BS EN ISO 22523:2006
External limb prostheses and external orthoses - Requirements and test methods

Standard No.

BS EN ISO 22523:2006

Release Date

2006

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Latest

BS EN ISO 22523:2006

Replace

03/317861 DC:2003 BS EN 12523:1999

Scope

This International Standard specifies requirements and test methods for external limb prostheses and external orthoses, including the following classifications from 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 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. 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 ISO 13485 and ISO 13488 may be appropriate.

BS EN ISO 22523:2006 history

• 2006 BS EN ISO 22523:2006 External limb prostheses and external orthoses - Requirements and test methods
• 1999 BS EN 12523:1999 External limb prostheses and external orthoses - Requirements and test methods

BS EN ISO 22523:2006 External limb prostheses and external orthoses - Requirements and test methods has been changed from BS EN 12523:1999 External limb prostheses and external orthoses - Requirements and test methods.