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The IEC 60601-1 4th edition, in one place: the map, the timeline, and where to actually start

leoeisner — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:21:07 +0000

Almost nobody reads a thousand-page draft cover to cover. So here is one place to get oriented, then go deep only where it touches your device.

Edition 3.2 is around 500 pages. The 4th edition is heading past 1,000.

You have heard the headline: the IEC 60601-1 4th edition is coming, and it is big. Edition 3.2 is around 500 pages. The 4th edition is heading past 1,000, written across twelve hazard-based working groups.

The headline is not the useful part. The useful part is the question underneath it: where do you start, and what do you actually need to read? Almost nobody reads a thousand-page draft cover to cover, and nobody should have to. So this is a hub. It is one place to get oriented and then go deep only where it touches your device, as your device likely will not touch every corner of the standard.

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1. The structure: twelve hazard-based fragments

Edition 3.2 is organized by clause. You find a requirement by its number. The 4th edition is currently organized by hazard, split across fragment working groups that will later be merged into one document. Each hazard concept is a fragment, and each fragment has its own working group. Here is the whole map, and where each fragment stands today:

Fragment	Working Group	Hazard area	Latest draft
Frag 1	WG 37	General requirements	CD2 (Jul 2026)
Frag 2	WG 38	Physical environment hazards	CD2 (Jul 2026)
Frag 3	WG 39	User interface hazards: (usability, information supplied by the manufacturer, alarms)	CD2
Frag 4	WG 40	Materials hazards: (biocompatibility; cleaning, disinfection, & sterilization)	CD3 (Jul 2026)
Frag 5	WG 41	PEMS / software: (SaMD, SiMD, firmware, apps, OS, drivers)	CD1
Frag 6	WG 42	Electrical hazards	CD1
Frag 7	WG 43	Mechanical hazards: (including acoustic, pneumatic, vibration energy)	CD1
Frag 8	WG 44	Thermal and fire hazards	CD1
Frag 9	WG 45	Optical radiation hazards: (visible, UV, IR)	CD1
Frag 10	WG 46	Ionizing radiation hazards	CD2 (Jul 2026)
Frag 11	WG 47	Electromagnetic exposure (EMF) hazards, including SAR	CD2
Frag 12	WG 48	Electromagnetic disturbances: emissions, immunity, wireless coexistence	CD1

Draft status, committee-draft stage, as of 24 August 2026. “CD” = committee draft; higher numbers are later rounds. Treat all fragment content as current draft, not final.

That structure is not arbitrary, and you do not have to take my word for it. Behind it sits the Architectural Specification (approved 5 May 2020), which sets the direction for the edition, sharpening the focus of basic safety and essential performance and pushing toward discrete, design-ready requirements. The Design Specification Outline (30 November 2023) then implements that architecture, laying out how the work is grouped into the twelve hazard concepts above. An editing team, AG 50, the leadership of all twelve working groups, keeps twelve fragments reading as one standard.

Both specifications are public documents you can read yourself:

Architectural Specification (2020): assets.iec.ch/public/tc62/62_348e_Q
Design Specification Outline (2023): assets.iec.ch/public/sc62a/IEC_60601-1_Ed._4.0_Design_Specification

Most people never look at this layer. The original concepts have evolved since these specs were written, based on the experts and National Committee feedback, but they remain the best window into why the 4th edition is shaped the way it is.

2. Where the drafts stand, and the timeline

You do not have to track every document to stay oriented. Every one of the twelve fragments now has at least a first committee draft. Several are on their second draft, and Fragment 4 is furthest along at CD3. It will probably be the only CD3: for most fragments the intent is to publish a CD2, get comments from the National Committees, and move on. A third CD made sense only for WG 40, which has the time and bandwidth in its group to complete one before the project needs to move into the CDV1 phase.

Three recent fragment drafts dropped on 3 July 2026: Physical environment (Frag 2), Materials (Frag 4) and Ionizing radiation (Frag 10). All three are open for comment until 25 September 2026.

Most National Committees need your comments about two weeks before the IEC deadline so they can process them and submit to Geneva. Submit your comments with that buffer in mind, or check with your National Committee for its national deadline, so you do not miss the window.

