I have been asked in a variety of flavors if 3rd ed. of IEC 60601-1:2005 and/or 3rd ed. + Amendment 1 (A1):2012 will be required by the FDA and when? The answer isn’t exactly yes or no. The end of
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
MD&DI Articles on Home Use FDA Draft Guidance & Be Aware
This post deals with the FDA’s Draft Guidance on Home Use Devices. But it is a two for one (two articles and a note from Leo Eisner about the draft guidance to be aware of so really a 3 for
AAMINews on IEC60601-1 Amendment 1
AAMI News: Jan 2013: Excellent Article on Amendment 1 (A1) to IEC 60601-1 Underscores Role of Safety in Device Design.
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on MedDvcs Intended for Home Use
On 12 December 2012 the FDA issued a new Draft Guidance for Industry & FDA Staff on Design Considerations (for design and development) for Devices Intended for Home Use.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