BS EN 60601-2-50:2009+A1:2016

What is this standard about? 

BS EN 60601-2-50 is part of a series of international standards on medical electrical equipment, covering basic safety and essential performance for both equipment and systems. This latest update to Part 2-50 outlines guidelines and tests relating to infant phototherapy equipment. It complements BS EN 60601-1.

Who is this standard for?

• Manufacturers, suppliers and operators of paediatric phototherapy equipment• All healthcare facilities/hospitals/intensive care units• Health and safety professionals• Regulatory bodies

Why should you use this standard?

This standard sets out guidelines for reducing the safety hazards to children and medical operators of infant phototherapy equipment by establishing particular basic safety and essential performance requirements.

Areas covered include protection against electrical, mechanical and radiation hazards, excessive temperatures and electromagnetic compatibility. 

What’s changed since the last update?

• The standard has been systematically reviewed by experts to ensure its continued market relevance and adherence to clinical best practice
• This new edition provides consistency with the third edition of the general standard• It refers to those applicable collateral standards listed in Clause 2 of this revised standard 
• Additional requirements relating to a safety sign for patient eye shields and infant phototherapy equipment located under the patient
• New warning and safety notices relating to instructions for use