EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020
(Main)Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
IEC 60601-2-22:2019 is available as IEC 60601-2-22:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 60601-2-22:2019 applies to the Basic Safety and Essential Performance of laser equipment for surgical, therapeutic, medical diagnostic, cosmetic or veterinary applications, intended for use on humans or animals, classified as Laser Product of Class 1C where the Enclosed Laser is of Class 3B or 4, or Class 3B, or Class 4. Medical Electrical Equipment or Medical Electrical Systems which incorporate lasers as sources of energy being transferred to the Patient or animal and where the lasers are specified as above, are referred to as “laser equipment” in this document. Laser Products for these applications classified as a Class 1, Class 1M, Class 2, Class 2M or Class 3R Laser Product, are covered by IEC 60825-1:2014 and by the general standard. If a clause or subclause is specifically intended to be applicable to ME Equipment only, or to ME Systems only, the title and content of that clause or subclause will say so. If that is not the case, the clause or subclause applies to ME Equipment and to ME Systems, as relevant. Hazards inherent in the intended physiological function of laser equipment within the scope of this document are not covered by specific requirements in this document except in 7.2.13, Physiological effects, of the general standard. If the laser equipment is Class 1C according to IEC 60825-1:2014 and is used as a laser appliance in a household, it is covered by IEC 60335-2-113:2016. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2007 and Amendment 1:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) it takes account of IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD1:2012 and IEC 60825-1:2014, which have been published since publication of the third edition; b) it addresses technical and safety issues which have arisen since publication of the third edition; c) the scope of this fourth edition differs from the scope of the third edition. It now includes Class 1C laser equipment, as defined in IEC 60825-1:2014, when the Enclosed Laser is Class 3B or 4; d) LED (light emitting diode) products are now excluded from this document as medical LED products may be covered by IEC 60601-2-57.
Medizinische elektrische Geräte - Teil 2-22: Besondere Festlegungen für die Sicherheit einschließlich der wesentlichen Leistungsmerkmale für chirurgische, kosmetische, therapeutische und diagnostische Lasergeräte
Appareils electromedicaux - Partie 2-22: Exigences particulières pour la sécurité de base et les performances essentielles des appareils chirurgicaux, esthétiques, thérapeutiques et de diagnostic à laser
IEC 60601-2-22:2019 est disponible sous forme de IEC 60601-2-22:2019 RLV qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente.L'IEC 60601-2-22:2019 s'applique à la Sécurité de Base et aux Performances Essentielles des appareils à laser pour applications chirurgicales, thérapeutiques, de diagnostic médical, esthétiques ou vétérinaires destinés à être utilisés sur les personnes ou les animaux; ils sont classés comme Appareils à Laser de Classe 1C, le Laser Enfermé étant de Classe 3B ou 4, ou de Classe 3B, ou de Classe 4. Les Appareils Electromédicaux ou les Systèmes Electromédicaux intégrant des lasers comme sources d’énergie transférées au Patient ou à l’animal, les lasers étant conformes aux spécifications ci-dessus, sont désignés par le terme “appareils à laser” dans le présent document. Les Appareils à Laser pour ces applications, classés Appareils à Laser de Classe 1, Classe 1M, Classe 2, Classe 2M ou Classe 3R, sont couverts par l’IEC 60825-1:2014 et par la norme générale. Si un article ou un paragraphe est spécifiquement destiné à être applicable uniquement aux Appareils EM ou uniquement aux Systèmes EM, le titre et le contenu de cet article ou de ce paragraphe l'indiquent. Si cela n'est pas le cas, l'article ou le paragraphe s'applique aux Appareils EM et aux Systèmes EM, selon le cas. Les Dangers inhérents à la fonction physiologique prévue des appareils à laser dans le cadre du domaine d'application du présent document ne sont pas couverts par des exigences spécifiques contenues dans le présent document à l'exception de 7.2.13, Effets physiologiques, de la norme générale. Si les appareils à laser sont de la Classe 1C selon l’IEC 60825-1:2014 et sont utilisés en tant qu’appareil à laser pour un usage domestique, ils sont couverts par l’IEC 60335-2-113:2016. Cette quatrième édition annule et remplace la troisième édition parue en 2007 et l'Amendement 1:2012. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: a) elle prend en compte l'IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD1:2012 et l'IEC 60825-1:2014, qui ont été publiés depuis la publication de la troisième édition; b) elle traite des questions techniques et de sécurité soulevées depuis la publication de la troisième édition; c) le domaine d’application de cette quatrième édition diffère de celui de la troisième édition. Il inclut désormais les appareils à laser de Classe 1C, tels que définis dans l’IEC 60825-1:2014, alors que le laser enfermé est un laser de Classe 3B ou 4; d) les appareils à LED (diode électroluminescente) sont à présent exclus du présent document étant donné que les appareils médicaux à LED peuvent être couverts par l’IEC 60601-2-57.
