Recognized standard

60601-2-52 Edition 1.1 2015-03 CONSOLIDATED VERSION

FDA recognition 6-489 · IEC · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital

Key facts

Recognition number 6-489
Designation 60601-2-52 Edition 1.1 2015-03 CONSOLIDATED VERSION
Title Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-52: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of medical beds
Standards developer International Electrotechnical Commission
Specialty area General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
Date of entry May 29, 2023
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This International Standard applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of MEDICAL BEDS as defined in 201.3.212, intended for ADULTS, as defined in 201.3.219. If a clause or subclause is specifically intended to be applicable to a MEDICAL BED only, or to ME SYSTEMS only, the title and…

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