What is BS 2574-1 - Guidance on the design and manufacture of lower limb orthoses about?
BS 2574 is a European standard that discusses lower limb orthoses. BS 2574-1 is the first part of a multi-part series that guides the design, manufacture, marking, and packaging of lower limb orthoses, except foot orthoses (FOs), to ensure the performance of the lower limb orthoses meets established criteria.
Note: BS 2574-1 does not apply to orthotic devices for use in the immediate treatment of acute trauma cases, nor resting splints.
Who is BS 2574-1 - Guidance on the design and manufacture of lower limb orthoses for?
BS 2574-1 on guidance on the design and manufacture of lower limb orthoses is useful for:
- Manufacturers of lower limb orthoses
- Design engineers
- Test centres
- Medical laboratories
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS 2574-1 - Guidance on the design and manufacture of lower limb orthoses?
Lower limb orthoses are specialist external devices that are used in certain areas of the lower limb to correct an abnormal alignment.
BS 2574-1 provides the best industry guidance on ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), knee orthoses (KOs), knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs), hip (HpOs), hip-knee orthosis (HKOs) and hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis (HKAFOs).
BS 2574-1 also assist in reducing the potential toxicity hazards to manufacturing personnel and the patient during the orthosis manufacture and supply by providing guidelines on toxicity and skin sensitivity.
BS 2574-1 guides regarding the marking, packaging, and accompanying documentation of lower limb orthoses, excluding foot orthoses.
With obedience and compliance to BS 2574-1, you can standardize the quality of lower limb orthoses. In addition, ensure the health and safety of patients.