Suspension Arm Systems Independant
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3.7
Patient Environment
Any electrical medical devices with accessible metal parts
that are attached to the support arm system and located
within the patient environment must be equipped with
2 means of patient protection (MOPP) according to
IEC 60601-1.
Any accessible parts located outside of the patient
environment must be equipped with 2 means of operator
protection (MOOP) according to IEC 60601-1.
The figure shows the minimum extent of the patient
environment in unrestricted surroundings.
Fig. 3-1:
Patient environment as defined in IEC 60601-1
