K132855 · Heartway Medical Products Co., Ltd. · INI · Aug 29, 2014 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K132855
Device Name
HEARTWAY POWER MOBILITY SCOOTER
Applicant
Heartway Medical Products Co., Ltd.
Product Code
INI · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Aug 29, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.3800
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The device is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a seated position.
Device Story
HEARTWAY Power Mobility Scooter S15 is a battery-operated, four-wheeled indoor/outdoor mobility scooter. Operated by a rider via hand controls on the steering column; provides mobility for individuals restricted to a seated position. Features include armrests, cross-brace suspension, and a foldable frame. The device is transportable and includes an external battery recharger. It is intended for use in various environments, excluding sand, wet/icy surfaces, or steep inclines (>10 degrees). The device assists users by providing independent mobility, potentially improving quality of life and accessibility. Healthcare providers or caregivers do not operate the device during use; the rider maintains control. The device is a mechanical mobility aid with electronic control systems.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance testing included EMC (ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol.2, CISPR 11, IEC 61000 series) and mechanical/safety testing per ISO 7176 series (Parts 1-11, 13-16, 21), covering static/dynamic stability, brake effectiveness, energy consumption, dimensions, speed/acceleration, obstacle climbing, and resistance to ignition.
Technological Characteristics
Four-wheeled motorized scooter; carbon steel pipe frame; PVC seat/grip/belt materials (ISO 10993-1/5 biocompatible). Powered by 24V DC 700W motor and two 50Ah 12VDC batteries. Features cross-brace suspension, flip-backward armrests, and push-to-lock wheel locks. Electronics include RHINO DS120 controller and 24VDC 4F24050 recharger. Dimensions: 1400mm length, 700mm width, 1360mm height. Ground clearance 80mm; turning radius 1280mm. Complies with ISO 7176 standards for powered wheelchairs.
Indications for Use
Indicated for persons restricted to a seated position requiring mobility assistance.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A motorized three-wheeled vehicle is a gasoline-fueled or battery-powered device intended for medical purposes that is used for outside transportation by disabled persons.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 29, 2014
HEARTWAY Medical Products Co., Ltd. Dr. Jen, Ke-Min, Official Correspondent No.6, Road 25, Taichung Industrial Park Taichung City 40850 TAWIAN, R.O.C.
Re: K132855
Trade/Device Name: HEARTWAY Power Mobility Scooter, S15 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.3800 Regulation Name: Motorized Three-wheeled Vehicle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: INI Dated: July 25, 2014 Received: July 30, 2014
Dear Dr. Jen, Ke-Min:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration. Isting of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Carlos L. Peña, Ph.D., M.S. for Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K132855
Device Name
HEARTWAY Power Mobility Scooter, S15
Indications for Use (Describe)
The device is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a seated position.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
] Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
× Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 66 510(k) SUMMARY "
# K132855
Submitter's Name: HEARTWAY Medical Products Co., Ltd.
No.6, Road 25, Taichung Industrial Park, Taichung, 40850, Taiwan, ROC
| Date summary prepared: | August 21, 2014 |
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| Device Name: | |
| Proprietary Name: | HEARTWAY Power Mobility Scooter, S15 |
| Common or Usual Name: | POWERED SCOOTER |
| Classification Name: | MOTORIZED 4-WHEELED VEHICLE, Class II,<br>21 CFR 890.3800 |
| Product Code: | INI |
| Company contact | Henry Wu (henry@heartway.com.tw) |
| Official Correspondent | Dr. Jen, Ke-Min |
| | Tel: +886-4-23580357 Fax: +886-3-5209783 |
| | Email: ceirc.jen@msa.hinet.net |
Indications for Use:
The device is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a seated position.
# Description of the device:
The HEARTWAY Power Mobility Scooter. S15 is an indoor / outdoor powered scooter that is battery operated. It has a base with four-wheeled with a seat, and armrests. The movement of the powered scooter is controlled by the rider who uses hand controls located at the top of the steering column. The device can be disassembled for transport and is provided with an external battery recharger.
