Full Description

Scope

1.1 This Standard deals with the following subjects:
a) the use of electrical surgical units (ESUs) medical devices and systems for the application of electrosurgical energy;
b) training for the use of ESUs; and
c) the installation of ESUs in any health care facility (HCF), as defined in Clause 3.

1.2 This Standard provides requirements for the education, training, purchasing, installation, use, service, and maintenance of ESUs.

1.3 This Standard does not include requirements for
a) aspects of laser safety (see CSA Z386);
b) aspects of other energy-based medical device safety not utilizing electricity to deliver a therapeutic effect (e.g., ultrasonic scalpels); and
c) surgical plume.

Product Details

Edition: 2nd Published: 03/01/2019 ISBN(s): 9781488319143 Number of Pages: 35 File Size: 1 file , 1.6 MB Product Code(s): 2427136, 2426828, 2426828, 2426828