# K181095: RF-Relief

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: El Global Trade, Ltd.
- Decided: Jul 24, 2018 after 89 days
- Product code: PBX (Massager, Vacuum, Radio Frequency Induced Heat)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4400
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 21 generations back to K943450 (1995). 316 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 318 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K170637: sensiFirm, El Global Trade, Ltd. (2017) Summary page 4.
- K160329: InMode System MiniFX Handpiece, Inmode MD, Ltd. (2016) Summary page 5.
- K153568: InMode Plus System, Inmode MD, Ltd. (2016) Summary page 5.

## Most influential descendants
- K250734: OptiLUV Device (2025), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The RF-Relief is an over the counter hand held device intended to emit energy in RF spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for a temporary relief of minor muscular and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain or muscle spasm, the temporary increase in local blood circulation, and temporary relaxation of muscles.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K181095
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology