K200857 · Dongguan Prestige Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. · ITI · Dec 17, 2020 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K200857
Device Name
Electric wheelchair (Model: S7012)
Applicant
Dongguan Prestige Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.
Product Code
ITI · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Dec 17, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.3860
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Electric wheelchair is a motor driven transportation vehicle with the intended use to provide mobility to a disabled or elderly limited to a seated position.
Device Story
Electric wheelchair (Model S7012) provides mobility for disabled or elderly users. Device consists of foldable welded-aluminum frame, sealed transaxle motors, electromagnetic braking system, electric motor controller, and Li-ion batteries. User operates device via joystick controller attached to armrest; joystick controls direction and velocity. Releasing joystick triggers electromagnetic brake for deceleration/stop. Remote control enables folding/unfolding. Device is battery-powered, rear-wheel drive, and intended for use by the patient. Output is physical mobility; healthcare provider/patient uses device to facilitate movement. Benefits include increased independence for individuals with limited mobility.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance and safety verified via ISO 7176 series (stability, brakes, energy consumption, dimensions, speed/acceleration, obstacle climbing, power/control systems, EMC, etc.), IEC 62304 (software), and IEC 60601-1-6/62366 (usability). Biocompatibility confirmed per ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10.
Technological Characteristics
Welded-aluminum frame; sealed transaxle motors; electromagnetic braking; Li-ion battery (24V/10Ah); joystick controller; remote control for folding. Dimensions: 840mm x 640mm x 930mm (unfolded). Max speed: 6 km/h. Max capacity: 125 kg. Compliance: ISO 7176 series, IEC 62304, IEC 62133. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for disabled or elderly adults limited to a seated position who possess the capability to operate simple controls and the ability to control a powered wheelchair.
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.
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December 17, 2020
Dongguan Prestige Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. % Cassie Lee Manager Guangzhou GLOMED Biological Technology Co., Ltd. 2231, Building 1, Rui Feng Center, Kaichuang Road Huangpu District Guangzhou, Guangdong 510663 China
Re: K200857
Trade/Device Name: Electric wheelchair (Model: S7012) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.3860 Regulation Name: Powered Wheelchair Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ITI Dated: September 27, 2020 Received: October 1, 2020
Dear Cassie Lee:
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.
# Heather L. Dean -S
Heather Dean, Ph.D. 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) K200857
Device Name Electric wheelchair (Model: S7012)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Electric wheelchair is a motor driven transportation vehicle with the intended use to provide mobility to a disabled or elderly limited to a seated 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 K200857
This summary of 510(K) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirement of 21 CFR 807.92.
#### 1. Submitter's Information
510(k) Owner's Name: Dongguan Prestige Sporting Goods Co., Ltd
Establishment Registration Number: 3008841035
Address: 3rd industrial ,Qiaotou Area, Houjie Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong province, China,
523950
Tel: 13763128800
Fax: 86-769-85922505
Contact Person: Zhang Zhao (General Manager)
E-mail: leon@solaxtech.com
#### Application Correspondent:
Contact Person: Ms. Cassie Lee
Guangzhou GLOMED Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: 2231, Building 1, Rui Feng Center, Kaichuang Road, Huangpu District, Guangzhou,
Guangdong, China
Tel: +86 20 8266 2446
Email: regulatory@glomed-info.com
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#### 2. Subject Device Information
| Trade Name: | Electric wheelchair (Model: S7012) |
|----------------------|------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Powered Wheelchair |
| Classification name: | Wheelchair, Powered |
| Review Panel: | Physical Medicine Device |
| Product Code: | ITI |
| Regulation Class: | 2 |
| Regulation Number: | 890.3860 |
#### 3. Predicate Device Information
Sponsor: Kunshan Aoshida Electric Technology Co., Ltd.
Device Trade name: A08 powered Wheelchair
Common name: Powered Wheelchair
Classification name: Wheelchair, Powered
510K Number: K163204
Medical specialty (Panel): Physical Medicine Device
Regulation number: 890.3860
Product Code: ITI
Classification: Class 2
#### 4. Device Description
The Electric wheelchair (Model S7012) is to provide mobility to adults, limited to a seated position that have capability to operate a few simple controls and the ability to control a powered wheelchair. The
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device and accessories (remote controller, AC power wire, charger, and battery) are reusable. The Electric wheelchair (Model S7012) is about 125 kg weight capacity and size is about 840mm x 640mm x 930mm if unfold and about 700mm x 640mm x 370mm if fold. It is basic conventional rear wheels drive, rigid frame vehicle that are battery powered. It consists primarily of a foldable welded-aluminum frames, sealed transaxle motors drive system, electromagnetic braking system, electric motor controller and Li-ion batteries with an off-board battery charger. It has some components as two front wheels, two rear wheels, two anti-tip wheels, a seat, a footrest, and has a remote for folding/unfolding the device.
lts basic function is powered by rechargeable batteries with 15 km which has a maximum speed up to 6 km/h. The controller with a joystick attaches to either armrest and velocity of the powered wheelchair. When the joystick is released, the electromagnetic brake will be actuated and the power wheelchair is slow to stop. The joystick can move up and down, left and right. There is a speed button to adjust the speed, and the speed indicator can display the speed. In addition, there is a remote control to control the folding and unfolding of the device. And no any new features of the device.
