This Particular Standard specifies requirements for the safety of HIGH FREQUENCY SURGICAL
EQUIPMENT and HF SURGICAL ACCESSORIES used in medical practice, as defined in 2.1.110 and
hereinafter referred to as HF SURGICAL EQUIPMENT.
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.