510(k) · Cleared
ClearedWHILL Model M
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Whill, Inc. · ITI Wheelchair, Powered
Cleared on Feb 12, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K143180 (Permobil AB, 2015) after a 63-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1997. 2 of the 15 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 12, 2016
- Review
- 63 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ITI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K960951 (1997). 7 ancestors in all. 7 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly. 2 of the 15 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 6 generations backK960951 Permobil Chairman L/CS 8Permobil AB · 1997
- 5 generations backK991658 Permobil Powered Wheelchair 1280Permobil AB · 1999 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK041219 ElectroPermobil AB · 2004 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK071650 C350 Powered WheelchairPermobil AB · 2007 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK103477 Permobil M300 / M400Permobil AB · 2011
- 1 generation backK143180 F3Permobil AB · 2015
- This deviceK153543 WHILL Model MWhill, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK213383 WHILL Model C2Whill, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled (Class I)
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK223393 Electric WheelchairShanghai Bangbang Robotics Co., Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 2 of its ownK231868 Electric Wheelchair (Robooter E40), Model name: BBR-E40-01Shanghai Bangbang Robotics Co., Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK261175 WHILL (WHILL Model C2)Whill, Inc. · 2026
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK253276 Electric Wheelchair (Robooter E80) (BBR-E80-01); Electric Wheelchair…Shanghai Bangbang Robotics Co., Ltd. · 2026
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Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K213383WHILL Model C2Whill, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly6descendants
- K223393Electric WheelchairShanghai Bangbang Robotics Co., Ltd. · 2023 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K231868Electric Wheelchair (Robooter E40), Model name: BBR-E40-01Shanghai Bangbang Robotics Co., Ltd. · 2023 · 3 generations on2descendants
- K261175WHILL (WHILL Model C2)Whill, Inc. · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K253276Electric Wheelchair (Robooter E80) (BBR-E80-01); Electric Wheelchair (Robooter E80)…Shanghai Bangbang Robotics Co., Ltd. · 2026 · 4 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K960951 | Permobil Chairman L/CS 8 | Permobil AB | 1997 | — |
| −5 | K991658 | Permobil Powered Wheelchair 1280 | Permobil AB | 1999 | 5 |
| −4 | K041219 | Electro | Permobil AB | 2004 | 4 |
| −3 | K071650 | C350 Powered Wheelchair | Permobil AB | 2007 | 3 |
| −2 | K103477 | Permobil M300 / M400 | Permobil AB | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K143180 | F3 | Permobil AB | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K153543 | WHILL Model M | Whill, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K213383 | WHILL Model C2 | Whill, Inc. | 2021 | Class I |
| +2 | K223393 | Electric Wheelchair | Shanghai Bangbang Robotics Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +3 | K231868 | Electric Wheelchair (Robooter E40), Model name: BBR-E40-01 | Shanghai Bangbang Robotics Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K261175 | WHILL (WHILL Model C2) | Whill, Inc. | 2026 | — |
| +4 | K253276 | Electric Wheelchair (Robooter E80) (BBR-E80-01); Electric Wheelchair (Robooter… | Shanghai Bangbang Robotics Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 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.
2 devices in this family have a Class I recall. 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K143180 | F3Summary page 5…t Device General Manufacturer Permobil AB WHILL, Inc. Model F3 Corpus Model M 510(k) Number K143180 unknown Item Predicate Subject Device… | 2015 |
What descends from it? (7)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K213383 | WHILL Model C2 Class I | 2021 | 6 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (2 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 19 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.5 years on median.
- 3 of the 7 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K213383 (Whill, Inc., 2021) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K143180.
How does its category compare?
All ITI devicesITI Wheelchair, Powered: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, 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 Model M powered wheelchair is to provide outdoor and indoor mobility to persons limited to a seated position that are capable of operating a powered wheelchair.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K153543 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K153543: WHILL Model M.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K153543
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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