This blog will help you determine if and how the IEC 60601-1 Standard applies to your medical electrical product. Definitions, third-party testing, etc. discussed. One of the first questions clients ask before a project starts is, “Does this medical electrical product fall
New LinkedIn Group on IEC 60601 Medical Electrical Equipment & Systems
A new LinkedIn group has been formed thx to the support of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)*. The group name is the IEC 60601 series of standards on Medical Electrical Equipment. This group is not just about the 3rd edition
Medical Device Audit Training Opportunities
Rob Packard & Brigid Glass have a couple opportunities for you to learn about different aspects of medical device auditing. These offerings are in February & April 2013 and range from a 1 hour audio conference, to a free webinar,
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on MedDvcs Intended for Home Use
On 12 December 2012 the FDA issued a new Draft Guidance for Industry & FDA Staff on Design Considerations (for design and development) for Devices Intended for Home Use. Back in April 2010 the FDA launched the Medical Device Home
GHTF has transitioned to IMDRF
As of November 2012 the GHTF (Global Harmonization Task Force) is no longer operating as evidenced by several pieces of information. In it’s place the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) is working to “build on the strong foundation of