IEC 60601-1 4th Ed Initial Launch: Positive Impacts Healthcare Standardization

IEC 60601-1 4th Ed Initial Launch: Positive Impacts Healthcare Standardization

Last week, 29 Apr – 3 May 2024, marked a significant milestone for the advancement in the world of patient safety and healthcare. The IEC TC 62/SC 62A convened its IEC 60601-1, 4th edition project kick-off meeting at AAMI in Arlington, Virginia. More than 200 experts from all corners of the globe attended in person, contributing to an inspiring and impactful week-long meeting.

Standards: Explosion and Challenges Maintaining/Updating

Standards: Explosion and Challenges Maintaining/Updating

Standards: Explosion and Challenges Maintaining/Updating

 My conversation with Subhi Saadeh of Combinate Podcast was very intriguing and he does a fun podcast. Check out the Combinate podcast #132 as I, Leo Eisner, talk about Standards.

IEC 60601-1, 4th Ed. – Time to Get Involved Is Now!

IEC 60601-1, 4th Ed. – Time to Get Involved Is Now!

We need young(er) and experienced professionals to join in the development of IEC 60601-1, 4th ed. for the future success of medical electrical equipment standards development.

This is a follow-up to the original post of IEC 60601-1, 4th Edition Project – Where Do We Stand? – UPDATED 30 November

This post talks about the Call for Experts and nomination of convenors and the short time periods. Get moving if you are interested.

Draft EUDAMED Roadmap of Modules

Draft EUDAMED Roadmap Modules

Draft EUDAMED roadmap (of modules*) was published on 20 Oct 2023 with updated timelines for each module and mandatory use dates for the MDR & IVDR.