What is this standard about?
BS EN 60601-2-33 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 2-33 outlines guidelines relating specifically to Magnetic Resonance (MR) equipment. It complements BS EN 60601-1.
Who is this standard for?
- Manufacturers, suppliers and operators of magnetic resonance equipment
- All MRI departments/healthcare facilities/hospitals/intensive care units
- Health and safety professionals• Regulatory bodies
Why should you use this standard?
Development in the field of MR continues and its use as a diagnostic tool in the medical profession is increasingly popular. This updated standard outlining safety and performance of this specialist equipment aims to improve patient safety and provide protection for the MR operative.
NOTE: The standard assumes MR workers are medically screened and properly trained.
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
- Amendments to further protect against hazardous output and excessive acoustic noise
- Improved safety provision such as in the design and manufacture to prevent accidental Helium loss in the event of a quench
- Updated health and safety provisions, relating to fire risk, environmental conditions such as magnetic fields and electrostatic discharge
