The Element pediatric wheelchair is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.
Device Story
The Element Pediatric Wheelchair is a mechanical mobility device for children; provides a stable seat and wheel chassis for individuals restricted to a sitting position. Device consists of a powder-coated aluminum frame, polyurethane wheels, and flame-retardant nylon fabric seating/restraints. Operated by an attendant via back cane hand grips; designed for use on firm, smooth surfaces with slopes less than 5°. Features include adjustable seat width, depth, tilt, and recline to accommodate patient growth and postural needs. Includes a 'Transit Option' compliant with RESNA WC-19 for use in motor vehicles. The device is foldable for storage and transport. Healthcare providers or fitters configure the device parameters to meet specific patient disability requirements; the device facilitates mobility and postural support, potentially improving patient quality of life and accessibility.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance testing included ANSI/RESNA standards for static stability, dimensions/maneuvering, static/impact/fatigue strength, and brake effectiveness. Biocompatibility was assessed per ISO 10993-1. The device passed all testing, including ISO 7176-19 for transit safety and ISO 7176-16 for ignition resistance.
Technological Characteristics
Mechanical wheelchair; powder-coated aluminum frame; polyurethane non-inflatable wheels; flame-retardant nylon fabric seating. Adjustable seat width (18-28"), depth (10-22"), and tilt (45°). Compliant with RESNA WC-19 (transit) and ISO 10993 (biocompatibility). Manual operation; no energy source or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pediatric patients under 21 years old, weighing less than 185 lbs, who are restricted to a sitting position and require mobility and positioning 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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April 29, 2019
Leggero LLC % Mike Johnson Consultant Philosopher's River LLC P.O. Box 106 Willow Creek, Montana 59760
Re: K182840
Trade/Device Name: Element Pediatric Wheelchair Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.3850 Regulation Name: Mechanical Wheelchair Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: IOR Dated: January 9, 2019 Received: January 29, 2019
Dear Mike Johnson:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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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) K182840
Device Name Element Pediatric Wheelchair
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Element pediatric wheelchair is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# K182840
# 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.87 and 807.92. Summary preparation date 04-24-2019 [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)].
### A. Applicant Name and Address [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]
Leggero Ilc
P O Box 485
Burnet, Texas 78611
Tel: 406-551-9443
Fax: 406-551-9370
#### B. Contact Information
Philosopher's River llc
P O Box 106
Willow Creek, MT 59760
Tel: 406-209-3039
Fax: 406 209-3039
Contact person: Mike Johnson M.D.
mike(@philosophersriver.com
### C. Device Trade Name, Common Name, Classification [21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)]
Trade Name: Element Pediatric Wheelchair Device Common Name: Wheelchair Classification Name: Wheelchair, Mechanical 21 CFR 890.3850 Product Code: IOR Device Classification: Class I
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#### D. Predicate Devices [21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)]
The Element Pediatric Wheelchair uses similar technology and has a similar indication for use as the following predicate devices: Primary predicate K973673 Zippy TS / TS SE
#### E. Device Description [21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)]
The Element Pediatric Wheelchair is designed for children who are limited to a seated position and require mobility and positioning assistance. It is intended for individuals less than 21 years old, who weigh less than 185 pounds.
The Element Pediatric Wheelchair consists of a frame and wheels (part number 3101-0000). The frame is powder-coated aluminum and the non-inflatable wheels are polyurethane plastic. The seat back, seat bottom, restraints and armrests are covered in flame retardant nylon fabric. The footrests are powder-coated aluminum. The seat back, seat bottom, armrests, footrests, and restraints are specified by a professional wheelchair fitter. Parameters such as seat width (18-28") and depth (10-22") are changeable over the course of use. This adds adjustability to the wheelchair to meet the needs of growth, postural changes, and level of disability.
Parameters adjustable by manufacturer or distributor include: seat width, seat depth, seat to floor height, wheel size, wheel base distance. Parameters adjustable by user include: back cane height, tilt of chair, foot rest height, and seat back angle (recline).
The Element has a "Transit Option" that is compliant with RESNA WC-19. The Element is foldable for storage or transport.
The Element was designed for firm and smooth surfaces, both indoors and outdoors. It is intended for surfaces with less than 5° slope. A back cane hand grip is provided for an attendant to push.
Principle of Operation: The Leggero Element Pediatric Wheelchair provides a stable seat and wheel chassis designed to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.
#### F. Device Specifications and Comparison to Predicates [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)]
The Leggero Element Pediatric Wheelchair is compared to the predicate
- · Primary predicate K973673 Zippy TS / TS SE
The indications for use and classification for the Leggero Element Wheelchair are equivalent to the predicate. Below is a comparison table.
