Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-6: Particular requirementsfor the basic safety and essential performance of microwave 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. 60601-2-6:14
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

Clause 1 of the general standard1 applies, except as follows:

201.1.1 * Scope

Replacement:

This International Standard specifies requirements for the safety of MICROWAVE THERAPY EQUIPMENT used in medical practice, as defined in 201.3.204.

201.1.2 Object

Replacement:

The object of this particular standard is to establish particular BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE requirements for MICROWAVE THERAPY EQUIPMENT as defined in 201.3.204.

Project need:

To review the Standard within the required 5 year period.

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