Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-83: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of home light therapy equipment

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA C22.2 NO. 60601-2-83
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
11.040.60
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

201.1 Scope, object and related standards 
Clause 1 of the general standard2 applies, except as follows: 

201.1.1 Scope 
Replacement: 

This part of IEC 60601 is applicable to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of HOME LIGHT THERAPY EQUIPMENT, intended for use in the HOME HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT. HOME LIGHT THERAPY EQUIPMENT is typically used by a LAY OPERATOR. 

The scope of this document includes all light sources except laser. 

If a clause or subclause is specifically intended to be applicable to ME EQUIPMENT only, or to ME SYSTEMS only, the title and content of that clause or subclause will say so. If that is not the case, the clause or subclause applies both to ME EQUIPMENT and to ME SYSTEMS, as relevant. 

201.1.2 Object 
Replacement: 
The object of this particular standard is to establish particular requirements for the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of HOME LIGHT THERAPY EQUIPMENT. 

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 Edition and New Standards are being developed at the request of Z290 and C234 Technical Committees. It will provide the industry with the latest requirements for the safety testing of medical devices covered by the standards in Annex A.

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