K142783 · Heartway Medical Products Co., Ltd. · ITI · Jun 12, 2015 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K142783
Device Name
HEARTWAY Electrically Powered Wheelchair P27
Applicant
Heartway Medical Products Co., Ltd.
Product Code
ITI · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Jun 12, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.3860
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The device is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.
Device Story
Battery-powered, rear-wheel-driven wheelchair; provides mobility for users restricted to sitting. Features width-adjustable seat, backrest, armrests, footrests, and anti-tippers. Operated by user via joystick to control direction, speed, and lighting. Includes front and rear independent suspensions. Disassemblable for transport; includes external battery charger. Used in home or clinical settings. Output is physical mobility; healthcare provider uses device to facilitate patient movement and independence. Benefits include improved patient mobility and postural support.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Device performance validated against ISO 7176 series (stability, brakes, energy consumption, dimensions, speed, seating, strength, climatic, obstacle climbing, test dummies, friction, power/control, documentation, ignition resistance) and ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol.2: 2009 (EMC). No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Carbon steel alloy frame; ABS footplates; fabric upholstery; PVC seat/hand grip/safety belt materials. Powered by two 12VDC batteries; 24V, 200W motors. PG VR2 70 Amp electronic controller. Pneumatic rear drive wheels; PU solid front castors. Independent suspension. ISO 10993-1/5 biocompatibility. UL-certified external charger. Standalone operation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for persons restricted to a sitting position requiring mobility assistance. No specific age or gender limitations provided. Contraindicated for users exceeding 265 lbs (120 kg) weight capacity.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered wheelchair is a battery-operated device with wheels that is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.
Predicate Devices
Heartway Power Tilt Seating System Power Chair, P16RT (K070489)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 12, 2015
HEARTWAY Medical Products Co., Ltd. c/o Jen Ke-Min No.6 Road 25, Taichung Industrial Park Taichung City, TW 40850
Re: K142783
Trade/Device Name: HEARTWAY Electrically Powered Wheelchair P27 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.3860 Regulation Name: Powered Wheelchair Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ITI Dated: May 12, 2015 Received: May 20, 2015
Dear 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, listing 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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Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142783
Device Name
HEARTWAY Electrically Powered Wheelchair P27
Indications for Use (Describe)
The device is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
| Submitter's Name: | HEARTWAY Medical Products Co., Ltd. |
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| | No.6, Road 25, Taichung Industrial Park, Taichung, 40850, |
| | Taiwan, ROC |
| | TEL: 886-4-23580357 / 886-4-23583232 |
| | FAX: 886-4-23590786 |
| Date summary prepared: | March 20, 2015 |
| Device Name | |
| Proprietary Name: | HEARTWAY Electrically Powered Wheelchair, Model P27 |
| Common or Usual Name: | POWERED WHEELCHAIR |
| Classification Name: | Powered Wheelchair, Class II, |
| | 21 CFR 890.3860 |
| Product Code: | ITI |
| Company contact: | Mr. Yang, T. H. (yhead0722@hotmail.com) |
| Official Correspondent: | Dr. Jen, Ke-min (ceirs.jen@msa.hinet.net) |
| Predicate device | K070489 |
Heartway Power Tilt Seating System Power Chair, P16RT
#### Indications for Use:
The device is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.
#### Description of the device:
The HEARTWAY Electrically Powered Wheelchair, Model P27 is battery powered and configured with 2 PU solid front castors and 2 pneumatic rear drive wheels, a width adjustable seat, a controller to control the lighting function and driving function, a main frame, a foot-rest, a pair of arm-rest, a back-rest, a seat cushion, a pair of skirts, a set of anti-tippers.
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HEARTWAY MEDICAL PRODUCTS C 886-4-23580357 (Sales) - 23583232 (Rep) FAX : 886-4-23
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P27 powered wheelchair is rear-wheel driven and operated by two pneumatic rear wheels as the drive wheels, two solid front wheels as the front casters and uses upper joystick to control the driving direction, driving speed, and lighting function. Main frame carries a width adjustable seat system and a set of anti-tipper to prevent a patient from tipping their wheelchairs backward. Main frame is equipped with the front & rear independent suspensions to enhance the stability. A width-adjustable seat system carries a set of back rest system, a seat cushion, a pair of arm-rest, a pair of foot-rest, and a pair of skirts to provide seat posture positioning functions. P27 power wheelchair maximum weight capacity is 265 lbs (120kg). Maximum speed is 3.75 mph (6 kph). The device can be disassembled for transport and is provided with an external battery charger.
