Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report

5.8.2.7.1 Mammography Chair Footrest Recommendation

The Committee recommends that the mammography chair meet the elements of M302 with the additional requirement that any footrests must accommodate and ride over the base support.

Rationale for the recommendation

The mammography chair is an essential piece of equipment allowing persons who are unable to stand or balance to sit for the diagnostic procedure. The chair must meet the elements of M302 with the additional requirement that any footrests must accommodate and ride over the base support.