AAMI 60601-2-19
Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-19: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of infant incubators
| Organization: | AAMI |
| Publication Date: | 1 January 2009 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 58 |
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INTRODUCTION
The minimum safety requirements specified in this particular standard are considered to provide for a practical degree of safety in the operation of INFANT INCUBATOR equipment.
This particular standard amends and supplements IEC 60601-1:2005, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance, hereinafter referred to as the general standard.
The requirements are followed by specifications for the relevant tests.
A general guidance and rationale for the requirements of this particular standard are given in Annex AA.
It is considered that knowledge of the reasons for these requirements will not only facilitate the proper application of this particular standard but will, in due course, expedite any revision necessitated by changes in clinical practice or as a result of developments in technology. However, this annex does not form part of the requirements of this standard.
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