Recognized standard

60601-2-6 Edition 2.1 2016-04

FDA recognition 6-423 · IEC · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital

Key facts

Recognition number 6-423
Designation 60601-2-6 Edition 2.1 2016-04
Title CONSOLIDATED VERSION Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of microwave therapy equipment
Standards developer International Electrotechnical Commission
Specialty area General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
Date of entry Jul 15, 2019
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) IEC 60601-2-6:2012+A1:2016 specifies the minimum requirements considered to provide for a practical degree of safety in the operation of microwave therapy equipment. This particular standard amends and supplements IEC 60601-1 (third edition, 2005 and amendment 1, 2012). This second edition cancels…

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