K190534 · Jiangsu Horizon Medical Science & Technology Co., Ltd. · IOR · May 29, 2019 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K190534
Device Name
Manual Wheelchair SIVFH2A102
Applicant
Jiangsu Horizon Medical Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
IOR · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
May 29, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.3850
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
The Manual Wheelchair is to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.
Device Story
Manual wheelchair for indoor/outdoor mobility; provides sitting support for users. Features aluminum frame, foldable design, sling-style seat/backrest, armrests, legrests, and four-wheel base (front casters, rear wheels). Operated manually by user or caregiver; no electronic components or power assistance. Used in home or clinical settings. Benefits include improved mobility for individuals with restricted sitting capability. Device is disassembled/folded for transport.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance verified via ISO 7176 series (stability, brakes, dimensions, strength, ignition resistance) and ISO 10993 series (biocompatibility). Usability study with 15 participants confirmed user manual comprehension and operational capability.
Technological Characteristics
Manual mechanical wheelchair. Materials: Aluminum frame (silver/blue coating), polyester non-woven/flame-resistant foam upholstery, PVC components, PU tires/armrest pads. Foldable frame. Standards: ISO 7176-1, -3, -5, -7, -8, -11, -13, -15, -16, -22; ISO 10993-1, -5, -10. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for persons restricted 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.
Predicate Devices
AST Model MA012 and MS019 Rehab Wheelchair (K181795)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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May 29, 2019
Jiangsu Horizon Medical Science & Technology Co., Ltd. % Jinghua Zhou Regulation Control Manager Guangzhou Junyi Information Technology Co., Ltd. Room 215, Huaming Building, Chebei Road Guangzhou, 511660 CN
Re: K190534
Trade/Device Name: Manual Wheelchair SIVFH2A102 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.3850 Regulation Name: Mechanical Wheelchair Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: IOR Dated: March 4, 2019 Received: March 4, 2019
Dear Jinghua Zhou:
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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Sincerely,
Vivek Pinto, PhD Assistant Director, Acute Injury Devices Team DHT5B: Division of Neuromodulation and Physical Medicine Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K190534
Device Name Manual Wheelchair SIVFH2A102
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Manual Wheelchair is 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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# Section 5 - 510(k) Summary
Date of Summary Preparation: February 22, 2019
### 1. Submitter's Identifications
Submitter's Name: Jiangsu Horizon Medical Science & Technology Co., Ltd. Address: No.1 Guanhe Road, Situ Town, Danyang City, Jiangsu Province, China, 212331 Contact Person: Cheng Gong Contact Title: QA Manager Contact E-mail Address: markgong@phoenixmedical.cn Telephone: +86-0511-86808686 Fax: +86-0511-86160891
### 2. Correspondent's Identifications
Correspondent's Name: Guangzhou Junyi Information Technology Co., Ltd. Address: Room 215, Huaming Building, Chebei Road, Guangzhou, P.R. China ZIP Code: 511660 Contact Person: Jinghua Zhou Contact Title: Regulation Control Manager Contact E-mail Address: admanzhou@126.com Telephone: +86-20-82329549 Fax: +86-20-82329549
### 3. Name of the Device
Device Classification Name: Wheelchair, Mechanical Product Name: Mechanical Wheelchair Trade Name: Manual Wheelchair SIVFH2A102 Model: SIVFH2A102 Classification Panel: Physical Medicine Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.3850 Product Code: IOR Device Classification: Class I
### 4. The Predicate Devices
K181795 AST Model MA012 and MS019 Rehab Wheelchair
### 5. Device Description
The Aluminum Manual Wheelchair is indoor/outdoor wheelchair that has a base with four-wheeled with a seat. The device can be disassembled for transport and it is foldable easily. The device uses a standard sling type back and seat.
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Main components:
Main frame, handle sleeve, back upholstery, seat upholstery, armrest, side panel, rear wheel with handle ring, rear wheel axle, legrest, footplate, front fork, front wheels, cross bar.
Main materials:
Main frame, cross bar, legrest: Aluminum, silver/blue coating
Back upholstery, seat upholstery: Cover is polyester non-woven, inside with flame resistant foam
Handle sleeve, handle sleeve, side panel, handle ring, footplate: PVC
Tire of rear wheels, front wheels, armrest pad: PU
## 6. Intended Use of Device
The Manual Wheelchair is to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.