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| Characteristic | Leggero Element Pediatric<br>Wheelchair | Sunrise Medical Zippie TS/TS SE |
|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | "Element" | "Zippie" |
| Applicable<br>510(k)s | NA | Primary predicate K973673 Zippie TS/TS SE |
| Panel/ | Physical Medicine | Physical Medicine |
| Product Code/<br>Regulation<br>Number | IOR<br>21 CFR 890.3850 | IOR<br>21 CFR 890.3850 |
| Indications for<br>Use Statement | The Element pediatric wheelchair is<br>intended for medical purposes to<br>provide mobility to persons restricted<br>to a sitting position. | From K973673 (substantial equivalence is<br>claimed for only first sentence): Quickie<br>manual wheelchairs empower physically<br>challenged persons by providing a means of<br>mobility. This includes temporary and<br>permanent conditions in all ages such as:<br>Arthritis, Amputee, Paraplegic, Cerebral Palsy,<br>Hemiplegic, Tetraplegic, Quadriplegic, Spina<br>Bifida, Head Injury or Trauma, Muscular<br>Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Polio, Geriatric<br>Conditions and other Immobilizing or<br>debilitating condition. |
| Risk<br>Classification | Class I | Class I |
| Common Name | Wheelchair, Mechanical | Wheelchair, Mechanical |
| Mechanism of<br>Action | Adjustable seat on wheels, propelled<br>by attendant. | Adjustable seat on wheels, propelled by<br>attendant. |
The specifications for the Leggero Element Wheelchair are equivalent to the predicate. Below is a comparison table.
| Characteristic | Leggero Element Pediatric<br>Wheelchair<br>"Element" | Sunrise Medical Zippie TS/TS SE<br>"Zippie" |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Applicable<br>510(k)s | NA | Primary predicate K973673 Zippie TS/TS SE |
| Transit Option | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt | 45° | 45° |
| Chair Weight | 20, 22 24 lbs for the three models | 29 lbs w/o footrests |
| Weight Capacity<br>(w/o Seating) | 185 lbs | 165 lbs |
| Overall Width | 18 to 28 inches | 18.25 to 24.25 inches |
| Tubing Diameter | 1 inch | Frame 1 inch<br>Seat rail 1 inch |
| Frame Seat<br>Width | 10-20 inches | 10 to 18 inches |
| Seat Depth | 10-22 inches in one inch increments | 13 to 20 inches |
| Seat to Back<br>Angle Adjustment<br>(recline) | 90° to 115° | 85° to 120° |
| Seat to Floor<br>Height | 13 to 20 inches | 15.5 to 20 inches |
| Footrest / Frame<br>Angle | 70°, 80°, 90° Swing Away | 60°, 70°, 80° Swing Away |
| Back Type | Fixed Height and Height Adjustable | Fixed Height and Height Adjustable |
| Back Cane<br>(Handle) Height | Fixed Stroller Handles 21-25 inches, 23-27 inches, and 25-29 inches.<br>Each is adjustable in 1inch increments. | Fixed Stroller Handles 19, 22, 25 inches<br>Height Adjustable 16 to 22, 19 to 25 inches |
| Center of Gravity<br>Adjust (Varies<br>depending on<br>configuration) | No | No |
| Rear Wheel Sizes<br>(radius) | 12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 inches | 12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 inches |
| Caster Sizes | 3 to 8 inches | 3 to 8 inches |
| Warranty | Frame lifetime<br>Parts 1 year | Frame lifetime<br>Parts 1 year |
| Maximum Safe<br>Slope | 5° | 5° |
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The Leggero Element has similar technological characteristics (design, materials) and indications for use as the predicate Sunrise Medical Zippie.
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#### G. Indications for Use [21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)]
The Element pediatric wheelchair is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.
## H. Performance Data [21 CFR 807.92(b)(2)]
Specifically performance tests for the Element followed the standards:
ANSI/RESNA Section 1: Determination of static stability.
ANSI/RESNA Section 5: Determination of dimensions, mass, and maneuvering space
ANSI/RESNA Section 7: Method of measurement of seating and wheel dimensions. ANSI/RESNA Section 8: Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths.
ANSI/RESNA Section 11: Test dummies.
ANSI/RESNA Section 13: Determination of coefficient of friction of test surfaces. ANSI/RESNA Section 22: Set-up procedures.
ANSI/RESNA Section 26: Vocabulary
RESNA WC-2 Section 3: Determination of the effectiveness of brakes
RESNA WC-1 Section 15: Requirements for information disclosure, documentation and labeling
ISO 7176-19 Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor vehicles.
ISO 7176-16 Resistance to ignition of postural support devices
ISO 10993-1 (4th Edition 2009) guided the biocompatibility assessments of the patient and operator contact surfaces.
Comparison of Functional Testing results for the Element compared to the predicate Zippie: Both Element and Zippie were tested to ANSI/RESNA and ISO standards.
| Test | Element |
|------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Determination of static<br>stability | PASS |
| Static Impact and fatigue<br>strength | PASS |
| Determination of<br>Dimensions, mass, turning<br>space | PASS |
| Determination of safety<br>when used as seat in motor<br>vehicle | PASS |
| Biocompatibility of contact<br>surfaces | PASS |
Both the Element and Zippie were tested to ISO 10993 for biocompatibility. Nonclinical tests demonstrate that the Element is safe, effective and performs as well as the legally marketed device predicate.
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### I. Conclusion [21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)]
The Leggero Element Pediatric Wheelchair is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices, the Sunrise Medical Zippie; in terms of technology, function and indications for use. There are no new questions of safety or efficacy raised by the introduction of the Leggero Element Pediatric Wheelchair.
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