#### 5. Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Electric wheelchair is a motor driven transportation vehicle with the intended use to provide mobility to a disabled or elderly limited to a seated position.
#### 6. Tests Summary
The following performance and safety tests were conducted with Electric wheelchair:
- · ISO 7176-1: 2014, Wheelchairs Part 1: Determination of static stability
- ISO 7176-2:2001, Wheelchairs Part 2: Determination of dynamic stability of Powered
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Wheelchairs
· ISO 7176-3: 2012, Wheelchairs - Part 3: Determination of effectiveness of brakes
- · ISO 7176-4, Third edition 2008-10-01, Wheelchairs Part 4: Energy consumption of electric wheelchairs and scooters for determination of theoretical distance range
· ISO 7176-5, Second edition 2008-06-01, Wheelchairs - Part 5: Determination of overall dimensions, mass and maneuvering space
- · ISO 7176-6: 2001, Wheelchairs Part 6: Determination of maximum speed, acceleration and deceleration of Powered Wheelchairs
- ISO 7176-7, First Edition 1998-05-15, 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 7176-9:2009, Wheelchairs - Part 9: Climatic tests for Powered Wheelchairs
- · ISO 7176-10:2008, Wheelchairs Part 10: Determination of obstacle-climbing ability of Electric wheelchairs
- · ISO 7176-11, Second edition 2012-12-01, Wheelchairs Part 11: Test dummies
· ISO 7176-13, First edition 1989-08-01, Wheelchairs - Part 13: Determination of coefficient of friction of test surfaces
• ISO 7176-14:2008, Wheelchairs - Part 14: Power and control systems for Electric wheelchairs and scooters - Requirements and test methods
· ISO 7176-15:1996, Wheelchairs - Part 15: Requirements for information disclosure, documentation and labeling
· ISO 7176-16, Second edition 2012-12-01, Wheelchairs - Part 16: Resistance to ignition of
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postural support devices
· ISO 7176-21 Second edition 2009-04-01 Wheelchairs - Part 21: Requirements and test methods for electromagnetic compatibility of Electric wheelchairs and battery chargers
• ISO 7176-22 Second Edition 2014-09-01 Wheelchairs - Part 22: Set-Up Procedures
- IEC 62304: 2006 (First Edition), Medical device software, Software life- cycle processes
- · IEC 60601-1-6 Medical electrical equipment- Part1-6: General requirements for safety-Collateral Standard: Usability Edition 3.0, 2010
- IEC 62366 Medical devices Application of usability engineering to medical devices Edition 1.0, 2007
The materials and manufacturing used for the Electric wheelchair are identical to those of the reference predicate device K122749, which were demonstrated to conform with the following biocompatibility standards:
- · ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 5: Tests for In Vitro cytotoxicity
- ISO 10993-10: 2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 10: Tests for irritation and delayed-type hypersensitivity
#### 7. Comparison to predicate device and conclusion
The technological characteristics, features, specifications, materials, mode of operation, and intended use of Electric wheelchair is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices quoted above.
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The differences between the subject device and predicate devices do not raise new issues of safety or effectiveness.
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
|--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Company | Dongguan Prestige Sporting<br>Goods Co., Ltd. | Kunshan Aoshida Electric<br>Technology Co., Ltd. | -- |
| Trade Name | Electric wheelchair (Model<br>S7012) | A08 power wheelchair | -- |
| Classification<br>Name | Wheelchair, Powered | Wheelchair, Powered | SE |
| 510K Number | K200857 | K163204 | -- |
| Product Code | ITI | ITI | SE |
| Common or<br>Usual name | Powered Wheelchair | Powered Wheelchair | SE |
| Intended use/<br>Indications for<br>Use | The Electric wheelchair is a<br>motor driven transportation<br>vehicle with the intended use<br>to provide mobility to a<br>disabled or elderly limited to a<br>seated position. | This device is a motor<br>driven, indoor and outdoor<br>transportation vehicle with<br>the intended use to provide<br>mobility to a disabled or<br>elderly person limited to a<br>seated position. | SE |
| Size (unfold) | 840mm x 640mm x 930mm | 890 mm *603 mm *670 mm | SE<br>Note 1 |
| Overall length | 840mm | 890 mm (35") | SE |
| | | | Note 1 |
| Overall width | 640mm | 603 mm (23.7") | SE |
| | | | Note 1 |
| Stowage length | 700mm | 324 mm (12.8") | SE |
| | | | Note 1 |
| Stowage width | 640mm | 603 mm (23.7") | SE |
| | | | Note 1 |
| Stowage height | 370mm | 670 mm (26.4") | SE |
