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Active Medical Device Testing

How its tested matters - Your trusted partner

How its tested matters - Your trusted partner

At TÜV SÜD, we combine expert medical product testing knowledge with a global network of internationally accredited laboratories and facilities, providing a one-stop solution. Our testing regimen subjects your product to a comprehensive evaluation in line with the rigorous standards of the medical devices industry, which serves as a testament to your product's compliance with global standards and regulations.

Our testing suite spans the entirety of your design and production cycle - from prototype testing to CB certification and lab tests for ergonomic, electrical, mechanical, and functional safety assessments, as well as software testing, to ensure a holistic review of your medical devices.

 

Testing Infrastructure

  • Complete EMI/EMC testing with a 10m Semi-Anechoic chamber for the standard EN/IEC 60601-1-2 and all EN/IEC 60601-2 standards
  • Sophisticated Wireless testing facilities to support regulatory requirements of Bluetooth, WiFi, SRD and Cellular technologies. Major standards supported include ETSI/EN 300 328, ETSI/EN 301 893, ETSI/EN 302 502, ETSI/EN 300 220, ETSI/EN 300 330, ETSI/EN 300 440, FCC Part 15, Part 22, Part 24, RSS standards
  • Electrical / Medical safety test facilities to test the majority of Medical products for National and International requirements
  • Comprehensive Environmental simulation test facilities for Temperature, humidity, altitude, thermal shock, shock and vibration, combined vibration, water and dust facilities
  • Global Market access services for all Medical devices

TESTS CONDUCTED

 

EMI/emc capabilities

  • Tests and Capabilities
    • Radiated Emission

      Up to 40Ghz frequency range within 10m Semi-Anechoic chamber

    • Conducted Emission

      10Khz - 108Mhz. Three Phase up to 200A

    • Current Harmonics

      up to 32A

    • Voltage Flicker & Fluctuations

      up to 32A

    • Electrostatic Discharge

      ± 30KV. Both Commercial & Automotive

    • Radiated Susceptibility

      20Mhz – 6.0Ghz up to 100V/m

    • Electrical Fast Transient

      Three Phase up to ± 5.0KV

    • Surge Immunity

      Three Phase up to ± 7.0KV

    • Ring Wave Immunity

      Three Phase up to ± 7.0KV

    • Conducted Susceptibility

      From 10Khz – 230Mhz up to 30Vrms

    • Bulk current injection

      From 10Khz – 400Mhz up to 400mA

    • Power Frequency Magnetic Fields

      up to 300A/m (Continuous); 1000A/m (Short Time)

    • Pulse Magnetic Field

      up to 1000A/m

    • AC & DC Dips and Interruptions

      Three Phase up to 32A

    • Automotive Transients

      Transient Emission, Pulses (1, 2a, 2b,3a, 3b & 4), DC 80V/50A

 

ACCREDITATION FOR THE LAB

  • National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
  • American Association for Laboratory Accreditation 
  • IECEE CB Testing Laboratory (CBTL)
  • German Safety (GS)
  • Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)

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Standards we test against

  • Major Medical Standards
    • IEC 60601-1

      General requirements for basic safety and essential performance of Medical electrical equipment

    • IEC 60601-1-8

      General requirements, tests and guidance for alarm systems in medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems

    • IEC 60601-1-11

      Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment

    • IEC 60601-2-4

      Requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of cardiac defibrillators

    • IEC 60601-2-12

      Requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of critical care ventilators

    • IEC 60601-2-13

      Requirements for the safety and essential performance of anesthetic systems

    • IEC 60601-2-25

      Requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs

    • IEC 60601-2-27

      Requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electrocardiographic monitoring equipment

    • IEC 60601-2-30

      Requirements for the Safety, Essential Performance of Automatic Cycling Non-Invasive BP Monitoring Equipment

    • IEC 60601-2-37

      Requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment

    • IEC 60601-2-47

      Requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ambulatory electrocardiographic systems

    • IEC 80601-2-49

      Requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of multifunction patient monitoring equipment

    • ISO 80601-2-61

      Requirements for basic safety and essential performance of pulse oximeter equipment

    • IEC 61010-1

      Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use

    • IEC 61010-2-101

      Requirements for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical equipment

    • IEC 60601-1-2

      General requirements for basic safety and essential performance. Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances. Requirements and tests

    • IEC 61326-2-6

      Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 2-6: Particular requirements - In vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical equipment

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WHY CHOOSE TÜV SÜD FOR ACTIVE MEDICAL DEVICES testing?

  • Global Recognition

    Test reports and certificates from TÜV SÜD laboratories are traceable, recognized, and accepted globally

  • Comprehensive Suite of Services

    TÜV SÜD’s test laboratories provide compliance testing, verification, validation, engineering, and re-engineering activities of Medical Devices

  • State-of-the-art Facilities

    TÜV SÜD’s 10m Semi-Anechoic chamber is designed and constructed to accommodate testing of complex medical products such as CT, MRI, X-ray equipment

  • Timely Market Updates

    Our market access teams keep a constant watch on the change in global regulations, standards, and requirements and update the medical product fraternity on possible impact on their products and product families

  • Flexible Certification Schemes

    Medical manufacturers can include a wide range of medical products under a single report and certificate, which helps to streamline regulatory processes for a seamless market entry

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