Recognized standard

WC-2:2019 Section 14

FDA recognition 16-219 · RESNA · Physical Medicine

Key facts

Recognition number 16-219
Designation WC-2:2019 Section 14
Title American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 2: Additional Requirements for Wheelchairs (including Scooters) with Electrical Systems Section 14: Power and Control Systems for Electrically Powered Wheelchairs Requirements and Test Methods
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 the requirements for the power and control systems of electrically powered wheelchairs, including battery chargers, and associated test methods. It sets minimum requirements for the protection of the wheelchair user during normal use and some conditions of abuse…

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