And the map just moved again: Fragment 1 (General requirements) issued its next committee draft on 24 July 2026 (62A/1759), with comments open to 16 October 2026. Fragment 12 (electromagnetic disturbances) is the one still to come. WG 48 did not publish the Fragment 12 CD2 over the weekend of 1–2 August 2026, so it is not expected until after the Hamburg meeting in mid November 2026.

The 4th-edition timeline, from where we are now to publication around 2031.

Milestone	Target
Official kickoff	April 2024
Fragment committee drafts (CD1 / CD2 / CD3)	Through 2026 into early 2027
Fragments begin merging into one document (toward CDV1)	~ October 2027
Submit Merged CDV1	December 2028 (goal June 2028)
Merged CDV2 comments resolved	~ June 2030
FDIS Submitted	~ January 2031
IS Publication	~ April 2031

Treat the dates as goals; these schedules are likely to shift again. The point is the opposite of “relax, it is years away.” The text that becomes the 2031 standard is being written and commented on right now, and if you or your organization are not directly involved in writing the document (not one of the experts on the WG committees), the comment windows are the best way to provide your feedback.

3. Where to go deeper (the shelf)

You do not need to read everything, but you do need to start preparing now and understand the impact on your device designs, your test plans, your QMS, your document control, and your supply chain. Here is a starter kit to map to your device, plus a couple of orientation pieces:

The TÜV Rheinland 4th-edition seminar, presented by Leo Eisner, Caitlin Brady and Elizabeth Casey. Working-group material from the people writing the drafts.
The EU MDR / EN 60601-1 harmonisation cheat sheet on how the current standard lines up with the MDR, Annex ZZ, and state of the art.
The 4th-edition one-page cheat sheet: IEC 60601-1, 4th Edition: Strategic Changes and Preparation Strategy.
The LinkedIn series this hub grew from: the opening post lays out the three running series. The full, updated index of every post is below.

4. The series index: every post, by track

Three series run in parallel. This index is kept current as posts publish, so it is the one place to find them all. Each post is listed once, under the series it was written for; where it also touches another track, the description says so.

Start here

The opener: 500 pages to 1,000+, and the three running series — what the whole thing is and how it is organised.

Series 1: the CEP and CEF, start now

The conformity evaluation plan and the conformity evaluation file: what the 4th edition expects of them, and how to start putting them to work under Edition 3.2 now.

The CEP and the CEF: start now, under Edition 3.2 — what the plan and the file actually hold, the traceability chain, and why nothing in Edition 3.2 stops you working this way today.

Series 2: the 4th edition, fragment by fragment

How the edition is structured, and what is changing in each hazard working group.

Where the structure came from: the Architecture and Design Specifications, and AG 50 — also touches the CEP.
The twelve fragments, and where each draft stands today
Your EMC/EMD test plan is yours to write, not the test house’s — the plans you already owe today, and how Fragment 12 raises the bar in the 4th edition.
How much of the 4th edition actually applies to your device — almost every hazard fragment reaches almost every device, to differing degrees; only optical and ionizing radiation are genuinely device-specific.

Series 3: Standards Watch

New and draft standards as they land, inside the 60601 family and beyond it, with the comment windows that decide the final text.

The updated 4th-edition timeline and the July committee drafts — the schedule out to about 2031, and the three fragment drafts that opened for comment.
Combination products: ISO TS 24971-3, and where the risk lives — a device plus a drug or biological product, and the risks that only appear once they are combined.
EMF exposure assessment: IEC TS 63738 enters comment — the technical specification feeding the Fragment 11 electromagnetic exposure work.
IEC 60601-1 and IEC 62304 as Group Safety Publications — SC 62A’s application for horizontal status, and why it names two editions that do not exist yet. National Committee responses close 11 September 2026.

Start the readiness work early, so project time is not lost to avoidable redesign later.

