Dental handpieces -- Dental air-motors

This International Standard specifies requirements and test methods for dental air-motors, operated by dental units, and used for straight and geared angle handpieces for application on patients.

It also contains specifications on manufacturer's instructions, marking and packaging.

This International Standard refers to IEC 601-1:1988, the basic standard on safety of medical electrical equipment, wherever relevant, by stating the respective clause numbers of IEC 601-1:1988.

This International Standard takes priority over IEC 601-1:1988 as specified in the individual clauses of this International Standard.

Only the specifications laid down in this International Standard are applicable.