Medicinska električna oprema - 2-22. del: Posebne varnostne zahteve ter bistvene lastnosti kirurške, kozmetične, terapevtske in diagnostične laserske opreme
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 60601-2-22:2013
Medicinska električna oprema - 2-22. del: Posebne varnostne zahteve ter bistvene
lastnosti kirurške, kozmetične, terapevtske in diagnostične laserske opreme
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and
essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
Medizinische elektrische Geräte - Teil 2-22: Besondere Festlegungen für die Sicherheit
einschließlich der wesentlichen Leistungsmerkmale für chirurgische, kosmetische,
therapeutische und diagnostische Lasergeräte
Appareils électromédicaux - Partie 2-22: Règles particulières pour la sécurité de base et
les performances essentielles des appareils chirurgicaux, esthétiques, thérapeutiques et
de diagnostic à laser
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020
ICS:
11.040.55 Diagnostična oprema Diagnostic equipment
11.040.60 Terapevtska oprema Therapy equipment
31.260 Optoelektronika, laserska Optoelectronics. Laser
oprema equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60601-2-22
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2020
ICS 11.040.01; 31.260 Supersedes EN 60601-2-22:2013 and all of its
amendments and corrigenda (if any)
English Version
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements
for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic,
therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
(IEC 60601-2-22:2019)
Appareils electromedicaux - Partie 2-22: Exigences Medizinische elektrische Geräte - Teil 2-22: Besondere
particulières pour la sécurité de base et les performances Festlegungen für die Sicherheit einschließlich der
essentielles des appareils chirurgicaux, esthétiques, wesentlichen Leistungsmerkmale für chirurgische,
thérapeutiques et de diagnostic à laser therapeutische und diagnostische Lasergeräte
(IEC 60601-2-22:2019) (IEC 60601-2-22:2019)
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Ref. No. EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020 E
European foreword
The text of document 76/580/CDV, future edition 4 of IEC 60601-2-22, prepared by IEC/TC 76 "Optical
radiation safety and laser equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved
by CENELEC as EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2021-04-30
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2023-10-30
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60601-2-22:2013 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60601-2-22:2019 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards
indicated:
IEC 60335-2-113:2016 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60335-2-113:—
IEC 61010-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61010-1
IEC 60947-3 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60947-3
Under preparation. Stage at time of publication: FprEN 60335-2-113:2019.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cenelec.eu.
