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BS EN ISO 18397:2016

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Dentistry. Powered scaler

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-03-2016

Superseded date

09-07-2025

Superseded by

BS EN ISO 18397:2025

£232.00
Excluding VAT

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification of scaler handpieces
5 Requirements and performance
6 Sampling
7 Testing
8 Instructions for use, maintenance and service
9 Technical description
10 Marking
11 Labelling
12 Packaging
Annex A (informative) - Calculation example for power output

Defines requirements and test methods for air-powered and electrical-powered scaler handpieces and scaler tips, including piezo, ferrostrictive and magnetostrictive type ultrasonic scalers, operated as stand-alone items or connected to dental units, for use on patients.

Committee
CH/106
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS EN ISO 15606, BS EN ISO 22374 & 14/30273278 DC. (04/2016)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This International Standard specifies requirements and test methods for air-powered and electrical-powered scaler handpieces and scaler tips, including piezo, ferrostrictive and magnetostrictive type ultrasonic scalers, operated as stand-alone items or connected to dental units, for use on patients. It also contains specifications on manufacturers’ instructions, marking and packaging.

Standards Relationship
EN ISO 18397:2016 Identical
ISO 18397:2016 Identical
I.S. EN ISO 18397:2016 Equivalent
DIN EN ISO 18397:2016-09 Equivalent
UNE-EN ISO 18397:2016 Equivalent

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IEC 80601-2-60:2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-60: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of dental equipment
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ISO 1942:2009 Dentistry — Vocabulary
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