BS EN 60601-2-2:2001
Medical electrical equipment - Particular requirements for the safety of high frequency surgical equipment

Standard No.

BS EN 60601-2-2:2001

Release Date

2001

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2007-04

Replace By

BS EN 60601-2-2:2007

Latest

BS EN 60601-2-2:2009+A11:2011

Scope

Addition: This Particular Standard specifies requirements for the safety of HIGH FREQUENCY SURGICAL EQUIPMENT used in medical practice, as defined in 2.1.101 and hereinafter referred to as HF SURGICAL EQUIPMENT. HF SURGICAL EQUIPMENT having a RATED OUTPUT POWER not exceeding 50 W (for example for micro-coagulation, or for use in dentistry or ophthalmology) is exempt from certain of the requirements of this Particular Standard. These exemptions are indicated in the relevant requirements.

BS EN 60601-2-2:2001 history

• 2009 BS EN 60601-2-2:2009+A11:2011 Medical electrical equipment. Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of high frequency surgical equipment and high frequency surgical accessories
• 2009 BS EN 60601-2-2:2009 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-2:Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of high frequency surgical equipment and high frequency surgical accessories
• 2007 BS EN 60601-2-2:2007 Medical electrical equipment - Particular requirements for the safety of high frequency surgical equipment
• 2001 BS EN 60601-2-2:2001 Medical electrical equipment - Particular requirements for the safety of high frequency surgical equipment