GOLDEN EAGLE

K971043 · Golden Technologies, Inc. · INI · Aug 1, 1997 · Physical Medicine

Device Facts

• Record ID: K971043
• Device Name: GOLDEN EAGLE
• Applicant: Golden Technologies, Inc.
• Product Code: INI · Physical Medicine
• Decision Date: Aug 1, 1997
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 890.3800
• Device Class: Class 2

Indications for Use

The scooter is designed to enhance user mobility. This device is ideal for users that are unable to walk yet able to transfer from one platform to another, users that have some difficulty walking, and users who simply prefer to ride but can, if need be, walk.

Device Story

Golden Eagle GT2000 is a modular, electrically-powered 3-wheeled scooter; intended to enhance user mobility. Input: user operation via control panel (direction/speed control, wig-wag potentiometer). Transformation: 24VDC power from 2-12VDC batteries drives permanent magnet motor coupled to transaxle; disc-type coil-activated electric brake provides stopping. Output: motorized transport. Used in various environments by patients with mobility limitations. Features include swivel seat, headlight, and suspension system (leaf/coil springs). Healthcare provider/user interaction: user operates controls to navigate; device facilitates independent mobility for those with walking difficulties. Benefits: improved mobility and independence for users capable of transferring between platforms.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Safety and effectiveness supported by testing to UL 9F15 (battery charger), ISO 7176-1 (static stability), ISO 7176-2 (dynamic stability), and EMC standards including EN55011 (radiated/conducted emissions) and IEC 801-2/1000-4-3 (electrostatic discharge and radiated electric field immunity).

Technological Characteristics

Modular 3-wheeled electric scooter. 24VDC power source (2-12VDC batteries). Permanent magnet motor with transaxle drive. Disc-type coil-activated electric brake. Features leaf spring rear and coil spring front suspension. Solid tires. Gas-filled seat post. Includes front safety light. Control panel with voltage meter, horn, and speed limit potentiometer. Complies with ISO 7176 series and IEC/EN EMC standards.

Indications for Use

Indicated for individuals with mobility impairments, including those unable to walk but capable of transferring between platforms, those with difficulty walking, and those who prefer assisted mobility.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A motorized three-wheeled vehicle is a gasoline-fueled or battery-powered device intended for medical purposes that is used for outside transportation by disabled persons.

Predicate Devices

• Pride Health Care Legend Scooter (K926295)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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FROM : GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES 717 883 0502 1997.03-19 11:41 #519 P.03/04
GOLDEN K971043
TECHNOLOGIES, inc. aus. 1, 1997

401 Bridge Street
Old Forge, PA 18518
[phone] • Fax [phone]
HTTP://www.GoldTech.com

# 510(k) SUMMARY

1. This 510(k) Summary is submitted, in conjunction with a full submission, this 19th day of March, 1997, by:

Chris McConnell
Director of Operations/Engineering
Scooter Division
Golden Technologies
401 Bridge Street
Old Forge, PA 18518

Telephone: [phone]
717-451-7477 x 241 (Chris McConnell)
717-451-7477 x 232 (Fred Kiwak)
Fax: [phone]

2. The device is as follows:

Trade name: Golden Eagle GT2000
Common Name: Motorized 3-wheeled vehicle
Classification Name: Motorized electric 3-wheeled vehicle
(per 21 CFR 890.3800)
Class II 89INI

3. Predicate device on which we base equivalence:

Pride Health Care Legend Scooter
(K926295) Product Code 89INI

4. Description of Device:

This is a modular electrically-powered scooter including as modular components a seat, seat post, main front frame and, motor assembly, removable rear plastic body and 2-12VDC batteries connected in series to provide a 24VDC power source. The scooter is built in a manner allowing quick and easy assembly/disassembly.

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The mainframe includes a rotably-affixed front wheel and tiller for steering, a seat post pedestal (receiver), a user control panel with direction/speed control, a headlight, a rear half weldment (anti-tip wheelie bars and leaf springs) hinged to main floor pan and a latch/receiver mechanism to capture motor assembly locking bar.

