Practical introduction to IEC 60601-1
For regulatory and quality professionals
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Who the training is for
This practical training is for regulatory and quality professionals, regardless of their background, seeking an understanding of the IEC 60601 series of standards.
What the training covers
The training covers the basics of mains voltage, the history and operation of IEC 60601-1, important terminology and definitions, collateral and particular standards, normative references, classification of medical electrical equipment, component selection, and testing. Additionally, it draws parallels with the IEC 61010 series of standards as they apply to in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical equipment.
What you will do
The training is run as a workshop. There will be presentations, quizzes, round table discussions and, most importantly, testing – lots of testing. Testing will be undertaken according to the IEC 60601-1 test specifications, and has been selected to demonstrate areas of interpretative ambiguity and the physical and electrical brutality medical electrical equipment must withstand. The testing includes:
- Determination of APPLIED PARTS and ACCESSIBLE PARTS
- Marking, conductor colours, indicator lights and controls and ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS
- Power consumption (input) single phase
- Limitation of voltage, current or energy
- Sharp edges
- Interruption of power supply
- Plugs, sockets
- POTENTIAL EQUALIZATION TERMINAL
- Impedance of PE connection
- Push (rigidity)
- Impact
- Drop impact
- Durability and legibility of marking
- Others, time permitting
Testing will be performed on custom medical electrical equipment phantoms, which have been designed and constructed to replicate a series of real-world test failures. A test passed by a phantom is great; a test failed is even better!
What you will take away
In addition to having fun and gaining new theoretical and practical knowledge, you will complete a test report for the phantoms which you can take away along with the other training materials for future reference.
Course Information
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Facilities Required (on-site):
- Tables and chairs
- Projector, with HDMI input
- Dry-wipe board or flipchart
- Table(s) for testing: wooden tops and legs, with a surface area of at least one square metre
- A BS 1363 socket with a TN supply at nominal UK mains voltage and frequency, with a residual current device (RCD) no less than 30 mA, and without an arc-fault detection device (AFDD)
- Access to the facilities for at least one hour before and after delivery
- Space to park a motorcar, within easy access of the facilities, to unload and reload
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Warning
Standard Edition
IEC 60601-1:2005 + AMD1:2012 + AMD2:2020, Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
Additional Information
Booking
To book a course, or to make an enquiry, please contact us.
Customisation
All training can be customised, subject to availability of appropriate test equipment where required.
Venue
The prices stated are based on the customer providing a suitable training facility. If you are not able to, a suitable facility can be arranged in Hook, Hampshire, at cost.
Upcoming Courses and Events
November/December 2024: Practical Introduction to IEC 60601-1 – For Quality and Regulatory Professionals. Hook, Hampshire. To be advertised on LinkedIn.
Equipment Sales and Hire
Any of the IEC standard test equipment used on any of the courses, from a test finger to a test corner, can be supplied – either for sale or hire. Please enquire.