510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLiberator Powered Wheelchair with Solar Companion
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Solar Mobilityllc · ITI Wheelchair, Powered
Cleared on Sep 9, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K041341 (Golden Technologies, Inc., 2004) and 1 other predicate after a 266-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1991.
- Decided
- Sep 9, 2016
- Review
- 266 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ITI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K905401 (1991). 5 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 3 generations backK905401 Aseptimini Unit, Adu-10Aseptico, Inc. · 1991
- 2 generations backK022217 Aeu-425 Transport II Portable Dental SystemAseptico, Inc. · 2002
- 1 generation backK050201 Aeu-14CF ExpenditionAseptico, Inc. · 2005
- This deviceK153636 Liberator Powered Wheelchair with Solar CompanionSolar Mobilityllc · 2016
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K905401 | Aseptimini Unit, Adu-10 | Aseptico, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −2 | K022217 | Aeu-425 Transport II Portable Dental System | Aseptico, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −1 | K050201 | Aeu-14CF Expendition | Aseptico, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K153636 | Liberator Powered Wheelchair with Solar Companion | Solar Mobilityllc | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K041341 | Golden Spyder, Model GS-300Summary page 4…Manufacturer Brand Name 510(k) Number Golden Technologies, Inc. Golden Spyder K041341 Aspetic International AFU-14CF Expedition Dental K050201… | 2004 |
| * | K050201 | Aeu-14CF ExpenditionSummary page 4…den Technologies, Inc. Golden Spyder K041341 Aspetic International AFU-14CF Expedition Dental K050201 System Device Description: The Liberator™ powered wheelchair is a six whee… | 2005 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 25 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11.5 years on median.
- None of the 5 ancestors has a recall.
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 Liberator™ is to provide mobility for those persons limited to a seated position, which are capable of operating a simple hand control.
The Liberator™ may be operated on internal DC batteries, which can be recharged by using a wall- charger and supplemented by using the detachable solar assisted battery maintaining device (Solar Companion).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K153636 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K153636: Liberator Powered Wheelchair with Solar Companion.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K153636
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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