Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-65: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of dental intra-oral X-ray equipment (IEC 60601-2-65:2012/A1:2017)

2020-03-17-JO- BT decision BT164/DG11529/DV to remove the link to the MDD (93/42/EEC)
Publication on hold due to negative assessment

Medizinische elektrische Geräte - Teil 2-65: Besondere Festlegungen für die Sicherheit einschließlich der wesentlichen Leistungsmerkmale von intraoralen zahnärztlichen Röntgeneinrichtungen (IEC 60601-2-65:2012/A1:2017)

Appareils électromédicaux - Partie 2-65: Exigences particulières pour la sécurité de base et les performances essentielles des appareils à rayonnement X dentaires intra-oraux (IEC 60601-2-65:2012/A1:2017)

Medicinska električna oprema - 2-65. del: Posebne zahteve za osnovno varnost in bistvene lastnosti za intraoralni zobni rentgen - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 60601-2-65:2012/A1:2017)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
28-Apr-2020
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
22-Apr-2020
Due Date
27-Jun-2020
Completion Date
29-Apr-2020

Overview

SIST EN 60601-2-65:2013/A1:2020 is a European harmonized standard concerning medical electrical equipment, specifically focusing on the basic safety and essential performance of dental intra-oral X-ray equipment. This standard is an amendment to EN 60601-2-65:2013 and references the international standard IEC 60601-2-65:2012/A1:2017. It establishes particular requirements that dental intra-oral X-ray devices must meet to ensure patient and operator safety and optimal diagnostic functionality.

This standard plays a critical role in defining mandatory specifications for dental X-ray equipment, supporting radiation protection, electrical safety, and performance consistency in medical practice environments. It is integral to manufacturers, healthcare providers, and regulatory bodies ensuring compliance with EU directives related to medical devices.

Key Topics

  • Basic Safety Requirements
    SIST EN 60601-2-65:2013/A1:2020 specifies fundamental safety measures including risks of electrical shock, mechanical hazards, and protection against excessive radiation exposure.

  • Essential Performance Criteria
    Focuses on the functional aspects that must be preserved during normal and single-fault conditions, guaranteeing reliable X-ray imaging necessary for dental diagnostics.

  • Radiation Protection
    Aligns with collateral standards such as IEC 60601-1-3 to ensure radiation doses are minimized while maintaining image quality, emphasizing dose accuracy and patient safety.

  • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
    Sets requirements for immunity and emission standards to prevent interference with other medical electrical equipment, critical in clinical environments.

  • Risk Management Requirements
    Provides guidance on implementing a risk management process consistent with IEC 60601-1:2005 and its amendments, ensuring hazards are identified, assessed, and mitigated.

  • Reference to General and Collateral Standards
    Incorporates references to IEC 60601-1 series standards, including IEC 60601-1-3 (radiation protection), IEC 60601-1-10, IEC 60601-1-11, and IEC 60601-1-12 related to physiologic controllers, home healthcare, and emergency medical environments respectively.

Applications

SIST EN 60601-2-65:2013/A1:2020 applies primarily to manufacturers involved in the design, production, and testing of dental intra-oral X-ray devices used in dental clinics, hospitals, and mobile dental services. It is essential for:

  • Ensuring compliance with EU medical device regulations by meeting harmonized European standards.
  • Assisting healthcare providers in selecting safe and reliable dental X-ray equipment.
  • Supporting regulatory authorities in evaluating market-ready products.
  • Facilitating conformity assessment and certification processes necessary for product commercialization.
  • Promoting the adoption of best practices in radiation safety and electrical equipment performance for optimized patient care.

Related Standards

This standard works synergistically with several core and collateral standards, including:

  • IEC 60601-1:2005 and Amendment 1 (2012) – General requirements for basic safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
  • IEC 60601-1-3:2008/AMD1:2013 – Radiation protection in diagnostic X-ray equipment.
  • IEC 60601-1-10 – Requirements for the development of physiologic closed-loop controllers.
  • IEC 60601-1-11 – Safety requirements for medical electrical devices used in home healthcare environments.
  • IEC 60601-1-12 – Requirements for devices in emergency medical services environments.
  • IEC 62220-1 – Characteristics of digital X-ray imaging devices focusing on detective quantum efficiency.
  • IEC 60336 – Characteristics of X-ray tube focal spots used in medical diagnosis.

Conclusion

SIST EN 60601-2-65:2013/A1:2020 is a vital European Standard that enhances the safety and performance frameworks of dental intra-oral X-ray equipment. By aligning with this standard, manufacturers and healthcare professionals contribute to better diagnostic outcomes, enhanced patient safety, and regulatory compliance within the continuously evolving field of medical electrical equipment.

Keywords: dental intra-oral X-ray equipment, medical electrical equipment, radiation protection, IEC 60601-2-65, essential performance, dental X-ray safety, EMC requirements, risk management dental devices, medical device standards, EU harmonized standards.

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SIST EN 60601-2-65:2013/A1:2020 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-65: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of dental intra-oral X-ray equipment (IEC 60601-2-65:2012/A1:2017)". This standard covers: 2020-03-17-JO- BT decision BT164/DG11529/DV to remove the link to the MDD (93/42/EEC) Publication on hold due to negative assessment

2020-03-17-JO- BT decision BT164/DG11529/DV to remove the link to the MDD (93/42/EEC) Publication on hold due to negative assessment

SIST EN 60601-2-65:2013/A1:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.040.50 - Radiographic equipment; 11.060.20 - Dental equipment; 13.280 - Radiation protection. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 60601-2-65:2013/A1:2020 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 93/42/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/295. 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)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2020
Medicinska električna oprema - 2-65. del: Posebne zahteve za osnovno varnost in
bistvene lastnosti za intraoralni zobni rentgen - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 60601-2-
65:2012/A1:2017)
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-65: Particular requirements for the basic safety and
essential performance of dental intra-oral X-ray equipment (IEC 60601-2-
65:2012/A1:2017)
Medizinische elektrische Geräte - Teil 2-65: Besondere Festlegungen für die Sicherheit
einschließlich der wesentlichen Leistungsmerkmale von intraoralen zahnärztlichen
Röntgeneinrichtungen (IEC 60601-2-65:2012/A1:2017)
Appareils électromédicaux - Partie 2-65: Exigences particulières pour la sécurité de base
et les performances essentielles des appareils à rayonnement X dentaires intra-oraux
(IEC 60601-2-65:2012/A1:2017)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60601-2-65:2013/A1:2020
ICS:
11.060.20 Zobotehnična oprema Dental equipment
13.280 Varstvo pred sevanjem Radiation protection
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60601-2-65:2013/A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2020
ICS 11.040.50
English Version
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-65: Particular requirements
for the basic safety and essential performance of dental intra-
oral X-ray equipment
(IEC 60601-2-65:2012/A1:2017)
Appareils électromédicaux - Partie 2-65: Exigences Medizinische elektrische Geräte - Teil 2-65: Besondere
particulières pour la sécurité de base et les performances Festlegungen für die Sicherheit einschließlich der
essentielles des appareils à rayonnement X dentaires intra- wesentlichen Leistungsmerkmale von intraoralen
oraux zahnärztlichen Röntgeneinrichtungen
(IEC 60601-2-65:2012/A1:2017) (IEC 60601-2-65:2012/A1:2017)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 60601-2-65:2013; it was approved by CENELEC on 2020-01-01. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2020 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 60601-2-65:2013/A1:2020 E

European foreword
The text of document 62B/1006/CDV, future IEC 60601-2-65/A1, prepared by SC 62B "Diagnostic
imaging equipment" of IEC/TC 62 "Electrical equipment in medical practice" was submitted to the IEC-
CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 60601-2-65:2013/A1:2020.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2020-10-03
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2023-04-03
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZZ, included in EN 60601-2-65:2013.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60601-2-65:2012/A1:2017 was approved by CENELEC as
a European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards
indicated:
IEC 60601-1-10 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60601-1-10
IEC 60601-1-11 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60601-1-11
IEC 60601-1-12 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60601-1-12

Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1  Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2  Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
The Annex ZA of EN 60601-1:2006 is applicable, except as follows:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
Replace
IEC 60601-1-3 2008 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-3: EN 60601-1-3 2008
General requirements for basic safety and
essential performance - Collateral
Standard: Radiation protection in
diagnostic X-ray equipment
+EN 60601-1-2010
3:2008/corrigendum
Mar. 2010
+A11 2016
Addition
IEC 60336 -  Medical electrical equipment - X-ray tube EN 60336 -
assemblies for medical diagnosis -
Characteristics of focal spots
IEC 60601-1 2005 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: EN 60601-1 2006
General requirements for basic safety and
essential performance
+A12 2014
+EN 60601-2010
1:2006/corrigendum
Mar. 2010
+AC 2014
+A11 2011
IEC 62220-1 2003 Medical electrical equipment - EN 62220-1 2004
Characteristics of digital X-ray imaging
devices -- Part 1: Determination of the
detective quantum efficiency
IEC/TR 60788 2004 Medical electrical equipment - Glossary of - -
defined terms
IEC 60601-2-65 ®
Edition 1.0 2017-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
A MENDMENT 1
AM ENDEMENT 1
Medical electrical equipment –

Part 2-65: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance

of dental intra-oral X-ray equipment

Appareils électromédicaux –
Partie 2-65: Exigences particulières pour la sécurité de base et les performances

essentielles des appareils à rayonnement X dentaires intra-oraux
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