In order to complete electrical safety measurements and tests on technical medical devices, it is essential to be familiar with technical terms used in various standards. Experience shows that students of medical engineering often have problems understanding and interpreting specific, technical terms.
The following work should help to explain these terms in a comprehensible way (without resorting to the language used in official standards).
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Standards
- Terms and Explanations
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text aims to provide a comprehensive glossary of technical terms used in electromedical metrology, focusing on electrical safety aspects of medical devices. It aims to support training for students of medical engineering and provide a practical resource for understanding and interpreting relevant standards.
- Electrical safety of medical devices
- Technical terminology in electromedical metrology
- Understanding relevant standards and regulations
- Practical application of electrical safety testing
- Maintenance and repair of medical devices
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the purpose and context of the glossary, highlighting the importance of understanding technical terms for electrical safety measurements and tests on medical devices. It also mentions the relevant standards, particularly the Medical Devices Directive and the Medical Devices Operator Ordinance, and the paragraphs within the ordinance that mandate electrical safety tests.
- Standards: This chapter presents the key standards related to electrical safety of medical devices, focusing on DIN EN 60601-1 and DIN EN 62353, which define the general requirements and testing procedures for electrical safety. It briefly mentions DIN VDE 0701-0702, a standard for testing electrical devices following repair but clarifies that it is not specifically related to medical devices.
- Terms and Explanations: This chapter begins the detailed explanation of technical terms used in electromedical metrology, starting with "Protection Class 1." The chapter explains the concept of connecting conductive parts to electrical earth to provide protection against electric shock. The example of a HF heat therapy device illustrates the implementation of Protection Class 1 in a medical device.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The glossary focuses on key terms related to electrical safety of medical devices, including Protection Class 1, electrical earth, conductive parts, medical devices directive, medical devices operator ordinance, DIN EN 60601-1, DIN EN 62353, and electrical safety testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main objective of the glossary on electromedical metrology?
The glossary aims to explain technical terms used in electromedical metrology and standards in a comprehensible way, specifically to help medical engineering students and practitioners understand electrical safety measurements for medical devices.
Which standards are most relevant for the electrical safety of medical devices?
The key standards discussed are DIN EN 60601-1 and DIN EN 62353, which define the general requirements and testing procedures for the electrical safety of medical electrical equipment.
What does Protection Class 1 mean in the context of medical devices?
Protection Class 1 refers to a safety concept where conductive parts of a device are connected to the electrical earth (protective earth) to provide protection against electric shock in case of a basic insulation failure.
How does the Medical Devices Operator Ordinance relate to metrology?
The Medical Devices Operator Ordinance (MPBetreibV) contains specific paragraphs that mandate regular electrical safety tests and maintenance to ensure the ongoing safety of medical devices in use.
Is DIN VDE 0701-0702 specifically for medical devices?
No, DIN VDE 0701-0702 is a general standard for testing electrical devices after repair, but the text clarifies it is not specifically designed for medical devices, which require the more specialized DIN EN 62353.
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- Thomas Lekscha (Author), 2010, Glossary of Technical Terms used in Electromedical Metrology, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/161409
