Invacare Tracer SX5 Manual Wheelchair, Invacare Tracer IV Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual Wheelchair
Applicant
Invacare Corporation
Product Code
IOR · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Apr 17, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.3850
Device Class
Class 1
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Invacare® Tracer Manual Wheelchair, Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Manual Wheelchair, Invacare Tracer SX5 Recliner Manual Wheelchair, and Invacare® Tracer IV® Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual Wheelchair are intended to provide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position.
Device Story
Manual wheelchairs providing mobility for individuals restricted to sitting position; intended for daily indoor/outdoor use on firm surfaces. Models include standard, recliner (90°-180° backrest), and heavy-duty/extra-wide configurations. Features include X-design cross-brace, adjustable armrests, anti-tippers, and wheel locks (push-to-lock/pull-to-lock). Operated by user or caregiver; provides customized fit to improve comfort, propulsion, and transfer. Recliner models allow backrest angle adjustment. Heavy-duty models support higher weight capacities (up to 450 lbs). Benefits include improved mobility, stability, and postural support for patients with limited ambulatory function.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Compliance with ANSI/RESNA WC/Volume 1 2009 standards for static stability, brake effectiveness, dimensions, maneuvering space, seating/wheel dimensions, and static/impact/fatigue strength. Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity) and ISO 10993-10 (skin irritation). Flammability testing per CAL117:2013 and ISO 8191.
Indicated for persons limited to a sitting position requiring mobility assistance.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A mechanical wheelchair is a manually operated device with wheels that is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 17, 2017
Invacare Corporation Elijah Wreh Regulatory Affairs Manager (pre-market) One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio 44035
Re: K162621
Trade/Device Name: Invacare Tracer SX5 Manual Wheelchair, Invacare Tracer SX5 Recline Manual Wheelchair, Invacare Tracer IV Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual Wheelchair
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.3850 Regulation Name: Mechanical Wheelchair Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: IOR Dated: October 5, 2016 Received: October 6, 2016
Dear Elijah Wreh:
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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K162621
#### Device Name
Invacare Tracer SX5 Manual Wheelchair, Invacare Tracer SX5 Recliner Manual Wheelchair, Invacare Tracer IV Heavy Duty/extra Wide Manual Wheelchair
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Invacare® Tracer Manual Wheelchair, Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Manual Wheelchair, Invacare Tracer SX5 Recliner Manual Wheelchair, and Invacare® Tracer IV® Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual Wheelchair are intended to provide mobility to persons limited 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: | Invacare Corporation<br>One Invacare Way<br>Elyria, OH 44035 |
|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Phone: (440) 329-6840<br>Email: ewreh@invacare.com |
| CONTACT PERSON: | Elijah N. Wreh<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager (Pre-Market) |
| MANUFACTURER: | INVAMEX S.DE R.L. DE C.V.<br>Avenida El Puente S/N<br>Parque Industrial El Puente Manimex<br>Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico C.P. 88783 |
| Date Prepared: | April 17, 2017 |
| DEVICE<br>Name of Devices: | Invacare Tracer SX5 Manual Wheelchair<br>Invacare Tracer SX5 Recline Manual Wheelchair<br>Invacare® Tracer IV® Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual Wheelchair |
| Common or Usual Name:<br>Classification Name: | Wheelchair, Mechanical<br>Mechanical Wheelchair 21 CFR §890.3850 |
| Regulatory Class: | I |
| Product Code: | IOR: Wheelchair, Mechanical |
| Regulation Description: | Mechanical Wheelchair |
| PREDICATE DEVICE: | Tracer Series Mechanical Wheelchairs (K935398) |
| REFERENCE DEVICE: | Ride Lite 9000 Series Wheelchair (K881951) |
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### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Manual Wheelchair is intended to provide mobility to persons who may be restricted to a sitting position. The manual wheelchair is intended for ongoing daily use. The models offer a wide range of customization which allows for a better fit for the end user resulting in comfort, lightweight, easier propelling, transferring, and smooth ride. The manual wheelchair is intended for indoor and outdoor use on firm surfaces free of climbing obstacles.
The Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Recliner Manual Wheelchair is a Tracer SX5 model with the addition of a recline feature. This recliner model incorporates a mechanism that allows the backrest to recline in angles from 90° to 180°. Both models of the chair have a weight capacity of 250 to 300 lbs. depending on the seat width. Both models also come with an anti-tipper device to ensure the chair remains stable while in use.
The Invacare® Tracer IV® Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual Wheelchair has the same intended use as the Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Manual Wheelchair. However, the Tracer IV does not come with a recliner model and has a higher weight capacity of 350 lbs. depending on the configuration. Both models of Tracer IV chairs come with a push-to-lock or pull-to-lock feature to engage and disengage the wheel locks. Both models also come with anti-tippers that allow clearance of 1.5 to 2 inches. There is no prior submission for the subject devices. The associated model and accessories include:
- . Invacare Tracer SX5 Manual Wheelchair
- o Seat Width 14" to 18" 250 lbs. (114 Kg)
- o Seat width 20" to 22" 300 lbs. (136 Kg)
- Invacare Tracer SX5 Recline Manual Wheelchair .
