510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHippocampe Wheelchair
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Vipamat Technologie · IQC Wheelchair, Special Grade
Cleared on Aug 15, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K031910 (Db Perks & Associates, Ltd., 2003) and 1 other predicate after a 49-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1992. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 15, 2005
- Review
- 49 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IQC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K915262 (1992). 6 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK915262 Bantex Brand WheelchairsBantex Corp. · 1992
- 2 generations backK982607 Manual WheelchairG. Hirsch and Co., Inc. · 1998
- 1 generation backK031910 Stainless Steel Aquatic WheelchairDb Perks & Associates, Ltd. · 2003
- This deviceK051709 Hippocampe WheelchairVipamat Technologie · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251570 Hippocampe Marathon and TrailVipamat Sarl · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK120302 Mechanical WheelchairNovaf Andalucia 2007, SL · 2012
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K915262 | Bantex Brand Wheelchairs | Bantex Corp. | 1992 | — |
| −2 | K982607 | Manual Wheelchair | G. Hirsch and Co., Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −1 | K031910 | Stainless Steel Aquatic Wheelchair | Db Perks & Associates, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K051709 | Hippocampe Wheelchair | Vipamat Technologie | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K251570 | Hippocampe Marathon and Trail | Vipamat Sarl | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K120302 | Mechanical Wheelchair | Novaf Andalucia 2007, SL | 2012 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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Top candidate predicates for a new IQC device
- #1 K251570 Hippocampe Marathon and Trailscore 10.5 · 4 generations · no Class I recall
What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K031910 | Stainless Steel Aquatic WheelchairSummary page 1…Mechanical Wheelchair Classification Name: Mechanical Wheelchair 3. PREDICATE DEVICES DB Perks and Associates Stainless Steel Aquatic Chair K031910 Landeez All-Terrain Sport Chair K031342 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Hippocampe Wheelchai… | 2003 |
| * | K031342 | Jason Marine All Terrain Electric Wheelchair, Model Seeker IISummary page 1…elchair 3. PREDICATE DEVICES DB Perks and Associates Stainless Steel Aquatic Chair K031910 Landeez All-Terrain Sport Chair K031342 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Hippocampe Wheelchair is an all terrain wheelchair suitable for use on various terrain… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 13 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.9 years on median.
- None of the 6 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K251570 (Vipamat Sarl, 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K031910.
How does its category compare?
All IQC devicesIQC Wheelchair, Special Grade: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · IQC
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · IQC
Too few IQC 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · IQC
No recall names IQC since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · IQC
No MAUDE report names IQC since 2007.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Hippocampe Wheelchair is a versatile, mechanical wheechair intended for
use on various terrains including sand, grass, gravel, snow, foot/hiking paths,
and in water.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K051709 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K051709: Hippocampe Wheelchair.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K051709
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026