IEC 60601-1-1 Ed. 2.0 b:2000

Applies to the safety of medical electrical systems, as defined as follows: combination of items of equipment, at least one of which must be medical electrical equipment and inter-connected by functional connection or use of a multiple portable socket-outlet. Describes the safety requirements necessary to provide protection for the patient, the operator and surroundings. Cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1992 and its amendment 1 (1995) and constitutes a technical revision.