German Ordinance On Assistive Technology (Hmv No.); Definition Of Assistive Technology (Excerpt) - Paravan PR 50 User Manual

4.3.3

German Ordinance on Assistive Technology (HMV No.)

PARAVAN electric wheelchairs are approved according to the following assistive technology regulations:
› Doctor's regulations in Nordwürttemberg – rules, regulations, provisions and services, Pages B 2 and – 1 ff
as an assistive technology under assistive technology number
› HMV No. 18.99.06.1048.
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Approval from AOK on 09 June 2008 in accordance with Section 126 Para. 3 of German Social Code
V Catalogue of Assistive Technologies in accordance with Section 139 German Social Code V IKK
Federal Association - Federal Associations of Health Insurance Funds on 19 June 2008.
4.3.4

Definition of assistive technology (excerpt)

Assistive technologies are specialised medical services or objects that secure the success of a treatment by
their provision of a substitute, supportive or relief effect, or make it possible to overcome a physical disabi-
lity. They include prostheses, orthopaedic and other assistive devices, aids to sight, specialised materials or
technical products...
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Functional description