- o Seat Width 14" to 18" 250 lbs. (114 Kg)
- o Seat width 20" to 22" 300 lbs. (136 Kg)
- Invacare Tracer IV & Heavy Duty Manual Wheelchair . o Weight capacity at 350 lbs. and 450 lbs.
- Tipper aid ●
- Cane holder
- Anti-theft device
- Non-folding device
- O2 holder ●
- Wheel lock extension ●
- IV rod telescopic fixed back .
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### INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Invacare® Tracer Manual Wheelchair, Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Manual Wheelchair, Invacare Tracer SX5 Recliner Manual Wheelchair, and Invacare® Tracer IV® Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual Wheelchair are intended to provide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position.
# COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE and REFERENCE DEVICES
The device comparison showed that the subject devices are substantially equivalent in intended use, design, materials, and operational principles to the previously cleared Tracer Series Mechanical Wheelchairs (K935398) to provide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position.
# BASIS OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The substantial equivalence of the subject device was determined as per the FDA guidance document, "The 510(k) Program: Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications [510(k)]" and the technological characteristics which include materials, design, energy source, and other device features, as defined in section 513(i)(1)(B) of the FD&C Act and 21 CFR 807.100(b)(2)(ii)(A).
The subject device components are as safe and effective as the predicate and reference devices and do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
The major frame components for the subject Invacare® Tracer IV® Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual Wheelchair and the previously cleared Tracer Series Manual Wheelchairs (K935398) are the same. The data generated from the subject Invacare® Tracer IV® Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual Wheelchair test report supports a finding of substantial equivalence in regards to the device comparison, dimensional analysis, device specifications, design characteristics and to provide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position.
The difference in weight capacity between the subject Invacare® Tracer IV® Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual Wheelchair and the previously cleared Tracer Series Manual Wheelchairs (K935398) do not raise no new issues of safety or effectiveness.
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In conclusion, the performance testing, device comparison, and dimensional analysis demonstrates that the subject device components are substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference devices in regards to static stability, effectiveness of brakes, dimensions, mass and maneuvering space, measurement of seating and wheel dimensions, static impact and fatigue strength, coefficient of friction, information disclosures, documentation and labeling.
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# Design Characteristics Comparison – Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Manual Wheelchair
| Device | Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Manual Wheelchair | Tracer Series Manual Wheelchairs |
|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | Subject Devices<br>Pending Submission (K162621) | Predicate Device<br>(K935398) |
| Intended Use | The Invacare® Tracer® Manual Wheelchair is intended to provide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position. | To provide mobility to persons who may be restricted to a sitting position. |
| Indications for Use | The Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Manual Wheelchair and Invacare®<br>Tracer® SX5 Recliner Manual Wheelchair are intended to provide<br>mobility to persons limited to a sitting position. | Persons who may be restricted to a sitting position. |
| Design | Tracer SX5<br>(Subject Device) | Tracer Series Manual Wheelchairs<br>(K935398) |
| Weight Limit | 250 lbs.<br>300 lbs. | 250 lbs. |
| Seat Width 14" to 18"<br>Seat Width 20" to 22" | X-design | X-design |
| Cross-brace Configuration | 14", 16", 18", 20" or 22 " | 16.5 ", 18 " |
| Seat Width | 14" to 18" with the weight limitation is 250 lbs.<br><br>20" to 22" with the weight limitation is 300 lbs. | 14" to 18" |
| Seat Depth | 16" to 18" | 13", 14", 15", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21" or 22" |
| Back Style | Fixed | Fixed |
| Arm Types | Fixed or adjustable height; desk or full length; removable | Permanent and/or Removable |
| Anti-Tippers | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks | Push-to-lock and pull-to-lock | Push to lock |
| Rear Wheel Sizes | 20", 22", 24 " | 20", 22", 24 " composite |
| Caster Sizes | 6 " – 8" | 6 " – 8" |
| Front riggings | Swing away | Swing away |
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| Device | Invacare Tracer SX5 Recliner Manual Wheelchair | Ride Lite 9000 Series Wheelchair |
|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | Subject Device<br>(K162621) | Reference Device<br>(K881951) |
| Intended Use | The Invacare® Tracer Manual Wheelchair is intended to provide<br>mobility to persons limited to a sitting position. | The Ride Lite 9000 Series Wheelchair is intended to provide mobility to persons limited<br>to a sitting position. |
| Indications for Use | The Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Manual Wheelchair and Invacare®<br>Tracer® SX5 Recliner Manual Wheelchair are intended to<br>provide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position | The Ride Lite 9000 Series Wheelchair is indicated to provide mobility to person ages 12<br>and up (adolescents and adults) with a weight capacity of 350 lb. depending on the seat<br>width. |
| Design | | |
| Weight Limit | 250 lbs.<br>300 lbs. | 350 lb. |
| Seat Width | 16" and 18" | 14" and 18" |
| Recline Feature | Reclining | Reclining |
| Cross-brace Configuration | X-design | X-design |
| Seat Depth | 16" and 18" | 16", 17" and 18" |
| Back Style | Reclining (5° – 78° vertical measurement) | Reclining (5° – 78° vertical measurement) |
| Arm Types | Fixed or adjustable height; desk or full length; removable | Fixed or adjustable height; desk or full length; removable |
| Anti-Tippers | Required | Required |
| Wheel Locks | Push-to-lock and pull-to-lock | Push-to-lock and pull-to-lock |
| Rear Wheel Sizes | 20", 22", 24" | 20", 22", 24" |
| Caster Sizes | 6" – 8" | 6" – 8" |
| Front riggings | Swing away | Swing away |
# Design Characteristics Comparison – Invacare Tracer SX5 Recliner Manual Wheelchair
Note: The reference device is used for the recline feature and technical characteristics comparison.
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| Device | Invacare® Tracer IV® Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual<br>Wheelchair | Tracer Series Manual Wheelchairs |
|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | Subject Device<br>Pending Submission (K162621) | Primary Predicate Device<br>(K935398) |
| Intended Use | The Invacare® Tracer® Manual Wheelchair is intended to provide<br>mobility to persons limited to a sitting position. | To provide mobility to persons who may be restricted to a sitting position. |
| Indications for Use | The Invacare® Tracer® IV Manual Wheelchair and Invacare®<br>Tracer® IV Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual Wheelchair are intended<br>to provide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position. | Persons who may be restricted to a sitting position. |
| Design | | |
| Weight Limit | 350lbs.<br>450 lbs. | 250 lbs. |
| Cross-brace Configuration | X-design | X-design |
| Seat Width | 18", 20", 22" or 24" | 16.5", 18" |
| Seat Depth | 18" and 20" | 16", 16" |
| Back Style | Fixed | Fixed |
| Arm Types | Fixed or adjustable height; desk or full length; removable | Permanent and/or Removable |
| Anti-Tippers | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks | Push to Lock (Adult), Pull to Lock (Hemi) | Push to lock |
| Rear Wheel Sizes | 24" Composite; 24" pneumatic flat free insert | 20", 22", 24" composite |
| Caster Sizes | 8 x 1 $1/4$ "Urethane<br>8 x 1 $3/4$ "Semi Pneumatic | 6"- 8" * |
| Front riggings | Swing away | Swing away |
# Design Characteristics Comparison – Invacare® Tracer IV® Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual Wheelchair
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## PERFORMANCE DATA
## Non-Clinical Test
Non-clinical laboratory testing was performed on the subject Invacare® Tracer Manual Wheelchairs to determine substantial equivalence. The following testing was performed:
- ANSI / RESNA WC/Volume 1 2009, Section 1: Determination of Static Stability .
- ANSI / RESNA WC/Volume 1 2009, Section 3: Determination of Effectiveness of . Brakes
- ANSI / RESNA WC/Volume 1 2009, Section 5: Determination of Dimensions, Mass . and Maneuvering Space
- . ANSI / RESNA WC/Volume 1 - 2009, Section 7: Measurement of Seating and Wheel Dimensions
- ANSI / RESNA WC/Volume 1 2009, Section 8: Static, Impact and Fatigue Strengths . Tests
- RESNA WC-1:2009 Section 11: Test Dummies .
- RESNA WC-1:2009 Section 13: Determination of Coefficient of Friction of Test . Surfaces
- ANSI / RESNA WC/Volume 1 2009, Section 15: Requirements for Information . Disclosure, Documentation and Labeling
- CAL117:2013, Section 1: Flammability Testing .
- ISO 8191-1:1987 & 8191-2:1988: Flammability Testing .
Verification Testing demonstrated that the subject Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Manual and Invacare® Tracer IV® Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual are substantially equivalent to the marketed predicate and reference devices.
## Biocompatibility Testing
The biocompatibility evaluation for the subject Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Manual and Invacare® Tracer IV® Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual were conducted in accordance with the FDA Blue Book Memorandum #G95 – 1 "Use of International Standard ISO – 10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing,"' May 1, 1995, and International Standard ISO 10993 - 1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process," as recognized by FDA. The battery of testing included the following tests:
- AAMI / ANSI / ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 5: Tests for in vitro Cytotoxicity
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- AAMI / ANSI / ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 10: Tests for Skin Irritation
### Animal Study
Animal testing was not required for this submission.
## Clinical Testing
Clinical testing was not required for this submission.
## CONCLUSIONS
The subject devices have the same intended use and similar technological characteristics as the predicate and reference devices. Design Verification Testing support the safety and performance of the subject devices and demonstrate that the subject devices should perform as intended in the specified use conditions. Therefore, the subject Invacare Tracer SX5 Manual Wheelchair, Invacare Tracer SX5 Recline Manual Wheelchair, and Invacare® Tracer IV® Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Manual Wheelchair are substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference devices identified throughout this submission.
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