5. Strategic readiness: your action items

You do not need the final text to start. Here is the readiness list I walk teams through:

Map your design controls against the draft working-group requirements now, rather than waiting for the next draft.
Run a full QMS gap analysis: risk management file, conformity evaluation file, and the EMF and biocompatibility assessment reports.
Pull R&D, RA/QA, software, labeling, supplier quality and manufacturing into your readiness reviews. This is not a regulatory-only exercise.
Embed cybersecurity, AI/ML and PEMS design inputs early in the pipeline, not at verification.
Update labeling, symbols, packaging and IFU against ISO 20417 and the working-group requirements.
Engage suppliers now for SBOM, spacing changes, power cords and component impacts. Supplier lead time is where these programs slip.

That list is the orientation. Turning it into a real gap analysis and a plan for your specific device is the part that takes experienced hands. Day to day, my team supports manufacturers, test labs, and regulators with exactly this: strategic readiness, CEP/CEF development, and training teams up on the 4th edition. It does not have to be a heavy engagement, either. One client took a four-hour CEP/CEF workshop and had the concept working in their process the next week.

Turn this into practical action

If you have been meaning to get oriented on the 4th edition and did not know where to start: start here, with Eisner Safety Consultants support.

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From Engineer To “The IEC 60601 Guy” – Project MedTech Podcast

leoeisner — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:04:30 +0000

Podcast Feature

From engineer to “The IEC 60601 Guy” — my story and practical tips

I joined Duane Mancini on the Project Medtech Podcast to share how I became known for IEC 60601, why the series is a roadmap you can follow, and what 4th Edition changes mean for design, QMS, and documentation.

Episode 235

Listen on Web Open Spotify

A quick personal note

Nobody starts at the top as “The IEC 60601 Guy.” My path ran through early days at NASA, many years in test labs, and deep work in standards committees. What stuck with me is simple — stay curious, do the work, and show the work. That’s how we turn a dense standard into a practical plan.

Key takeaways from the episode

On the Project Medtech Podcast with Duane Mancini, M. Sc., I shared my genesis story of how I became known as The “IEC 60601 Guy”. Duane asked me to give listeners a 101 course on the IEC 60601 series, and I explained how I strive to “de-Greek” or demystify the standard series, and gave a preview of the big shifts coming in 4th Edition.

The “big picture” structure of the general standard, collateral standards, and particular standards

How lifecycle standards (risk management, usability, software) compare to type test standards in the 60601 family

Tangible changes to watch in the upcoming 4th Edition: clearer alarm requirements and impacts on design, QMS, & documentation

Why leaning on experts (internal or external) is key to getting this right for the impacts of 4th Edition

My goal is to “de-Greek” the process and show that IEC 60601 can be a roadmap , not a riddle

Whether you’re new to standards or a seasoned MedTech veteran, this episode shows how to approach IEC 60601 as a roadmap you can follow, instead of a riddle you can never quite solve.

What peers said

“If you want to know more about IEC 60601, Leo is the resource to go to … I recommend this episode to everybody working with medical electrical equipment.”

— Beat Keller

“Great to see how you became such an expert … I hope your story inspires young professionals to invest in becoming experts themselves.”

— Ronald Boumans

“It’s amazing that you covered the difference between process and test standards — there’s still a lot of confusion out there.”

— Tibor Zechmeister

Continue the discussion on this topic on LinkedIn

How We Can Help

If your team needs help with the IEC 60601 Series, or mapping the 4th Edition into your design controls, QMS, labeling, or testing strategy, my team at Eisner Safety Consultants and I are ready to support you.

Schedule a call with me, Leo, the IEC 601 Guy

🎥 IEC 60601-1 4th Edition: Design Controls And QMS Impacts You Need To Know 📣📣

leoeisner — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:31:00 +0000

On August 15, 2025, I had the privilege of presenting the Impacts on IEC 60601-1, 4th Edition webinar as part of MLVx Friday In-Focus. The turnout was incredible, with more than 110 MedTech professionals from around the world joining. Startups, SMEs, large manufacturers, test labs, and regulators were all represented.

We unpacked the drivers and major changes in the upcoming 4th Edition, and the discussion didn’t stop when the webinar ended. Some of the most valuable insights came afterward in the LinkedIn conversations that followed.

