510(k) · Cleared
ClearedFreedom Sciences Motion Control Module (MCM)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Freedom Sciences, LLC · ITI Wheelchair, Powered
Cleared on Jun 20, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K972147 (Dynamic Systems, Inc., 1997) and 1 other predicate after a 206-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1988. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jun 20, 2008
- Review
- 206 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ITI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K881463 (1988). 3 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK881463 Multimode (TM) Power Module SystemDufco Electronics, Inc. · 1988
- 1 generation backK983520 Breath Control (Breath Actuator), Sensitouch Breath Control, Head…Sunrise Medical, Inc. · 1998
- This deviceK073330 Freedom Sciences Motion Control Module (MCM)Freedom Sciences, LLC · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK091723 Freedom Sciences Motion Control Module Version 1.5Freedom Sciences, LLC · 2009
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K091723Freedom Sciences Motion Control Module Version 1.5Freedom Sciences, LLC · 2009 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K881463 | Multimode (TM) Power Module System | Dufco Electronics, Inc. | 1988 | — |
| −1 | K983520 | Breath Control (Breath Actuator), Sensitouch Breath Control, Head Array… | Sunrise Medical, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K073330 | Freedom Sciences Motion Control Module (MCM) | Freedom Sciences, LLC | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K091723 | Freedom Sciences Motion Control Module Version 1.5 | Freedom Sciences, LLC | 2009 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 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.
Planning a device in ITI? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new ITI device
- #1 K220747 Power Wheelchair (N5515B)score 40.2 · 4 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K972147 | Peachtree Proportional Head Control Unit (PHC-2)Summary page 2…510(k) PremarketNotiF cation Motion Control Module Predicate Devices Dynamic Systems, Inc. PHC-2 Peachtree Proportional Head Control Unit (K972147) and the Sunrise Medical Breath Control (K983520). Intended Use The intended use of the Freedom Sciences MCM is… | 1997 |
| * | K983520 | Breath Control (Breath Actuator), Sensitouch Breath Control, Head Array (Switch Head…Summary page 2…odule Predicate Devices Dynamic Systems, Inc. PHC-2 Peachtree Proportional Head Control Unit (K972147) and the Sunrise Medical Breath Control (K983520). Intended Use The intended use of the Freedom Sciences MCM is to enable the remote motion control of a… | 1998 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K091723 | Freedom Sciences Motion Control Module Version 1.5 | 2009 | 0 |
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 20 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10.3 years on median.
- None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K091723 (Freedom Sciences, LLC, 2009) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K972147.
How does its category compare?
All ITI devicesITI Wheelchair, Powered: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · ITI
29in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · ITI
90in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · ITI
13so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · ITI
647in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code ITI, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 18 | 42 | 3 | 123 |
| 2008 | 9 | 49 | 3 | 133 |
| 2009 | 7 | 63 | 1 | 183 |
| 2010 | 6 | 46 | 2 | 157 |
| 2011 | 4 | 101 | 0 | 525 |
| 2012 | 6 | 155 | 1 | 2,919 |
| 2013 | 5 | 177 | 0 | 8,741 |
| 2014 | 5 | 213 | 0 | 7,282 |
| 2015 | 10 | 174 | 0 | 4,685 |
| 2016 | 6 | 173 | 1 | 1,575 |
| 2017 | 4 | 159 | 2 | 301 |
| 2018 | 4 | 117 | 0 | 273 |
| 2019 | 3 | 244 | 0 | 264 |
| 2020 | 6 | 278 | 0 | 205 |
| 2021 | 13 | 209 | 3 | 166 |
| 2022 | 16 | 96 | 0 | 135 |
| 2023 | 8 | 128 | 0 | 223 |
| 2024 | 38 | 125 | 1 | 146 |
| 2025 | 29 | 90 | 3 (2) | 647 |
| 2026 | 36 | 108 | 13 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The intended use of the Freedom Sciences Motion Control Module is to allow for remote motion control of a powered wheelchair while the wheelchair is unoccupied. It is not intended for use when a person is seated in the wheelchair.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K073330 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K073330: Freedom Sciences Motion Control Module (MCM).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K073330
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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