Recognized standard

7176-7 First Edition 1998-05-15

FDA recognition 16-196 · ISO · Physical Medicine

Key facts

Recognition number 16-196
Designation 7176-7 First Edition 1998-05-15
Title Wheelchairs - Part 7: Measurement of seating and wheel dimensions
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Physical Medicine
Date of entry Apr 4, 2016
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This part of ISO 7176 specifies a method for measuring the seating and wheel dimensions of wheelchairs. It is applicable to wheelchairs and vehicles intended to provide indoor and outdoor mobility at speed up to 15 km/h for people with disabilities whose mass does not exceed 120 kg, including the…

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