Are there any parts that the patient can come into contact on a piece of Type B equipment that would not be considered to be applied parts then? If you consider that the patient could touch all parts of the equipment then everything could be applied part couldn't it?
Taking this further: Does anyone know how to differentiate between parts that are tested for enclosure-leakage and the applied parts associated patient-leakage on a Class "1B" item? I'm asking this question because patient leakage isn't done for applied parts on type 1B and if you consider all parts are potentially applied parts because the patient can touch them; which parts do you then test to for enclosure leakage?
If you say that the bed frame the patient touches is an applied part for example and applied parts are not tested on Class "1B" and enclosure leakage is not done because all parts are applied parts potentially is any leakage measurements from the enclosure/aplied parts, whatever, going to be done at all? Do you see what I mean?
Everything you guys are saying is there in the standard and you obviously know your standards but I am concerned about how I would go about doing a practical test using your interpretation of the definitions. I'd appreciate any comments - thanks.
