Recognized standard

WC-2:2019 Section 10

FDA recognition 16-216 · RESNA · Physical Medicine

Key facts

Recognition number 16-216
Designation WC-2:2019 Section 10
Title American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 2: Additional Requirements for Wheelchairs (including Scooters) with Electrical Systems Section 10: Determination of obstacle-climbing ability of electrically powered wheelchairs
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
Scope (excerpt) This section of RESNA WC-2 specifies test methods for determining the ability to climb and descend obstacles of electrically powered wheelchairs, including scooters, intended to carry one person, with a maximum nominal speed not exceeding 15 km/h.

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