Recognized standard

60601-1 Edition 3.2 2020-08 CONSOLIDATED VERSION

FDA recognition 19-49 · IEC · General II (ES/EMC)

Key facts

Recognition number 19-49
Designation 60601-1 Edition 3.2 2020-08 CONSOLIDATED VERSION
Title Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Note: This standard is recognized with relevant US national differences applied, see references #1 and #2 in the Relevant FDA Guidance and/or Supportive Publication section below.
Standards developer International Electrotechnical Commission
Specialty area General II (ES/EMC)
Date of entry Apr 3, 2023
Scope (excerpt) This International Standard applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT and MEDICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, hereafter referred to as ME EQUIPMENT and ME SYSTEMS. If a clause or subclause is specifically intended to be applicable to ME EQUIPMENT only, or to ME…

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