# 7. Summary of Substantial Equivalence
| | Proposed Device | Predicate device | Comparison | |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510k Number | K190534 | K181795 | ----- | |
| Product Code | IOR | IOR | Same | |
| Proprietary Name | Manual Wheelchair<br>SIVFH2A102 | AST Model MA012<br>and MS019 Rehab<br>Wheelchair | ----- | |
| Model | SIVFH2A102 | MA012 and MS019 | ----- | |
| Manufacturer | Jiangsu Horizon<br>Medical Science &<br>Technology Co., Ltd. | Sichuan AST<br>Medical Equipment<br>Co., Ltd. | ----- | |
| Indications for Use | The Manual<br>Wheelchair is to<br>provide mobility to<br>persons restricted to<br>a sitting position. | The AST Model<br>MA012 and MS019<br>Rehab Wheelchairs<br>are to provide<br>mobility to persons<br>limited to a sitting<br>position. | Same | |
| Type of Use | Over-the-counter | Over-the-counter | Same | |
| Basic Design | The Aluminum<br>Manual Wheelchair<br>is indoor/outdoor<br>wheelchair that has a<br>base with<br>four-wheeled with a | The AST Model<br>MA012 and MS019<br>Rehab Wheelchair<br>are manual<br>wheelchairs.<br>They have adjustable | Similar<br>The structure<br>and materials<br>of main frame<br>of the proposed<br>device and | |
| | seat. The device can | armrests, and | predicate | |
| | be disassembled for | multiple<br>position. The casters | device are | |
| | transport and it is | are 6"/7"/8" PU | same, only | |
| | foldable easily. The | wheels with height | individual | |
| | device uses a | adjustable forks and | materials are | |
| | standard sling type | the rear wheels are | different, such | |
| | back and seat. | 20"/22"/24"*1-3/8" | as back | |
| | Aluminum frame | polyurethane | upholstery and | |
| | with silver/blue | (MA012 and | seat upholstery, | |
| | coating and folding | MS019). | etc. | |
| | backrest | Aluminum frame | The differences | |
| | Flip back armrest | with liquid coated | do not raise | |
| | PU pad | and folding backrest | safety and | |
| | Detachable and | Flip-up and | effectiveness | |
| | elevating footrest | detachable armrest | of the proposed | |
| | Front caster PU tires | PU pad | device. | |
| | and detachable rear | Detachable footrest | | |
| | wheel PU tires | Front casters PU | | |
| | Polyester non-woven | tires and quick | | |
| | cover of back | release rear wheel | | |
| | upholstery and seat | PU tires | | |
| | upholstery | Nylon cushion | | |
| | Main frame, cross | | | |
| | bar, legrest: | AST Model MA012 | Similar | |
| | Aluminum, | Rehab Wheelchair: | The Main | |
| | silver/blue coating | Aluminum frame | structural | |
| | Back upholstery, seat | with liquid coated | materials and | |
| | upholstery: Cover is | and folding backrest | wheels | |
| | polyester | Flip-up and | materials are | |
| | non-woven, inside | detachable armrest | same. | |
| Materials | with flame resistant | PU pad | The differences | |
| | foam<br>Handle sleeve, | Detachable footrest | do not raise | |
| | handle sleeve, side | Front casters PU | safety and | |
| | panel, handle ring, | tires and quick | effectiveness | |
| | footplate: PVC | release rear wheel | of the proposed | |
| | Tire of rear wheels, | PU tires | device. | |
| | front wheels, armrest | Nylon cushion | | |
| | pad: PU | | | |
| | Main frame, handle | AST Model MA012 | Same | |
| | sleeve, back | Rehab Wheelchair: | Although the | |
| Components | upholstery, seat | Main frame, handle | expressions are | |
| | upholstery, armrest | sleeve, back | different, the | |
| | pad, armrest, side | upholstery, seat | main | |
| | wheel panel, rear | upholstery, armrest | components | |
