ISO 6875-2011 PDF
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Full title and description
ISO 6875:2011 — Dentistry — Patient chair. This International Standard specifies requirements, test methods, manufacturer's information, marking and packaging for dental patient chairs, regardless of their construction or mode of operation (manual, electrical or other).
Abstract
ISO 6875:2011 applies to all patient chairs used in dentistry and sets out classification, performance and safety requirements, sampling and testing procedures, and the information manufacturers must supply (instructions, marking and packaging). The document was issued as Edition 3 (2011) and has subsequently been withdrawn and replaced by a newer standard.
General information
- Status: Withdrawn (superseded by ISO 7494-1:2018).
- Publication date: 2011 (approved 29 June 2011 / published July 2011).
- Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- ICS / categories: 11.060.20 — Dental equipment.
- Edition / version: Edition 3 (2011).
- Number of pages: 8 (typical published length of the ISO edition).
Scope
ISO 6875:2011 is applicable to all dental patient chairs irrespective of construction or drive system. It defines minimum functional and safety requirements and specifies test methods and sampling to verify conformity, together with requirements for the information manufacturers must provide, marking and packaging. The scope is intended to cover patient chairs used in dental practice but excludes other equipment such as operator stools and certain portable devices.
Key topics and requirements
- Classification of patient chairs (types and intended use).
- Performance and functional requirements (adjustments, ranges of motion, stability).
- Safety and reliability requirements (mechanical integrity, locking devices, ergonomic considerations).
- Sampling and test methods to verify conformity with specified performance criteria.
- Manufacturer's information requirements: instructions for use, technical description and warnings.
- Marking and packaging requirements to ensure safe transport and correct identification.
Typical use and users
Used by dental equipment manufacturers for design and conformity, testing laboratories for type and routine testing, conformity assessors and certification bodies, dental clinics and procurement teams referencing minimum safety and performance requirements, and regulators referencing harmonized specifications. The standard has been used as a baseline until it was superseded by the later consolidated standard for dental units and patient chairs.
Related standards
ISO 6875:2011 has been superseded by ISO 7494-1:2018 — "Dentistry — Stationary dental units and dental patient chairs — Part 1: General requirements". Earlier editions of ISO 6875 (for example 1995) are part of the historical lineage; national (EN/SS/DIN) adoptions and equivalents also exist. Users should consult ISO 7494-1:2018 for the current consolidated requirements.
Keywords
dentistry; patient chair; dental chair; dental equipment; requirements; testing; marking; packaging; ISO 6875; dental unit; safety; ICS 11.060.20.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO 6875:2011 is an International Standard titled "Dentistry — Patient chair" that specified requirements, test methods and manufacturer information for dental patient chairs.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covered classification, performance and safety requirements, sampling and testing methods, and requirements for instructions, marking and packaging for patient chairs used in dentistry.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Dental equipment manufacturers, test laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, procurement/specification teams in dental clinics, and national standards bodies. It served as a technical reference for design, testing and regulatory conformity prior to being superseded.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: ISO 6875:2011 is withdrawn and has been superseded by ISO 7494-1:2018; users should refer to ISO 7494-1:2018 for the current consolidated requirements.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: ISO 6875 itself was a standalone standard for patient chairs; the subject of dental units and patient chairs is now addressed within the ISO 7494 series (for stationary dental units and patient chairs), which consolidates related requirements.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: dental patient chair, dental equipment, patient chair requirements, testing, marking, packaging, safety, ISO 6875.