Recognized standard

60601-2-17 Edition 3.0 2013-11

FDA recognition 12-272 · IEC · Radiology

Key facts

Recognition number 12-272
Designation 60601-2-17 Edition 3.0 2013-11
Title Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-17: Particular requirements for the safety of automatically-controlled brachytherapy afterloading equipment
Standards developer International Electrotechnical Commission
Specialty area Radiology
Date of entry Jul 9, 2014
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) IEC 60601-2-17:2013 applies to the basic safety and essential performance of automatically-controlled Brachytherapy Afterloading Medical Equipment. This standard does not specify requirements for sealed radioactive sources. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition, published in…

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