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 15 Orthoses
06 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 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 footwear (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.
BS EN 12523:1999 history
2006BS EN ISO 22523:2006 External limb prostheses and external orthoses - Requirements and test methods
1999BS EN 12523:1999 External limb prostheses and external orthoses - Requirements and test methods