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.

FDA Recognizes IEC 60601-1 Edition 3.2

FDA Recognizes IEC 60601-1 Edition 3.2

On April 3, 2023 FDA added IEC 60601-1 Edition 3.2 2020-08 CONSOLIDATED VERSION Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance to their list of Recognized Consensus Standards as Recognition # 19-49 in Recognition List

FDA Adds Interpretation Sheet 1 on Essential Performance & SFC of IEC 60601-1 to AAMI ES60601-1 Recognitions DB

FDA Adds Interpretation Sheet 1 on Essential Performance & SFC of IEC 60601-1 to AAMI ES60601-1 Recognitions DB

The FDA on May 30, 2022, same day as when the recent AAMI 60601 Amendments were Recognized, added the Interpretation Sheet 1 (ISH1) – Amendment 1 – on Essential Performance (Clause 4.3) and Single Fault Condition (Clause 4.7) based on