510(k) · Cleared
ClearedGEN_3
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Free Wheelchair Mission · IOR Wheelchair, Mechanical
Cleared on Dec 17, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K113713 (Free Wheelchair Mission, 2012) after a 176-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1985. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 17, 2014
- Review
- 176 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- IOR
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K850536 (1985). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK850536 Quickie WheelchairsMotion Designs, Inc. · 1985
- 2 generations backK062660 CatalysyKi Mobility, LLC · 2006
- 1 generation backK113713 Gen_2 Mechanical WheelchairFree Wheelchair Mission · 2012
- This deviceK141691 GEN_3Free Wheelchair Mission · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK252370 GEN 4 JOY WheelchairFree Wheelchair Mission · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK170701 GEN_2 and GEN_3 Mechanical WheelchairsFree Wheelchair Mission · 2017
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K850536 | Quickie Wheelchairs | Motion Designs, Inc. | 1985 | — |
| −2 | K062660 | Catalysy | Ki Mobility, LLC | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K113713 | Gen_2 Mechanical Wheelchair | Free Wheelchair Mission | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K141691 | GEN_3 | Free Wheelchair Mission | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K252370 | GEN 4 JOY Wheelchair | Free Wheelchair Mission | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K170701 | GEN_2 and GEN_3 Mechanical Wheelchairs | Free Wheelchair Mission | 2017 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 IOR device
- #1 K201461 Manual Wheelchair, Model A011score 20.0 · 3 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K113713 | Gen_2 Mechanical WheelchairSummary page 5…Classification Name: Mechanical wheelchair per 21 CFR 890.3850, IOR Predicate Devices: Free Wheelchair Mission GEN_2 Mechanical Wheelchair, K113713 Device Description: The GEN_3 Mechanical Wheelchair is a folding, non-rigid type wheelchair designed for use… | 2012 |
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 29 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 5.5 years on median.
- None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K252370 (Free Wheelchair Mission, 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K113713.
How does its category compare?
All IOR devicesIOR Wheelchair, Mechanical: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · IOR
17so far in 2026, the most since 2007
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · IOR
91in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · IOR
1in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · IOR
135in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code IOR, 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 | 5 | 38 | 1 | 36 |
| 2008 | 13 | 32 | 3 | 62 |
| 2009 | 4 | 43 | 2 | 54 |
| 2010 | 12 | 81 | 0 | 69 |
| 2011 | 6 | 58 | 6 | 232 |
| 2012 | 11 | 176 | 3 | 1,238 |
| 2013 | 7 | 233 | 3 | 4,674 |
| 2014 | 7 | 211 | 3 | 5,082 |
| 2015 | 3 | 104 | 0 | 4,472 |
| 2016 | 10 | 135 | 1 | 1,860 |
| 2017 | 7 | 209 | 0 | 49 |
| 2018 | 3 | 203 | 0 | 58 |
| 2019 | 6 | 160 | 0 | 53 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 43 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 1 | 59 |
| 2022 | 4 | 150 | 0 | 37 |
| 2023 | 9 | 61 | 0 | 165 |
| 2024 | 4 | 65 | 0 | 138 |
| 2025 | 7 | 91 | 0 | 135 |
| 2026 | 17 | 103 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The GEN_3 Mechanical Wheelchair is intended to provide mobility to persons restricted to a seated position.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K141691 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K141691: GEN_3.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K141691
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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