EN 1640:1996
(Main)Dentistry - Medical devices for dentistry - Equipment
Dentistry - Medical devices for dentistry - Equipment
This European Standard specifies general requirements for items of dental equipment used in the practice of dentistry and which are medical devices. It includes requirements for intended performance, design attributes, components, packaging, marking, labelling, and information supplied by the manufacturer. This standard does not include reqirements for dental X-ray equipment. This standard does not apply to any dental instruments connected to an item of dental equipment. These instruments are covered by the level 2 and level 3 standards for dental equipment. Tests for demonstrating compliance with this standard are contained in the level 3 standards, if appropriate.
Zahnheilkunde - Medizinprodukte für die Zahnheilkunde - Ausrüstung
Diese Europäische Norm legt allgemeine Anforderungen an Ausrüstungsgegenstände fest, die in der Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde verwendet werden und die Medizinprodukte sind. Sie enthält Anforderungen an die geplante Leistung, die Konstruktionsmerkmale, die Bauteile, die Verpackung, die Kennzeichnung, die Etikettierung und die Informationen durch den Hersteller.Diese Norm enthält keine Anforderungen an dentale Röntgengeräte.
Art dentaire - Dispositifs médicaux pour l'art dentaire - Matériel
La présente norme européenne établit les exigences générales relatives aux éléments constituant le matériel dentaire utilisés dans le cadre de la pratique de l'art dentaire et qui sont des dispositifs médicaux. Elle établit également les exigences relatives aux performances attendues, aux caractéristiques relatives à la conception, aux composants, à la stérilisation, à l'emballage, au marquage, à l'étiquetage ainsi qu'aux informations fournies par le fabricant.La présente norme ne fixe pas les exigences relatives au matériel dentaire à rayons X.
Zobozdravstvo - Medicinski pripomočki za zobozdravstvo - Oprema
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 20-Aug-1996
- Withdrawal Date
- 01-Jun-2004
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 55 - Dentistry
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 55/WG 7 - Steering Committee
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 02-Jun-2004
- Completion Date
- 02-Jun-2004
- Directive
- 93/42/EEC - Medical devices
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1640:1996 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Dentistry - Medical devices for dentistry - Equipment". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies general requirements for items of dental equipment used in the practice of dentistry and which are medical devices. It includes requirements for intended performance, design attributes, components, packaging, marking, labelling, and information supplied by the manufacturer. This standard does not include reqirements for dental X-ray equipment. This standard does not apply to any dental instruments connected to an item of dental equipment. These instruments are covered by the level 2 and level 3 standards for dental equipment. Tests for demonstrating compliance with this standard are contained in the level 3 standards, if appropriate.
This European Standard specifies general requirements for items of dental equipment used in the practice of dentistry and which are medical devices. It includes requirements for intended performance, design attributes, components, packaging, marking, labelling, and information supplied by the manufacturer. This standard does not include reqirements for dental X-ray equipment. This standard does not apply to any dental instruments connected to an item of dental equipment. These instruments are covered by the level 2 and level 3 standards for dental equipment. Tests for demonstrating compliance with this standard are contained in the level 3 standards, if appropriate.
EN 1640:1996 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.060.01 - Dentistry in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1640:1996 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1640:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1640:1996 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 93/42/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/023. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Zahnheilkunde - Medizinprodukte für die Zahnheilkunde - AusrüstungArt dentaire - Dispositifs médicaux pour l'art dentaire - MatérielDentistry - Medical devices for dentistry - Equipment11.060.20Dental equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten
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