The Annex ZA of EN 60601-1:2006/A12:2014 applies with the following additions:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60601-1 2005 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: EN 60601-1 2006
General requirements for basic safety and
essential performance
- - + corrigendum Mar. 2010
+ A1 2012 + A1 2013
- - + A12 2014
IEC 60825-1 2014 Safety of laser products - Part 1: EN 60825-1 2014
Equipment classification and requirements
- - /AC 2017
IEC 60601-2-22 ®
Edition 4.0 2019-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Medical electrical equipment –
Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance
of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
Appareils electromedicaux –
Partie 2-22: Exigences particulières pour la sécurité de base et les
performances essentielles des appareils chirurgicaux, esthétiques,
thérapeutiques et de diagnostic à laser
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 11.040.50; 11.040.60; 31.260 ISBN 978-2-8322-7586-3
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 6
201.1 Scope, object and related standards . 7
201.2 Normative references . 8
201.3 Terms and definitions . 9
201.4 General requirements . 12
201.5 General requirements for testing ME EQUIPMENT . 12
201.6 Classification of ME EQUIPMENT and ME SYSTEMS . 12
201.7 ME EQUIPMENT identification, marking and documents . 12
201.8 Protection against electrical HAZARDS from ME EQUIPMENT . 15
201.9 Protection against MECHANICAL HAZARDS of ME EQUIPMENT and ME SYSTEMS . 16
201.10 Protection against unwanted and excessive radiation HAZARDS . 16
201.11 Protection against excessive temperatures and other HAZARDS . 20
201.12 Accuracy of controls and instruments and protection against HAZARDOUS
OUTPUTS . 20
201.13 HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS and fault conditions for ME EQUIPMENT . 21
201.14 PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRICAL MEDICAL SYSTEMS (PEMS) . 23
201.15 Construction of ME EQUIPMENT . 23
201.16 ME SYSTEMS . 23
201.17 Electromagnetic compatibility of ME EQUIPMENT AND ME SYSTEMS . 23
Annexes . 24
Annex D (informative) Symbols on marking . 24
Annex AA (informative) Particular guidance and rationale . 26
Bibliography . 28
Index of defined terms used in this document . 29
Table D.1 – General symbols . 24
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MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT –
Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential
performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic
laser equipment
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60601-2-22 has been prepared by IEC subcommittee 76: Optical
radiation safety and laser equipment.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2007 and
Amendment 1:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) it takes account of IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD1:2012 and IEC 60825-1:2014, which have
been published since publication of the third edition;
b) it addresses technical and safety issues which have arisen since publication of the third
edition;
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c) the scope of this fourth edition differs from the scope of the third edition. It now includes
CLASS 1C laser equipment, as defined in IEC 60825-1:2014, when the ENCLOSED LASER is
CLASS 3B or 4;
d) LED (light emitting diode) products are now excluded from this document as medical LED
products may be covered by IEC 60601-2-57.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
76/580/CDV 76/610/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
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Normative text of tables is also in a smaller type.
• TERMS DEFINED IN CLAUSE 3 OF THE GENERAL STANDARD, IN THIS PARTICULAR STANDARD OR AS
NOTED: SMALL CAPITALS.
In referring to the structure of this document, the term
• “clause” means one of the seventeen numbered divisions within the table of contents,
inclusive of all subdivisions (e.g. Clause 7 includes subclauses 7.1, 7.2, etc.);
• “subclause” means a numbered subdivision of a clause (e.g. 7.1, 7.2 and 7.2.1 are all
subclauses of Clause 7).
References to clauses within this document are preceded by the term “Clause” followed by
the clause number. References to subclauses within this document are by number only.
In this document, the conjunctive “or” is used as an “inclusive or” so a statement is true if any
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• “shall” means that compliance with a requirement or a test is mandatory for compliance
with this document;
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mandatory for compliance with this document;
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test.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60601 and IEC 80601 series, published under the general title
Medical electrical equipment, can be found on the IEC website.
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The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
This document amends and supplements IEC 60601-1:2005 and IEC 60601-
1:2005/AMD1:2012, Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic
safety and essential performance.
This document also refers to IEC 60825-1:2014. The requirements of this document are the
minimum that need to be complied with, in order to achieve a reasonable level of safety and
reliability during operation and application of medical laser equipment.
An asterisk (*) as the first character of a title or at the beginning of a paragraph or table title
indicates that there is guidance or rationale related to that item in Annex AA. Understanding
the reasons for these requirements will not only facilitate the proper application of this
document but will, in due course, expedite any revisions necessitated by changes in clinical
practice or by developments in technology.
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laser equipment
201.1 Scope, object and related standards
Clause 1 of the general standard applies, except as follows:
201.1.1 Scope
Replacement:
This part of IEC 60601 applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of laser
equipment for surgical, therapeutic, medical diagnostic, cosmetic or veterinary applications,
intended for use on humans or animals, classified as LASER PRODUCT of CLASS 1C where the
ENCLOSED LASER is of CLASS 3B or 4, or CLASS 3B, or CLASS 4.
MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT or MEDICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS which incorporate lasers as
sources of energy being transferred to the PATIENT or animal and where the lasers are
specified as above, are referred to as “laser equipment” in this document.
NOTE 1 LASER PRODUCTS for these applications classified as a Class 1, Class 1M, CLASS 2, Class 2M or
CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT, are covered by IEC 60825-1:2014 and by the general standard.
