Recognized standard

7176-6 Third edition 2018-06

FDA recognition 16-204 · ISO · Physical Medicine

Key facts

Recognition number 16-204
Designation 7176-6 Third edition 2018-06
Title Wheelchairs - Part 6: Determination of maximum speed of electrically powered wheelchairs
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Physical Medicine
Date of entry Jan 14, 2019
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This document specifies test methods for determining the maximum speed of electrically powered wheelchairs, including scooters, intended to carry one person with a maximum nominal speed not exceeding 15 km/h (4,167 m/s) on a level surface.

At a glance

  • 1–9 Product codes
  • 1–9 FDA guidance documents

Counts are shown as ranges. Exact figures, trends and every underlying record are available in Orca1.

About FDA-recognized consensus standards

The FDA recognizes voluntary consensus standards that manufacturers can cite in premarket submissions to show conformity with specific requirements.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Recognized Consensus Standards database · Source date:

Browse all FDA-recognized consensus standards