EPW POWERED WHEELCHAIR, GP-201

K023148 · Emg Technology Co., Ltd. · ITI · Jan 24, 2003 · Physical Medicine

Device Facts

• Record ID: K023148
• Device Name: EPW POWERED WHEELCHAIR, GP-201
• Applicant: Emg Technology Co., Ltd.
• Product Code: ITI · Physical Medicine
• Decision Date: Jan 24, 2003
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 890.3860
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The device is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.

Device Story

EPW Powered Wheelchair GP-201 provides mobility for individuals restricted to sitting position. Device operates via electric motor and user-controlled interface; allows navigation in indoor/outdoor environments. Intended for patient self-use; provides independence and mobility. No complex software or AI algorithms described.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on device design and intended use.

Technological Characteristics

Powered wheelchair; electric motor propulsion; user-operated control interface. Class II device (890.3860).

Indications for Use

Indicated for persons restricted to a sitting position requiring mobility assistance.

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.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Public Health Service

JAN 2 4 2003

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

EMG Technology Company, LTD. Ke-Min Jen, Ph.D. c/o Roc Chinese-European Industrial Research Society No. 58. Fu-Chiun St. Hsin-Chu City, Taiwan

Re: K023148

Trade/Device Name: EPW Powered Wheelchair GP-201 Regulation Number: 890.3860 Regulation Name: Wheelchair, powered Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ITI Dated: December 13, 2002 Received: December 20, 2002

Dear Dr. Jen:

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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing

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(21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address

http://www.fda.qov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely vours,

Mark n Millerson

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General. Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510 (K) NUMBER ( IF KNOW ): __ TBA ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DEVICE NAME: EPW Powered Wheelchair GP-201 Series

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

The device is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.

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Concurrence of CDRH, office of Device Evaluation (ODE )

| Prescription Use | OR Over-The-Counter-Use✓ |
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| (Per 21 CFR 801.109 ) | ( Optional Format 1-2-96 ) |

for Division of General Restorative and Neurological Devices

| 710(k) Number | K023148 |
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