Recognized standard

80601-2-78 Edition 1.0 2019-07

FDA recognition 16-232 · IEC · Physical Medicine

Key facts

Recognition number 16-232
Designation 80601-2-78 Edition 1.0 2019-07
Title Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-78: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of medical robots for rehabilitation, assessment, compensation or alleviation
Standards developer International Electrotechnical Commission
Specialty area Physical Medicine
Date of entry Dec 20, 2021
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This part of IEC 80601 applies to the general requirements for BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of MEDICAL ROBOTS that physically interact with a PATIENT with an IMPAIRMENT to support or perform REHABILITATION, ASSESSMENT, COMPENSATION or ALLEVIATION related to the PATIENT'S MOVEMENT…

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