The motor assembly includes a pair of rear wheels coupled to a transaxle which is driven by an electric motor. The motor assembly also includes an electric brake, motor control board, battery charger, 2-12VDC batteries, a battery tray and a connector panel for battery and control signal cable hook-ups.

The motor assembly is secured to main front frame by threading motor carriage pins just under rear weldment leaf springs, rotating motor assembly to a vertical (upright) position, placing motor assembly locking bar into main frame latch receiver and moving latch to a vertical (upright) position, placing motor assembly locking bar into main frame latch receiver and moving latch to a vertical (upright) position, insert seat post into seat pedestal (receiver), hold latch in a "locked" upright position.

## 4. Intended use of the device

The scooter is designed to enhance user mobility. This device is ideal for users that are unable to walk yet able to transfer from one platform to another, users that have some difficulty walking, and users who simply prefer to ride but can, if need be, walk.

## 5. Similarities and Differences to predicate device

### Similarities

1. The "Golden Eagle" and "Legend" scooters both use a 24VDC permanent magnet motor attached to a transaxle drive unit.
2. Both use a disc-type coil-activated electric brake.
3. The motor control boards are of the same basic design and concept.
4. Each has an industry-typical wig-wag potentiometer, forward/reverse speed control, along with a speed limit potentiometer.
5. Both scooters feature upholstered seats with removable arms and height adjustment capability. Seats on each swivel 360°.
6. Each uses 2 12VDC U-1 type batteries as their power source, and each uses a commercially available built-in charger to replenish depleted batteries.
7. All major dimensions are similar.
8. The "control panel" on each has a voltage meter, horn switch and speed limit potentiometer.

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# Differences

| Suspension | Legend | Golden Eagle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | No suspension system | Leaf springs near rear of scooter and coil springs on the front fork |
| Tires | Pneumatic tires | Solid tires (no flats) |
| Wig-wag paddle controls | Lower thumb type only | Upper and lower wig-wag paddle controls |
| Seat post | Tube with cervice pin height adjustment | Gas-filled for auto height adjustment and cushioned ride. |
| Lights | None | Standard front safety light |
| Seat pedestal | Mounts on back of scooter
Batteries on front half | Mounts on front of scooter
Batteries on rear motor assbly |

# 6. Safety and Effectiveness Information

The scooter has been tested to the following standards:

UL Listed 9F15 Battery charger
ISO 01 (Static Stability) - ISO/CD 7176-1:1995-05-03 (E) (See Section 6A for results)
ISO 02 (Dynamic Stability) ISO 7176-2:Draft 1996-02-09 (See Section 6A for results)
EMC Evaluation in accordance with the Draft ISO EMC Addition to IS 7176-14:
EN55011 Radiated emissions PASS
EN55011 Conducted emissions PASS WITH FIX
IEC 801-2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity PASS
IEC 1000-4-3 Radiated Electric Field Immunity (Draft) PASS

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration
9200 Corporate Boulevard
Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Chris McConnell
Golden Technologies, Inc.
401 Bridge Street
Old Forge, Pennsylvania 18518

Re: K971043
Golden Eagle GT2000
K971050
Golden Hawk
Regulatory Class: II
Product Code: INI
Dated: May 28, 1997
Received: May 30, 1997

AUG - 1 1997

Dear Mr. McConnell:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the devices referenced above and we have determined these devices are substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosures) to 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). You may, therefore, market the devices, 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 devices are classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), they may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your devices can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your devices in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your devices as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your devices to legally marketed predicate devices results in a classification for your devices and thus, permits your devices to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your devices on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your devices, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,


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

Enclosures

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# SECTION 3

## DEVICE DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION

### SECTION 3A Intended Use

The Golden Technologies, Inc. Golden Hawk is designed to enhance user mobility. This device is ideal for users that are unable to walk yet able to transfer from one platform to another; users that have some difficulty walking, and users who simply prefer to ride but can, if need be, walk.


Over-the-Counter Use

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