This part of IEC 60601 is applicable to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of HOME LIGHT THERAPY EQUIPMENT, intended for use in the HOME HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT. HOME LIGHT THERAPY EQUIPMENT is typically used by a LAY OPERATOR.
The scope of this document includes all light sources except laser.
If a clause or subclause is specifically intended to be applicable to ME EQUIPMENT only, or to ME SYSTEMS only, the title and content of that clause or subclause will say so. If that is not the case, the clause or subclause applies both to ME EQUIPMENT and to ME SYSTEMS, as relevant.dition 1.0 2019-05 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD NORME INTERNATIONALE colour inside Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-83: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of home light therapy equipment Appareils électromédicaux – Partie 2-83: Exigences particulières pour la sécurité de base et les performances essentielles des appareils de luminothérapie à domicile IEC 60601-2-83:2019-05(en-fr) THIS PUBLICATION IS