BS ISO 8600-6:2020

What is ISO 8600-6 - Vocabulary of endotherapy devices about?   

ISO 8600-6 defines terms for endoscopes and endotherapy devices commonly used in the endoscopic area. ISO 8600-6 does not define general medical terms or other general terms. ISO 8600-6 does not define terms that should be defined in other ISO 8600 (all parts). 

 Who is ISO 8600-6 - Vocabulary of endotherapy devices for?  

 ISO 86006 on medical endoscopes and endotherapy devices is useful for:  

• Medical practitioners 
• Optical equipment manufacturers and suppliers  
• Gastroenterologist    
• Endotherapy devices manufacturers    

Why should you use ISO 8600-6 - Vocabulary of endotherapy devices?   

 ISO 86006 describes different types of onotherapy devices. ISO 86006 describes the names of endoscopes from the aspect of their intended use. ISO 86006 also provides information about endoscopic devices and equipment. ISO 86006 also describes the terms used in accessories, portions, and peripheral products of endoscopes and endotherapy devices.  

ISO 86006 helps medical practitioners choose devices according to their needs. ISO 86006 also helps the purchasers of endotherapy devices by providing them with information and specifications of endotherapy devices. 

 What’s changed since the last update?  

ISO 8600-6:2020 supersedes ISO 8600-6:2005, which is withdrawn. 

 The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows: 

• General revision of terms in regard to adoption from terms from other parts of ISO 8600 (all parts) 
• General revision of category classifications 
• Terms for Endoscopes from the aspect of Intended use have been added 
• Terms for specifications have been added