EN 60601-1:1990

Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for safety EN 60601-1:1990

Publication date:   May 10, 2003

Scope

This is the major revised and updated baseline of standards for the safety of all medical electrical equipment used by or under the supervision of qualified personnel in the general medical and patient environment. lt also contains certain requirements for reliable operation to ensure safety. Note the change of title from the first (1977) edition. (For particular requirements see series 601-2 below.)

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