See the replay post and comments here on LinkedIn
And the prior post: Major changes to IEC 60601-1, 4th Ed. are closer than you think

What the Industry Is Talking About

From the comments and follow-up conversations, four major themes stood out:

SME vs Large Corp Burden – Smaller companies worry the 4th Edition requirements could hit them harder than large corporations with more resources.
National & International Committee Involvement – Many are realizing that participating in standards development, even at the national level, gives manufacturers a seat at the table. Being involved internationally is even more powerful if you can swing it.
Rationale Behind Requirements – The Design Specification requires a rationale for each requirement of the standard. This is not fully addressed in Ed. 3.2, so the change should help improve industry understanding of the standard going forward.
Impacts on Design Controls, QMS, and Labeling – These changes are not just “paper exercises.” They will reshape how manufacturers approach design controls, QMS integration, and labeling processes across the entire product lifecycle.

Replay Video

If you missed the live session or want to revisit the details, here’s the full webinar replay:

Download the slides here

Why This Matters

As the IEC 601 Guy, I’ve been deeply involved in the development of IEC 60601-1, not just for this edition but also for the previous edition. The 4th Edition is shaping up to be one of the most impactful yet, especially in how it connects to design controls, supplier oversight, and QMS processes.

Conversations like these are important because they highlight the real-world concerns of manufacturers, regulators, and test labs. They help ensure implementation of the standard is proactive, not reactive.

How We Can Help

If your team needs help mapping these 4th Edition changes into your design controls, QMS, or testing strategy, my team at Eisner Safety Consultants and I are here to support you.

Schedule a call with me, Leo, the IEC 601 Guy. My team & I are here to support your needs.

Keep the Conversation Going

Standards only evolve when industry voices are active. I encourage you to:

Join the LinkedIn conversation: Replay post + comments
See the earlier discussion thread: Major changes to IEC 60601-1, 4th Ed. are closer than you think
Explore more insights on my blog: Standards Updates or see my previous Podcasts

Together, we can make sure these changes lead to safer devices, smoother regulatory pathways, and stronger compliance strategies.

🎩 Get your reviewer’s hat on – IEC 60601-1, 4th Edition Draft Fragments Have Dropped‼️ 🚀

leoeisner — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 01:09:39 +0000

Posted on LinkedIn June 19, 2025. Updated with extra blog content June 25, 2025.

Over the last two weeks – and with a Friday night (6/20/25 Geneva time – late) finale still to come – we’ve seen CD1s and CD2 (WG 47 ONLY) fly out for Fragments 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 from WG 41 through WG 48, but for WG 45.

This is not just standards spring cleaning – these are foundational changes to the IEC 60601-1 General Standard, folding the Collateral standards into the core. If you have medical electrical equipment, medical electrical systems or software SaMD or SiMD you need to be aware of these changes. If you’re a manufacturer, test lab, trade association, Notified Body, Regulator or other interested party who owns a risk file… you need to review this.

These fragments cover hazards related to: • Electrical, mechanical, thermal, and fire • Software & PEMS (SaMD, SiMD, firmware, OS…) • EM Disturbance, wireless coexistence, ionizing radiation, and electromagnetic exposure (EMF)

The International comment deadlines start closing August 29th, with more due by September 12th. National deadlines close much sooner (does your summer holiday schedule conflict?)

Don’t wait for the FDIS – get involved now or get caught off guard later.

Read the full breakdown of all Working Groups, due dates, and what you should do now:

Here’s the who’s who of the Working Groups behind the fragments with CD1 to issue 20 July:

• WG 41 – PEMS (e.g., SaMD (Software as a medical device), SiMD (Software in a medical device), firmware, software, apps, OS, drivers) related hazards WG 41 link

• WG 42 – Electrical hazards WG 42 link

• WG 43 – Mechanical hazards WG 43 link

• WG 44 – Thermal and fire hazards WG 44 link

Other Fragments CD1s & CD2 have recently published – clock ticking to get your comments in:

• Fragment 11 – WG 47: Electromagnetic exposure hazards (not optical or ionizing but including SAR) WG 47 link CD2, closes 29 August

