Abstract

This document specifies the requirements and methods for the clinical investigation of ME equipment used to measure the body temperature in indirect measurement mode.

This document covers both intermittently and continuously measuring clinical thermometers.

NOTE           For clinical thermometers in direct measurement mode determining the technical accuracy in accordance with IEC 80601-2-56 is typically sufficient.

This document specifies additional disclosure requirements.

This document is not applicable to the clinical investigation of a screening thermographs for human febrile temperature screening whose laboratory accuracy requirements are described in IEC 80601-2-59.


General information 

  • Status
     : Under development
  • Edition
     : 1
  • Technical Committee
     : ISO/TC 121/SC 3 Respiratory devices and related equipment used for patient care
  • ICS
     :
    11.040.55 Diagnostic equipment

Life cycle

Sustainable Development Goals

This standard contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goal

3
Good Health and Well-being

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