The general requirements for control devices for operating beds and chairs are described in the standard IEC 60601-1. Any published, relevant product standards must also be considered.
The main features of foot controls for this application field: a defined minimum requirement for mechanical stability; defined requirements for protection class; partly redundant design of switching elements; an integrated interface on request; use of multifunction elements.
When everybody's hands are full, the patient on the operating bed can be brought comfortably into the optimum position using a foot control.
Guido Becker
Division Manager Meditec