• Fragment 10 – WG 46: Ionizing radiation hazards WG 46 link CD1, closes 5 September

• Fragment 12 – WG 48: Electromagnetic disturbances (including wireless coexistence) WG 48 link CD1, closes 5 September

The early pack of CD1 Fragments released late last year

Fragments 1–4 and 11 from WG 37–40 & WG 47 were released as CD1 back on December 6, 2024, with comments closing February 28, 2025. You can still access them if you’re a National Committee member for SC62A or a WG participant. If not, consider joining — this is a major transformation, and early awareness = better preparation. Access link

Here’s a handy summary table of the IEC 60601 Fragments, their WG #s, their titles, the issue & close dates & more.

Who Should Be Reviewing

Design and Systems engineers
Risk management experts/leaders
Electrical & mechanical designers
Software designers (SaMD/SiMD, firmware, OS)
EMC/EMF compliance leads
Compliance engineers
Regulatory and quality teams
Usability & human factors engineers
Test labs
Trade Associations
Regulators
Notified Bodies
Other Interested Parties

What You Need to Do

Review the Drafts & the 4th ed. Design & Architecture Specs Now • Assign key experts by hazard/WG • Map against your design controls: Design Spec • Understand the architecture spec: Architecture Spec
Track IEV Part 880 Terms • Stay aligned with the evolving definitions: Terms & Definitions
Analyze Impact to Products • Run gap assessments • Identify implications for design, testing, and documentation
Submit Comments • Through your National Committees (ANSI, BSI, DIN, etc.) • Clear, technically sound feedback = meaningful influence
Update Design & Risk Inputs • Don’t wait for the final version to start aligning
Integrate Into Product Roadmaps • Work with R&D, QA/RA, and exec sponsors • Flag projects needing early adaptation
Engage the Right Experts • Join WGs or partner with someone who’s inside () • Stay active – your input now shapes what becomes final
Invest in Training • Get smart now to avoid surprises later

Don’t wait for the FDIS – get involved now or get caught off guard later.

Need help with standards?

We provide support for your design and development process for regulatory submissions.? Eisner Safety Consultants can help by

Assisting with strategic compliance planning for your medical electrical product lines,
Providing regulatory support when FDA or a regulator asks technical questions on your submission.
Identification of applicable standards, laws, regulations, guidances, and directives up front to support your design process effectively.
Design Documentation Reviews providing expert analysis supporting the design development process to avoid unnecessary design and development delays.
We provide EU, US, and other countries regulatory requirement reviews of standards, laws, directives, and guidance.
Providing support with Swiss MedDO, EU MDR, clinical evaluation assessment, NB remediation, STEDs, and more.
Interfacing with test houses for medical safety, EMC and arrange other testing.

Feel free to schedule a web meeting with Leo or contact us.

Join me for an Interactive Workshop Identifying Standards, Guidances, & Turn Standards into Your Competitive Advantage @ 10X

leoeisner — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:50:00 +0000

Join me, Leo Eisner, The IEC 60601 Guy, as I lead an interactive and fun workshop at the 10X Medical Device Conference in Newport Beach, Ca on May 7 – 8, 2025. Turn Medical Device Standards into Your Competitive Advantage, and discover practical strategies to leverage standards, avoid costly errors, and accelerate your product development cycle.

Don’t make the 5 costly mistakes companies make with Medical Device Standards. Learn from the IEC 60601 Guy himself.:

Late Identification of Applicable Standards: Leads to expensive redesigns and delayed timelines
Ignoring Expert Standards Guidance: Results in regulatory rejections and costly resubmissions
Unprepared Risk Management File for Testing: Risks unnecessary costs due to lack of strategic planning for compliance.
Unprepared Regulatory Submissions: Leads to costly setbacks and market-entry delays
Underestimating Education and Training: Creates knowledge gaps, increasing errors and compliance risks.

I want to thank Sean Smith and his team from 10X for all his help and dedication for putting on this event. He is doing an amazing job and please contact him if you are interested.

Need help with standards?

