IEC 60601-2-5:2000
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-5: Particular requirements for the safety of ultrasonic physiotherapy equipment

Standard No.

IEC 60601-2-5:2000

Release Date

2000

Published By

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Status

Withdraw

Replace By

IEC 60601-2-5:2005

Latest

IEC 60601-2-5:2009

Scope

Addition:This Particular Standard specifies the requirements for safety of ULTRASONIC PHYSIOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT used in medical practice@ as defined in 2.1.101.This Particular Standard does not apply to:?C EQUIPMENT in which a tool is driven by ULTRASOUND (for example EQUIPMENT used in surgery or dentistry);?C EQUIPMENT in which focused ULTRASOUND pulse waves are used to destroy conglomerates such as stones in the kidneys or the bladder (lithotrites) (for information refer to IEC 60601-2-36);?C ULTRASONIC PHYSIOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT in which focused ULTRASOUND pulse waves are used.

IEC 60601-2-5:2000 history

• 2009 IEC 60601-2-5:2009 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-5: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic physiotherapy equipment
• 2005 IEC 60601-2-5:2005 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-5: Particular requirements for the safety of ultrasonic physiotherapy equipment
• 2000 IEC 60601-2-5:2000 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-5: Particular requirements for the safety of ultrasonic physiotherapy equipment
• 1984 IEC 60601-2-5:1984 Medical electrical equipment. Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of ultrasonic therapy equipment