BRUNO ELECTRA-RIDE STAIRWAY ELEVATOR SYSTEM. MODEL SRE-1540

K033752 · Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc. · ILK · Dec 12, 2003 · Physical Medicine

Device Facts

• Record ID: K033752
• Device Name: BRUNO ELECTRA-RIDE STAIRWAY ELEVATOR SYSTEM. MODEL SRE-1540
• Applicant: Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc.
• Product Code: ILK · Physical Medicine
• Decision Date: Dec 12, 2003
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Special
• Regulation: 21 CFR 890.5150
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Indications for Use

The Bruno Electra-Ride™, Model Sre-1540 and Electra-Ride™ II, Model SRE-1550, is a Powered Patient Transport, also commonly known as a Stairway Chairlift, or Stairliff. It is a motorized device intended for medical purposes to assist transfers of patients, or mobility-impaired persons, up and down flights of stairs.

Device Story

Bruno Electra-Ride (Models SRE-1540, SRE-1550) are motorized stairway chairlifts; designed to transport mobility-impaired individuals up and down stairs. Device consists of a seat mounted on a rail system; powered by an electric motor. Operated by the patient or a caregiver via integrated controls. Provides mechanical assistance for vertical mobility; reduces physical strain during stair navigation; enhances patient independence and safety in home or clinical environments.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Powered patient transport (stairway chairlift); motorized rail-mounted seat system; electric energy source; intended for indoor stair navigation.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients or mobility-impaired persons requiring assistance for transfers up and down flights of stairs.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

Powered patient stairway chair lifts: A powered patient stairway chair lift is a motorized lift equipped with a seat and permanently mounted in one location that is intended for use in mitigating mobility impairment caused by injury or other disease by moving a person up and down a stairway. All other powered patient transport: A powered patient transport is a motorized device intended for use in mitigating mobility impairment caused by injury or other disease by moving a person from one location or level to another, such as up and down flights of stairs (e.g., attendant-operated portable stair-climbing chairs). This generic type of device does not include motorized three-wheeled vehicles or wheelchairs.

Special Controls

(i) Appropriate analysis and nonclinical testing (such as that outlined in the currently FDA-recognized edition of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A18.1 “Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chair Lifts”) must demonstrate that the safety controls are adequate to prevent a free fall of the chair in the event of a device failure; (ii) Appropriate analysis and nonclinical testing must demonstrate the ability of the device, including armrests, to withstand the rated load with an appropriate factor of safety; (iii) Appropriate restraints must be provided to prevent the user from falling from the device (such as that outlined in the currently FDA-recognized edition of ASME A18.1 “Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chair Lifts”); (iv) Appropriate analysis and nonclinical testing (such as that outlined in the currently FDA-recognized editions of AAMI/ANSI/IEC 60601-1-2, “Medical Electrical Equipment—Part 1-2: General Requirements for Safety—Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility—Requirements and Tests,” and ASME A18.1 “Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chair Lifts”) must validate electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety; and (v) Appropriate analysis and nonclinical testing must demonstrate the resistance of the device upholstery to ignition.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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DEC 1 2 2003

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Richard A. Keller Product Development Manager Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc. 1780 Executive Drive P.O. Box 84 Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Re: K033752

K033752
Trade/Device Name: Bruno Electra-Ride", Model SRE-1540 and Electra-Ride'" II, Model SRE-1550 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5150 Regulation Name: Powered patient transport Regulatory Class: II Product Codes: ILK Dated: November 24, 2003 Received: December 1, 2003

Dear Mr. Keller:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device wt nave reviewed your becalent of the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encrease) to togened the Medical Device Amendments, or to conninered processified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug. de necs that have been require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). and Cosmetion (110) (110) that to nevice, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The I ou may, increase, inities of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of general controls proficturing 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 FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean r that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act that I Dr Has Intact a wond regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must or any I edelar statutes and equirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Scction 510(k) This letter will anow you to orgin maneting your antial equivalence of your device to a legally prematication: THC BTT 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 If you desire specific acrioliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, Connact the Office of Companies market notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may oblain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small other general information on your response Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

Mark A. Milkein

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 known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Device Name: Bruno Electra-Ride™, Model SRE-1540 and Electra-Ride™ II, Model SRE-1550

## Indications for Use:

The Bruno Electra-Ride™, Model Sre-1540 and Electra-Ride™ II, Model SRE-1550, is a Powered Patient Transport, also commonly known as a Stairway Chairlift, or Stairliff. It is a motorized device intended for medical purposes to assist transfers of patients, or mobility-impaired persons, up and down flights of stairs.

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