Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-41: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of surgical luminaires and luminaires for diagnosis

Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60601-2-41:11 (R2016)
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
ICS code(s):
11.040.55
11.040.99
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

Replacement:

This particular standard applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of SURGICAL LUMINAIRES AND LUMINAIRES FOR DIAGNOSIS, hereafter referred to as ME EQUIPMENT.

This particular standard does not apply to - headlights;
 

  • endoscopes, laparoscopes and their light sources, which are covered by IEC 60601-2-18;
  • luminaires used in dentistry, which are covered by ISO 9680;
  • luminaires for general purposes, which are covered by IEC 60598-2-1 and IEC 60598-2-4;
  • luminaires dedicated to therapeutic purposes;
  • special purpose lights with different conditions of use such as UV lights for dermatological diagnosis, slit lamps for ophthalmology, lights for surgical microscopes and lights for surgical navigation systems;
  • lights connected to surgical instruments;
  • luminaires of an emergency lighting, which are covered by IEC 60598-2-22.


NOTE See also 4.2 of the general standard.

Project need:

To review the Standard within the required 5 year period.

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