prEN 1865-1 rev

Patient handling equipment used in ambulances - Part 1: General stretcher systems and patient handling equipment

General information

10.99 New project approved   Apr 12, 2022

CEN

CEN/TC 239 Rescue systems

European Norm

Scope

This European Standard defines minimum requirements for the design and performance of stretchers and other patient handling equipment used in road ambulances for the handling and carrying of patients. It aims to ensure patient safety and 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

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN 1865-1 rev
10.99 New project approved
Apr 12, 2022