Recognized standard

7176 - 30 First edition 2018-12

FDA recognition 16-206 · ISO · Physical Medicine

Key facts

Recognition number 16-206
Designation 7176 - 30 First edition 2018-12
Title Wheelchairs --Part 30: Wheelchairs for changing occupant posture --Test methods and requirements
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Physical Medicine
Date of entry Jul 15, 2019
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This document specifies the test methods and requirements for determining the safety and performance of a manual and/or power wheelchair that incorporates technology to alter the posture of the wheelchair occupant, which are either electrically or manually operated by the occupant or assistant…

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