What is PD IEC TR 61289 – High frequency surgical equipment and accessories about?
PD IEC TR 61289 is a standard that discusses the operation and maintenance of high frequency surgical equipment and high frequency surgical accessories to ensure safe operation and maintenance in surgical applications by developing safety protocols that are in line with the required regulations.
PD IEC TR 61289 contains guidelines for medical and nursing personnel regarding the safe and effective operation of high frequency surgical equipment and high frequency surgical accessories (also referred to as hf surgical equipment).
PD IEC TR 61289 is also of use to Scientific/technical staff who have responsibility for the maintenance of this equipment.
Note: Not all existing high frequency surgical equipment meets the minimum requirements of the current international standards, however, the guidelines under PD IEC TR 61289 are still helpful in utilizing these devices.
Who is PD IEC TR 61289 - High frequency surgical equipment and accessories for?
PD IEC TR 61289 on the high frequency surgical equipment and accessories is relevent to:
- Scientific/technical staff
- High frequency surgical equipment and accessories manufacturers
- Testing laboratory
Why should you use PD IEC TR 61289 - High frequency surgical equipment and accessories?
Electrosurgical devices are arguably the most often used and also the most useful surgical equipment. Diathermy is a clinical procedure that uses high frequency electromagnetic currents for clinical therapy and has surgical applications. High frequency electrosurgery is a surgical technique connected to Diathermy.
PD IEC TR 61289 assists in the operation of equipment, by providing recommendations and minimum requirements to enable them to attain the best conditions of safety for patients and operators.
With compliance and obedience to PD IEC TR 61289, you can develop and assess high frequency surgical equipment and accessories and ensure their safety and protection in case of hazardous situations.
What’s changed since the last update?
PD IEC TR 61289:2019 supersedes IEC TR 61289:2011, which is withdrawn. PD IEC TR 61289:2019 has made some technical changes compared to IEC TR 61289:2011. These include:
- General adaption to IEC 60601-2-2:2017
- Refinement and additions to the defined terms
- Separation of HF Surgical equipment and HF Surgical accessories
- Consideration of the high current mode
- Update of symbols
