Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of short-wave therapy equipment

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60601-2-3:14 (R2018)
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
17.140.50
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

Replacement:

This particular standard specifies the requirements for the safety of SHORT-WAVE THERAPY EQUIPMENT, hereafter referred to as me equipment, as defined in subclause 201.3.206.

LOW POWER EQUIPMENT as defined in subclause 201.3.202 is exempted from certain requirements of this standard.

Project need:

To maintain alignment with international requirements (new edition of adoption, new adopted standard, new amendment of an adopted standard, etc.) This proposed New Amendments are being developed at the request of Technical Committees. It will provide the industry with the latest requirements for the safety testing of medical devices.

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