We provide support for your design and development process for regulatory submissions.? Eisner Safety Consultants can help by

Assisting with strategic compliance planning for your medical electrical product lines,
Providing regulatory support when FDA or a regulator asks technical questions on your submission.
Identification of applicable standards, laws, regulations, guidances, and directives up front to support your design process effectively.
Design Documentation Reviews providing expert analysis supporting the design development process to avoid unnecessary design and development delays.
We provide EU, US, and other countries regulatory requirement reviews of standards, laws, directives, and guidance.
Providing support with Swiss MedDO, EU MDR, clinical evaluation assessment, NB remediation, STEDs, and more.
Interfacing with test houses for medical safety, EMC and arrange other testing.

Feel free to schedule a web meeting with Leo or contact us.

The most valuable asset we each bring to the table is⁉️ Our unique experiences and innovation

leoeisner — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:46:00 +0000

Leo Eisner, The60601Guy will be visiting London in October. You have the chance to sit down with me, The60601Guy, have a cup a coffee or a beer and talk IEC60601, design for compliance, and standards that apply to your device. I have time slots open on 7, 8, and 11 of Oct. Or join me for a dinner on the 8 or 11 Oct.

Meet me in London – I want to hear from you the week of 7 Oct. These two hour slots are limited before they are gone, 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 for 𝗺𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁. I’d love to chat!

Let’s connect, and explore how we can support your company with our international team of compliance & regulatory experts from Eisner Safety Consultants. I’m eager to learn what you’re working on and how you’re driving change and innovation in the industry, and how we can support you to get you to market faster.

Let’s meet up! 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 for 𝗺𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁.

Time and Regulators Wait for No One – Free Presentation

leoeisner — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 13:03:00 +0000

Free presentation in London — With Leo Eisner, The60601Guy, & Ian Sealey

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘂?

• Some 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 of IEC60601-1 , 4th being considered you 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩:
Gas Pathways,
Cleaning,
Disinfection,
AI/ML,
Voice Input/Output,
Adhesives for Applied Parts,
PPE,
and so much more….

• IEC60601-1 , 4th Ed.
• Applicable Standards
• Future Proofing Test Plans

IEC 60601-1, 4th edition is currently in development and there are some SIGNIFICANT changes underway.

Ian Sealey, Michael Kipping, James Pink and I, Leonard (Leo) Eisner, The60601Guy, will be discussing the changes, indicative timescales, and how to plan for them.

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7 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳 2024
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𝘈𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝟱:𝟬𝟬𝙥𝙢
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𝘌𝘯𝘥 𝟴:𝟰𝟱𝙥𝙢
𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙨 afterwards

TICK TOCK – Time is starting to run out for signing up for this event. If you wait too long there won’t be room so sign up now before we fill up. Don’t wait tooooooo long and miss this great opportunity to learn from experts.

Register by using our Contact form, send Leo an email (go to bottom of page) or send Leo a LinkedIn message via his profile.

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Join Leo Eisner In The Next Let’s Talk Risk Episode

leoeisner — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:34:03 +0000

I’m excited to be joining this event with Naveen Agarwal, Ph.D. on the next Let’s Talk Risk episode on Sept 6, 11:00 -11:30AM EDT our discussions I’m sure will be interesting talking about my work in the development of 4th ed of IEC 60601-1 and so much more.

Naveen likes to talk about Guest Speaker’s career’s and how they got to where they are. So, it is possible this topic may come up. You can see much of my career information by going to Leo Eisner’s LinkedIn Profile.

Need help with 60601 series standards including EMC; strategic compliance planning for your medical electrical product lines; need support when FDA or a regulator asks questions for a submission Eisner Safety Consultants experts deal with EU, US, & other country regulatory requirements & standards, laws, directives, and more. Eisner Safety Consultants team of experts also provides support with Swiss MedDO, EU MDR, clinical evaluation assessment, NB remediation, STEDs and more. He team includes experts on additional standards committees and we all talk to the regulators regularly. We’re here to support your needs.

We work with many test labs for Medical Safety & EMC and can arrange other testing, as well. Please let us know if we can help when you contact us.

