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G5®

GENERAL PHYSIOTHERAPY INC · Model TRS 24 W · UDI-DI 00746980000660

ISA
10
510(k) clearances
163
Adverse events (4 deaths)
10
Recalls
791
Facilities

Description

The G5 TherAssist is our latest advancement in massage/percussion technology for use in both physical and respiratory therapy applications. The TherAssist is ideal for use in physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and sports medicine applications. This unit features digital solid-state electronic controls. Includes a timer. An expanded cycle per second range (10 - 60 CPS) more closely replicates manual procedures. Ideal for stress reduction, myofascial release, sports rehabilitation, deep muscle therapy, trigger point reduction, treatment of muscle spasm, pain relief by mobilizing lactic acid, and postural drainage. Unit Advantages: Easy to use dial controls with visual displays of CPS, Time and Pulsation Range Speed feedback logic maintains CPS regardless of load. Versatility: Pole, Table Top and Wall Mountable Motor runs cooler with digital control (vs. analog control), requiring less amp draw and increasing motor life.

Recalls

DateFirmReason
2026-06-23Therabody, IncCharging cradle for the device may overheat while charging the device's removable battery pack, presenting risk of thermal event (fire). Firm has received reports alleging the prod
2025-10-09Pivotal Health Solutions, Inc.The heat function may become damaged over time due to patients pressing on the areas with heat function components. Damage to components can lead to overheating which can lead to s
2025-10-09Pivotal Health Solutions, Inc.The heat function may become damaged over time due to patients pressing on the areas with heat function components. Damage to components can lead to overheating which can lead to s
2025-04-09Richard Wolf GmbHThe high voltage capacitor may fail early in the product life cycle after delivery of surge voltages. When this failure occurs, the capacitor may produce smoke and a burning smell.
2020-12-15Wahl Clipper CorpThe connection between the massager and heat element can overheat causing smoke or spark, which may pose a fire hazard
2011-08-30King InternationalThe covered rotating mechanism can catch on user's clothing, jewelry (e.g. necklace), and hair. There have been reports of one death and a strangulation associated with using the
2008-06-18Sybaritic, IncMisbranded and sale without pre-market notification.
2005-11-01Wahl Clipper CorpThe massager may develop a crack in the cord insulation where it exits out of the strain relief. A crack in the insulation may expose live conductors resulting in a possible elect
2005-11-01Wahl Clipper CorpThe massager may develop a crack in the cord insulation where it exits out of the strain relief. A crack in the insulation may expose live conductors resulting in a possible elect
2004-12-10Wahl Clipper CorpThe housing of the massager's heating applicator attachment may crack during use. If the plastic housing cracks and breaks it could expose the user to live electrical connections

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