The device is a powered wheelchair intended to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.
Device Story
SupaChair is a battery-operated powered wheelchair designed to provide mobility to individuals restricted to a sitting position. The device consists of a frame, motor, drive wheels, caster wheels, and a seat. It is operated by the user via a joystick controller, with an optional detachable attendant joystick available for caregiver use. The device utilizes dynamic and electromagnetic braking systems for speed control and stopping. The braking performance is adjustable via software to meet specific market demands. The wheelchair is designed to be portable, capable of breaking down into six pieces for transport. It is intended for use in various environments where a powered wheelchair is required. By providing independent mobility, the device assists users in navigating their surroundings, potentially improving quality of life and functional independence.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The device underwent comprehensive non-clinical testing in accordance with ISO 7176 series standards (including static/dynamic stability, brake efficiency, obstacle climbing, and power/control systems) and IEC 62133 for battery safety. All test results demonstrated compliance with standards and were comparable to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Powered wheelchair featuring a frame, motor, and joystick controller. Energy source: 24V SLA or Lithium batteries. Braking: Dynamic and electromagnetic. Dimensions: 1180mm length, 580-620mm width. Weight capacity: 150kg. Modular design (breaks into 6 pieces). Connectivity: Software-adjustable braking parameters. Testing standards: ISO 7176 series (stability, braking, dimensions, strength, power/control, EMC) and IEC 62133 (battery safety).
Indications for Use
Indicated for persons restricted to a sitting position who require a powered wheelchair for mobility.
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
OTTO BOCK Healthcare, LP A-200 Powered Wheelchair (K052706)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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February 13, 2018
Eurogreen International Inc. David Hsieh General Manager No. 48, Lane 220, Sec. 1, Fu-Zun Rd., Yuan-Lin Township Chang-Hua County, Taiwan 51055 R.O.C.
Re: K173313
Trade/Device Name: "SupaChair" Powered Wheelchair: COMBI 18, COMBI 18SP, COMBI 20, COMBI 20SP Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.3860 Regulation Name: Powered Wheelchair Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ITI Dated: December 18, 2017 Received: January 22, 2018
Dear David Hsieh:
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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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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Sincerely.
Vivek J. Pinto -S
for Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K173313
#### Device Name
"SupaChair" Powered Wheelchair: COMBI 18, COMBI 18SP, COMBI 20, COMBI 20SP
Indications for Use (Describe)
The device is a power wheelchair intended to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position
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### Date: Dec 18, 2017
# 5.1 Applicant Information
| Type of Submission | Original Application- Traditional 510(k) |
|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Applicant Name | EUROGREEN INTERNATIONAL INC. |
| Address | No.48, Ln. 220, Sec. 1, Fuzun Rd., Yuanlin Township,<br>Changhua County, Taiwan |
| Phone | +886-4-8319633 |
| Fax | +886-4-8332226 |
| Contact Person | David Hsieh |
| Contact Title | General Manager |
| Contact E-mail | sales@lawia.com |
# 5.2 Device Description
Intended Use : "The device is a powered wheelchair intended to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position."
