Recognized standard
WC-1:2019 Section 3
FDA recognition 16-209 · RESNA · Physical Medicine
Key facts
| Recognition number | 16-209 |
|---|---|
| Designation | WC-1:2019 Section 3 |
| Title | American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 1: Additional Requirements for Wheelchairs (including Scooters) Section 3: Determination of effectiveness of brakes |
| Standards developer | Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America |
| Specialty area | Physical Medicine |
| Date of entry | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Device classes | Class 2, Class 1 |
| Scope (excerpt) | This section of RESNA WC-1 specifies test methods for the measurement of the effectiveness of brakes of manual wheelchairs and 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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