Feel free to schedule a web meeting with Leo or contact Leo at Leo@EisnerSafety.com or through our contact form.

Free Presentation in London Oct 7 On IEC 60601-1, 4th Ed. and Meet with Leo Eisner in London

leoeisner — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:47:52 +0000

What’s on the menu?

Where are we headed with 4th Ed.?
Structure changes;
Project timeline: and
Critical documents

Leo Eisner, the “IEC 60601 Guy”, of Eisner Safety Consultants will be your guide

What to do in the meantime?
Select applicable and normative standards for testing; and
How to set up a solid future-proof test plan

Ian Sealey of Vertexian will explain it

When, Where, How:

7 October 2024

Clayton Hotel Chiswick
Arrive 5:00 PM
Starts 5:30 PM
Ends 8:45 PM

Networking and meet for drinks afterwards

If you would like to meet with Leo during the week of 7 Oct in London please contact him to schedule this rare opportunity.

Presenters Background:

Leo is the founder and principal compliance and regulatory consultant of Eisner Safety Consultants (ESC), ESC provides the medical device industry (from SME’s to Fortune 500’s) with product safety compliance & regulatory support focused on:

design for compliance to IEC 60601 series of standards;
design reviews against applicable requirements;
identification of applicable standards, laws, regulations, directives and guidances;
labeling reviews;
support with test labs;
training

Leo’s leadership and commitment in the standards development process runs deep and over many years including his involvement in numerous IEC, ISO, and AAMI working groups, committees, and maintenance teams over the last 20 years.
His IEC 60601-1, 4^th edition involvement:

Co-Convener of IEC/TC 62/SC 62A/WG39 – User interface aspects
Advisory group member of IEC/TC 62/SC 62A/AG 50 – IEC 60601-1 Ed. 4.0 editing & leadership team
Committee member IEC/SC 62A/WG37 – General requirements

To see a more detailed list go to Leo’s LinkedIn Profile.

Ian Sealey is the founder of Vertexian and is a medical device regulatory and quality consultant, with over 25 years’ experience. Vertexian provides the medtech industry with support in the following areas:

electromedical devices;
risk management;
pre-compliance testing;
training;
UKCA marking; and
manufacture of IEC test equipment

He was Assistant Secretary to the Board of the Department of Health (DH), a Medical Device Specialist at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and a principal Medical Engineer in the National Health Service (NHS). He is a director of a health-related charity and a visiting university lecturer.

We work with many test labs for Medical Safety & EMC and can arrange other testing, as well. Please let us know if we can help when you contact us.

Feel free to schedule a call with Leo or contact Leo at Leo@EisnerSafety.com or through our contact form.

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Webinar: Leveraging the CB Scheme: A Guide for North American Medical Device Manufacturers

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT

About the Event: Join BSI & Leo Eisner for an insightful webinar that explores how North American medical device manufacturers can harness the power of the CB Scheme to enhance their global market access. Leo the “IEC 60601-1 Guy” will present the significant updates introduced in the latest edition of IEC 60601-1 Ed. 3.2, which will impact medical device manufacturers.

Need help with 60601 series standards (Medical Electrical Equipment) including EMC; training to 3rd or 4th edition; strategic planning for your medical electrical product lines; need support when FDA or a regulator asks questions for a submission Eisner Safety Consultants experts deal with EU, US, & other country regulatory requirements & standards, laws, directives, and more. Leo Eisner is an expert on standards development and sits on many standards committees. He also has experts on additional standards committees and we all talk to the regulators. He has a team of experts to support your needs.

We work with many test labs for Medical Electrical Safety & EMC and can arrange other testing, as well. Please let us know if we can help when you contact us.

Feel free to schedule a call with Leo or contact Leo at Leo@EisnerSafety.com or through our contact form.

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The IEC 60601-1 4th edition, in one place: the map, the timeline, and where to actually start

1. The structure: twelve hazard-based fragments

2. Where the drafts stand, and the timeline

3. Where to go deeper (the shelf)

4. The series index: every post, by track

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Series 2: the 4th edition, fragment by fragment

Series 3: Standards Watch

5. Strategic readiness: your action items

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