Recognized standard

7176-3 Third edition 2012-12-15

FDA recognition 16-192 · ISO · Physical Medicine

Key facts

Recognition number 16-192
Designation 7176-3 Third edition 2012-12-15
Title Wheelchairs - Part 3: Determination of effectiveness of brakes
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Physical Medicine
Date of entry Aug 6, 2013
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) ISO 7176-3:2012 specifies test methods for the measurement of the effectiveness of brakes of manual wheelchairs and electrically powered wheelchairs, including scooters, intended to carry one person, with a maximum speed not exceeding 15 km/h. It also specifies disclosure requirements for the…

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