Recognized standard
WC-4:2017 Section 19
FDA recognition 16-228 · RESNA · Physical Medicine
Key facts
| Recognition number | 16-228 |
|---|---|
| Designation | WC-4:2017 Section 19 |
| Title | American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 4: Wheelchairs and Transportation Section 19: Wheelchairs used as seats in motor vehicles. |
| 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) | Section 19 specifies general design requirements, test procedures, and performance requirements for complete wheelchairs that can be considered to offer suitable and safe forward-facing seating for passengers traveling in transit, paratransit, school bus, over-the-road coaches, and personally… |
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