# K980718: Para-Care

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Chattanooga Group, Inc.
- Decided: Mar 27, 1998 after 31 days
- Product code: IMC (Bath, Paraffin)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 890.5110
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 1 device in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.

## Indications for use
Usetul in symptomatic relief of pain caused by medically diagnosed arthritis, bursitis, and chronic joint inflammation. Relaxes muscles, relieves stiffness and muscle spasm. Stimulates circulation and for other conditions where heat is indicated.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K980718
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology