COSEL Medical Power Supply Medical Approval Introduction

About this manual

This document provides an introduction to the IEC60601-1 3rd edition standard for medical electrical equipment, adopted globally in versions such as ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1:2005 and EN60601-1:2005. It details the major impacts on operator and patient protection, specifically defining Means of Protection (MOP), Means of Patient Protection (MOPP), and Means of Operator Protection (MOOP). The text outlines the responsibilities of manufacturers regarding insulation requirements between primary and secondary circuits.

What's inside

• Medical General Introduction
• Terms and Classification of MOP
• Terms and Classification of 2nd Edition
• COSEL Medical Power Supply List
• Medical Approval Request Fuse

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the major impact of the IEC60601-1 3rd edition?

The major impact is made between operator and patient protection.

What insulation is required between PRIMARY and SECONDARY?

The insulation must meet at least 2 x MOP under normal conditions.

Which COSEL models are listed for medical power supplies?

The listed models are PMA, LMA, GHA, GMA, PCA, and ACE-H.