ISO 22523:2006Published

External limb prostheses and external orthoses — Requirements and test methods

Prothèses de membre externes et orthèses externes — Exigences et méthodes d'essai

A new edition is under development: ISO/FDIS 22523.

Abstract / scope

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 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.

Life cycle

Replaced by

ISO/FDIS 22523Under developmentExternal limb prostheses and external orthoses — Requirements and test methodsInternational Standard · ISO/TC 168