EMC for Medical and In Vitro Diagnostic Equipment

Watch this presentation to explore the recent changes to the medical EMC standard IEC 60601-1-2 and the IVD EMC standard IEC 61326-2-6.

THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBINAR IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO CONVEY LEGAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.

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Watch now: EMC for Medical and In Vitro Diagnostic Equipment

In healthcare applications, electromagnetic incompatibility can be potentially life-threatening. Most global regulatory bodies recognize that a product cannot be safe and effective if it is not compatible with its intended electromagnetic environment.

Webinar date: July 14, 2022
Speaker: Bob Delisi, principle engineer

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for medical equipment and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment

In this presentation, you can learn about:

• An overview of the recent changes to the medical EMC standard IEC 60601-1-2 and the IVD EMC standard IEC 61326-2-6. These changes not only impact testing but can also impact manufacturers’ responsibilities regarding these devices.
• Explore the applicability of the standards, changes and what information you need to provide to the EMC laboratory to support testing.
• Details on how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes these standards for both medical and IVD devices.

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