# Performance Testing:
- 1) EMC Report ANSI / RESNA WC/Vol.2: 2009, CISPR 11: 2004+A2:2006, EN61000-4-2: 2008, IEC61000-4-3: 2006, IEC61000-4-8: 2001 (Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters, and their chargers - requirements and test methods).
- 2) ISO 7176-1 Wheelchairs Part 1: Determination of static stability, 1999.
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# EARTWAY MEDICAL PRODUCTS
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- 3) ISO 7176-2 Wheelchairs Part 2: Determination of dynamic stability of electric wheelchairs, 2001.
- 4) ISO 7176-3 Wheelchairs Part 3: Determination of effectiveness of brakes, 2012.
- 5) ISO 7176-4 Wheelchairs Part 4: Energy consumption of electric wheelchairs for determination of theoretical distance range, 2008.
- 6) ISO 7176-5 Wheelchairs Part 5: Determination of overall dimensions, mass and manoeuvring space, 2008.
- 7) ISO 7176-6 Wheelchairs Part 6: Determination of maximum speed, acceleration and deceleration of electric wheelchairs, 2001.
- 8) ISO 7176-7 Wheelchairs Part 7: Determination of seating dimensions Definitions and measuring method, 1998.
- 9) ISO 7176-8 Wheelchairs Part 8: Static, impact and fatigue strength for manual wheelchairs, 1998.
- 10) ISO 7176-9 Wheelchairs Part 9: Climatic tests for electric wheelchairs, 2009.
- 11) ISO 7176-10 Wheelchairs Part 10: Determination of obstacle-climbing ability of electrically powered wheelchairs, 2008.
- 12) ISO 7176-11 Wheelchairs Wheelchairs Part 11: Test dummies, 2012.
- 13) ISO 7176-13 Wheelchairs Part 13: Determination of coefficient of friction of test surfaces, 1989.
- 14) ISO 7176-14 : Power and control system for electric wheelchairs, 2008.
- 15) ISO 7176-15 Wheelchairs Part 15: Requirements for information disclosure, documentation and labelling, 1996.
- 16) ISO 7176-16 Requirements and test methods for resistance to ignition of upholstered parts, 2012.
- 17) ISO 7176-21 : Requirements and test method electromagnetic compatibility of powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters, 2009.
Device major components description
The maximum weight bearing capacity of the device is 160 kgs / 350 lbs.
The feature of the body structure, the rear two wheels can always contact the surface, and the vehicle can operate on the rough surface. We provide the components and assembling drawing in the User's Manual. But the following surfaces are recommended not to operate on:
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- Sand surface ●
- Wet or icy surface
- Road maintenance hole metal cover
- Too steep incline over 10 degrees.
- Turning Radius 1,280 mm / 50.4"
- Ground clearance 80 mm / 3.15"
- Kerb climbing ability 75 mm / 2.9"
Legally marketed device for substantial equivalence comparison:
Predicate Device: HEARTWAY Power Mobility Scooter, S12 (K092650)
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# Comparison Table:
| Comparison<br>items | PREDICATE<br>DEVICE | SUBJECT<br>DEVICE | Safety and<br>effectiveness of<br>subject device<br>compared to the<br>predicate. |
|------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| BRAND<br>NAME | HEARTWAY | | Same |
| MANUFACT<br>URER | HEARTWAY Medical Products Co., Ltd. | | Same |
| SERIES | Power Mobility Scooter Series | | Same |
| MODEL NO | S12 | S15 | Same |
| 510K NO | K092650 | K132855 | Same |
| INTENDED<br>USE | The device is intended<br>for medical purposes to<br>provide mobility to<br>persons restricted to a<br>sitting position. | | Same |
| Frame | Folded | | Same |
| Frame<br>material | Carbon Steel Pipe | | Same |
| Overall<br>dimension | | | |
| Overall<br>length | 1400 mm / 55.1" | | Same |
| Overall<br>width | 700 mm / 27.5" | | Same |
| Overall<br>height | 1360 mm / 53.5" | | Same |
| | | | |
| Seat Width | 620 mm / 24.5" | Same | Same |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.25" | Same | Same |
| Weight<br>limit | 160 kgs / 352 lbs | Same | Same |
| Maximum<br>speed | 9.6 km/h ( 6.0 mile/h ) | Same | Same |