| Item | Description |
|---------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Powered Wheelchair |
| Trade Name | "SupaChair" Powered Wheelchair |
| Classification Name | Powered Wheelchair |
| Regulation Number | 890.3860 |
| Product Code | ITI |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Model | COMBI 18/ COMBI 20/ COMBI 18SP/ COMBI 20SP |
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| | 510(k) Summary | 2 / 10 | |
| Drive wheel size | 200mm (8")<br>260mm (10") | | |
| Caster wheel size | 178mm (7")<br>200mm (8") | | |
| Overall Length | 1180mm (46.5") | | |
| Overall Width | 580~620mm (22.8~25.2") | | |
| Overall Height | 1010mm (39.8") | | |
| Standard Seat Width | 450~490mm (17.7~19.3") | | |
| Standard Seat Depth | 450mm (17.7") | | |
| Backrest height | 470mm (18.5") | | |
| Weight capacity | 150kg (330 lbs) | | |
| Total weight with<br>batteries (SLA) | 37.3~39.8kg (82~87.5 lbs) | | |
| Weight of motor<br>mount complete | 14.9~17.4kg (32.8~38.2 lbs) | | |
| Heaviest Piece | 14.9~17.4kg (32.8~38.2 lbs) | | |
| Breaks down into | 6 pieces | | |
| Maximum speed SLA<br>battery | 6.5~9kph (4~5.6mph) | | |
| Turning Radius | 900~1100mm (35.4~43.3") | | |
| Ground clearance | 83mm (3.3") | | |
| Battery (SLA/Lithium) | 24V-15ah | | |
| Weight of battery<br>(SLA/Lithium) | 9.2/4 kg (20/9 lbs) | | |
| Slope grade ability | 8~9 degrees | | |
| Travel Distance<br>SLA/Lithium | Up to 10/16.5km (Up to 6.2/10.2 mile) | | |
| SUONCHAR | Section 5 | Page | |
| | 510(k) Summary | 3 / 10 | |
| Battery charger SLA | 2A Off board | | |
| Battery charger<br>Lithium | 4 A Off board | | |
| Armrest height | 160~215mm (6.3~8.5") | | |
| Brake | Dynamic braking and electromagnetic brake | | |
| Brake distance-Normal | | | |
| operation | 1.0~1.5 m/s | | |
| (Horizontal-Forward-Max<br>speed) | *Adjustable from software according to market demand.* | | |
| Attendant joystick | Detachable joystick either mount on power chair or | | |
| (Optional) | handle bar. | | |
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# Section 5
510(k) Summary
Page
| | COMBI 18 | COMBI 20 | COMBI 18SP | COMBI 20SP |
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| Drive wheels size | 200mm (8") | 200mm (8") | 260mm (10") | 260mm (10") |
| Caster wheels size | 178mm (7") | 178mm (7") | 200mm (8") | 200mm (8") |
| Overall length | 1180mm (46.5") | 1180mm (46.5") | 1180mm (46.5") | 1180mm (46.5") |
| Overall width | 580mm (22.8") | 620mm (25.2") | 580mm (22.8") | 620mm (25.2") |
| Overall height | 1010mm (39.8") | 1010mm (39.8") | 1010mm (39.8") | 1010mm (39.8") |
| Standard seat width | 450mm (17.7") | 490mm (19.3") | 450mm (17.7") | 490mm (19.3") |
| Standard seat depth | 450mm (17.7") | 450mm (17.7") | 450mm (17.7") | 450mm (17.7") |
| Back rest height | 470mm (18.5") | 470mm (18.5") | 470mm (18.5") | 470mm (18.5") |
| Weight capacity | 150kg (330 lbs) | 150kg (330 lbs) | 150kg (330 lbs) | 150kg (330 lbs) |
| Total weight with batteries (SLA) | 37.3kg (82 lbs) | 37.7kg (83 lbs) | 39.7kg (87 lbs) | 39.8kg (87.5 lbs) |
| Weight of motor mount<br>complete | 14.9kg (32.8 lbs) | 15kg (33 lbs) | 17.3kg (38 lbs) | 17.4kg (38.2 lbs) |
| Heaviest piece | 14.9kg (32.8 lbs) | 15kg (33 lbs) | 17.3kg (38 lbs) | 17.4kg (38.2 lbs) |
| Breaks down into | 6 pieces | 6 pieces | 6 pieces | 6 pieces |
| Maximum speed SLA battery | 6.5kph (4mph) | 6.5kph (4mph) | 9kph (5.6mph) | 9kph (5.6mph) |
| Turning radius | 900mm (35.4") | 1100mm (43.3") | 900mm (35.4") | 1100mm (43.3") |
| Ground clearance | 83mm (3.3") | 83mm (3.3") | 83mm (3.3") | 83mm (3.3") |
