Recognized standard

60601-2-40 Third edition 2024-12

FDA recognition 17-20 · IEC · Neurology

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Recognition number 17-20
Designation 60601-2-40 Third edition 2024-12
Title Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-40: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electromyographs and evoked response equipment
Standards developer International Electrotechnical Commission
Specialty area Neurology
Date of entry May 26, 2025
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This part of IEC 60601 applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of ELECTROMYOGRAPHS and EVOKED RESPONSE EQUIPMENT, hereafter referred to as ME EQUIPMENT. NOTE 1 Myofeedback equipment, where the capturing of muscle contraction is based on electromyography, is within the scope of this…

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