### Performance Testing:
- 1) EMC Report ANSI / RESNA WC/Vol.2: 2009 (Section 21), 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.
- 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.
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- 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.
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## HEARTWAY MEDICAL PRODUCTS CO.,LTD.
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 പ
E-mail : sales@heartway.com.tw
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#### COMPARISON TABLE
| ITEMS | PREDICATE<br>DEVICE | SUBJECT<br>DEVICE | Safety and<br>effectiveness of<br>subject device<br>compared to the<br>predicate device |
|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Brand name | HEARTWAY | HEARTWAY | Same brand |
| Manufacturer | HEARTWAY Medical<br>Products Co., Ltd. | | Same manufacture |
| Series | Power Tilt Seating<br>System power chair | Electrically Powered<br>Wheelchair | Different design |
| Model | P16RT | P27 | Different models |
| 510K number | K070489 | K142783 | Different<br>submissions |
| Similarities | | | |
| Intended use | The device is<br>intended for medical<br>purposes to provide<br>mobility to persons<br>restricted to a sitting<br>position. | The device is<br>intended for<br>medical purposes<br>to provide mobility<br>to persons<br>restricted to a<br>sitting position. | Same intended<br>use |
| Frame<br>Type<br>Material | Folded<br>Carbon steel alloy | Folded<br>Carbon steel alloy | Same material |
| Footplates | ABS | ABS | Same material |
| Back<br>upholstery | Fabric | Fabric | Same material |
| Armrest<br>types | Flip-backward | Flip-backward | Same type |
| Wheel Lock | Push-to-Lock | Push-to-Lock | Same type |
| Suspension | Cross brace | Cross brace | Same type |
| EARTWAY | | | |
| Seat tilting<br>function | Yes | Yes | Same function |
| Patient<br>contacting<br>material | Seat PVC material<br>Hand grip PVC material<br>Safety belt PVC material | Seat PVC material<br>Hand grip PVC<br>material<br>Safety belt PVC<br>material | Same material |
| Electronic<br>controller | PG VR2 70 Amp | PG VR2 70 Amp | Same controller |
| Anti-tipper | Yes | Yes | Same function |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-1<br>ISO 10993-5 | ISO 10993-1<br>ISO 10993-5 | Same<br>biocompatibility |
| Warranty | 3 years: Main frame<br>1 years: Controller /<br>gear motor / batteries<br>w/o exhaustive and<br>wear parts | 3 years: Main frame<br>1 years: Controller /<br>gear motor /<br>batteries w/o<br>exhaustive and wear<br>parts | Same warranty |
| | | Differences | |
| Maximum<br>speed | 9.6km/h( 6 mph) | 6 km/h(3.75 mph) | Smaller speed |
| Maximum<br>user weight<br>capacities | 500 lbs / 225 kg | 265 lbs/120 kgs | Smaller weight |
| Overall<br>dimension<br>Overall length | 1150 mm / 45" | 1030 mm / 40.5" | Smaller Length |
| Overall width | 660 mm / 26" | 870-1420 mm<br>/34.2"-55.9" | Larger width |
| Overall height | 1170 mm / 46" | 1250 mm / 49.2" | Larger height |
| Batteries<br>Quantity<br>Type | Two<br>50Ah 12VDC | Two<br>Same | Same<br>Same type |
| Range per<br>charge | 35km / 21.8 miles | 32km / 20 miles | Smaller range |
| | | | |
| Rear wheels | | | |
| Quantities | 2 | 2 | Smaller rear tires |
| Sizes/type | 14.0" *3"x 2 | 12.4"x2.16"x2 | |
| | (PU solid tire) | (Pneumatic tire) | |
| Casters | 9.5" *3" x 2 | 7.48"x1.77"x2 | Smaller castors |
| | (PU solid tire) | (PU solid tire) | |
| Seat size | | | |
| Width | 66 cm / 25.9" | 46 cm / 18" | Smaller seat width |
| Depth | 87 cm / 34.2" | 47 cm / 18.5" | & depth |
| Height | 41 cm / 16.1" | 49-60cm / | Larger seat |
| | | 19.3"-23.6" | height |
| Backrest<br>reclining<br>function | No | Yes | Smaller incline<br>angle |
| Curb<br>climbing | 65 mm/2.5" | 50 mm/1.96" | Smaller curb |
| Dynamic<br>incline angle | 12 degrees | 6 degrees | Smaller incline<br>angle |
| Ground<br>clearance | 80 mm/3.15" | 50 mm/1.96" | Smaller clearance |
| Turning<br>radius | 610mm/24" | 730 mm/28.7" | Larger turning<br>radius |
