CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60601-2-5:02 (R2006)

This National Standard of Canada is equivalent to International Standard IEC 60601-2-5:2000. 1.1 Scope Addition: This Particular Standard specifies the requirements for safety of ULTRASONIC PHYSIOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT used in medical practice, as defined in 2.1.101. This Particular Standard does not apply to: - EQUIPMENT in which a tool is driven by ULTRASOUND (for example EQUIPMENT used in surgery or dentistry); - EQUIPMENT in which focused ULTRASOUND pulse waves are used to destroy conglomerates such as stones in the kidneys or the bladder (lithotrites) (for information refer to IEC 60601-2-36); - ULTRASONIC PHYSIOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT in which focused ULTRASOUND pulse waves are used. 1.2 Object Replacement: The object of this Particular Standard is to establish particular requirements for the safety of ULTRASONIC PHYSIOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT used in medical practice, as defined in 2.1.101.