Recognized standard

7176-13 First edition 1989-08-01

FDA recognition 16-25 · ISO · Physical Medicine

Key facts

Recognition number 16-25
Designation 7176-13 First edition 1989-08-01
Title Wheelchairs - Part 13: Determination of coefficient of friction of test surfaces
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Physical Medicine
Date of entry Jan 30, 2014
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) The test method consists in drawing a given block with definite speed over the test surface of in general rough structure. The bottom side of the block is covered with a layer of standard rubber to get comparable results.

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