Recognized standard

WC-1:2019 Section 20

FDA recognition 16-222 · RESNA · Physical Medicine

Key facts

Recognition number 16-222
Designation WC-1:2019 Section 20
Title American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 1: Requirements and Test Methods for Wheelchairs (including Scooters) Section 20: Determination of the Performance of Stand-up Type 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-1 specifies test methods and requirements for determining the safety and performance of manual and powered wheelchairs that have a mode to assist the occupant to/and support the occupant while in the stand-up position. Included are wheelchairs that are stationary and those…

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