TÜV NORD Provides EMC Testing Services for Medical Technology Devices

TÜV NORD Provides EMC Testing Services for Medical Technology Devices 712370

TÜV NORD, a testing, inspection, certification, and engineering services provider serving industries including medical technology, automotive, energy, and industrial manufacturing, provides electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing services for medical technology products in accordance with the DIN EN/IEC 60601-1-2 standard.

The company’s EMC testing in medical technology is intended to ensure that devices used in medical practices and clinics operate without interfering with other equipment and remain within legally prescribed emission limits. TÜV NORD conducts EMC measurements for medical technology products in its testing laboratory according to the Medical Device Directive requirements.

The EMC testing services are available for manufacturers and importers of electrical and electronic subassemblies, devices, and equipment used in diagnostics, operating theatre technology, patient monitoring, and technical equipment for care and healing applications.

TÜV NORD stated that increasing innovation in medical technology has led to stricter European standardization requirements related to EMC safety for medical devices. The company said these requirements are intended to protect people and prevent damage to equipment and installations. Proof of electromagnetic compatibility for new products is generally required by law and carried out by accredited testing institutions.

The company’s EMC laboratory holds DAkkS accreditation according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025. According to TÜV NORD, EMC testing under the DIN EN/IEC 60601-1-2 standard is divided into two areas: interference emission and interference influence. The testing is intended to ensure that electromagnetic emissions remain below legal limits and that external interference does not affect device operation.

The company’s EMC medical technology testing also considers interference conditions that may occur in practice, including electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing.

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