K971536 · E.M. Adams Co., Inc. · FMQ · Jul 1, 1997 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K971536
Device Name
RESTRAINTS (VESTS AND JACKETS)
Applicant
E.M. Adams Co., Inc.
Product Code
FMQ · General Hospital
Decision Date
Jul 1, 1997
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6760
Device Class
Class 1
Intended Use
The indicated use of these Vests and Jackets is to be used as a mild restraint. To help prevent the patient from falling, sliding or getting out of bed. The Vests and Jackets can be used in a hospital bed, wheelchair or geriatric chair. These Vests and Jackets should not be used on violent patients.
Device Story
Device consists of vests and jackets functioning as mild physical restraints. Used in hospital beds, wheelchairs, or geriatric chairs to prevent patient falls or unauthorized exiting. Operated by healthcare staff in clinical settings. Device provides physical containment; does not involve electronic inputs, algorithms, or software. Benefits include enhanced patient safety by reducing fall risk.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Physical restraint device (vests and jackets). No electronic components, energy sources, or software. Materials and construction consistent with standard medical restraint devices.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring mild restraint to prevent falling, sliding, or exiting a hospital bed, wheelchair, or geriatric chair. Contraindicated for use on violent patients.
Regulatory Classification
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.
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Richard K. Donahue E.M. Adams Company, Incorporated King's Highway Industrial Park 7496 Commercial Circle Fort Pierce, Florida 34951
JUL - 1 1997
K971536 Re : Restraints (Vests and Jackets) Trade Name: Requlatory Class: I Product Code: FMQ Dated: April 25, 1997 Received: April 28, 1997
Dear Mr. Donahue:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) 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 device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions aqainst misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major requlations affecting your device 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 requlation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531
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through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k)_premarket_notification.__The_FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results 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 requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. 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 (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Timothy J. Wlatrowski
Timo Directbr Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Indications For Use:
Device Name:
The indicated use of these Vests and Jackets is to be used as a mild restraint. To help prevent the patient from falling, sliding or getting out of bed.
The Vests and Jackets can be used in a hospital bed, wheelchair or These Vests and Jackets should not be used on violent geriatric chair. patients.
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| Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) | | |
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| (Division Sign-Off) | <i>Patricia Cuencate</i> | |
| Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices | | |
| 510(k) Number | K971536 | |
| Prescription Use | ✓ | OR | Over-The-Counter Use | _____ |
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| (Per 21 CFR 801.109) | | | (Optional Format 1-2- | |
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