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