This European Standard specifies general requirements for items of dental equipment used in the practice of dentistry and which are medical devices. It includes requirements for intended performance, design attributes, components, packaging, marking, labelling, and information supplied by the manufacturer. This standard does not include reqirements for dental X-ray equipment. This standard does not apply to any dental instruments connected to an item of dental equipment. These instruments are covered by the level 2 and level 3 standards for dental equipment. Tests for demonstrating compliance with this standard are contained in the level 3 standards, if appropriate.
Legislation related to this standard
WITHDRAWN
EN 1640:1996
99.60
Withdrawal effective
Jun 2, 2004
WITHDRAWN
EN 1640:2004