If a clause or subclause is specifically intended to be applicable to ME EQUIPMENT only, or to
ME SYSTEMS only, the title and content of that clause or subclause will say so. If that is not the
ME EQUIPMENT and to ME SYSTEMS, as relevant.
case, the clause or subclause applies to
Hazards inherent in the intended physiological function of laser equipment within the scope of
this document are not covered by specific requirements in this document except in 7.2.13,
Physiological effects, of the general standard.
NOTE 2 See also 4.2, RISK MANAGEMENT process, of the general standard.
NOTE 3 If the laser equipment is CLASS 1C according to IEC 60825-1:2014 and is used as a laser appliance in a
household, it is covered by IEC 60335-2-113:2016.
201.1.2 Object
Replacement:
The object of this document is to establish particular BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL
PERFORMANCE requirements for the safety of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic
laser equipment.
201.1.3 Collateral standards
Addition:
This document refers to those applicable collateral standards that are listed in Clause 2 of the
general standard and Clause 201.2 of this document.
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In this document, "the general standard" means IEC 60601-1:2005 and IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD1:2012.
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201.1.4 Particular standards
Addition:
For brevity, IEC 60601-1:2005 and IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD1:2012 are referred to in this
document as "the general standard". Collateral standards are referred to by their document
number.
The numbering of sections, clauses and subclauses of this document corresponds to that of
the general standard or applicable collateral standard. The changes to the text of the general
standard are specified by the use of the following words:
"Replacement" means that the clause or subclause of the general standard or applicable
collateral standard is replaced completely by the text of this document.
"Addition" means that the text of this document is additional to the requirements of the
general standard or applicable collateral standard.
"Amendment" means that the clause or subclause of the general standard or applicable
collateral standard is amended as indicated by the text of this document.
Subclauses or figures which are additional to those of the general standard are numbered
starting from 201.101, additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc., and additional items aa),
bb), etc.
Subclauses or figures which are additional to those of a collateral standard are numbered
starting from 20x, where “x” is the number of the collateral standard, e.g. 202 for
IEC 60601-1-2, 203 for IEC 60601-1-3, etc.
The term "this document" is used to make reference to the general standard, any applicable
collateral standards and this document taken together.
Where there is no corresponding section, clause or subclause in this document, the section,
clause or subclause of the general standard or applicable collateral standard, although
possibly not relevant, applies without modification; where it is intended that any part of the
general standard or applicable collateral standard, although possibly relevant, is not to be
applied, a statement to that effect is given in this document.
Concerning laser radiation safety of laser equipment, IEC 60825-1:2014 applies, except for
the relevant requirements that are specified, changed or amended in this document.
201.2 Normative references
Clause 2 of the general standard applies, except as follows:
Addition:
IEC 60601-1:2005, Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic
safety and essential performance
IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD1:2012
IEC 60825-1:2014, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and
requirements
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201.3 Terms and definitions
Clause 3 of the general standard applies, except as follows:
Addition:
201.3.201
AEL
ACCESSIBLE EMISSION LIMIT
maximum accessible emission permitted within a particular class where the accessible
emission is the level of radiation determined at a position and with APERTURE stops (when the
AEL is given in units of watts or joules) or limiting APERTURES (when the AEL is given in units
-2 -2
of W·m or J·m )
[SOURCE: IEC 60825-1:2014, 3.2 and 3.3, modified – The two definitions have been
combined into one.]
201.3.202
AIMING BEAM
beam of optical radiation, producing a visible spot, intended for indication of the anticipated
point of impact of the WORKING BEAM
201.3.203
AIMING LASER
laser emitting an AIMING BEAM
201.3.204
APERTURE
opening of the BEAM DELIVERY SYSTEM through which laser radiation is transmitted, thereby
allowing human access to such radiation
[SOURCE: IEC 60825-1:2014, 3.8, modified – In the definition, "any opening in the
protective housing of a laser product" has been replaced by "opening of the BEAM DELIVERY
SYSTEM".]
