SIST EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020/A11:2026
(Amendment)Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
The amendment to EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020 contains the Annexes ZA (Normative references to international publications with their corresponding European publications) and ZZ (Relationship between this European standard and the General Safety and Performance Requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 aimed to be covered).
These two Annexes are necessary for the harmonization of the standard to the Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
Medizinische elektrische Geräte - Teil 2-22: Besondere Festlegungen für die Sicherheit einschließlich der wesentlichen Leistungsmerkmale für chirurgische, kosmetische, therapeutische und diagnostische Lasergeräte
Appareils électromédicaux - Partie 2-22: Exigences particulières pour la sécurité de base et les performances essentielles des appareils chirurgicaux, esthétiques, thérapeutiques et de diagnostic à laser
Medicinska električna oprema - 2-22. del: Posebne varnostne zahteve ter bistvene lastnosti kirurške, kozmetične, terapevtske in diagnostične laserske opreme - Dopolnilo A11
Dopolnilo k standardu EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020 vsebuje dodatek ZA (Normativne zveze z mednarodnimi publikacijami in ustreznimi evropskimi publikacijami) in dodatek ZZ (Povezava med tem evropskim standardom ter splošnimi zahtevami glede varnosti in učinkovitosti Uredbe (EU) 2017/745, na katere se navezuje). Ta dodatka sta potrebna za uskladitev standarda z Uredbo (EU) 2017/745.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Jul-2025
- Publication Date
- 12-Feb-2026
- Technical Committee
- ISS EIT.EVL - Optical radiation safety and laser equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 04-Feb-2026
- Due Date
- 11-Apr-2026
- Completion Date
- 13-Feb-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2026
Overview
SIST EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020/A11:2026 specifies particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic, and diagnostic laser equipment in the medical electrical equipment field. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), this amendment (A11) aligns the standard with EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020 by incorporating two crucial annexes for harmonization with the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) (EU) 2017/745. It addresses requirements for risk management, safety, and compatibility of medical laser devices within European and international regulatory frameworks.
Key Topics
Basic Safety and Essential Performance
The standard outlines safety measures necessary for protecting patients, operators, and third parties from laser hazards, emphasizing both fundamental safety and reliable device performance.Annexes for Harmonization
- Annex ZA lists normative references to international publications and their equivalent European standards, ensuring consistent application of safety and performance requirements.
- Annex ZZ details the relationship between this European standard and the General Safety and Performance Requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2017/745 for medical devices, supporting regulatory compliance.
Risk Management and Quality Systems
The amendment enhances attention to risk management, post-market surveillance, and quality management systems as required by European regulations.Coverage of Device Categories
It applies to surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic, and diagnostic laser equipment, ensuring a broad range of medical lasers are covered for compliance and market access in the EU.
Applications
Medical laser equipment covered by SIST EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020/A11:2026 is widely used in various healthcare settings, including:
Surgical procedures:
Lasers provide precision and minimal invasiveness in surgeries ranging from ophthalmology to oncology.Cosmetic treatments:
Devices regulated by this standard are used for dermatological procedures such as skin resurfacing, tattoo, and hair removal.Therapeutic applications:
Medical lasers support therapies in pain management, physical rehabilitation, and tissue repair.Diagnostic purposes:
Laser-based diagnostic equipment ensures non-invasive, high-precision diagnostics in clinical laboratories and hospitals.
For manufacturers and health institutions, adherence to this standard is critical for:
- Achieving conformity with EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) (EU) 2017/745.
- Demonstrating presumption of conformity for CE marking and access to the European market.
- Establishing robust risk management and safety protocols during device development, production, and post-market phases.
Related Standards
Compliance with SIST EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020/A11:2026 may require attention to other key international and European standards, including:
- EN IEC 60601-1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
- EN 60825-1: Safety of laser products - Equipment classification and requirements.
- ISO 14971: Application of risk management to medical devices.
- EN IEC 60601-1-2: Electromagnetic compatibility requirements for medical electrical equipment.
- EN IEC 60601-1-6: Usability engineering requirements.
