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ISO 16840-2:2018
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International Standard
ISO 16840-2:2018
Wheelchair seating — Part 2: Determination of physical and mechanical characteristics of seat cushions intended to manage tissue integrity
Edition 2
2018-01
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Published (Edition 2, 2018)
This publication was last reviewed and confirmed in 2023. Therefore this version remains current.
This standard has 1 amendment.

ISO 16840-2:2018

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Abstract

ISO 16840-2:2018 specifies apparatus, test methods and disclosure requirements for wheelchair seat cushions intended to maintain tissue integrity and prevent tissue trauma. Test conditions simulate a symmetric anatomy and posture and do not represent cushion performance for specific individual users. Loads are intended to represent those seen under the pelvis of a 50th percentile wheelchair user and are not intended to assess the weight capacity of the cushion or to characterize the cushion under bariatric loads. It is possible that not all test methods apply to existing and future cushion technologies. It does not include test methods or requirements for determining the fire resistance of cushions.

ISO 16840-2:2018 can also be applicable to tissue integrity management devices used as other support systems, as well as to cushions used in situations other than a wheelchair.

General information

  • Status
     : Published
    Publication date
     : 2018-01
    Stage
    : International Standard confirmed [90.93]
  • Edition
     : 2
    Number of pages
     : 27
  • Technical Committee :
    ISO/TC 173/SC 1
    ICS :
    11.180.10 
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 Amendments

Amendments are issued when it is found that new material may need to be added to an existing standardization document. They may also include editorial or technical corrections to be applied to the existing document.

Amendment 1

Updates and addition of new Annex covering alternatively sized cushions

Edition 2024

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CHF 18
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Reduced Inequalities
1
No Poverty
11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
3
Good Health and Well-being
9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
8
Decent Work and Economic Growth

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