201.3.205
BEAM DELIVERY SYSTEM
optical system which guides the laser radiation from its origin to the WORKING AREA
201.3.206
CLASS 1C
class of any LASER PRODUCT which is designed explicitly for contact application to the skin or
non-ocular tissue
[SOURCE: IEC 60825-1:2014, 3.19, modified – The list and notes to entry have been
deleted.]
201.3.207
CLASS 2
class of any LASER PRODUCT in the wavelength range from 400 nm to 700 nm which during
operation does not permit human access to laser radiation in excess of the AEL of CLASS 2
[SOURCE: IEC 60825-1:2014, 3.21, modified – In the definition, "for applicable wavelengths
and emission durations" and the text in parentheses have been deleted.]
201.3.208
CLASS 3B
class of any LASER PRODUCT which during operation permits human access to laser radiation
in excess of the AEL of Class 1 and CLASS 2, as applicable, but which does not permit human
access to laser radiation in excess of the AEL of CLASS 3B for any emission duration and
wavelength
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[SOURCE: IEC 60825-1:2014, 3.23, modified – The term and definition have been modified
to refer only to CLASS 3B. In the definition, the text in parentheses has been deleted.]
201.3.209
CLASS 3R
class of any LASER PRODUCT which during operation permits human access to laser radiation
in excess of the AEL of Class 1 and CLASS 2, as applicable, but which does not permit human
access to laser radiation in excess of the AEL of CLASS 3R for any emission duration and
wavelength
[SOURCE: IEC 60825-1:2014, 3.23, modified – The term and definition have been modified
to refer only to CLASS 3R. In the definition, the text in parentheses has been deleted.]
201.3.210
CLASS 4
class of any LASER PRODUCT which permits human access to laser radiation in excess of the
AEL of CLASS 3B
[SOURCE: IEC 60825-1:2014, 3.24, modified – In the definition, the text in parentheses has
been deleted.]
201.3.211
EMERGENCY LASER STOP
hand- or foot-actuated device intended to stop the LASER OUTPUT immediately in case of
emergency
201.3.212
ENCLOSED LASER
laser which is incorporated in laser equipment of CLASS 1C
201.3.213
GOOD CONTACT
state that is established when the applicator of the laser equipment which is classified laser
CLASS 1C is positioned at the target tissue so that the tissue surface acts to effectively
STRAY OPTICAL RADIATION
prevent hazardous eye exposure to
[SOURCE: IEC 60335-2-113:2016, 3.104, modified]
201.3.214
LASER EMISSION CONTROL SWITCH
hand- or foot-actuated device intended to initiate and stop WORKING BEAM emission
201.3.215
LASER EMISSION INDICATOR
visible and/or audible signal which indicates that the WORKING BEAM is being emitted
Note 1 to entry: Refer to IEC 60825-1:2014, 6.7 Laser radiation emission warning.
201.3.216
LASER ENERGY
LASER OUTPUT
RADIANT ENERGY of the WORKING BEAM, incident on the WORKING AREA, where the RADIANT
ENERGY is the time integral of the radiant flux Φ over a given duration ∆t
Note 1 to entry: LASER OUTPUT is a more general term which covers both LASER POWER and LASER ENERGY.
[SOURCE: IEC 60825-1:2014, 3.72, modified – In the definition, “RADIANT ENERGY of the
WORKING BEAM, incident on the WORKING AREA, where the RADIANT ENERGY is the”]
201.3.217
LASER OPERATOR
person handling the laser equipment.
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Note 1 to entry: In general, the LASER OPERATOR controls the delivery of the laser radiation to the WORKING AREA.
The LASER OPERATOR may appoint other person(s), who assist with the selection and/or setting of the parameters.
[SOURCE: IEC 60601-1:2012, 3.73, modified – The word "laser" has been added in the term
and definition.]
201.3.218
LASER POWER
LASER OUTPUT
RADIANT POWER of the WORKING BEAM, incident on the WORKING AREA where the RADIANT POWER
is the power emitted, transferred, or received in the form of radiation
Note 1 to entry: LASER OUTPUT is a more general term which covers both LASER POWER and LASER ENERGY.
[SOURCE: IEC 60825-1:2014, 3.74, modified – In the term, "radiant" has been replaced by
"laser". In the definition, “RADIANT POWER of the WORKING BEAM, incident on the WORKING AREA
where the RADIANT POWER is the” has been added.]