| Battery (SLA/Lithium) | 24V15ah | 24V15ah | 24V15ah | 24V15ah |
| Weight of battery (SLA/Lithium) | 9.2/4kg (20/9 lbs) | 9.2/4kg (20/9 lbs) | 9.2/4kg (20/9 lbs) | 9.2/4kg (20/9 lbs) |
| Slope grade ability | 9 degree | 9 degree | 8 degree | 8 degree |
| Travel distance SLA/Lithium | Up to 10/16.5km (Up<br>to 6.2/10.2mile) | Up to 10/16.5km (Up<br>to 6.2/10.2mile) | Up to 10/16.5km (Up<br>to 6.2/10.2mile) | Up to 10/16.5km (Up<br>to 6.2/10.2mile) |
| Battery charger SLA | 2A off board | 2A off board | 2A off board | 2A off board |
| Battery charger Lithium | 4A off board | 4A off board | 4A off board | 4A off board |
| Armrest height | 160-215mm<br>(6.3-8.5") | 160-215mm<br>(6.3-8.5") | 160-215mm<br>(6.3-8.5") | 160-215mm<br>(6.3-8.5") |
| Brake | Dynamic braking and<br>electromagnetic<br>brake | Dynamic braking and<br>electromagnetic<br>brake | Dynamic braking and<br>electromagnetic<br>brake | Dynamic braking and<br>electromagnetic<br>brake |
| Brake distance-Normal operation<br>(Horizontal-Forward-Max speed)<br>*Adjustable from software according to<br>market demand.* | 1.0-1.5 m/s | 1.0-1.5 m/s | 1.0-1.5 m/s | 1.0-1.5 m/s |
| Attendant joystick (Optional) | Detachable joystick either mount on power chair or handle bar. | | | |
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# Section 5
510(k) Summary
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## 5.3 Equivalence comparison to marketed device
## Technological characteristics :
Per the 510(k) Program: Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications [510(k)], we choose OTTO BOCK Healthcare, LP to be our predicate device. The reasons are OTTO BOCK Healthcare, LP had 510k already, similar intended use and technological characteristics to our subject devices.
The device features and use parameters of the OTTO BOCK Healthcare, LP, A-200 Powered Wheelchair (K052706) are very similar. Both are battery operated and have brake systems. Batteries capacity and battery chargers are similar and provided with the powered wheelchair. Use parameters are very similar, varying only in minor parameters such as the grade climbable by the respective wheelchairs.
| | EUROGREEN<br>International Inc. | OTTO BOCK Healthcare,<br>LP | Differences |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| K number | K173313 | K052706 | |
| Identification | Subject devices | Predicate device | |
| Indication for Use | "The device is a<br>powered wheelchair<br>intended to provide<br>mobility to persons<br>restricted to a sitting<br>position." | Provide mobility to<br>persons physically<br>challenged and limited<br>to sitting positions. | Similar |
| Model Type | COMBI 18/ COMBI<br>20/ COMBI 18SP/<br>COMBI 20SP | A-200 | |
| Drive wheel size | 200 mm (8")<br>260 mm (10") | | Smaller wheel for lower<br>speed and better output<br>for torque. |
| | | | |
| Caster wheel size | 178 mm ( 7 " )<br>200 mm (8") | | Not effect to output |
| Overall Length | 1180 mm (46.5") | 1000 mm | Similar |
| Overall Width | 580~620 mm<br>(22.8~25.2") | 570 mm | Similar |
| Overall Height | 1010 mm (39.8") | | Similar |
| Standard Seat Width | 450~490 mm<br>(17.7~19.3") | 340~480 mm | Similar |
| Standard Seat Depth | 450 mm (17.7") | 340~500 mm | Similar |
| Back rest height | 470 mm (18.5") | 550/500/450 mm | Similar |
| Weight Capacity | 150 kg (330 lbs) | 100 kg | These are options<br>according the customer<br>needs. All models passed<br>the loading test.<br>(Appendix 7.3~7.6) |
| Total Weight With<br>Batteries (SLA) | 37.3~39.8 kg<br>(82~87.5 Ibs) | 66 kg | It doesn't affect the<br>safety and performance. |
| Weight of Motor<br>mount complete | 14.9~17.4 kg<br>(32.8~38.2 lbs) | | |
