IEC 60601-1 — Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
IEC 60601-1 is the international standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment. It establishes general requirements for basic safety and essential performance applicable to all medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems. The standard covers electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, radiation hazards, EMC, and software requirements (through IEC 62304 reference).
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Framework Domains (6)
Clause 1-3: Scope, References, and Terminology
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 60601-1.1 | Scope, object, and related standards |
| 60601-1.2 | Normative references |
| 60601-1.3 | Terminology and definitions |
Clause 11-14: Temperatures, Accuracy, Faults, and PEMS
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 60601-1.11 | Protection against excessive temperatures and other hazards |
| 60601-1.12 | Accuracy of controls and instruments |
| 60601-1.13 | Hazardous situations and fault conditions |
| 60601-1.14 | Programmable electrical medical systems (PEMS) |
Clause 15-17: Construction, ME Systems, and EMC
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 60601-1.15 | Construction of ME equipment |
| 60601-1.16 | ME systems |
| 60601-1.17 | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) |
Clause 4-5: General Requirements and Testing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 60601-1.4.1 | General requirements |
| 60601-1.4.2 | Risk management process |
| 60601-1.5.1 | General requirements for testing |
| 60601-1.5.2 | Test conditions and environment |
Clause 6-7: Classification, Identification and Marking
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 60601-1.6 | Classification of ME equipment and systems |
| 60601-1.7.1 | Equipment identification and marking |
| 60601-1.7.2 | Documents and instructions for use |
Clause 8-10: Protection Against Hazards
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 60601-1.10 | Protection against radiation hazards |
| 60601-1.8 | Protection against electrical hazards |
| 60601-1.9 | Protection against mechanical hazards |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IEC 60601-1 — Medical Electrical Equipment Safety?
IEC 60601-1 — Medical Electrical Equipment Safety is a compliance framework from International with 6 domains and 20 controls. IEC 60601-1 is the international standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment. It establishes general requirements for basic safety and essential performance applicable to all medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems. The standard covers electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, radiation hazards, EMC, and software requirements (through IEC 62304 reference). It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does IEC 60601-1 — Medical Electrical Equipment Safety have?
IEC 60601-1 — Medical Electrical Equipment Safety has 20 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Clause 11-14: Temperatures, Accuracy, Faults, and PEMS (4 controls), Clause 4-5: General Requirements and Testing (4 controls), Clause 1-3: Scope, References, and Terminology (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does IEC 60601-1 — Medical Electrical Equipment Safety map to?
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