BS EN 60601-2-25:2015

What is BS EN 60601-2-25 - Safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs about ?

BS EN 60601-2-25 is the 25th subpart of the second part of the multiple series that is applicable to medical electrical equipment. 

BS EN 60601-2-25 applies to the basic safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs as defined in 201.3.63 intended by themselves or as a part of an ME (medical electrical) system, for the production of ECG reports for diagnostic purposes, hereinafter referred to as ME equipment. 

Note: Not included within the scope of BS EN 60601-2-25 are: 

• The part of ME equipment that provides vector cardiographic loops 
• Ambulatory electrocardiographic ME equipment covered by IEC 60601-2-47 were not intended for obtaining ECG reports for diagnostic purposes 
• Cardiac monitors covered by IEC 60601-2-27 were not intended for obtaining ECG reports for diagnostic purposes 

Who is BS EN 60601-2-25 - Safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs for ?

BS EN 60601-2-25 on electrocardiographs is useful for: 

• Doctors  
• Manufacturers of electrocardiographs  
• Healthcare facilities  
• Radiotherapy laboratories 
• Healthcare professionals  

Why should you use BS EN 60601-2-25 - Safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs ?

Electrocardiograph ME equipment is equipment and associated lead wires and electrodes intended for the production of ECG reports for diagnostic purposes. 

BS EN 60601-2-25 provides requirements specifications that are intended to cover the majority of environmental conditions likely to be encountered in practical use.  

Overall, BS EN 60601-2-25 helps you to establish particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs and for acquiring an electrocardiogram from a patient.