IEC 60601-2-52:2009Withdrawn

Medical electrical equipment — Part 2-52: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of medical beds

Appareils électromédicaux — Partie 2-52: Exigences particulières de sécurité de base et de performances essentielles des lits médicaux

This edition has been replaced by IEC 80601-2-52:2026.

Abstract / scope

IEC 60601-2-52:2009 applies to the basic safety and essential performance of medical beds intended for adults. This first edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC 60601-2-38, published in 1996, and its Amendment 1 (1999). This edition constitutes a technical revision. IEC 60601-2-52:2009 is the realization of much work in alignment, and scope adjustment between IEC 60601-2-38, EN 1970, and the third edition of IEC 60601-1.

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Amendments & corrigenda

IEC 60601-2-52:2009/Cor 1:2010WithdrawnMedical electrical equipment — Part 2-52: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of medical beds — Technical Corrigendum 1International Standard · Published 23 Sep 2010 · ISO/TC 173 IEC 60601-2-52:2009/Amd 1:2015WithdrawnMedical electrical equipment — Part 2-52: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of medical beds — Amendment 1International Standard · Published 24 Mar 2015 · ISO/TC 173

Replaced by

IEC 80601-2-52:2026PublishedMedical electrical equipment — Part 2-52: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of medical beds for adultsInternational Standard · Published 14 May 2026 · ISO/TC 173