K Number
K963459
Device Name
SUPPORT VEST
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1996-10-15

(42 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
890.3910
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Support Vest is intended to provide restraint and upper body support for patients in wheelchairs and restraint for patients in bed.
Device Description
The Support Vest is a sleeveless, upper body device that has a poncho-style front bib and vest-style rear wings. These wings have 1 1/8-inch-wide polyester webbing sewn to them and brought around to the front of the device, and passed through two slots on the front bib. This closes the vest and causes the wings to criss-cross over the patient's middle chest thus providing posture support. The webbing secures to the wheelchair kickspurs or to the bed frame. The device is edged in bias cut binding in colors that correspond to a size chart included on the package insert. The device is intended for use in the bed or wheelchair.
More Information

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No
The device description focuses on mechanical components and does not mention any software, algorithms, or data processing that would indicate AI/ML. The "Mentions AI, DNN, or ML" field is explicitly marked as "Not Found".

No.
The device's stated purpose is to provide restraint and upper body/posture support, not to treat or diagnose a medical condition.

No
The device description states its purpose is to provide "restraint and upper body support for patients in wheelchairs and restraint for patients in bed," and to provide "posture support," None of these functions involve diagnosing a condition or disease.

No

The device description clearly describes a physical garment (vest) made of fabric and webbing, which is a hardware component, not software.

No, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • IVD definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are medical devices used to perform tests on samples taken from the human body, such as blood, urine, or tissue, to detect diseases, conditions, or infections.
  • Support Vest function: The Support Vest is a physical restraint and support device applied externally to the patient's body. It does not involve testing any biological samples.

The provided information clearly describes a physical support and restraint device, not a diagnostic test performed on biological samples.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Support Vest is intended to provide restraint and upper body support for patients in wheelchairs and restraint for patients in bed.

Product codes

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Device Description

The Support Vest is a sleeveless, upper body device that has a poncho-style front bib and vest-style rear wings. These wings have 1 1/8-inch-wide polyester webbing sewn to them and brought around to the front of the device, and passed through two slots on the front bib. This closes the vest and causes the wings to criss-cross over the patient's middle chest thus providing posture support. The webbing secures to the wheelchair kickspurs or to the bed frame. The device is edged in bias cut binding in colors that correspond to a size chart included on the package insert. The device is intended for use in the bed or wheelchair.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

upper body

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

patients in wheelchairs and restraint for patients in bed / nursing homes, health care facilities

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies

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Key Metrics

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Predicate Device(s)

Support Vest marketed by Skil-Care Corporation

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 890.3910 Wheelchair accessory.

(a)
Identification. A wheelchair accessory is a device intended for medical purposes that is sold separately from a wheelchair and is intended to meet the specific needs of a patient who uses a wheelchair. Examples of wheelchair accessories include but are not limited to the following: armboard, lapboard, pusher cuff, crutch and cane holder, overhead suspension sling, head and trunk support, and blanket and leg rest strap.(b)
Classification. Class I (general controls). If the device is not intended for use as a protective restraint as defined in § 880.6760 of this chapter, it is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 890.9. The device is also exempt from the current good manufacturing practice requirements of the quality system regulation in part 820 of this chapter, with the exception of § 820.180, regarding general requirements concerning records, and § 820.198, regarding complaint files.

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(914) 963-2040
(800) 431-2972
FAX (914) 963-2567

TAB F: 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness

Name, address, phone and fax numbers for person submitting the 510(k) notification:

Arnold Silverman, President Skil-Care Corporation 167 Saw Mill River Road Yonkers. NY 10701 Phone: 1-914-963-2040 1-914-963-2567 Fax:

K963459

Contact person: Arnold Silverman

Date summary was prepared: August 27, 1996

Device name:

Trade name: Common name: Classification name: Support Vest Same Wheelchair accessory

Predicate device:

Support Vest marketed by Skil-Care Corporation

Device Description:

The Support Vest is a sleeveless, upper body device that has a poncho-style front bib and vest-style rear wings. These wings have 1 1/8-inch-wide polyester webbing sewn to them and brought around to the front of the device, and passed through two slots on the front bib. This closes the vest and causes the wings to criss-cross over the patient's middle chest thus providing posture support. The webbing secures to the wheelchair kickspurs or to the bed frame. The device is edged in bias cut binding in colors that correspond to a size chart included on the package insert. The device is intended for use in the bed or wheelchair.

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Indications for use:

The Support Vest is intended to provide restraint and upper body support for patients in wheelchairs and restraint for patients in bed.

Comparative information:

The device (devices) used for comparative purposes is (are) currently marketed as described in this submission. Device (devices) is (are): Support Vest.

These devices are currently exempt from 510(k) Premarket Notification Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations and are legally marketed by Skil-Care Corporation as of the date of this submission. Skil-Care Corporation has been marketing and commercially distributing these devices for approximately five years.

The difference from our currently marketed devices are that the labeling will be changed to incorporate many of the suggestions in FDA's draft document, "Guidance on the Content of Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions for Protective Restraints.

The use of all patient restraints in nursing homes are subject to Health Care Financing Administration's Regulations which prohibit the use of any restraint, physical or chemical, imposed for the purpose of discipline or convenience. Further, most health care facilities are accredited. HCFA rules governing appropriate use and accreditation standards for device use and personnel training provide the control necessary to ensure that the devices are used correctly. The application of these standards along with public awareness and health care provider training have contributed significantly to ensuring that the least restrictive restraint is used, that restraints are used only when needed for proper medical treatment, and that their use is under appropriate supervision.