| | | | Note 1 |
| Total mass | 25.84 kg | 28 kg (61.7 lbs) | SE |
| | | | Note 1 |
| Mass of heaviest part | 24kg | 24 kg (53 lbs) | SE |
| | | | |
| Seat plane angle | 5° | 2 ° | SE |
| | | | Note 1 |
| Effective seat depth | 430mm | 430 mm (17") | SE |
| | | | |
| Effective seat width | 430mm | 450 mm (17.7") | SE |
| | | | Note 1 |
| Seat surface height at front edge | 520mm | 470 mm (18.5") | SE |
| | | | Note 1 |
| | | | |
| Back support<br>angle | $10^\circ$ or $18^\circ$ | $20^\circ$ | SE<br>Note 1 |
| Back support<br>height | 450mm | 470 mm (18.5") | SE<br>Note 1 |
| Foot support<br>to seat<br>distance | 410mm | 400 mm (15.7") | SE<br>Note 1 |
| Arm support<br>height | 225mm | 200 mm (7.9") | SE<br>Note 1 |
| Front of arm<br>support to<br>back support | 315mm | 350 mm (13.8") | SE<br>Note 1 |
| Minimum<br>turning<br>diameter | 1550mm | 1600 mm | SE<br>Note 1 |
| Tires | 6 inches for front wheel (solid wheel)<br>7 inches for rear wheel (solid wheel) | 7" x 2"inches for front wheel (solid wheel)<br>10" x 2.35" for rear wheel (solid wheel) | SE<br>Note 1 |
| Speed | 6 km/h (3.7mph) | 7 km/h (4.4mph) | SE<br>Note 2 |
| Safe Gradient / Maximum | 0-8° | 0-12° | SE<br>Note 2 |
| Gradient | | | |
| Range | 16 km (9.32mile) | 20 km (12.43mile) | SE<br>Note 2 |
| Turning<br>Radius | 0.73 m | 0.8 m | SE<br>Note 2 |
| Base weight<br>(not including<br>battery) | 24 kg approx. | 24.0 kg | SE |
| Battery weight | 1.84 kg | 4.00kg | SE<br>Note 1 |
| Brake | Electromagnetic | Electromagnetic | SE |
| Drive system | PG 45A / Rear wheel drive | PG 45A / Rear wheel drive | SE |
| Maximum<br>capacity | 125 kg | 100 kg | SE<br>Note 2 |
| Ground<br>clearance | 100 mm | 63.5 mm | SE<br>Note 2 |
| Obstacle<br>Climbing<br>Ability | 40 mm | 25 mm | SE<br>Note 2 |
| Battery | Lithium battery 24V/10Ah | Lithium battery 24V/20AH | SE<br>Note 3 |
| Motor | 24V 137W | 24V 250W | SE<br>Note 3 |
| Battery<br>charger | DC 24V/2A | DC24V/2A | SE |
| Frame design | Rigid frame | Rigid frame | SE |
| Folding<br>mechanism | X type | Inverted Y-type | SE<br>Note 4 |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | SE |
| Remote<br>control | Yes | Yes | SE |
| Biocompatibility | All user directly contacting<br>materials are compliance with<br>ISO10993-5 and<br>ISO10993-10 requirements. | All user directly contacting<br>materials are compliance<br>with ISO10993-5 and<br>ISO10993-10<br>requirements. | SE |
| Electrical<br>Safety | ISO 7176 series | ISO 7176 series | SE |
| EMC | ISO 7176 - 21 | ISO 7176 - 21 | SE |
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## Comparison in Detail(s):
## Note 1:
Although "Size", "Overall length", "Overall width", "Stowage width", "Stowage width", "Stowage height", "Total mass", "Seat plane angle", "Effective seat width", "Seat surface height at front edge", "Back support angle", "Back support height", "Foot support to seat distance", "Arm support height",
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"Front of arm support to back support", "Minimum turning diameter", "Tires" and "Battery weight" which are parameters required in ISO 7176-5 and ISO 7176-7 of the subject device are different from the predicate devices, however, these are some mechanical parameters, and they are very similar, Besides, the subtle changes of the physical characteristics will not affect the critical functions or the normal use, so these parameters' differences will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
#### Note 2:
Although the "Speed", " Safe Gradient / Maximum Gradient", " Range", " Turning Radius", "Maximum capacity", " Ground clearance" and "Obstacle Climbing Ability" of the subject device are different from the predicate device, as they very similar and all also comply with ISO 7176 series standards requirements, it will not affect the main function and the intended use of the device, so these parameters' differences will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
#### Note 3:
Although the "Battery" and "Motor" of the subject device are a little different from the predicate device, but both of them are comply with the standards IEC 62133 and ISO 7176, it will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
#### Note 4:
Although the "Folding mechanism" of the subject device are a little different from the predicate device, but both of them are comply with the standards ISO 7176, it will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
#### Final Conclusion:
The subject device Electric wheelchair (Model: S7012) is Substantially Equivalent to the predicate devices.
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# 8. Date of the summary prepared
December 15, 2020
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