EN 12523:1999

External limb prostheses and external orthoses - Requirements and test methods EN 12523:1999

Publication date:   Mar 19, 2004

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99.60 Withdrawal effective   Oct 1, 2006

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CEN/TC 293 Assistive products and accessibility

European Norm

11.180   Aids for disabled or handicapped persons

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This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for external limb prostheses and external orthoses, including the following classifications from EN ISO 9999 : 06 03 - 06 1 5 Orthoses 06 18 - OG 27Limb prostheses It covers strength1 materials, restrictions on use, risk and the provision of information associated with the normal conditions of use of both components and assemblies of components. This European Standard does not cover special seating as it is not classified as an orthosis in EN ISO 9999 and it is not normally body worn. NOTE 1: It is intended to cover orthopaedic foot-wear (classification 06 33) in the future. NOTE 2: The application of Quality Systems as described or referred to in EN 46001 and EN 46002 may be appropriate.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

93/42/EEC

Medical devices

Harmonized/Supporting

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EN 12523:1999
99.60 Withdrawal effective
Oct 1, 2006

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PUBLISHED
EN ISO 22523:2006