This Particular Standard specifies the requirements for safety of ULTRASONIC PHYSIOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT used in medical practice, as defined in 2.1.101.
This Particular Standard does not apply to:
- EQUIPMENT in which a tool is driven by ULTRASOUND (for example EQUIPMENT used in surgery or dentistry);
- EQUIPMENT in which focused ULTRASOUND pulse waves are used to destroy conglomerates such as stones in the kidneys or the bladder (lithotrites) (for information refer to IEC 60601-2-36);
- ULTRASONIC PHYSIOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT in which focused ULTRASOUND pulse waves are used.