93/42/EEC - Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices

This document specifies requirements for electrically heated shell boilers manufactured from stainless steel specifically dedicated for generating steam for sterilizers and disinfectors.
This document covers only boilers that are heated by immersion heaters and which have a maximum allowable pressure (PS) of not greater than 6 bar, a maximum volume (V) of 1 000 litres and a product of PS ∙ V not greater than 3 000 bar ∙ l.

This document specifies requirements for controls on the sourcing, collection, and handling (which
includes storage and transport) of animals and tissues for the manufacture of medical devices utilizing
materials of animal origin other than in vitro diagnostic medical devices. It applies where required by
the risk management process as described in ISO 22442-1.
NOTE Selective sourcing is especially important for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) risk
management, i.e. when utilis...view more

This document applies to medical devices other than in vitro diagnostic medical devices manufactured
utilizing materials of animal origin, which are non-viable or have been rendered non-viable. It
specifies, in conjunction with ISO 14971, a procedure to identify the hazards and hazardous situations
associated with such devices, to estimate and evaluate the resulting risks, to control these risks,
and to monitor the effectiveness of that control. Furthermore, it outlines the decision process ...view more

This document specifies:
— the general principles governing the biological evaluation of medical devices within a risk
management process;
— the general categorization of medical devices based on the nature and duration of their contact with
the body;
— the evaluation of existing relevant data from all sources;
— the identification of gaps in the available data set on the basis of a risk analysis;
— the identification of additional data sets necessary to analyse the biological safety of t...view more

This document specifies fundamental requirements for non-invasive, active and non-active ophthalmic instruments and to devices for enhancing low vision. This document is also applicable to tonometers,
but not to other ophthalmic instruments which are used in contact with the globe of the eye.
This document is not applicable to operation microscopes, endoscopes and devices intended for laser investigation or laser treatment of the eye.

This document specifies requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of an oxygen concentrator in combination with its accessories, hereafter referred to as ME equipment, intended to increase the oxygen concentration of gas intended to be delivered to a single patient. Such oxygen concentrators are typically intended for use in the home healthcare environment by a single patient in various environments including any private and public transportation as well as in commercial aircra...view more

This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectant products intended to be used for treatment in aqueous systems against Legionella pneumophila that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with buffered ferrous hard water or hard water. Whenever Legionella pneumophila poses a risk to human health, this method is suitable for water used in cooling towers and water for general purposes, like spas, po...view more

This part of IEC 60645 specifies a means of describing the physical characteristics, in terms of
electrical waveforms, of audiometric reference and test signals of short duration and methods
for their measurement.
The object of this document is to ensure that audiometric stimuli of short duration are specified
and measured in the same way and that the calibration of equipment using such signals is
carried out using defined methods.
This document does not describe the method of use of short...view more

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 las...view more

This European Standard specifies requirements for the design, testing, performance and equipping of road ambulances used for the transport, monitoring, treatment and care of patients. It contains requirements for the patient’s compartment in terms of the working environment, ergonomic design and the safety of the crew and patients.This European Standard does not cover the training of the staff which is the responsibility of the authority/authorities in the country where the ambulance is to be re...view more

This document specifies dimensions and requirements for both open and closed suction catheters made
of flexible materials and intended for use in suctioning of the respiratory tract.
Suction catheters intended for use with flammable anaesthetic gases or agents, lasers or electrosurgical
equipment are not covered by this document.
NOTE For guidance on airway management during laser surgery of the upper airway, see ISO/TR 11991[4].

This document specifies requirements and test methods for total digestible fluoride content and a
minimum soluble fluoride release potential in dental varnishes containing fluoride, intended for use
in the oral cavity directly on the outer surfaces of teeth and fillings. It also specifies packaging and
labelling requirements, including the instructions for use. This document covers fluoride varnishes to
be applied by dental health care workers.

This part of IEC 60601 applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of INFANT
TRANSPORT INCUBATOR equipment, as defined in 201.3.208, also referred to as ME EQUIPMENT.
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 both to ME EQUIPMENT and to ME SYSTEMS, as relevant.
HAZARDS inherent in the intended ...view more

This document specifies requirements for the evaluation of stent systems (vascular stents and delivery
systems) and requirements with respect to nomenclature, design attributes and information supplied
by the manufacturer, based upon current medical knowledge. Guidance for the development of in vitro
test methods is included in Annex D. This document is supplemental to ISO 14630, which specifies
general requirements for the performance of non-active surgical implants.
NOTE 1 Due to the vari...view more

This document specifies a framework for the identification, and if necessary, quantification of
constituents of a medical device, allowing the identification of biological hazards and the estimation
and control of biological risks from material constituents, using a generally stepwise approach to the
chemical characterization which can include one or more of the following:
— the identification of its materials of construction (medical device configuration);
— the characterization of the mat...view more

This document, which is device-specific, specifies requirements for laryngoscopes with non-flexible
blades, with internal battery-operated power sources, used for illuminating the larynx during
intubation. It also specifies critical dimensions for those handles and laryngoscope blades with
interchangeable hook‐on fittings.
It is not applicable to the following:
— flexible laryngoscopes;
— laryngoscopes designed for surgery;
— laryngoscopes powered from mains electricity supply;
— laryngo...view more

This document specifies test methods and procedures to determine the corrosion behaviour of metallic
materials used in the oral cavity. It is intended that these test methods and procedures be referred to in
individual International Standards specifying such metallic materials.
This document is not applicable to dental instruments.

