EN ISO 11199-2:2021/A1:2024

Assistive products for walking manipulated by both arms - Requirements and test methods - Part 2: Rollators - Amendment 1: Removal of brake requirements (ISO 11199 2:2021/Amd 1:2024)

This document specifies requirements and test methods of rollators being used as assistive products for walking with wheels, manipulated by both arms, without accessories, unless specified in the particular test procedure. This document also gives requirements relating to safety, ergonomics, performance and information supplied by the manufacturer including marking and labelling.
The requirements and tests are based on every-day use of rollators as assistive products for walking for a maximum user mass as specified by the manufacturer. This document includes rollators specified for a user mass of no less than 35 kg.
This document is not applicable to rollators with horizontal forearm supports, classified as walking tables, for which ISO 11199-3 is applicable.

Technische Hilfen zum Gehen für beidarmige Handhabung - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: Rollatoren - Änderung 1: Streichung der Anforderungen an die Bremsen (ISO 11199 2:2021/Amd 1:2024)

Produits d’assistance à la marche manipulés avec les deux bras - Exigences et méthodes d’essai - Partie 2: Déambulateurs - Amendement 1: Suppression des exigences relatives aux freins (ISO 11199 2:2021/Amd 1:2024)

Pripomočki za hojo, ki se upravljajo z obema rokama - Zahteve in preskusne metode - 2. del: Rolatorji - Dopolnilo A1: Odprava zahtev za zavore (ISO 11199 2:2021/Amd 1:2024)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 03-Dec-2024
• ICS: 11.180.10 - Aids and adaptation for moving
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 293 - Technical aids for disabled persons
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 293/WG 1 - Walking aids
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 04-Dec-2024
• Completion Date: 04-Dec-2024
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 11199-2:2021/A1:2025 - Assistive products for walking manipulated by both arms - Requirements and test methods - Part 2: Rollators - Amendment 1: Removal of brake requirements (ISO 11199 2:2021/Amd 1:2024)

Relations

• Amends: EN ISO 11199-2:2021 - Assistive products for walking manipulated by both arms - Requirements and test methods - Part 2: Rollators (ISO 11199-2:2021)
• Effective Date: 04-Oct-2023

Overview

EN ISO 11199-2:2021/A1:2024 - Assistive products for walking manipulated by both arms - Part 2: Rollators (Amendment 1) is a CEN-adopted amendment to ISO 11199-2:2021. It specifies requirements and test methods for rollators (wheeled walking aids manipulated by both arms), covering safety, ergonomics, performance and the information supplied by the manufacturer (including marking and labelling). Amendment 1 removes the previous brake-specific requirements and introduces clarified manoeuvrability requirements for indoor and outdoor use.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: Applies to rollators used as assistive products for walking with wheels and manipulated by both arms, without accessories unless a test procedure specifies otherwise. Includes rollators specified for a user mass of no less than 35 kg.
• Brake requirements: Amendment 1 removes the specific brake requirements previously in the standard (ISO 11199-2:2021/Amd 1:2024).
• Manoeuvrability (section 6.5 - amended):
  • For indoor use on level surfaces: front wheel diameter ≥ 75 mm.
  • For outdoor use: front wheel diameter ≥ 180 mm and wheel width ≥ 22 mm.
• Safety and performance: General requirements and test methods address structural strength, stability, and performance under everyday use up to the manufacturer‑specified maximum user mass.
• Ergonomics and information: Requirements for user interface, handle height/adjustability (where applicable), and the manufacturer’s marking, labelling and instructions for safe use and maintenance.
• Exclusions: Not applicable to rollators with horizontal forearm supports (classified as walking tables) - see ISO 11199-3.

Applications and who uses this standard

• Manufacturers and designers of rollators and wheeled walking aids use this standard to ensure products meet safety, performance and labelling expectations for European and international markets.
• Test laboratories and conformity assessors apply the described test methods for product verification and type testing.
• Procurement teams in healthcare, rehabilitation and public services reference the standard when specifying compliant rollators for clinics, long‑term care facilities and accessibility programs.
• Clinicians, therapists and assistive‑technology specialists use the standard to understand product capabilities and appropriate user mass classifications.

Related standards

• ISO 11199-1 (general requirements for assistive products for walking) and ISO 11199-3 (walking tables / rollators with horizontal forearm supports) are relevant for broader conformity and product family comparison.

Keywords: EN ISO 11199-2:2021/A1:2024, ISO 11199-2, rollators, assistive products for walking, requirements and test methods, removal of brake requirements, CEN, safety, ergonomics, performance, manufacturer marking.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2025
Pripomočki za hojo, ki se upravljajo z obema rokama - Zahteve in preskusne
metode - 2. del: Rolatorji - Dopolnilo A1: Odprava zahtev za zavore (ISO 11199
2:2021/Amd 1:2024)
Assistive products for walking manipulated by both arms - Requirements and test
methods - Part 2: Rollators - Amendment 1: Removal of brake requirements (ISO 11199
2:2021/Amd 1:2024)
Technische Hilfen zum Gehen für beidarmige Handhabung - Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: Rollatoren - Änderung 1: Streichung der Anforderungen an die
Bremsen (ISO 11199 2:2021/Amd 1:2024)
Produits d’assistance à la marche manipulés avec les deux bras - Exigences et
méthodes d’essai - Partie 2: Déambulateurs - Amendement 1: Suppression des
exigences relatives aux freins (ISO 11199 2:2021/Amd 1:2024)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 11199-2:2021/A1:2024
ICS:
11.180.10 Pripomočki in prilagoditve za Aids and adaptation for
gibanje moving
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 11199-2:2021/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.180.10
English Version
Assistive products for walking manipulated by both arms -
Requirements and test methods - Part 2: Rollators -
Amendment 1: Removal of brake requirements (ISO 11199
2:2021/Amd 1:2024)
Produits d'assistance à la marche manipulés avec les Technische Hilfen zum Gehen für beidarmige
deux bras - Exigences et méthodes d'essai - Partie 2: Handhabung - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil
Déambulateurs - Amendement 1: Suppression des 2: Rollatoren - Änderung 1: Streichung der
exigences relatives aux freins (ISO 11199 2:2021/Amd Anforderungen an die Bremsen (ISO 11199
1:2024) 2:2021/Amd 1:2024)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 11199-2:2021; it was approved by CEN on 8 July 2024.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 11199-2:2021/A1:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC
173 "Assistive products" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 293 “Assistive products
and accessibility” the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 11199-2:2021 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2025, and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2025.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Roma
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