201.3.219
LASER READY INDICATOR
means which visibly indicates that the laser equipment is in the READY condition
Note 1 to entry: The purpose of the LASER READY INDICATOR is to make the personnel present in the laser area
aware of the need to take precautions against inadvertent hazardous laser radiation.
201.3.220
MPE
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE
level of laser radiation to which, under normal circumstances, persons may be exposed
without suffering adverse effects
[SOURCE: IEC 60825-1:2014, 3.59, modified – The notes to entry have been deleted.]
201.3.221
OPERATOR PROTECTIVE FILTER
moveable or fixed optical filter incorporated in the optical pathway of viewing optics which
allows viewing of the WORKING AREA but blocks hazardous levels of the radiation of the
WORKING LASER
201.3.222
READY
mode of operation when SUPPLY MAINS is connected and the laser equipment is switched on,
and in which upon activation of the LASER EMISSION CONTROL SWITCH the laser equipment emits
the WORKING BEAM
201.3.223
STAND-BY
mode of operation when SUPPLY MAINS is connected and the laser equipment is switched on,
and in which the laser equipment is not capable of emitting the WORKING BEAM even if the
LASER EMISSION CONTROL SWITCH is activated
201.3.224
STRAY OPTICAL RADIATION
laser radiation that is unintentionally emitted from the applicator of the laser equipment of
CLASS 1C, either by scattering around the edges of the applicator or by any other pathway
201.3.225
TARGET INDICATING DEVICE
aiming device which designates the position where the WORKING BEAM will perform its surgical,
cosmetic, therapeutic or diagnostic purpose
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201.3.226
WORKING AREA
area which is intended to be irradiated with the WORKING BEAM
201.3.227
WORKING BEAM
beam of laser radiation, other than the AIMING BEAM, emitted by the laser equipment for
surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes
201.4 General requirements
Clause 4 of the general standard applies.
201.5 General requirements for testing ME EQUIPMENT
Clause 5 of the general standard applies.
201.6 Classification of ME EQUIPMENT and ME SYSTEMS
Clause 6 of the general standard applies.
201.7 ME EQUIPMENT identification, marking and documents
Clause 7 of the general standard applies, except as follows:
201.7.2 Marking on the outside of ME EQUIPMENT or ME EQUIPMENT parts
Addition:
201.7.2.101 Additional labels
See IEC 60825-1:2014, Clause 7.
a) General
Laser equipment shall carry labels in accordance with 7.3, 7.6 or 7.7 of IEC 60825-1:2014,
as applicable. These labels shall be visible from the normal operating position.
b) *APERTURE label
Laser equipment except CLASS 1C shall have a label positioned as close as practicable to
each laser APERTURE. The label as specified in IEC 60825-1:2014, 7.8 shall be used.
Applicators which are subject to disinfection or sterilizing and fibre-optics are exempt from
these requirements. In this case, a label is to be affixed in a prominent position with either:
– a statement that the laser APERTURE is on the end of the fibre/applicator, or
– a symbol as detailed in Table D.1, number 113.
NOTE The required information can be combined into one single label if the area where the label is to be
affixed is suitable.
c) CLASS 1C laser equipment shall in addition include the class of the ENCLOSED LASER in the
explanatory label.
CCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS
201.7.9 A
Subclause 7.9 of the general standard applies except as follows:
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201.7.9.1 General
Addition:
The ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS shall give adequate instructions for proper operation,
including clear warnings concerning precautions to avoid possible exposure to hazardous
laser radiation.
201.7.9.2 Instructions for use
201.7.9.2.13 Maintenance
Addition:
The instructions for maintenance shall include clear warnings concerning precautions to avoid
possible exposure to hazardous laser radiation.