| | | with handle ring, pad, rear wheel axle, legrest, footplate, brake, front fork, front wheels, cross bar. | armrest, side panel, front casters, rear wheel, legrest, footplate, brake, front fork, cross-brace. | are same. |
| Control Mode | | Mechanical | Mechanical | Same |
| | Length | 1030mm | Model MA012:<br>1173mm(±1mm) | Similar<br>The two physical |
| Dimension | Width | 660mm | Model MA012:<br>645mm (±1mm) | dimensions are different. The difference does |
| | Height | 930mm | Model MA012:<br>892mm (±1mm) | not affect the effectiveness and safety. |
| Net weight | | 30.2 lbs/13.7kg | Model MA012:<br>17.2kg/38lbs | Similar<br>The proposed device is heavier than the predicate device. |
| Weight capacity | | 275 lbs/125kg | Model MA012:<br>300lbs/136kg | Similar<br>Weight capacity of the proposed device is less than the predicate device. |
| Seat width | | 460mm(18") | Model MA012:<br>16"(406mm)<br>18"(457mm)<br>20"(508mm) | Similar<br>Different seat sizes do not |
| Seat height | | 510mm(20") | Model MA012:<br>19.7"(500mm) | raises the safety and |
| Seat depth | | 425mm(16.7") | Model MA012:<br>16"-20"<br>(406mm-508mm) | effectiveness of the device. |
| Frame type | | foldable | foldable | Same |
| Cross-brace configuration | | 18" | 14", 16", 18", 20" or 22" | Same |
### Table 1 Comparison to Predicate Device
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| Back style | Fixed | Model<br>MS019:<br>Fixed<br>Model<br>MA012:<br>Adjustable | predicate<br>device include<br>with that of<br>proposed<br>device.<br>Same<br>Back style of<br>proposed<br>device is same<br>as predicate<br>device model<br>MS019. |
|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Anti-tippers | Optional | Optional | Same |
| Wheel<br>construction | Quick release | Model<br>MA012:<br>Quick release<br>Model<br>MS019:<br>Fixed | Same<br>Wheel<br>construction of<br>proposed<br>device is same<br>as predicate<br>device model<br>MA012. |
| Tires | Front: 8"<br>Rear: 24" | Front: 6",7",8"<br>Rear: 20",22",24" | Same<br>The tires sizes<br>of proposed<br>device<br>are<br>included<br>to<br>those<br>of<br>predicate<br>device. |
| Armrest | Flip back armrest | Model<br>MA012:<br>Height<br>Adjustable<br>desk length armrest,<br>Flip back<br>Model<br>MS019:<br>Fixed or adjustable<br>height; desk or full<br>length; removable | Similar<br>The height<br>of<br>armrest<br>of<br>proposed<br>device can not<br>be adjustable. |
| Foot rest | Optional/<br>swing<br>away | Optional/<br>swing<br>away | Same |
| Rear Axle Position | Single | Multiple | Similar<br>The rear axle<br>of proposed<br>device has only<br>one size. |
| Frame<br>Construction | Foldable frame | Foldable frame | Same |
| Frame Material | Aluminum | Model MA012:<br>Aluminum<br>Model MS019: Steel | Same<br>The frame<br>material of<br>proposed<br>device is same<br>as predicate<br>device model<br>MA012. |
| Safety Feature | Manual Wheel Lock | Manual Wheel Lock | Same |
| Standard | ISO7176-1<br>ISO7176-3<br>ISO7176-5<br>ISO7176-7<br>ISO7176-8<br>ISO7176-11<br>ISO7176-13<br>ISO7176-15<br>ISO7176-16<br>ISO7176-22<br>ISO10993-1<br>ISO10993-5<br>ISO10993-10 | ISO7176-1<br>ISO7176-3<br>ISO7176-5<br>ISO7176-7<br>ISO7176-8<br>ISO7176-11<br>ISO7176-13<br>ISO7176-15<br>ISO7176-16<br>ISO7176-22<br>ISO10993-1<br>ISO10993-5<br>ISO10993-10 | Same |
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## 8. Substantial Equivalence discussion:
Our device and the predicate device are almost identical in terms of all areas described in the above table (Table 1). There are some minor differences with the predicate device don't affect the safety or effectiveness of the subject device.
