Recognized standard

60601-2-31 Edition 3.0 2020-01

FDA recognition 3-201 · IEC · Cardiovascular

Key facts

Recognition number 3-201
Designation 60601-2-31 Edition 3.0 2020-01
Title Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-31: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of external cardiac pacemakers with internal power source
Standards developer International Electrotechnical Commission
Specialty area Cardiovascular
Date of entry Dec 22, 2025
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) IEC 60601-2-31:2020 applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of EXTERNAL PACEMAKERS powered by an INTERNAL ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE, hereafter referred to as ME EQUIPMENT. This document applies to PATIENT CABLES as defined in 201.3.209, but does not apply to LEADS as defined in…

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