Cleared Special

K011687 - MP-3C POWER BASE CHAIR, MODEL MP3C (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Physical Medicine device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K011687 · Merits Health Products., Inc. · Physical Medicine device
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K011687 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MP-3C POWER BASE CHAIR, MODEL MP3C. Classified as Wheelchair, Powered (product code ITI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Merits Health Products., Inc. (Cape Coral, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 3, 2001 after a review of 64 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Physical Medicine FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 890.3860 - the FDA physical medicine device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K011687 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 31, 2001
Decision Date August 03, 2001
Days to Decision 64 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Physical Medicine (PM)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
51d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 64d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code ITI Wheelchair, Powered
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 890.3860
Definition A Powered Wheelchair Is A Battery-operated Device With Wheels That Is Intended For Medical Purposes To Provide Mobility To Persons Restricted To A Sitting Position. Fda Interprets “mobility To Persons Restricted To A Sitting Position” To Mean The Device Type Is Intended To Provide Mobility To Individuals Who Have Mobility Impairments And Require An Assistive Device For Mobility. Note: This Type Of Device Is Not Intended To Climb Stairs (see Product Code: Imk).
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Physical Medicine devices follow this clearance model.

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