ParaMotion

K203761 · Powerbasetec GmbH · IPL · Jan 21, 2022 · Physical Medicine

Device Facts

• Record ID: K203761
• Device Name: ParaMotion
• Applicant: Powerbasetec GmbH
• Product Code: IPL · Physical Medicine
• Decision Date: Jan 21, 2022
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 890.3900
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The sports wheelchair is designed solely for persons who are unable to walk or have a walking impediment for doing indoor or outdoor sports that require an upright body position. The ParaMotion was specially designed for users who are able to independently move in a sports wheelchair.

Device Story

ParaMotion is an all-terrain electric wheelchair with integrated standing function. Input is provided via a joystick control panel, which manages both driving and standing functions. The device uses electric motors on front wheels for propulsion and steering; a freely mounted dual rear wheel provides a 360° turning radius. An electric linear motor adjusts the seat, backrest, and leg support angles to transition the user from a seated to an upright position. Used in indoor/outdoor environments by active, mobility-impaired users. The healthcare provider or user programs driving functions via the R-Net control system. The device benefits patients by providing mobility and the ability to assume an upright position for sports or daily activities.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data. Safety and effectiveness were demonstrated through bench testing, including compliance with ISO 7176 series standards for stability, braking, energy consumption, dimensions, obstacle climbing, and electromagnetic compatibility.

Technological Characteristics

All-terrain electric wheelchair; front-wheel drive; 24V DC motors with pulse width modulation; 2x 12V 93.5Ah gel batteries. Frame: powder-coated steel and aluminum; GRP laminate covering. Control: R-Net/Curtis-Wright system. Actuator: Linak LA 30 permanent magnet motor. Braking: electromagnetic spring brake. Compliance: ISO 7176 series, EN 12184, DIN EN 60529 (IP Code).

Indications for Use

Indicated for individuals needing a power wheelchair who cannot stand independently, including those with paraplegia, spina bifida, cerebral paresis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and polio, or individuals requiring an upright position for sports activities.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A standup wheelchair is a device with wheels that is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position. The device incorporates an external manually controlled mechanical system that is intended to raise a paraplegic to an upright position by means of an elevating seat.

Predicate Devices

• ParaGolfer (K060936)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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January 21, 2022

PowerBaseTec GmbH % Juliane Dinter, PhD Consultant (Lead Project Manager) OiP GmbH Struveweg 40 Ludwigsfelde, 14974 Germany

Re: K203761

Trade/Device Name: ParaMotion Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.3900 Regulation Name: Standup Wheelchair Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IPL Dated: November 25, 2021 Received: December 3, 2021

Dear Dr. Juliane Dinter:

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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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

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Sincerely,

Heather Dean, 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) K203761

Device Name ParaMotion

Indications for Use (Describe)

- Any individual who needs a power wheelchair and can not stand up on their own such as people with paraplegia, spina
- bifida, cerebral paresis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and polio

• any individual to take part in sports activities requiring an upright 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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#### Contact Information

| Date of preparation | January 2022 |
|---------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Name | PowerBaseTec GmbH |
| Address | Göttinger Landstr. 14a 37434 Gieboldehausen |
| Contact Person | Niclas Nachtwey<br>General Manager |
| E-Mail | [e-mail] |
| Phone | [phone] |

#### Application Correspondent (Consultant)

| Name | QiP GmbH |
|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Address | Struveweg 40<br>14974 Ludwigsfelde<br>Germany |
| Alternate Contact | Dr. rer. medic. Juliane Dinter<br>Lead Project Manager |
| E-Mail | [e-mail] |
| Phone | [phone] |
| Fax | [phone] |

## Subject Device

| Trade Name | ParaMotion | | |
|---------------------|---------------------|--|--|
| Common Name | Standup Wheelchair | | |
| Classification Name | Wheelchair, Standup | | |
| Regulatory Number | 21 CFR 890.3900 | | |
| Product Code | IPL | | |
| Device Class | II | | |

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| Review Panel | Physical Medicine |
|---------------------|---------------------|
| Predicate Device | |
| Trade Name | ParaGolfer |
| Common Name | Standup Wheelchair |
| Classification Name | Wheelchair, Standup |
| Regulatory Number | 890.3900 |
| Product Code | IPL |
| Device Class | II |
| Review Panel | Physical Medicine |
| 510(k) number | K060936 |
| Clearance | August 07, 2006 |

# Subject Device Description

The ParaMotion is an all-terrain electric wheelchair with an integrated standing function.

All functions are controlled via the joystick control panel. Strong electric motors on the front wheels with wide terrain tires ensure safe handling, and obstacles are overcome easily. The ParaMotion is steered by targeted control of the drive wheels with appropriate operation of the joystick. The dual rear wheel is freely mounted on a steering shaft and thus has a 360° turning radius. This ensures excellent manoeuvrability of the ParaMotion.

The joystick control panel also manages the standing function to the driving functions. An electric motor ensures adjustment of the seat from the horizontal position to the upright position. At the same time, the angle of the backrest and the hinges of the leg support are adjusted so that the operator assumes an upright position in the end position. Thanks to the infinitely variable linear motor, any position between the seated position and the standing position can be assumed.

All control functions are carried out by means of an R-Net wheelchair control. Thanks to the easy programmability of the R-Net system, the driving functions can be adapted to suit the user's needs.

## Indications for Use

- Any individual who needs a power wheelchair and can not stand up on their own such as people with paraplegia, spina bifida, cerebral paresis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and polio
- any individual to take part in sports activities requiring an upright position

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## Intended Use Statement

The sports wheelchair is designed solely for persons who are unable to walk or have a walking impediment for doing indoor or outdoor sports that require an upright body position. The ParaMotion was specially designed for users who are able to independently move in a sports wheelchair.

## Comparison with Predicate Device

The ParaMotion is substantially equivalent to the ParaGolfer Otto Bock HealthCare, cleared on August 07, 2006 as K060936.

The ParaMotion is the follow-on device of the ParaGolfer and was designed on the technical basis by the company PowerBaseTec. The ParaMotion has the identically constructed drives, batteries and performance data and is based on the Design of the ParaGolfer. The control technology was replaced by an advanced control technology from Curtis Wright (R-NET). The stand-up unit (seat unit) was developed based on the stand-up unit of the ParaGolfer and optimized in order to improve he usability of the user (for instance an active seat shifting for Decubitus prevention was integrated) and to ensure more efficient repairs by trained technicians. The intended users are identical for both devices (ParaGolfer and ParaMotion). Based on technical, clinical and biological characteristics the ParaMotion is substantially equivalent to the ParaGolfer and may be viewed as follow-up product.

The following table provides a comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate device and the reference device to demonstrate substantial equivalence.

| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>K060936 | Justification for<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | PowerBaseTec GmbH | Otto Bock | Not applicable |
| Model | ParaMotion | ParaGolfer | Not applicable |
| Device Classification | | Class II | Identical |
| Classification Panel | | 890.3900, IPL | Identical |
| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>K060936 | Justification for<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence |
| Regulation Name | Physical Medicine Devices, Physical Medicine<br>Prosthetic Devices Standup Wheelchair | | Identical |
| Indications for Use | • Any individual who<br>needs a power<br>wheelchair and can<br>not stand up on<br>their own such as<br>people with<br>paraplegia, spina<br>bifida, cerebral<br>paresis, multiple<br>sclerosis, muscular<br>dystrophy and polio<br>• any individual to<br>take part in sports<br>activities requiring<br>an upright position | • Any individual who<br>needs a power<br>wheelchair and can<br>not stand up on<br>their own such as<br>people with<br>paraplegia, spina<br>bifida, cerebral<br>paresis, multiple<br>sclerosis, muscular<br>dystrophy and polio<br>• any individual to<br>take part in sports<br>activities requiring<br>an upright position | Identical |
| Intended Use<br>Statement | The sports wheelchair<br>is designed solely for<br>persons who are<br>unable to walk or have<br>a walking impediment<br>for doing indoor or<br>outdoor sports that<br>require an upright<br>body position. The<br>ParaMotion was<br>specially designed for<br>users who are able to<br>independently move<br>in a sports wheelchair. | The ParaGolfer<br>Standup Wheelchair<br>is a front wheel drive<br>powered standup<br>wheelchair with an<br>air-filled rear wheel<br>for active users.<br>These wheelchairs<br>provide<br>mobility to physically<br>challenged persons.<br>The wheelchair can<br>be moved by the user<br>operating the Curtis<br>Instruments MC-2<br>Control System that is<br>connected to the<br>Micro Motor. The<br>wheelchair is steered<br>by different rotation<br>of the rear wheel. It<br>features a servo-<br>steering with release<br>mechanism. The<br>ParaGolfer has an<br>integrated stand-up | The intended use of the<br>subject and predicate<br>device is similar. |
| | | function. When | |
| | | actuating the standup | |
| | | function via the | |
| | | control console, a | |
| | | motorized | |
| | | lifting device moves | |
| | | the seat of the | |
| | | ParaGolfer from a | |
| | | horizontal to vertical | |
| | | position. | |
| | | At the same time the | |
| | | angles on the | |
| | | backrest and footrest | |
| | | adapt in such a way | |
| | | that the | |
| | | user is brought to an | |
| | | upright posture. | |
| | | | |
| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>K060936 | Justification for<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence |
| Patient Population | active handicapped<br>users or disabled<br>people unable to walk | Information not<br>publicly available | Identical |
| Intended Users | active handicapped<br>users or people<br>unable to walk | Information not<br>publicly available | Identical |
| Frame material | • Base frame- Steel<br>powder Coated<br>• Seat frame- Steel<br>powder Coated and<br>Aluminium Powder<br>Coated<br>• Covering- GRP<br>laminate with<br>gelcoat coating | Information not<br>publicly available | Similar with<br>differences; not<br>clinical relevant due to<br>ISO 10993-series<br>compliance. |
| Frame Design/ Style | U frame | Information not<br>publicly available | Identical |
| Folding mechanism | No, backrest and<br>footrest for transport | Information not<br>publicly available | Very similar in terms<br>of folding of the<br>backrest and the<br>footrest only for the<br>subject device. Not<br>clinically relevant in<br>terms of safety and<br>performance. |
| Seating design | mechanical seat<br>construction with<br>stand-up function | Information not<br>publicly available | Identical |
| Seating attachment<br>(integrated, power<br>base, specialty power) | integrated | Information not<br>publicly available | Identical |
| Overall Dimensions | - | - | - |
| Length (when<br>driving forward):<br>Total length<br>(packing size) | When driving<br>forward:1620mm<br>Total length:1375mm | Information not<br>publicly available | Different but no<br>clinical relevant of<br>critical differences for<br>the user and therefore |
| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>K060936 | Justification for<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence |
| Width | 900 mm | Information not<br>publicly available | no adverse impact on<br>safety and<br>effectiveness of the<br>subject device.<br>Identical |
| Height | 1010 mm (in sitting<br>position – depending<br>on the position of the<br>backrest) | Information not<br>publicly available | Different. The subject<br>device has a longer<br>total height than the<br>predicate device. A<br>different height is not<br>clinically relevant or<br>has critical differences<br>for the user. The<br>different has therefore<br>no adverse impact on<br>safety and<br>effectiveness of the<br>subject device. |
| Seat dimensions | - | - | - |
| Seat width | 295 – 465 mm | Information not<br>publicly available | Identical |
| Seat depth | 340 – 520 mm | Information not<br>publicly available | Identical with a<br>different range. |
| Seat height | 500 – 645 mm | Information not<br>publicly available | The subject device has<br>a smaller seat height<br>than the predicate<br>device. |
| Weight | 40,2 kg | Information not<br>available | No comparison<br>possible. Due to<br>similar wheelchair<br>weight this<br>information is not<br>clinically relevant. |
| Wheelchair Weight | 212,2 kg | Information not<br>publicly available | Subject device is<br>heavier than the<br>predicate device. Not<br>relevant in terms of<br>intended purpose. |
| With batteries | 80 kg | Information not<br>publicly available | Identical |
| Without batteries | 132,2 kg | Information not<br>publicly available | Subject device is<br>heavier than the<br>predicate device. Not<br>relevant in terms of<br>intended purpose. |
| Controller | 120 Amps | Information not publicly available | The subject device has a smaller controller |
| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate Device K060936 | Justification for Substantial Equivalence output than the predicate device. |
| Drive style (e.g. rear, mid, front) | front | Information not publicly available | Identical |
| Motor type | 2 DC Motors pulse width modulation | Information not publicly available…