510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2014Quickie Zippie Series, Quickie Breezy Series, Quick Folding Series, Quickie Rigid Series
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Sunrise Medical, Inc. · IOR Wheelchair, Mechanical
Cleared on Nov 20, 1997 after a 55-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 2 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 4 times.
- Decided
- Nov 20, 1997
- Review
- 55 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- IOR
- Recalls
- 4
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK973673 Quickie Zippie Series, Quickie Breezy Series, Quick Folding Series…Sunrise Medical, Inc. · 1997
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK182840 Element Pediatric WheelchairLeggero, LLC · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK103073 Super Chair for Kids by OrionFuture Mobility Healthcare, Inc. · 2011
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K973673 | Quickie Zippie Series, Quickie Breezy Series, Quick Folding Series, Quickie… | Sunrise Medical, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| +1 | K182840 | Element Pediatric Wheelchair | Leggero, LLC | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K103073 | Super Chair for Kids by Orion | Future Mobility Healthcare, Inc. | 2011 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | Sunrise Medical’s Zippie, Quickie, and Breezy Series Wheelchairs Named without a submission number |
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)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2014 | Class II | Z-1019-2015 | Device Design | There is the potential for the height adjustable handle to dislodge due to failing locking mechanisms on specific identified chairs. |
| Jun 26, 2012 | Class II | Z-2113-2012 | Labeling design | Reports of injury when the Padded Swing Away Armrest is used for full body weight. Owner's manual states that armrest is only designed for resting of forearm. |
| Jan 13, 2012 | Not classified | Z-1103-2012 | Employee error | One Zippie TS Wheelchair was made per customer order was shipped with transit brackets for use a seat in a motor vehicle, however the chair was not configured with a back tested seat for motor vehicle use. |
| Feb 2, 2009 | Not classified | Z-0831-2011 | Process change control | The stabilizer bar was inadvertently omitted during the manufacturing process. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K182840 (Leggero, LLC, 2019) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All IOR devicesIOR Wheelchair, Mechanical: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
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?
Quickie manual wheelchairs empower physically challenged persons by providing a means of mobility. This includes temporary and permanent conditions in all ages such as:
Arthritis Tetraplegic Multiple Sclerosis
Amputee Quadriplegic Polio
Paraplegic Spina Bifida Geriatric conditions
Cerebral Palsy Head Injury or Trauma and other Immobilizing or debilitating condition
Hemiplegic Muscular Dystrophy
Claim being added:
A wheelchair with the Bus Transport option, may be used for motor vehicle transportation, with the use of Wheelchair tiedown and occupant restraint systems (WTORS) that meet the requirements of SAE J2249.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K973673 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K973673: Quickie Zippie Series, Quickie Breezy Series, Quick Folding Series, Quickie Rigid Series.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K973673
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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