EPW FOLDABLE POWER WHEELCHAIR, EPW-03

K033206 · Emg Technology Co., Ltd. · ITI · Dec 18, 2003 · Physical Medicine

Device Facts

• Record ID: K033206
• Device Name: EPW FOLDABLE POWER WHEELCHAIR, EPW-03
• Applicant: Emg Technology Co., Ltd.
• Product Code: ITI · Physical Medicine
• Decision Date: Dec 18, 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-03 is a foldable power wheelchair designed to provide mobility for individuals restricted to a sitting position. The device functions as a motorized transport aid, allowing users to navigate environments independently. It is intended for use by patients with mobility impairments. The device is operated by the user via integrated controls. It provides mobility benefits by enabling movement for those unable to ambulate.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Powered wheelchair; foldable frame design; electric motor propulsion; standard wheelchair control interface.

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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DEC 1 8 2003

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

FMG Technology Company, LTD Jen Ke-Min ROC Chinese-European Industrial Research Society N. 58. Fu-Chinu Street Hsin-Chu City, Taiwan China

Re: K033206

Trade/Device Name: EPW Foldable Power Wheelchair, EPW-03 Regulation Number: 890.3860 Regulation Name: Wheelchair, powered Regulatory Class: II Product Codes: ITI Dated: November 11, 2003 Received: November 19, 2003

Dear: Mr. Ke-Min:

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 I'DA'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 fisting (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if annlicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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Page 2 - Mr. Ke-Min:

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). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act 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.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

A. Mark A. Mellmann

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 Foldable Power Wheelchair, EPW-03

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 )

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*for* Mark N. Mckenn

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