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 24 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 7.6 years on median.
- None of the 5 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K222528 (Well-Life Healthcare Limited, 2022) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K971541.
How does its category compare?
All KPI devicesKPI Stimulator, Electrical, Non-Implantable, For Incontinence: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KPI
7so far in 2026, the most since 2007
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KPI
263in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KPI
No recall names KPI since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · KPI
2in 2024
MAUDE reports naming product code KPI, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 260 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 | 304 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 | 217 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 181 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 197 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 4 | 172 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 | 263 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 7 | 248 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Everyway Incontinence Stimulation Electrode, model PR-02/02A, PR-03/03A, PR-04/04A, PR-i OA, PR-il A, PR-i14A for Life-Care VMginal Probe & PR-OSIOBA, PR-i 2A, PR-i 3/1 3A for Life-Care Anal Probe are intended to provide electromyographic feedback from pelvic musculature or electrical stimulation to pelvic musculature for the purpose of rehabilitation of weak pelvic floor muscles and restoration of neuromuscular control during the treatment of urinary incontinence.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K122194 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K122194: Life-Care Vaginal Probe Life-Care Anal Probe.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K122194
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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