| Batteries<br>Quantity<br>Type<br>Range per<br>charge | Two<br>50 Ah 12VDC<br>40km / 25 miles | Same | Same |
| Motor | 24V DC, 700 W | Same | Same |
| Rear wheels | 13" x 3.5" solid x 2 | Same | Same |
| Casters | 13" x 5.0" solid x 2 | Same | Same |
| Footplates | ABS | Same | Same |
| Suspension | Cross brace | Same | Same |
| Incline | 10 degrees | Same | Same |
| Turning<br>Radius | 1,280 mm / 50.4" | Same | Same |
| Ground<br>clearance | 75 mm / 2.9" | Same | Same |
| Kerb<br>climbing<br>ability | 80 mm / 3.1" | Same | Same |
| Back<br>upholstery | Fabric | Same | Same |
| Armrest<br>types | Flip-backward | Same | Same |
| Wheel Lock | Push-to-Lock | Same | Same |
| | | | |
| Warranty | 3 years: Main frame<br>1 years: Controller / gear<br>motor / batteries w/o<br>exhaustive and wear<br>parts | Same | Same |
| Patient<br>contacting<br>materials | 1.Seat PVC material<br>2.Hand grip PVC material<br>3.Seat belt PVC material | Same | Same |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-1<br>ISO 10993-5 | Same | Same |
| Differences: | | | |
| ITEMS | PREDICATE DEVICE | SUBJECT DEVICE | Safety and<br>effectiveness of<br>subject device<br>compared to the<br>predicate. |
| Wheelchair<br>Weight | w/ batteries 132 kgs(2911bs)<br>w/o batteries: 94 kgs (207 lbs) w/o batteries 98kgs (216 lbs) | w/ batteries 136kgs(299 lbs) | 4 kgs difference is<br>about 3.03% of<br>the predicate<br>weight, not to<br>change the center<br>of weight much. |
| Electronics<br>Controller | RHINO<br>DS112K Drive | RHINO<br>DS120 Drive | Both controllers<br>are TUV certified. |
| Recharger<br>model | 24VDC<br>4C24080A<br>(UL E201162 certified) | 24VDC<br>4F24050<br>(UL E241359 certified) | Both<br>rechargers are UL<br>certified. |
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# HEARTWAY MEDICAL PRODUCTS CO.,LTD.
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NO.6, ROAD 25, TAICHUNG INDUSTRIAL PARK, TAICHUNG, TAIWAN R.O.C. 408 TEL:886-4-23580357 (Sales) · 23583232 (Rep) FAX:886-4-23590786 Web : www.heartway.com.tw al
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NO.6, ROAD 25, TAICHUNG INDUSTRIAL TEL: 886-4-23580357 (Sales) . 23583232 (Rep) FAX: 886-4-23590786 Web : www.heartway.com.tw
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# Summary for substantial equivalence comparison:
The intended use between the two devices is the same. Mainframes of two devices are folded. All materials of the two devices meet the strength and fatigue tests and they use the same material. The same size of wheels, the weight limit, cruising range, maximum speed, incline capabilities, suspension of cross brace, footplates, armrest type, the
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warranty of the components, and the relevant specifications for ground clearance and curb climbing ability are all the same. The back upholstery material is also the same fabric and passed the resistance ignition test in accordance with ISO 7176-16.
The main differences among the two devices are the different models of the electronics controller and battery rechargers. But they are all certified ones. Thus, these differences only lead to the different wheelchair weights. The differences of weight between two devices are so small, only 3.03% of the predicate wheelchair weight. The 3.03% of the different weight does not lead to the large change of the centers of weight. The centers of weight are almost at the same point, thus the safety and effectiveness aspects are the same.
Two devices also completed the performance tests in accordance with ISO 7176 series standards and the ANSI / RESNA WC 2, Section 21 for the EMC test. The two devices are substantially equivalent.
# Conclusion:
The conclusions drawn from the non-clinical tests demonstrate that the device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed device identified in the submission. Thus the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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