EASYSTAND BANTAM MEDIUM
Device Facts
| Record ID | K123834 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | EASYSTAND BANTAM MEDIUM |
| Applicant | Altimate Medical, Inc. |
| Product Code | INO · Physical Medicine |
| Decision Date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 890.3110 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
To assist persons who have difficulty rising from a seated position to a standing position and is indicated for persons weighing up to 200 lbs.
Device Story
EasyStand Bantam Medium is a sit-to-stand standing frame for indoor use; supports users with physical disabilities in weight-bearing standing position; offers optional supine positioning. Device features manual hydraulic lift or optional battery-powered linear actuator motor activated by hand pendant. Optional Shadow Tray serves as desk/workstation in seated or standing positions. Used in home or clinical settings; operated by patient or caregiver. Device assists users in rising from seated to standing position; provides method for body exercise. Benefits include improved ability to achieve standing position and weight-bearing support.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Testing included mechanical strength, electrical safety, and performance testing per IEC 60601-1 (2nd and 3rd editions), IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-1-2, and BS EN 12182:1999.
Technological Characteristics
Electric positioning chair/standing frame. Materials: unspecified. Energy source: manual hydraulic cylinder or battery-powered linear actuator motor. Connectivity: none. Dimensions: accommodates heights 48"-66" and weights up to 200 lbs. Standards: IEC 60601-1 (3rd Ed), CSA C22.2#60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-1-2, BS EN 12182:1999. Software: none (electromechanical control).
Indications for Use
Indicated for persons with difficulty rising from seated to standing position, weighing up to 200 lbs.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electric positioning chair is a device with a motorized positioning control that is intended for medical purposes and that can be adjusted to various positions. The device is used to provide stability for patients with athetosis (involuntary spasms) and to alter postural positions.
Special Controls
(1) Appropriate analysis and non-clinical testing must demonstrate that the safety controls are adequate to ensure safe use of the device and prevent user falls from the device in the event of a device failure; (2) Appropriate analysis and non-clinical testing must demonstrate the ability of the device to withstand the rated user weight load with an appropriate factor of safety; (3) Appropriate analysis and non-clinical testing must demonstrate the longevity of the device to withstand external forces applied to the device and provide the user with an expected service life of the device; (4) Appropriate analysis and non-clinical testing must demonstrate proper environments of use and storage of the device to maximize the longevity of the device; (5) Appropriate analysis and non-clinical testing (such as that outlined in the currently FDA-recognized editions of ANSI/AAMI/ES60601-1, “Medical Electrical Equipment—Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance,” and ANSI/AAMI/IEC 60601-1-2, “Medical Electrical Equipment—Part 1-2: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance—Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Disturbances—Requirements and Tests”) must validate electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety; (6) Appropriate analysis and non-clinical testing (such as that outlined in the currently FDA-recognized editions of ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-1, “Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices—Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process,” ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-5, “Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices—Part 5: Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity,” and ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-10, “Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices—Part 10: Tests for Irritation and Skin Sensitization”) must validate that the skin-contacting components of the device are biocompatible; (7) Appropriate analysis and non-clinical testing (such as that outlined in the currently FDA-recognized editions of IEC 62304, “Medical Device Software—Software Life Cycle Processes”) must validate the software life cycle and that all processes, activities, and tasks are implemented and documented; (8) Appropriate analysis and non-clinical testing must validate that the device components are found to be non-flammable; (9) Appropriate analysis and non-clinical testing must validate that the battery in the device (if applicable) performs as intended over the anticipated service life of the device; and (10) Adequate patient labeling is provided to the user to document proper use and maintenance of the device to ensure safe use of the device by the patient in the intended use environment.
Predicate Devices
- Altimate Medical EasyStand Bantam (K091242)