DS/EN 60601-2-18/A1:2001
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of endoscopic equipment

Standard No.

DS/EN 60601-2-18/A1:2001

Release Date

2001

Published By

Danish Standards Foundation

Latest

DS/EN 60601-2-18/A1:2001

Scope

This particular standard specifies requirements for the safety of endoscopic equipment and integrated instrumentation used for medical diagnosis and therapy and for treatment in body cavities. 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.

DS/EN 60601-2-18/A1:2001 history

• 2001 DS/EN 60601-2-18/A1:2001 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of endoscopic equipment
• 1998 DS/EN 60601-2-18:1998 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of endoscopic equipment