This standard specifies requirements for the safety of endoscopic equipment and integrated instrumentation used for medical diagnosis and therapy. It is subdivided into five applications concerning endoscopes for (a) direct visualization, (b)
integration with thermocautery or (c) lithotrite, (d) electrosurgery and (e) other specialized endoscopes.
IEC 60601-2-18:1990 history
2009IEC 60601-2-18:2009 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-18: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of endoscopic equipment
1970IEC 60601-2-18:1996/AMD1:2000 Amendment 1 - Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-18: Particular requirements for the safety of endoscopic equipment
1996IEC 60601-2-18:1996 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of endoscopic equipment
1970IEC 60601-2-18:1990 Medical electrical equipment. Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of endoscopic equipment.