PD IEC/TS 62556:2014

What is PD IEC/TS 62556- High-intensity therapeutic ultrasound (HITU) transducers and systems about? 

PD IEC/TS 62556 is an international standard that focuses on high-intensity therapeutic ultrasound (HITU) transducers and systems. 

PD IEC/TS 62556 is a technical specification that is applicable to high-intensity therapeutic ultrasound (HITU) devices, specifying: 

• Relevant parameters for quantifying the field 
• Measurement methods at low output levels and methodology for extrapolating these to higher therapeutic level fields 
• Consideration of sidelobes and pre-focal maxima 
• Parameters relevant to HITU transducers of different construction and geometry, including non-focusing, focusing with or without lenses, collimated, diverging and convergent transducers, multi-element transducers, scanning transducers and multiple sources 

PD IEC/TS 62556 is intended to support the ultrasonic measurement requirements given in IEC 60601-2-62. 

These specifications would have been used in quality assurance, safety testing, and the standardization of communications regarding the clinical performance of HITU systems. Where possible, PD IEC/TS 62556 incorporates specifications from other related standards. 

Note: PD IEC TS 62556 does not apply to the following types of devices, which are covered by other standards: 

• Lithotripters (see IEC 61846) 
• Surgical equipment (see IEC 61847) 
• Physiotherapy devices (see IEC 61689) 

Who is PD IEC/TS 62556- High-intensity therapeutic ultrasound (HITU) transducers and systems for?  

PD IEC TS 62556 on high intensity therapeutic ultrasound (HITU) transducers and systems is relevant to: 

• Manufacturers of high-intensity therapeutic ultrasound (HITU) equipment 
• Manufacturers of imaging transducers 
• Medical equipment manufacturers 
• Electro-medical companies 
• Medical personnel 
• Medical device testing authorities 
• Ultrasound testing authorities  

Why should you use PD IEC/TS 62556- High-intensity therapeutic ultrasound (HITU) transducers and systems? 

The use of high-intensity therapeutic ultrasound (HITU) has advanced to the point where systems have achieved clinical approval for widespread use in numerous countries. Medical applications and product development are continuing rapidly. Fast development in preclinical medicine, clinical medicine, and product manufacture has created an urgent need to standardize measurements of the basic acoustic parameters and the field characteristics of HITU. To promote the further development of HITU and to ensure its safe and effective use, common technical Specifications are required.  

PD IEC/TS 62556 is relevant to the measurement and specification of ultrasound fields intended for medical therapeutic purposes. High-intensity therapeutic ultrasound (HITU) equipment (HITU equipment) is the equipment for the generation and application of ultrasound to a patient for therapeutic purposes. PD IEC/TS 62556 aims notably at making treatments through actions of ultrasound having mechanical, thermal, and more general physical, chemical, or biochemical effects. PD IEC/TS 62556 addresses the requirements for high-intensity therapeutic ultrasound (HITU) fields, including those referred to as high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). This helps the users in manufacturing and designing good quality, highly efficient, and trustworthy product. PD IEC/TS 62556 specifies measurement methods at low output levels and methodology for extrapolating these to higher therapeutic level fields, as the measurement at full output power from HITU systems still presents technical challenges. 

By applying, PD IEC/TS 62556 you can specify and measure the field parameters for high-intensity therapeutic ultrasound (HITU) transducers and systems which can be helpful for your business.