201.1 Scope, object and related standards
Clause 1 of the general standard1 applies, except as follows:
201.1.1 * Scope
Replacement:
This part of IEC 60601 applies to the basic safety and essential performance of hf surgical equipment and hf surgical accessories as defined in 201.3.224 and 201.3.223.
Hf surgical equipment having a rated output power not exceeding 50 W (for example for micro-coagulation, or for use in dentistry or ophthalmology) is exempt from certain of the requirements
of this particular standard. These exemptions are indicated in the relevant requirements.