| Heaviest Piece | 14.9~17.4 kg<br>(32.8~38.2 lbs) | | |
| Breaks Down Into | 6 pieces | | |
| Maximum Speed SLA<br>battery | 6.5~9 kph<br>(4~5.6 mph) | 6 km/h | Similar |
| Turning Radius | 900~1100 mm<br>(35.4~43.3") | 870 mm | Similar |
| Ground Clearance | 83 mm (3.3") | | |
| Battery (SLA/Lithium) | 24V 15ah | 28 Ah (C5) AGM<br>batteries | It doesn't affect the<br>safety. |
| Weight of battery<br>(SLA/Lithium) | 9.2 kg/4kg (20/9 lbs) | | It doesn't affect the<br>safety. |
| | | | |
| Slope Grade Ability | 8~9 degree | 12% | Similar |
| Travel Distance<br>SLA/Lithium | Up to 10/16.5 km (Up<br>to 6.2/10.2 mile) | 15 km | It doesn't affect the<br>safety and performance. |
| Battery Charger SLA | 2A Off Board | | It doesn't affect the<br>safety and performance. |
| Battery Charger<br>Lithium | 4A Off Board | | |
| Armrest Height | 160~215 mm<br>(6.3~8.5") | 225~350 mm | Similar |
| Brake | Dynamic Braking and<br>Electromagnetic<br>Brake | | Similar |
| Brake distance-<br>Normal operation<br>(Horizontal-Forward-Max<br>speed)<br>*Adjustable from software according<br>to market demand.* | 1.0~1.5 m/s | | It doesn't affect the<br>safety and performance.<br>(Ref. Appendix 7.3~7.6) |
| Attendant joystick<br>(Optional) | Detachable joystick<br>either mount on power<br>chair or handle bar. | | |
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# Section 5 510(k) Summary
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## 5.4 Safety and Effectiveness
The substantially equivalence to other commercially product (powered wheelchair) OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE, LP, A-200 Powered Wheelchair (K052706). The comparison table on above list the primary technical aspects and specifications that are pertinent to powered wheelchair. The "SupaChair" powered wheelchair is as safe and effective as the predicate devices.
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# 5.5 Non-clinical Testing
"SupaChair" powered wheelchair has done the series test to confirmation its safety and effectiveness in pre-clinical test. The tests are conducted with ISO 7176 serial standards. All test results are in compliance with it and were similar to predicate device.
- ISO 7176-1 : Static stability test ●
- ISO 7176-2 : Dynamic stability test ●
- ISO 7176-3 : Efficiency of brakes tests ●
- ISO 7176-4 : Theoretical distance range tests
- ISO 7176-5 : Overall dimensions, Mass, Turning, Diameter tests
- ISO 7176-6 : Maximum speed, acceleration and retardation tests
- ISO 7176-7 : Seating and wheel dimension tests ●
- ISO 7176-8 : Static, impact and fatique strengths tests
- ISO 7176-9 : Climatic tests
- ISO 7176-10 : Obstacle-climbing ability tests ●
- ISO 7176-11 : Test dummies ●
- ISO 7176-13 : Determination of coefficient of friction of test surfaces
- ISO 7176-14 : Power and control system ●
- ISO 7176-15 : Information disclosure, documentation and labeling
- ISO 7176-21 (EN 12184) : EMC test
- ISO 7176-25 : Batteries and chargers for powered wheelchairs ●
- IEC 62133 : Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes-Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications.
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# 5.6 Conclusion
"SupaChair" powered wheelchair is a safe, reliable and effective medical device, meeting all declared requirements of its intended use and the device does not introduce new risks and does not present any adverse health effects or safety risks to patients when used as intended.
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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.