Grant Ramaley has long been opposed to the latest edition of IEC 60601-1 because "concerns over credibility of certification to continue to emerge," he says. The standard is intended to be applied to all electronic medical devices traded internationally.
In a new opinion piece, Ramaley claims that 60601-1 3rd edition could be the most expensive and burdensome standard ever developed....
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