IEC 60601-1:1988

IEC 60601-1:1988 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for safety". This standard covers: This is the major revised and updated baseline of standards for the safety of all medical electrical equipment used by or under the supervision of qualified personnel in the general medical and patient environment. lt also contains certain requirements for reliable operation to ensure safety. Note the change of title from the first (1977) edition. (For particular requirements see series 601-2 below.)

This is the major revised and updated baseline of standards for the safety of all medical electrical equipment used by or under the supervision of qualified personnel in the general medical and patient environment. lt also contains certain requirements for reliable operation to ensure safety. Note the change of title from the first (1977) edition. (For particular requirements see series 601-2 below.)

IEC 60601-1:1988 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.040.01 - Medical equipment in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

IEC 60601-1:1988 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 60601-1:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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