FAQ answer
What is patient leakage current?
Patient leakage current is current that may flow through patient-connected applied parts under defined test conditions. It is important for equipment with B, BF or CF applied parts.
This answer is written for hospitals, biomedical engineers, quality teams and procurement teams comparing calibration, testing, validation, electrical safety and audit documentation requirements. Final decisions should follow equipment risk, manufacturer guidance, customer policy and the current approved NABL scope where accreditation is requested.
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