Recognized standard
WC-1:2019 Section 8
FDA recognition 16-214 · RESNA · Physical Medicine
Key facts
| Recognition number | 16-214 |
|---|---|
| Designation | WC-1:2019 Section 8 |
| Title | American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 1: Requirements and Test Methods for Wheelchairs (including Scooters) Section 8: Requirements and test methods for static, Iipact and fatigue strengths |
| 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 requirements for static, impact and fatigue strength of wheelchairs including scooters intended for users whose mass does not exceed 100 kg. It specifies the test methods for determining whether the requirements have been met. It also specifies requirements for… |
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