The following table (Table 2) shows similarities and differences of the performance between our device and the predicate device. Tests were conducted following the recommended procedures outlined in the respective consensus standards, and results for "Manual Wheelchair SIVFH2A102" met all relevant requirements in the test standards, our internal specifications, and are comparable to the predicate device.
| Description | Proposed Device | Predicate device |
|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|
| Static stability | Meets ISO 7176-1:2014 | Meets ISO 7176-1:2014 |
| Effectiveness of brakes | Meets ISO 7176-3:2012 | Meets ISO 7176-3:2012 |
| Dimensions, mass and<br>maneuvering space | Meets ISO 7176-5:2008 | Meets ISO 7176-5:2008 |
| Seating and wheel<br>dimensions | Meets ISO 7176-7:1998 | Meets ISO 7176-7:1998 |
Table 2: Comparison of Performance Testing
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| Static, impact, and fatigue<br>strengths | Meets ISO 7176-8:2014 | Meets ISO 7176-8:2014 |
|----------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|------------------------|
| Information disclosure,<br>documentation and<br>Labeling | Meets ISO 7176-15:1996 | Meets ISO 7176-15:1996 |
| Resistance to ignition | Meets ISO 7176-16:2012 | Meets ISO 7176-16:2012 |
Jiangsu Horizon Medical Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
The tests were performed following the general requirements outlined in ISO 7176-11:2012, ISO 7176-13:1989, ISO 7176-22:2014.
A brief discussion of the non-clinical testing data that was submitted, referenced or relied on to demonstrate that the Proposed Device is safe and effective, and whose performance meets the requirements of its user-defined acceptance criteria and intended uses:
"Mechanical Wheelchair SIVFH2A102" meets performance requirements per ISO 7176-1:2014, ISO 7176-3: 2012, ISO 7176-5:2008, ISO 7176-7:1998, ISO 7176-8:2014, ISO 7176-11:2012, 7176-13: 1989, ISO 7176-15: 1996, ISO 7176-16:2012 and ISO 7176-22:2014. It is safe and effective, and its performances meet the requirements of the pre-defined acceptance criteria and intended use.
A brief discussion of the clinical submitted, reference, or relied on in the premarket notification submission for a determination of substantial equivalence.
According to the non-clinical test results, the proposed devices are as safe, as effective and perform as well as the predicate device. So the proposed device is Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device which is US legally market device.
### 9. Non-Clinical Tests Performed:
The following testing was performed on the "Mechanical Wheelchair SIVFH2A102" in accordance with the requirements of the design control regulations and established quality assurance procedures.
Safety and performance:
ISO 7176-1:2014 Wheelchairs - Part 1: Determination of static stability
ISO 7176-3:2012 Wheelchairs - Part 3: Determination of effectiveness of brakes
ISO 7176-5:2008 Wheelchairs - Part 5: Determination of dimensions, mass and maneuvering space
ISO 7176-7:1998 Wheelchairs - Part 7: Measurement of seating and wheel dimensions
ISO 7176-8:2014 Wheelchairs - Part 8: Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths
ISO 7176-11:2012 Wheelchairs - Part 11: Test dummies
ISO 7176-13:1989 Wheelchairs - Part 13: Determination of friction of test surface
ISO 7176-15:1996 Wheelchairs - Part 15: Requirements for information disclosure, documentation and labeling
ISO 7176-16:2012 Wheelchairs - Part 16: Resistance to ignition of postural support
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devices
ISO 7176-22:2014 Wheelchairs - Part 22: Set-up procedures
Biocompatibility:
ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and delayed-type hypersensitivity
# 10. Usability Study:
The 15 participants read the User Manual before initial use of the device. They can understand the questions and answer them. The 15 participants can operate the device referring to the User Manual.
Based on the verification & validation testing records provided, we concluded that the Manual Wheelchair, Model SIVFH2A102 is considered to meet the usability requirement as defined in the verification & validation test report.
These non-clinical tests demonstrate that the labeling for the Manual Wheelchair, Model SIVFH2A102, manufactured by Jiangsu Horizon Medical Science & Technology Co., Ltd. and also distributed by US-Distributors is comprehensive, was well understood by a variety of "patients", and provided sufficient information for safe and proper use of the device.
# 11. Conclusion:
Based on the comparison of the proposed device of SIVFH2A102 is determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device of AST Model MA012 and MS019 Rehab Wheelchair, in respect of safety and effectiveness.
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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.