IEC 60601-1 medical device testing covers the safety and performance of medical electrical equipment. Our UKAS-accredited sound and vibration testing ensures that devices meet strict limits for noise exposure and hand-transmitted vibration, protecting patients, operators, and nearby personnel. This testing provides reliable data to support regulatory compliance, product safety, and high-quality device performance.
Our hemi-anechoic chamber is designed for acoustic free-field testing for a wide range of devices and equipment. This is a highly controlled environment that allows the measurement of your device to be unaffected by reverberation and background noise. a background noise level of 8.8 dBA, the sound pressure levels between 100 Hz – 10 kHz are actually below the threshold of hearing, making this specialist facility ideal for testing the noise floor of very quiet devices.
The medical device is mounted and operated under typical use conditions to accurately replicate real-world performance. Following established occupational noise and vibration measurement techniques, our UKAS-accredited testing captures precise sound and vibration levels. To reduce measurement uncertainty, the device is tested repeatedly across multiple patients or operators, and the data is analysed to account for variability in usage—ensuring results are reliable, repeatable, and compliant with IEC 60601-1 safety requirements.
Results are provided in a detailed report containing all the information you need regarding the measurement of your medical device. The numerical data is typically provided as average acoustic or vibration energy, alongside a time-to-maximum-exposure. As a research laboratory, we are also in an excellent position to provide bespoke data analysis and reporting options to support product development or product comparison.
Sound insulation testing – ISO 10140-2
Sound power and Noise Emissions – ISO 3744 / ISO 3745
Occupational vibration – ISO 5349
Absorption coefficient testing – ISO 10534-1
Insertion loss for hearing defenders – ISO 4869
Electroacoustics and Speech Intelligibility – IEC 60268
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Amongst our extensive array of acoustic measurement equipment, we also have specialised test equipment typically utilised for R&D and QC, including stock of the following:
Laser doppler vibrometer; Head and Torso Simulator; Force transducer; Accelerometers; Electrodynamic shaker; Acoustic intensity probe; Reference sound power source; Artificial ear
The expert team at KP Acoustics Research Labs spent a combined 30+ years in the education sector designing, managing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, as well as accredited and bespoke professional courses. Let us help your first-line support, technical advisors, design consultants, sales and marketing teams promote confidence in your products and services by fully understanding the terminology and underpinning concepts behind the acoustic performance, compliance requirements, and practical applications relevant to your industry.
