# K111858: Liftkar PT

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Sano Transportgeraete GmbH
- Decided: Nov 4, 2011 after 127 days
- Product code: ILK (Transport, Patient, Powered)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 890.5150
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K920105 (1992). 2 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K103122: C-Max, C-Max U1, C-Max U1 160KG, C-Max U2, C-Max U2 160KG, S-Max, S-Max Aviation, S-Max Sella, S-Max Sella 160KG, Aat Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH (2010) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The LIFTKAR PT'M-S Is a method of transporting disabled persons, up and downstairs while seated on the stairclimber, and not in a wheelchair. This is done with a lifting mechanism. It is a battery powered lifting mechanism. LIFTKAR PTrM-S requires a certified attendant and can be used on any stairs indoors or outside.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K111858
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology