EN 1985:1998

Walking aids - General requirements and test methods EN 1985:1998

Publication date:   Mar 19, 2004

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90.93 Standard confirmed   Jun 8, 2020

CEN

CEN/TC 293 Assistive products and accessibility

European Norm

11.180   Aids for disabled or handicapped persons

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Scope

This standard specfies requirements and test methods for Walking Aids manipulated by one arm (Walking Aids used singly or in pairs, each manipulated by one arm, possibly in combination with the upper body) and Walking Aids manpulated by both arms (Walking Aids used singly, manipulated by both arms, possibly in combination with the upper body), as covered by the subclasses 1203 and 1206 in EN ISO 9999:1998. This standard does not apply to walking aids specially designed or with adaptations for specific disabled persons. NOTE: Appropriate parts of this standard may be applied to the above products and other walking aids outside this scope.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

93/42/EEC

Medical devices

Harmonized/Supporting

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NOW

PUBLISHED
EN 1985:1998
90.93 Standard confirmed
Jun 8, 2020