FDA product code IRT: Pad, Heating, Powered
IRT is the FDA product code for pad, heating, powered. It is a Class II device, regulated under 21 CFR 890.5740 and reviewed by the Physical Medicine panel. FDA has cleared 42 510(k) submissions under IRT, 2 in the last five years, from 33 different applicants. The average 510(k) review took 177 days (median 154); 245 days on average over the last three years. FDA has posted 24 recalls for IRT devices, 5 initiated in the last five years.
Classification
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Device name | Pad, Heating, Powered |
| Device class | Class II |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 890.5740 |
| Review panel | PM — Physical Medicine |
| Medical specialty | Physical Medicine |
| Premarket route | 510(k) exempt |
510(k) clearances per year for IRT
| Year | Clearances | Avg. review days |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 121 |
| 2025 | 1 | 245 |
Top IRT applicants
| Applicant | Clearances | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Conair Corp. | 7 | 1994-10-03 |
| mibeTec GmbH | 2 | 2025-09-12 |
| Sunbeam Health Division | 2 | 1996-11-27 |
| The Gillette Company | 2 | 1980-05-14 |
| Riemser Pharma | 1 | 2016-08-26 |
28 more applicants have IRT clearances. See the full list in Caduvo.
Most recent IRT clearances
| 510(k) | Applicant | Device | Decision date | Review days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K250047 | mibeTec GmbH | bite away two | 2025-09-12 | 245 |
| K220514 | mibeTec GmbH | bite away neo | 2022-06-23 | 121 |
| K160943 | Riemser Pharma | Bite Away | 2016-08-26 | 143 |
| K142228 | Digital Heat Corporation | Heated Eye Pad | 2015-02-09 | 180 |
| K133981 | Avacen, Inc. | AVACEN 100 | 2014-08-15 | 232 |
Recalls for IRT devices
24 product recalls in 7 recall events; 5 initiated in the last five years and 4 still open. Most recent: 2026-02-18.
| Year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is FDA product code IRT?
IRT is the FDA product code for pad, heating, powered. It is a Class II device, regulated under 21 CFR 890.5740 and reviewed by the Physical Medicine panel.
What device class is IRT?
Class II, regulation 21 CFR 890.5740. Typical premarket route: 510(k) exempt.
How long does a 510(k) take for product code IRT?
Across 42 cleared submissions the average was 177 days from receipt to decision (median 154).
Which companies have the most IRT clearances?
Conair Corp. (7); mibeTec GmbH (2); Sunbeam Health Division (2); The Gillette Company (2); Riemser Pharma (1).
Have IRT devices been recalled?
Yes: 24 product recalls across 7 recall events; the most recent began 2026-02-18.
Next steps
- Run an FDA pathway report with predicate devices for product code IRT
- Run a recall and safety report across every IRT manufacturer
- Watch product code IRT for new clearances and recalls
Source: openFDA device classification, 510(k), PMA, De Novo and recall data (public domain). Review days run from FDA receipt to decision. Not regulatory advice.
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