IEC 61847:1998

Ultrasonics - Surgical systems - Measurement and declaration of the basic output characteristics

OVERVIEW

This standard specifies: - the essential non-thermal output characteristics of ultrasonic surgical units; - methods of measurement ot these output characteristics; - those characteristics which should be declared by the manufacturers of such equipment. This standard is applicable to equipment which meets the requirements of a, b and c below: a) ultrasonic surgical systems operating in the frequency range 20 kHz to 60 kHz; and b) ultrasonic surgical systems, whose use is the fragmentation or cutting of human tissue, whether or not those effects are delivered in conjunction with tissue removal or coagulation; and c) ultrasonic surgical systems, in which an acoustic wave is conducted by means of a specifically designed wave guide to deliver energy to the surgical site.

COMMENTS

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Status Revised
Edition 1998
No. of Pages 31
ICS Classification 17.140.50 Electroacoustics
11.040.01 Medical equipment in general
Committee TC 87
Available for Purchase For sale in Singapore only
Adoption IEC