BS 2574-1:1991

This Part of BS 2574 provides guidance on the design, manufacture, marking and packaging of lower limb orthoses, except foot orthoses (FOs). Guidance on the materials used and on the manufacture of lower limb orthoses is given in Appendix A and Appendix B, respectively.

This Part of BS 2574 does not apply to orthotic devices for use in the immediate treatment of acute trauma cases, nor to resting splints.

NOTE 1 BS 2574-2 and BS 2931 specify requirements for metal knee joints and steel ankle joints, respectively.

NOTE 2 The titles of the publications referred to are listed on the inside back cover. See also the bibliography listed in Appendix C.

Principles and design criteria to be considered when designing, manufacturing, marking and packaging.