| Motor<br>Quantity<br>Type | 2<br>24V, 500W | 2<br>24V, 200W | Same<br>Smaller power |
| Wheelchair | w/ batteries | w/ batteries | 53 lbs frame |
| Weight | 114kg / 251 lbs | 90 kgs / 198 lbs | difference |
| | w/o batteries | w/o batteries | |
| | 84kgs /185 lbs | 60 kgs / 132 lbs | |
| Charger | 24VDC | 24VDC | Different |
| | (UL 1310 ) | (UL E201162) | UL -certified<br>chargers |
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# HEARTWAY MEDICAL PRODUCTS CO.,LTD.
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 പ 60
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E-mail : sales@heartway.com.tw
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## HEARTWAY MEDICAL PRODUCTS CO.,LTD.
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#### COMPARISON DISCUSSION
For the maximum user weight capacity, wheelchair total weights, cruise range per charging and maximum speed, the subject device are smaller than the predicate device. The facts show the subject device is designed to perform in a lighter weight way than the predicate device. In order to function in a lighter weight design, rear wheels sizes and front castors sizes of the subject device can be smaller than those of the predicate device. To drive a lighter wheelchair with a slower maximum speed, the motor powers of the subject device can be smaller than those of the predicate device, based on the work-energy theorem. Since the motor powers and the maximum speed of the subject device are smaller than those of the predicate device, the cruise range is smaller according to the definition of work. These differences are only related to the designing aspects and not related to the safety and effectiveness aspects.
Owing to the smaller wheels and castors, the ground clearance and curb climbing of the subject device are smaller than those of the predicate device. As for the larger turning radius for the subject device, it is due to the larger overall width of the subject device. But the subject device passes the ISO 7176 series standards, the static and dynamic stabilities are all assured. Thus different radius and different widths do not raise any safety and effectiveness aspects. They are substantially equivalent.
The overall height and seat height of the subject device are larger than those of the predicate device. The subject device performs in a lighter weight design and has a backrest reclining function and a less maximum user weight capacity, the center of gravity of the subject device is higher than that of the predicate device. The fact results in smaller incline angle of the subject device 6 degrees, compared with 12 degrees of the predicate device. After all, two devices all pass the ISO 7176-2 standard; the dynamic stabilities of two devices are all assured. And this 6 degrees limitation is shown in the P27 user's manual for safety operation. There are no safety and effectiveness concerns. They are substantially equivalent with respect to these differences.
The battery chargers are different model but are the same 24 VDC type. Two chargers are UL-certified and there are no safety and effectiveness hazards. The difference does not raise any safety and effectiveness aspects concerned.
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Despite of the above differences, the two devices all completed the performance tests in accordance with ISO 7176 series standards and the ANSI / RESNA WC 2, Section 21 for the EMC test. They function safely and effectively. There are no safety and effectiveness aspects concerned. Thus, the two devices are substantially equivalent.
#### CONCLUSIONS
The subject device, HEARTWAY Electrically Powered Wheelchair, Model P27, is as safe and effective as, and functions in a manner equivalent to the K070489 predicate device, HEARTWAY Power Tilt Seating System power chair P16RT. 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 device.
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Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.