510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMaxpower Relief
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Omron Healthcare, Inc. · NUH Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, Over-The-Counter
Cleared on Jan 10, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K141978 (Omron Healthcare, Inc., 2014) and 1 other predicate after a 157-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- Jan 10, 2019
- Review
- 157 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NUH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K940301 (1994). 12 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 6 generations backK940301 Compex 2Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. · 1994
- 5 generations backK011880 Compex SportCompex S.A. · 2002
- 4 generations backK060846 Therapeutic Massage CompanionEndurance Therapeutics · 2007
- 3 generations backK102598 HI-Dow-XPHi-Dow International, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK121757 HealthmateforeverHealthmate International, LLC · 2012
- 1 generation backK141978 Maxpower ReliefOmron Healthcare, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK182120 Maxpower ReliefOmron Healthcare, Inc. · 2019
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K940301 | Compex 2 | Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −5 | K011880 | Compex Sport | Compex S.A. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K060846 | Therapeutic Massage Companion | Endurance Therapeutics | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K102598 | HI-Dow-XP | Hi-Dow International, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K121757 | Healthmateforever | Healthmate International, LLC | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K141978 | Maxpower Relief | Omron Healthcare, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K182120 | Maxpower Relief | Omron Healthcare, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 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 NUH? 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 NUH device
- #1 K190783 Health Expert Electronic Stimulator (model…score 15.8 · 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K141978 | Maxpower ReliefSummary page 4…us, for arthritis Class II Device Name: Omron Healthcare Maxpower Relief Model PM3032B Predicate Devices: K141978 - Omron – PM3032 K172079 – Omron – Avail Device Description: The Omron Healthcare Maxpower… | 2014 |
| * | K172079 | AvailSummary page 4…Omron Healthcare Maxpower Relief Model PM3032B Predicate Devices: K141978 - Omron – PM3032 K172079 – Omron – Avail Device Description: The Omron Healthcare Maxpower Relief Model PM3032B is a small, battery operated TENS device… | 2017 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 25 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.1 years on median.
- None of the 12 ancestors has a recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K141978.
How does its category compare?
All NUH devicesNUH Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, Over-The-Counter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NUH
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NUH
119in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NUH
No recall names NUH since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · NUH
7in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NUH, 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 | 4 | 161 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 148 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 231 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 170 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 189 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 16 | 212 | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | 14 | 198 | 0 | 11 |
| 2016 | 13 | 145 | 0 | 13 |
| 2017 | 17 | 155 | 0 | 21 |
| 2018 | 16 | 121 | 0 | 18 |
| 2019 | 19 | 213 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 14 | 147 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 14 | 198 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 20 | 103 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 15 | 127 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 20 | 90 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 | 15 | 119 | 0 | 7 |
| 2026 | 5 | 137 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
This device is intended for the relief of pain associated with sore or aching, muscles of the lower back, arms, legs, shoulder, or foot due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities. When used for the symptomatic relief and management of chronic, intractable pain and relief of pain associated with arthritis, use the Shoulder mode of stimulation.
Environments of Use: Clinics, hospital and home environments
Patient Population: Adult
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K182120 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K182120: Maxpower Relief.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K182120
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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