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IEC 60601-1 Instability Test Break Down for Custom Medical Carts


Posted by Brittany Beckmann on October 13, 2016

IEC 60601-1 3rd edition’s tests for instability can get confusing unless you’re familiar with the jargon. In some cases the only difference from one test to the next is a key word or phrase that alters the test’s...

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How is the IEC 60601-1 Test for Instability Performed for Medical Carts?


Posted by Brittany Beckmann on September 29, 2016

When it comes to IEC 60601-1 testing for instability, the subtle differences between individual tests can get lost in the language. You’ll notice a number of subtle differences between tests like Instability in...

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Design Considerations for Getting Your Custom Medical Cart Up and Over a Threshold


Posted by Brittany Beckmann on May 5, 2016

Getting your medical cart or device up and over a threshold safely is a serious concern. In our recent blog, “ How Do You Get a Medical Cart Up and Over a 20mm Threshold ,” we continued to discuss HUI’s approach to IEC... Read More

Topics: Medical Cart Design, IEC 60601-1

How Do You Get a Medical Cart Up and Over a 20mm Threshold?


Posted by Mark Collins on October 14, 2015

Our recent blog, How is IEC 60601-1 Movement over a threshold test performed for medical carts,” stirred up a lot of conversation about our strategy on passing the threshold test prior to the 1st amendment and also how...

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How is the IEC 60601-1 Test Movement Over a Threshold Test Performed for Medical Carts?


Posted by Mark Collins on September 23, 2015

Over the past couple of years, the IEC 60601-1 movement over a threshold test has been a hot topic for medical cart designers, and for good reason. Medical carts can be very heavy, and carts weighing more than 45kg (99...

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Topics: Industry Insights, IEC 60601-1

How to Ensure Your Medical Cart’s Markings Meet IEC 60601-1 Standards


Posted by Nicole Reese on August 20, 2015

There are very few products we see today without some type of cautionary or instructive label attached to them. And medical carts are no exception: warning labels, usage instructions, and branding marks are all commonly...

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Topics: Medical Cart Design, IEC 60601-1

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