EN 1865-6:2024

Patient handling equipment used in ambulances - Part 6: Powered chairs EN 1865-6:2024

Publication date:   Dec 16, 2024

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60.60 Standard published   Oct 23, 2024

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CEN/TC 239 Rescue systems

European Norm

11.160   First aid

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This document specifies the minimum requirements for the design and performance of power assisted chairs, which are used for the conveyance of patients to and/or from road ambulances. It aims to ensure patient safety and to minimize the physical effort required by staff operating the equipment.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2017/745

Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC

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EN 1865-6:2024
60.60 Standard published
Oct 23, 2024