Recognized standard

WC-2:2019 Section 25

FDA recognition 16-230 · RESNA · Physical Medicine

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Recognition number 16-230
Designation WC-2:2019 Section 25
Title American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 2: Additional Requirements for Wheelchairs (including Scooters) with Electrical Systems Section 25: Batteries and Chargers for Powered Wheelchairs
Standards developer Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
Specialty area Physical Medicine
Date of entry Dec 21, 2020
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This section of RESNA WC-2specifies requirements and test methods for batteries and battery chargers intended for use with electrically powered wheelchairs. It is applicable to lead acid batteries and chargers intended for use with them. Requirements for chargers are applicable to those with a rated…

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