EMC Tests for Medical Devices

Accredited EMC testing services and expert advice in the development phase of medical technology: To ensure the trouble-free functioning of components and systems, our experts support you - if required already during the product development phase - with comprehensive, competent and accredited testing services in all areas of EMC. The focus is on protecting patients and preventing damage to components and systems.

Advice on EMC Testing Services and Accredited EMC Tests According to All Relevant Standards and Specifications for Medical Devices

We offer services and accredited tests according to numerous product and manufacturer specific standards as well as to international standards such as IEC 60601-1-2.
Detailed information: Electromagnetic Compatibility Tests (EMC) of Active Medical Devices – partial accreditation D-PL-12067-01-01.

Extract of the Most Important EMC Standards for Medical Technology

• IEC 60601-1-2 (electromagnetic compatibility requirements and tests)
• DIN EN 60601-2-33 (particular requirements for the safety of magnetic resonance equipment for medical diagnosis)
• DIN EN 60601-2-44 (particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of X-ray equipment for computed tomography)
• DIN EN 60601-2-43 (particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of X-ray equipment for interventional procedures)
• DIN EN 60601-2-45 (particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of mammographic X-ray equipment and mammographic stereotactic devices)
• IEC 60601-2-63 (particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of dental extra-oral X-ray equipment)

Environmental Simulation for Medical Technology

The following infrastructure is available for environmental simulation tests on your test object:

• Shaker
• Shaker combined with humidity and temperature
• Climate chambers
• Temperature shock chamber
• Salt fog chamber
• Wet laboratory
• Fluid laboratory
• Walk-in chamber for humidity/temperature
• Decompression and explosive decompression chamber
• Centrifuge

The Most Important Environmental Simulation Tests for Medical Devices

• Climate change test, climate tests
• Shock and vibration testing
• Corrosion test, salt spray test, NSS test ISO 9227
• Pressure testing
• Chemical compatibility test (resistance)
• IP test (protection class test)
• Icing test

The Most Important Environmental Standards for Medical Device

• DIN EN 60068-2-6 (sine vibration test)
• DIN EN 60068-2-2 (climatic test)
• DIN EN 60068-2-14 (rapid change in temperature)