# K051709: Hippocampe Wheelchair

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Vipamat Technologie
- Decided: Aug 15, 2005 after 49 days
- Product code: IQC (Wheelchair, Special Grade)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 890.3880
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 3 generations back to K915262 (1992). 6 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 9 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K031910: Stainless Steel Aquatic Wheelchair, Db Perks & Associates, Ltd. (2003) Summary page 1.
- K031342: Jason Marine All Terrain Electric Wheelchair, Model Seeker II, Jason Marine Enterprises, Inc. (2003) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K251570: Hippocampe Marathon and Trail (2025), 0 descendants of its own
- K120302: Mechanical Wheelchair (2012), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
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.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K051709
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology