BS EN IEC 60601-2-83:2020+A11:2021

What is BS EN IEC 60601‑2‑83 about?  

BS EN IEC 60601 discusses medical electrical equipment. BS EN IEC 60601‑2‑83 is about home light therapy equipment. BS EN IEC 60601‑2‑83 outlines basic safety and essential performance of home light therapy equipment, intended for use in the home healthcare environment. Home light therapy equipment is typically used by a lay operator. 

The scope of BS EN IEC 60601‑2‑83 includes all light sources except laser. 

Who is BS EN IEC 60601‑2‑83 for? 

BS EN IEC 60601‑2‑83 on medical electrical equipment is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of light therapy equipment 
• Operators of light therapy equipment 
• Hospitals 

Why should you use BS EN IEC 60601‑2‑83? 

Home light therapy equipment is intended to be used in the home healthcare environment and is typically used by a lay operator, who is familiar with this environment and the specific characteristics of lamps. BS EN IEC 60601‑2‑83 establishes requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of home light therapy equipment. 

BS EN IEC 60601‑2‑83 guidelines help you with essential performance requirements and protection against electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, unwanted and excessive radiation hazards, excessive temperatures, and other hazards for home light therapy equipment. This minimizes hazards to the patient and operator.