Recognized standard

60601-2-1 Edition 4.0 2020-10

FDA recognition 12-338 · IEC · Radiology

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Recognition number 12-338
Designation 60601-2-1 Edition 4.0 2020-10
Title Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electron accelerators in the range 1 MeV to 50 MeV
Standards developer International Electrotechnical Commission
Specialty area Radiology
Date of entry Jun 7, 2021
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This part of IEC 60601 applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of ELECTRON ACCELERATORS, hereafter referred to as ME EQUIPMENT, in the range 1 MeV to 50 MeV, used for TREATMENT of PATIENTS. This particular standard, with the inclusion of TYPE TESTS and SITE TESTS, applies to the…

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