Addition of the following subclause:
201.7.9.2.101 LASER specific information for the RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION and for the
LASER OPERATOR
The instructions for use shall include (as applicable):
a) information on the NOMINAL OCULAR HAZARD DISTANCE (NOHD) for the laser equipment in
NORMAL USE with each appropriate ACCESSORY;
NOTE 1 The NOHD does not apply to laser equipment of CLASS 1C.
b) a statement in SI units of BEAM DIVERGENCE, PULSE DURATION, maximum LASER OUTPUT of
the laser radiation, with the magnitudes of the cumulative measurement uncertainty and
any expected increase in the measured quantities which may add to the values measured
at the time of manufacture, meaning that the equipment performs differently than
expected, refer to 7.9.2.17 of the general standard;
c) where a single pulse is made up of a pulse train, the technical details shall be described in
the information for the laser user. For example, where nominal pulses are comprised of a
predetermined sub-pulse structure or pulse-train, the number of sub-pulses and
approximate duration of each sub-pulse shall be stated;
d) the potential variation in wavelength shall be stated;
e) legible reproductions (colour optional) of all required laser labels and HAZARD warnings
affixed to the laser equipment;
f) information and guidance for regular calibration of the LASER OUTPUT in accordance with
201.12.1. The information shall include a specification for the measuring equipment and
frequency of calibration and clarification requirements concerning regular calibration of
LASER OUTPUT;
g) a clear indication of all locations of laser APERTURES;
h) a listing of controls, adjustments and procedures for operation and maintenance by the
RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION, including the warning "Caution – Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
HAZARDOUS radiation exposure";
i) a description of the BEAM DELIVERY SYSTEMS including the characteristics of the LASER
OUTPUT;
j) when the laser equipment is of CLASS 1C, a detailed technical description of the interlocks,
a description of possible limitations and malfunction following false positioning of the
applicator, a comprehensive description of how to position the applicator properly, a
warning about possible usage conditions which may result in hazardous STRAY OPTICAL
RADIATION;
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k) a statement, saying that laser equipment should be protected against unauthorized use,
for example by removal of the key from the key switch;
l) a specification for eye protection; not required for laser equipment of CLASS 1C;
NOTE 2 Refer to 8.4.5.2 of IEC TR 60825-14:2004, Safety of LASER PRODUCTS – Part 14: A user’s guide.
m) a specification for fume and plume extraction, including a cautionary statement: "Caution –
Laser fume and/or plume may contain viable tissue particulates";
n) information about the potential HAZARDS when inserting, sharply bending or improperly
securing the fibre optics, stating that not following the recommendations of the
manufacturer may lead to damage to the fibre or BEAM DELIVERY SYSTEM and/or harm to the
PATIENT or LASER OPERATOR;
o) instructions for checking the integrity of the BEAM DELIVERY SYSTEM, for example as follows:
"As the AIMING BEAM passes down the same delivery system as the WORKING BEAM, it
provides a good means of checking the integrity of the delivery system. If the AIMING BEAM
is not present at the distal end of the BEAM DELIVERY SYSTEM, its intensity is reduced or it
looks diffused, this is a possible indication of a damaged or malfunctioning BEAM DELIVERY
SYSTEM";
p) information on non-laser HAZARDS, for example as follows: “A risk of fire and/or explosion
exists when the LASER OUTPUT is used in the presence of flammable materials, solutions or
gases, or in an oxygen enriched environment”. The temperatures produced in NORMAL USE
of the laser equipment may ignite some materials, for example cotton wool when saturated
with oxygen. The solvents of adhesives and flammable solutions used for cleaning and
disinfecting should be allowed to evaporate before the laser equipment is used. Attention
should also be drawn to the danger of ignition of endogenous gases;
q) information on safe procedures which ensure a minimum of acceptable side effects to the
PATIENTS, including a list of counter-indications and including a list of all conditions which
would render the balance of the expected success of treatment and the non-avoidable
side-effects non-acceptable;
r) information on separate equipment which would be useful to assess the favourable
conditions which are acceptable for treatment or to assess the unfavourable conditions
which would render a treatment unacceptable or HAZARDOUS;
s) checklists and forms which help the user collect the information necessary to assess the
favourable conditions of treatment;
t) information about the applicable national regulations, e.g. on professional cosmetic
applications of laser equipment;
u) description of procedures to ensure that sterile ACCESSORIES remain sterile;
v) information about ACCESSORIES such as fibre-optics which are compatible with the laser
