Recognized standard

16840-10 Second edition 2021-06 Corrected version 2022-01

FDA recognition 16-233 · ISO · Physical Medicine

Key facts

Recognition number 16-233
Designation 16840-10 Second edition 2021-06 Corrected version 2022-01
Title Wheelchair seating - Part 10: Resistance to ignition of postural support devices - Requirements and test method
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Physical Medicine
Date of entry Dec 19, 2022
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This document specifies requirements and test methods to assess the resistance to ignition by smouldering cigarette equivalent of integrated or non-integrated components of a wheelchair intended to protect tissue integrity and/or provide postural support. The electronic ignition source is also a…

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