(67 days)
The device is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to person restricted to a sitting position.
TAIWAN KING STRONG TC03MECHANICAL WHEELCHAIR
I am sorry, but this document is an FDA 510(k) clearance letter for a mechanical wheelchair. It does not contain information about acceptance criteria or a study proving the device meets acceptance criteria in the context of an AI/ML powered medical device.
The document states that the device is "substantially equivalent" to legally marketed predicate devices, which is the basis for its clearance, rather than a performance study against specific acceptance criteria for a novel technology like AI.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
DEC - 2 2003
Taiwan King Strong Co., Ltd. C/o Ke-Min Jen, Ph.D. ROC Chinese-European Industrial Research Society No. 58, Fu-Chiun St. IIsin-Chu City, China (Taiwan) 300
Re: K033031
Trade/Device Name: Taiwan King Strong TC03 Mechanical Wheelchair Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.3850 Regulation Name: Mechanical wheelchair Regulatory Class: I Product Code: IOR Dated: October 24, 2003 Received: November 10, 2003
Dear Dr. Jen:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been rcclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug. and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, 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 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 that FDA has made a determination that your device complics with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, 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 clectronic 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 Section 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 regulation (21 CFR Part 801). please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely yours,
Mark A. Millerson
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 KNOW ): __ TBA
DE VICE NAME: TAIWAN KING STRONG TC03MECHANICAL WHEELCHAIR
INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The device is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to person restricted to a sitting position.
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Concurrence of CDRH, office of Device Evaluation (ODE )
Prescription Use _
OR
Over-The-Counter-Use $\underline{\hspace{1cm}}$
( Per 21 CFR 801.109 )
for Mark A Millkum
Division
- Frid Restorative and Neurological Devices
KO33031 0(k) Number __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
( Optional Format 1-2-96 )
§ 890.3850 Mechanical wheelchair.
(a)
Identification. A mechanical wheelchair is a manually operated device with wheels that is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.(b)
Classification. Class I (general controls).