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This document addresses good clinical practice for the design, conduct, recording and reporting of
clinical investigations carried out in human subjects to assess the clinical performance or effectiveness
and safety of medical devices.
For post-market clinical investigations, the principles set forth in this document are intended to be
followed as far as relevant, considering the nature of the clinical investigation (see Annex I).
This document specifies general requirements intended to
— ...view more

This document specifies requirements and test methods for assessing the applicability of dental
magnetic attachments that provide retention, support and stabilization of removable prostheses
(crowns and bridges, partial dentures and overdentures), superstructures of dental implants and
orthodontic or maxillofacial prostheses including obturators.

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This document applies to central compressed air source equipment for dental compressed air used in dentistry. It specifies functional requirements for compressed air source equipment and quality requirements for the dental compressed air produced by the compressed air source equipment.
This International Standard specifies the purity level of dental compressed air and test procedures for central compressed air source equipment and test procedures for the quality requirements for dental compress...view more

This document is intended especially to ensure the gas-specific assembly, mechanical resistance, flow,
leakage and pressure drop of terminal units and to prevent their interchange between different gases
and services and applies to terminal units:
a) intended for use in medical gas pipeline systems in accordance with ISO 7396-1;
b) used as pressure outlets on pressure regulators in accordance with ISO 10524-1;
c) used as pressure outlets on pressure regulators integrated with cylinder valve...view more

This document specifies requirements and provides the test method for medical gloves for single use in order to determine freedom from holes.

This document specifies requirements and their test methods for stainless steels used in
dental instruments.
It is applicable to single-use and reusable instruments, regardless of whether they are connected to a
power-driven system or not.
It contains a current selection of stainless steels suitable for use in the manufacture of dental
instruments.

EN-ISO 11737-2 specifies the general criteria for tests of sterility on medical devices that have been exposed to a treatment with the sterilizing agent which has been reduced relative to that anticipated to be used in routine sterilization processing. These tests are intended to be performed when defining, validating or maintaining a sterilization process. This document is not applicable to: a) sterility testing for routine release of product that has been subjected to a sterilization process, ...view more

DOW = DAV + 36 months

EN-ISO 8637-1 specifies requirements for haemodialysers, haemodiafilters, haemofilters and haemoconcentrators, hereinafter collectively referred to as “the device”, for use in humans. This document does not apply to: - extracorporeal blood circuits; - plasmafilters; - haemoperfusion devices; - vascular access devices; - blood pumps; - pressure monitors for the extracorporeal blood circuit; - air detection devices; - systems to prepare, maintain or monitor dialysis fluid; - systems or equipment i...view more

This European Standard specifies requirements for the design and testing of single-use enteral feeding catheters, single-use enteral giving sets and their connection systems.
Requirements for radiodetectable enteral feeding catheters are not given in this standard.

EN-IEC 62386-105 applies to control gear and control devices.Typically, a bus unit according to IEC 62386 (all parts) contains firmware. There arecircumstances where it might be necessary to change the firmware after production orshipping of the product. For example if the bus unit does not operate as intended. In such acase, a firmware update of a bus unit via the interface is beneficial.This firmware update process is primarily designed to be a bug fix process, not a featureextension process. ...view more

EN-IEC 60601-2-66 applies to the BASIC SAFETY of HEARING AIDS and HEARING AID SYSTEMS, hereafter also referred to as ME EQUIPMENT or ME SYSTEM. If a clause or subclause is specifically intended to be applicable to HEARING AIDS only, or to HEARING AID 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 both to HEARING AIDS and to HEARING AID SYSTEMS, as relevant. HAZARDS inherent in the intended physiological functi...view more

2020-01-08 CV: BT decision (D164/C119) to proceed to publication without link to legislation
2019-11-07 mah: consultant assessment missing: blocked.
2019-11-12 - JO: BT document to remove link to the MDD under review

This part of IEC 60118 covers the relevant EMC phenomena for hearing aids. Hearing aid
immunity to high frequency fields originating from digital wireless devices such as mobile
phones was identified as one of the most relevant EMC phenomena impacting hearing aids.

