Is Patient Cable Exempted from EFT Tests? (IEC 60601-1-2)

[occounty]

Hello,

In medical device testing to IEC 60601-1-2 is patient cable is exempted from EFT (Electrical Fast Transient) testing?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Jaydub]

Yes. According to IEC 60601-1-2:2014, table 7, only ESD and conducted RF immunity are required for patient coupling ports.