Recognized standard

WC-1:2019 Section 26

FDA recognition 16-225 · RESNA · Physical Medicine

Key facts

Recognition number 16-225
Designation WC-1:2019 Section 26
Title American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 1: Requirements and Test Methods for Wheelchairs (including Scooters) Section 26: Vocabulary
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 a vocabulary consisting of terms and definitions used in the field of manual and electrically powered wheelchairs (including scooters) and associated seating systems. This section of RESNA WC-1 includes, but is not limited to, the preferred terms used in two or…

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