CEN/TC 293/WG 5 - Prosthoses and orthoses
Standardisation in the field of prostheses and orthoses for persons with disabilities.
Prosthoses and orthoses
Standardisation in the field of prostheses and orthoses for persons with disabilities.
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CEN/TC 293/WG 5 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Prosthoses and orthoses" and is responsible for: Standardisation in the field of prostheses and orthoses for persons with disabilities. This committee has published 3 standards.
CEN/TC 293/WG 5 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: Standardisation in the field of prostheses and orthoses for persons with disabilities. Currently, there are 3 published standards from this working group.
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.
A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.
ISO 22523:2006 specifies requirements and test methods for external limb prostheses and external orthoses, including the following classifications from ISO 9999:
06 03 - 06 15 Orthoses06 18 - 06 27 Limb prostheses
It covers strength, 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 International Standard does not cover special seating as it is not classified as an orthosis in ISO 9999 and it is not normally body worn.
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ISO 22523:2006 specifies requirements and test methods for external limb prostheses and external orthoses, including the following classifications from ISO 9999:
06 03 - 06 15 Orthoses06 18 - 06 27 Limb prostheses
It covers strength, 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 International Standard does not cover special seating as it is not classified as an orthosis in ISO 9999 and it is not normally body worn.
- Draft76 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
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.
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