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ISO/DIS 8600-3.2

Endoscopes — Medical endoscopes and endotherapy devices — Part 3: Determination of field of view and direction of view of endoscopes with optics ISO/DIS 8600-3.2

General information

40.20   DIS ballot initiated: 12 weeks   Aug 28, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 172/SC 5 Microscopes and endoscopes

International Standard

37.020   Optical equipment | 11.040.55   Diagnostic equipment

Scope

This document applies to endoscopes designed for use in the practice of medicine. It specifies measurement requirements and describes two test methods for measuring the field of view and direction of view of endoscopes. Method A uses the distance from the distal window to calculate the field of view. Method B uses the distance from the entrance pupil. Other test methods can be used if they obtain equivalent results.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
ISO 8600-3:2019

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
ISO/DIS 8600-3.2
40.20 DIS ballot initiated: 12 weeks
Aug 28, 2026




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