EN 45502-2-3:2010

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations (optional)
5 General requirements for non-implantable parts
6 Inspection and measurement
7 General arrangement of the packaging
8 General markings for active implantable medical devices
9 Markings on the SALES PACKAGING
10 Construction of the SALES PACKAGING
11 Markings on the sterile pack
12 Construction of the non-reusable pack
13 Markings on the active implantable medical device
14 Protection from unintentional biological effects being
   caused by the active implantable medical device
15 Protection from harm to the patient or user caused by
   external physical features of the active implantable
   medical device
16 Protection from harm to the patient caused by electricity
17 Protection from harm to the patient caused by heat
18 Protection from ionizing radiation released or emitted
   from the active implantable medical device
19 Protection from unintended effects caused by the device
20 Protection of the device from damage caused by external
   defibrillators
21 Protection of the device from changes caused by high
   power electrical fields applied directly to the patient
22 Protection of the active implantable medical device from
   changes caused by miscellaneous medical treatments
23 Protection of the active implantable medical device from
   mechanical forces
24 Protection of the active implantable medical device from
   damage caused by electrostatic discharge
25 Protection of the active implantable medical device from
   damage caused by atmospheric pressure changes
26 Protection of the active implantable medical device from
   damage caused by temperature changes
27 Protection of the active implantable medical device from
   electromagnetic non-ionising radiation
28 Accompanying documentation
Annex AA (informative) - Notes on EN 45502-2-3
Annex BB (informative) - Notes on theoretical modelling to
         demonstrate compliance to Clause 27
Annex CC (informative) - Notes on EMI measurements to demonstrate
         compliance to Clause 27
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This Part 2-3 of EN 45502 specifies requirements that are applicable to those ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES that are intended to treat hearing impairment via electrical stimulation of the auditory pathways. Devices which treat hearing impairment via means other than electrical stimulation are not covered by this European Standard.The tests that are specified in EN 45502 are type tests and are to be carried out on samples of a device to show compliance.This Part of EN 45502 is also applicable to NON-IMPLANTABLE PARTS and accessories of the devices (see NOTE 1).The electrical characteristics of the IMPLANTABLE PART shall be determined by either the appropriate method detailed in this particular standard or by any other method demonstrated to have an accuracy equal to, or better than, the method specified. In the case of dispute, the method detailed in this particular standard shall apply.NOTE 1The device that is commonly referred to as an active implantable medical device can in fact be a single device, a combination of devices, or a combination of a device or devices and one or more accessories. Not all of these parts are required to be either partially or totally implantable, but there is a need to specify some requirements of NON-IMPLANTABLE PARTS and accessories if they could affect the safety or performance of the implantable part.NOTE 2The terminology used in this European Standard is intended to be consistent with the terminology of Directive 90/385/EEC.NOTE 3In this European Standard, terms printed in small capital letters are used as defined in Clause 3. Where a defined term is used as a qualifier in another term, it is not printed in small capital letters unless the concept thus qualified is also defined.