← Product Code [FMQ](/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/FMQ) · K962834 # HEELBO QUILTED LIMB HOLDER WITH DOUBLE D-RING, QUICK-RELEASE SNAP, AND STRAP (K962834) _Heelbo, Inc. · FMQ · Oct 18, 1996 · General Hospital · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/FMQ/K962834 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Heelbo, Inc. - **Product Code:** [FMQ](/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/FMQ.md) - **Decision Date:** Oct 18, 1996 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.6760 - **Device Class:** Class 1 - **Review Panel:** General Hospital ## Indications for Use Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder with Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap, and Strap is intended to be a protective limb restraint that limits the patient’s movement to the extent necessary for treatment, examination, or protection of the patient or others. The device can be used in the supine or sitting positions. ## Device Story Disposable quilted limb holder; secures to bed, gurney, chair, or wheelchair via straps, Velcro fastener, Double D-Ring, and quick-release snap. Used by caregivers to limit patient movement for treatment, examination, or protection. Allows wrist adjustment without cinching; supports supine and sitting positions. Machine washable. Provides physical restraint to prevent patient injury or interference with medical care. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data. Biocompatibility assessment based on history of safe use of materials in clothing/garment industry and absence of reported skin irritation. ## Technological Characteristics Quilted limb holder; Velcro fastener; Double D-Ring; quick-release snap; straps. Available in two sizes (Small-Regular and Large-X-Large). Machine washable. Non-electronic, mechanical device. ## Regulatory Identification A protective restraint is a device, including but not limited to a wristlet, anklet, vest, mitt, straight jacket, body/limb holder, or other type of strap, that is intended for medical purposes and that limits the patient's movements to the extent necessary for treatment, examination, or protection of the patient or others. ## Predicate Devices - Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder with Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap and Strap ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0} Ke96 2834 Heelbo, Inc. 1134 N. Homan Ave. Chicago, IL 60651 312/489-7711 Telex RCA 297-248 800/323-5444 Fax 312/489-7744 OCT 18 1996 Heelbo, Inc. Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder with Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap and Strap ## Safety and Effectiveness Summary 1. Submitter's name, Address and Contact Person | Submitter | Contact Person | | --- | --- | | Heelbo, Inc. 1134 N. Homan Ave. Chicago, IL 60651 | Joseph S. Tokarz; Manager, Regulatory Affairs Hollister Incorporated 2000 Hollister Drive Libertyville, IL 60048 Ph: (847)680-2849, Fax: (847)918-3860 | Date Summary Prepared - July 17, 1996 2. Name of Device: Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder with Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap and Strap 3. Name of Predicate Device Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder with Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap and Strap 4. Description of Device Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder with Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap and Strap is a disposable quilted limb holder with a Velcro® fastener, Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap and Straps that secure to a bed, gurney, chair or wheelchair. The Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder with Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap and Strap is intended to be a protective limb restraint that limits the patient’s movement to the extent necessary for treatment, examination, or protection of the patient or others. The Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder allows for wrist adjustment to provide a secure fit without cinching. The Double D-Ring is simple to use and allows the caregiver easy access to the patient. Also, the adjustable Double D-Ring and Quick-Release Snap allow for supine and sitting positions. The Heelbo Quilted Limb Holders are machine washable. The Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder with Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap and Strap is available in the following sizes: | Stock No. 9350 | Stock No. 9360 | | --- | --- | | Small-Regular / cuff size: 11 ½" long strap: 3/4" wide, 60" long | Large-X-Large / cuff size: 13 ½" long strap: 3/4" wide, 60" long | Page 18 {1} Heelbo, Inc. 1134 N. Homan Ave. Chicago, IL 60651 312/489-7711 Telex RCA 297-248 800/323-5444 Fax 312/489-7744 Heelbo, Inc. Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder with Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap and Strap ## 5. Statement of Intended Use Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder with Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap, and Strap is intended to be a protective limb restraint that limits the patient’s movement to the extent necessary for treatment, examination, or protection of the patient or others. The device can be used in the supine or sitting positions. ## 6. Statement of Technological Characteristics of the Device Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder with Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap and Strap is a disposable quilted limb holder with a Velcro® fastener, Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap and Straps that secure to a bed, gurney, chair or wheelchair. The Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder with Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap and Strap is intended to be a protective limb restraint that limits the patient’s movement to the extent necessary for treatment, examination, or protection of the patient or others. The Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder allows for wrist adjustment to provide a secure fit without cinching. The Double D-Ring is simple to use and allows the caregiver easy access to the patient. Also, the adjustable Double D-Ring and Quick-Release Snap allow for supine and sitting positions. The subject devices are identical in intended use, design, materials, manufacturing process, physical and mechanical specifications and issues of safety and effectiveness to the devices prior to the submission of this notification. The only difference is that the product labeling has been revised to comply with the Agency’s labeling requirements set forth in the draft “Guidance on the Content of Premarket Notification [501(k)] Submissions for Protective Restraints” dated December 1995. ## 7. Biocompatibility Assessment The subject devices are identical in component materials to the predicate devices. The suppliers of the materials use in the fabrication of these devices have stated that there is a history of safe use of their materials in the clothing and garment industry. In addition, Heelbo, Inc., is not aware of any reports or complaints of skin irritation associated with these materials. ## Conclusion Based upon the information presented above it is concluded that the proposed Heelbo Quilted Limb Holder with Double D-Ring, Quick-Release Snap, and Strap is safe and effective for its intended use and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. Page 19 --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/FMQ/K962834](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/FMQ/K962834) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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