What are the various mechanism in which electromagnetic interference can travel from its sources to the receptor?
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Explanation:
Manufacturers of medical devices are required to minimise the risk that their device can cause, or be affected by, EMI. Where the risk is not eliminated, the manufacturer must include information about the residual risk in the instructions for use.
One route to show compliance with the regulations is to use standards. For example EN 60601-1-2 ‘Electromagnetic disturbances — Requirements and tests’ is commonly used to show compliance of non-implantable equipment. As this is a medical device harmonised standard, its use also infers a measure of compliance with the regulations.
This standard has a requirement to include ‘recommended separation distances’ in the instructions for use. This lists safe distances by power output and transmitter frequency band