scope:

Specifies performance, efficiency and safety requirements for electromechanical blood pressure measuring systems that, by means of an inflatable cuff are used for non-invasive measurement of arterial blood pressure at the upper arm, the wrist and the thigh. It also specifies requirements for their accessories and gives test methods. Applies to electro-mechanical blood pressure measuring systems in which the cuff pressure is measured electronically, but in which the blood pressure can be determined either manually with the aid of a stethoscope or automatically. Additional safety requirements for automatic cycling indirect blood pressure monitoring equipment are specified in EN 60601-2-30:1995. This Part of EN 1060 is to be used in conjunction with EN 1060-1.