By aligning with these standards, manufacturers and healthcare providers can ensure that their medical laser equipment not only meets essential safety and performance regulations but also follows best practices for risk management, usability, and market compliance within the European Union.
Keywords: medical electrical equipment standard, laser safety, medical device regulation compliance, MDR 2017/745, surgical laser, cosmetic laser, therapeutic laser, diagnostic laser, SIST standard, EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020/A11:2026, harmonized standard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020/A11:2026 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment". This standard covers: The amendment to EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020 contains the Annexes ZA (Normative references to international publications with their corresponding European publications) and ZZ (Relationship between this European standard and the General Safety and Performance Requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 aimed to be covered). These two Annexes are necessary for the harmonization of the standard to the Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
The amendment to EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020 contains the Annexes ZA (Normative references to international publications with their corresponding European publications) and ZZ (Relationship between this European standard and the General Safety and Performance Requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 aimed to be covered). These two Annexes are necessary for the harmonization of the standard to the Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
SIST EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020/A11:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.040.01 - Medical equipment in general; 11.040.55 - Diagnostic equipment; 11.040.60 - Therapy equipment; 31.260 - Optoelectronics. Laser equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020/A11:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1789:2007+A1:2010, SIST EN 1789:2007+A2:2015, SIST EN 13718-1:2008, SIST EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020/A11:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2017/745; Standardization Mandates: M/565, M/575, M/575 Amd 2, M/575 Amd 2. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2026
Medicinska električna oprema - 2-22. del: Posebne varnostne zahteve ter bistvene
lastnosti kirurške, kozmetične, terapevtske in diagnostične laserske opreme -
Dopolnilo A11
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and
essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
Medizinische elektrische Geräte - Teil 2-22: Besondere Festlegungen für die Sicherheit
einschließlich der wesentlichen Leistungsmerkmale für chirurgische, kosmetische,
therapeutische und diagnostische Lasergeräte
Appareils électromédicaux - Partie 2-22: Exigences particulières pour la sécurité de base
et les performances essentielles des appareils chirurgicaux, esthétiques, thérapeutiques
et de diagnostic à laser
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020/A11:2026
ICS:
11.040.55 Diagnostična oprema Diagnostic equipment
11.040.60 Terapevtska oprema Therapy equipment
31.260 Optoelektronika, laserska Optoelectronics. Laser
oprema equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 2026
ICS 11.040.01; 31.260
English Version
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements
for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic,
therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
Appareils électromédicaux - Partie 2-22: Exigences Medizinische elektrische Geräte - Teil 2-22: Besondere
particulières pour la sécurité de base et les performances Festlegungen für die Sicherheit einschließlich der
essentielles des appareils chirurgicaux, esthétiques, wesentlichen Leistungsmerkmale für chirurgische,
thérapeutiques et de diagnostic à laser kosmetische, therapeutische und diagnostische
Lasergeräte
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020; it was approved by CENELEC on 2025-12-17. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
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Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international publications with their corresponding
European publications . 4
Annex ZZ (informative) Relationship between this European standard and the General Safety and
Performance Requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 aimed to be covered . 5
European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60601-2-22:2020/A11:2026) has been prepared by CLC/TC 76 "Optical radiation safety
and laser equipment”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2027-01-31
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2029-01-31
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this document.
Collateral standards in the IEC 60601 series are numbered IEC 60601-1-xx. The IEC maintains a catalogue of
valid International Standards. Users of this document can consult this catalogue at "http://webstore.iec.ch" to
determine which collateral standards have been published.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A complete
listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the
latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the
relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cencenelec.eu.
The Annex ZA of EN 60601-1:2006/A13:2024 applies with the following additions:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60601-1 2005 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General EN 60601-1 2006
requirements for basic safety and essential
performance
- - + corrigendum Mar. 2010
+ A1 2012 + A1 2013
+ A1:2013/AC 2014
- - + A12 2014
+ A2 2021
+ AC 2022-
+ A13 2024
IEC 60825-1 2014 Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment EN 60825-1 2014
classification and requirements
- - + AC 2017-
+ A11 2021
+ A11:2021/AC 2022-
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