BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In response to requests from power supply manufacturers, TÜV Rheinland North America has developed a custom certification process for compliance to IEC 60601-1 3rd Edition ...

Earlier this year the US followed the EU and Canada in moving to the3 rd edition of the IEC 60601-1 medical device standard. This change presents several challenges and adds layers of complexity for ...

The use of ac-line-powered medical diagnostic, measurement, and treatment equipment potentially exposes patients and even caregivers to the risk of electrical shock, burns, internal-organ damage, and ...

Table I. Examples of UL medical standards. (Click to enlarge). Figure 2. Organization of the IEC 60601-1 standard. (Click to enlarge). Philosophy. The underlying philosophy of IEC 60601-1 and the ...