510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2021Merits Transformer Power Scooter, S941
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Merits Health Products Co., Ltd. · INI Vehicle, Motorized 3-Wheeled
Cleared on May 1, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K011753 (Merits Health Products., Inc., 2001) after a 268-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2001. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- May 1, 2015
- Review
- 268 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- INI
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K011753 (2001). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK011753 Travel Ease Electric Scooter, Model Pioneer 4Merits Health Products., Inc. · 2001 · Recalled
- This deviceK142162 Merits Transformer Power Scooter, S941Merits Health Products Co., Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK170634 Quingo Classic Power Scooter S1301, Quingo Flyte Power Scooter S551…Advanced Vehicle Concepts, Ltd. · 2017
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K170634Quingo Classic Power Scooter S1301, Quingo Flyte Power Scooter S551, Quingo Toura Power…Advanced Vehicle Concepts, Ltd. · 2017 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K011753 | Travel Ease Electric Scooter, Model Pioneer 4 | Merits Health Products., Inc. | 2001 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K142162 | Merits Transformer Power Scooter, S941 | Merits Health Products Co., Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K170634 | Quingo Classic Power Scooter S1301, Quingo Flyte Power Scooter S551, Quingo… | Advanced Vehicle Concepts, Ltd. | 2017 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 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 INI device
- #1 K231428 Mobility Scooter (Models: W3431D)score 23.1 · 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K011753 | Travel Ease Electric Scooter, Model Pioneer 4Summary page 4…submission indicates the Substantial Equivalence of the Merits Transformer Power Scooter, S941, with the predicate Merits Travel Ease Electric Scooter, Pioneer 4 (K011753). S941 has the same intended uses and similar indications, technological characteristics and principles of operation with p… | 2001 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K170634 | Quingo Classic Power Scooter S1301, Quingo Flyte Power Scooter S551, Quingo Toura Power… | 2017 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2021 | Class II | Z-1505-2021 | Process change control | Seat baseplate pin has broken in the field. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Its one ancestor has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K170634 (Advanced Vehicle Concepts, Ltd., 2017) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All INI devicesINI Vehicle, Motorized 3-Wheeled: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · INI
21so far in 2026, the most since 2007
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · INI
111in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · INI
1in 2013
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · INI
26in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code INI, 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 | 29 | 2 | 64 |
| 2008 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 29 |
| 2009 | 12 | 41 | 0 | 25 |
| 2010 | 5 | 46 | 3 | 56 |
| 2011 | 5 | 130 | 3 | 70 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 172 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 1 | 454 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 567 |
| 2015 | 9 | 202 | 0 | 151 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 76 |
| 2017 | 5 | 191 | 0 | 45 |
| 2018 | 3 | 266 | 0 | 51 |
| 2019 | 4 | 298 | 0 | 25 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 26 |
| 2021 | 5 | 575 | 0 | 41 |
| 2022 | 6 | 159 | 0 | 41 |
| 2023 | 9 | 123 | 0 | 32 |
| 2024 | 8 | 137 | 0 | 31 |
| 2025 | 15 | 111 | 0 | 26 |
| 2026 | 21 | 108 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Merits Transformer Power Scooter, S941, is to provide mobility to adult persons limited to a sitting position and
capable to operate a few simple controls.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K142162 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K142162: Merits Transformer Power Scooter, S941.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K142162
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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