IEC 60601-2-5:2005
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-5: Particular requirements for the safety of ultrasonic physiotherapy equipment

Standard No.

IEC 60601-2-5:2005

Release Date

2005

Published By

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Status

Be replaced 2009-08

Replace By

IEC 60601-2-5:2009

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: - EQUIPMENT in which a tool is driven by ULTRASOUND (for example EQUIPMENT used in surgery or dentistry); - EQUIPMENT in which focused ULTRASOUND pulse waves are used to destroy conglom-erates such as stones in the kidneys or the bladder (lithotrites) (for information refer to IEC 60601-2-36); - ULTRASONIC PHYSIOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT in which focused ULTRASOUND pulse waves are used.

IEC 60601-2-5:2005 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