equipment;
w) if the laser equipment is installed with or connected to other medical devices or equipment
to operate as required for its intended purpose, sufficient details of its characteristics to
identify the correct devices or equipment to use in order to obtain a safe combination shall
be provided;
x) if the ACCESSORY to the laser equipment is reusable, information on the appropriate
processes to allow reuse, including cleaning, disinfection, packaging and, where
appropriate, the method of sterilization of the device to be re-sterilized, and any restriction
on the number of reuses shall be provided. Where ACCESSORIES are supplied with the
intention that they be sterilized before use, the instructions for cleaning and sterilization
shall be such that, if correctly followed, the ACCESSORY will still comply with the
requirements of this document;
y) if the ACCESSORY bears an indication that the ACCESSORY is for single use, information on
known characteristics and technical factors known to the manufacturer that could pose a
risk if the device were to be re-used shall be provided. If no instructions for use are
needed, the information shall be made available to the user upon request. The possibility
of this request and provisions for obtaining the requested information shall be described;
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z) details of any further treatment or handling needed before the ACCESSORY can be used (for
example sterilization, final assembly, etc.);
aa) precautions to be taken in the event of changes in the performance of the laser
equipment;
bb) precautions to be taken, as regards malfunction of laser equipment due to exposure, in
reasonably foreseeable environmental conditions, to magnetic fields, external electrical
influences, electrostatic discharge, pressure or variations in pressure, acceleration,
thermal ignition sources, etc.;
cc) degree of accuracy claimed for ACCESSORIES with a measuring function, such as skin
colour detectors or detectors of laser-induced fluorescence or frequency shifted scattered
radiation, etc.;
dd) understandable explanation of symbols, controls, instructions, operating or adjustment
parameters when required for the operation of the laser equipment.
NOTE 3 If the laser equipment is intended to be used by non-medical professionals, e.g. cosmetic or beauty-care
practitioners, they may need information which is additional to the information required in 201.7.9.2.101.
201.8 Protection against electrical HAZARDS from ME EQUIPMENT
Clause 8 of the general standard applies except as follows:
201.8.5 Separation of parts
Amendment:
If an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) laser and/or OEM power supply is incorporated
into the laser equipment and the OEM product complies with IEC 61010-1, then the OEM
product is exempt from the differing requirements of the general standard. This exemption
applies to the requirements of 8.6, 8.8 and 8.9 for MEANS OF OPERATOR PROTECTION. MEANS OF
PATIENT PROTECTION are not exempt.
EAKAGE CURRENTS AND PATIENT AUXILIARY CURRENTS
201.8.7 L
This subclause of the general standard applies except as follows:
201.8.7.3 *Allowable values
Addition:
PERMANENTLY INSTALLED equipment if
Laser equipment is considered as
• it is connected to the SUPPLY MAINS by means of a MAINS PLUG which is mechanically
secured against unintentional loosening,
• the POWER SUPPLY CORD is non-detachable, and
• the cross-sectional area of the POWER SUPPLY CORD conductors is not less than 2,5 mm .
NOTE Mechanically securing the MAINS PLUG is considered equally safe as using a tool for disconnecting.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
201.8.10 Components and wiring
This subclause of the general standard applies except as follows:
201.8.10.4 Cord-connected HAND-HELD parts and cord-connected foot-operated control
devices
Addition:
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201.8.10.4.101 Footswitch
Any foot-operated LASER EMISSION CONTROL SWITCH shall be shrouded to prevent unintentional
operation. The force required to actuate the switch shall be not less than 10 N, applied over
an area of 625 mm anywhere on the operating surface of the footswitch. This force shall not
exceed 50 N.
This requirement also applies to wirelessly connected footswitches.
Compliance is checked by measurement of the actuating force.
AINS PARTS, components and layout
201.8.11 M
Addition:
201.8.11.101 Use of water for cooling
Where liquid is used in laser equipment for cooling and where the liquid assumes the task of
BASIC INSULATION to SUPPLY MAINS, the conductivity of the liquid shall be such that the
allowable value of the LEAKAGE CURRENT required in 8.7 of the general standard is not
exceeded in NORMAL USE. The conductivity of the liquid shall be continuously monitored by the
laser equipment. In case of LEAKAGE CURRENT exceeding the values required in 8.7 of the
general standard as a result of increased liquid conductivity, the laser equipment shall be
switched off automatically from the SUPPLY MAINS.
Compliance is checked by inspection and functional tests.
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