Recognized standard

60601-2-57 Edition 1.0 2011-01

FDA recognition 12-242 · IEC · Radiology

Key facts

Recognition number 12-242
Designation 60601-2-57 Edition 1.0 2011-01
Title Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-57: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of non-laser light source equipment intended for therapeutic, diagnostic, monitoring and cosmetic/aesthetic use
Standards developer International Electrotechnical Commission
Specialty area Radiology
Date of entry Mar 16, 2012
Device classes Class 2, Class 3
Scope (excerpt) This International Standard applies to BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of equipment incorporating one or more sources of OPTICAL RADIATION in the wavelength range 200 nm to 3 000 nm, with the exception of laser radiation, and intended to create non-visual photobiological effects in humans or…

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