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.