EN-IEC 60601-2-83 is applicable to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of HOME LIGHT THERAPY EQUIPMENT, intended for use in the HOME HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT. HOME LIGHT THERAPY EQUIPMENT is typically used by a LAY OPERATOR. The scope of this document includes all light sources except laser. 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, th...view more

2020-03-17-JO- BT decision BT164/DG11529/DV to remove the link to the MDD (93/42/EEC)
Publication on hold due to negative assessment

EN-IEC 60601-2-31 applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of EXTERNAL PACEMAKERS powered by an INTERNAL ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE, hereafter referred to as ME EQUIPMENT. This document applies to PATIENT CABLES as defined in 201.3.209, but does not apply to LEADS as defined in 201.3.206. HAZARDS inherent in the intended physiological function of ME EQUIPMENT within the scope of this document are not covered by specific requirements in this document except in 7.2.13 and 8.4.1 of the ge...view more

EN-IEC 60580 specifies the performance and testing of DOSE AREA PRODUCT METERS intended to measure DOSE AREA PRODUCT and/or DOSE AREA PRODUCT RATE to which the PATIENT is exposed during MEDICAL RADIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS. This document is applicable to the following types of DOSE AREA PRODUCT METERS: a) FIELD-CLASS DOSE AREA PRODUCT METERS normally used for the measurement of DOSE AREA PRODUCTS during MEDICAL RADIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS; b) REFERENCE-CLASS DOSE AREA PRODUCT METERS normally used for...view more

IEC 80601-2-26 applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHS as defined in 201.3.204, hereafter also referred to as ME EQUIPMENT or ME SYSTEM. This document is applicable to ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHS intended for use in professional healthcare facilities, the EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ENVIRONMENT or the HOME HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT. This document does not cover requirements for other equipment used in electroencephalography such as: - phono-photic stimulators; - EE...view more

EN-IEC 80601-2-60 applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE OF DENTAL UNITS, DENTAL PATIENT CHAIRS, DENTAL HANDPIECES AND DENTAL OPERATING LIGHTS, hereafter referred to as DENTAL EQUIPMENT. 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 both to ME EQUIPMENT and to ME SYSTEMS, as relevant. HAZARDS inher...view more

This document specifies terminology, principles and a process for risk management of medical devices,
including software as a medical device and in vitro diagnostic medical devices. The process described in
this document intends to assist manufacturers of medical devices to identify the hazards associated with
the medical device, to estimate and evaluate the associated risks, to control these risks, and to monitor
the effectiveness of the controls.
The requirements of this document are appl...view more

DOW = DAV + 36 months

This part of EN 13718 specifies the requirements for performance and equipping for air ambulances, including requirements for interfaces to medical devices used for the transport and treatment of sick or injured persons. This part of EN 13718 is applicable to air ambulances capable of transporting at least one person on a stretcher.
NOTE   Requirements are specified for categories of air ambulances based on the different intended use. These are the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) the ...view more

This European Standard specifies general requirements for medical devices carried in air ambulances and used therein and outside hospitals and clinics in situations where the ambient conditions can differ from normal indoor conditions. This European Standard does not cover the requirements for approval and registration of the vehicle and the training of the staff which is the responsibility of the authority/authorities in the country where the ambulance is to be registered.

ISO 8637-1:2017 specifies requirements for haemodialysers, haemodiafilters, haemofilters and haemoconcentrators, hereinafter collectively referred to as "the device", for use in humans.
ISO 8637-1:2017 does not apply to:
- extracorporeal blood circuits;
- plasmafilters;
- haemoperfusion devices;
- vascular access devices;
- blood pumps;
- pressure monitors for the extracorporeal blood circuit;
- air detection devices;
- systems to prepare, maintain or monitor dialysis fluid;
- systems ...view more

This document specifies requirements for enteral feeding systems comprising enteral giving sets, enteral extension sets, enteral syringes, enteral feeding catheters, and enteral accessories.
This document is not applicable to oral syringes.

EN-ISO 80601-2-12 applies to the basic safety and essential performance of a ventilator in combinationwith its accessories, hereafter referred to as ME equipment:- intended for use in an environment that provides specialized care for patients whoseconditions can be life-threatening and who can require comprehensive care and constantmonitoring in a professional healthcare facility;considered as an emergency medical services environment ventilator.- intended to be operated by a healthcare professi...view more

2020-03-17-JO- BT decision BT164/DG11529/DV to remove the link to the MDD (93/42/EEC)
Publication on hold due to negative assessment

2020-01-08 CV: BT decision (D164/C119) to proceed to publication without link to legislation
2019-11-07 mah: consultant assessment missing: blocked.
2019-11-12 - JO: BT document to remove link to the MDD under review

IEC 60601-2-66:2019 is available as IEC 60601-2-66:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 60601-2-66:2019 applies to the BASIC SAFETY of HEARING AIDS and HEARING AID SYSTEMS, hereafter also referred to as ME EQUIPMENT or ME SYSTEM. IEC 60601-2-66:2019 cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2015. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the followi...view more

IEC 80601-2-26:2019 applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHS as defined in 201.3.204, hereafter also referred to as ME EQUIPMENT or ME SYSTEM. This document is applicable to ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHS intended for use in professional healthcare facilities, the EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ENVIRONMENT or the HOME HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT. This document does not cover requirements for other equipment used in electroencephalography such as: – phono-photic stimulators;...view more