BS EN 50527-2-3:2021 PDF

What is BS EN 50527‑2‑3 about?

BS EN 50527‑2‑3 is a part of the BS EN 50527 multi-series on procedures for the assessment of the exposure to electromagnetic fields of workers bearing active implantable medical devices. This European standard aims to improve the safety of patients with implantable medical devices. BS EN 50527‑2‑3 provides the procedure for the specific assessment needed for workers with implanted neurostimulator systems (NS), specifically of the type used for spinal cord stimulation (SCS). The purpose of the BS EN 50527‑2‑3 is to find the risk for workers with implanted SCS devices arising from exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) at the workplace. NOTE 1: If the worker has other Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMDs) implanted additionally, they are assessed separately according to EN 50527-1 or other standards within the EN 50527 series. NOTE 2: BS EN 50527‑2‑3 does not address risks from contact currents, or the effects upon any associated non-implantable devices (e.g., Patient Programmers). NOTE 3: The rationale for limi...