Compatible Electronics is your trusted partner for comprehensive medical device testing. Our FDA ASCA recognized laboratory provides electrical safety, EMC, usability, and specialized device testing to support regulatory submissions worldwide — including faster 510(k) clearance through the ASCA program.
From fundamental electrical safety to electromagnetic compatibility, usability engineering, alarm systems, and device-specific particular standards — Compatible Electronics offers the complete range of medical device testing services. Our engineers and NVLAP accredited facilities ensure accurate, well-documented results that satisfy FDA and international regulatory bodies.
Complete overview of our medical device testing capabilities, covering electrical safety, EMC, usability, IVD, and specialized device standards. Learn how our FDA ASCA recognition streamlines your 510(k) submission and accelerates market clearance.
Learn More →By utilizing Compatible Electronics NVLAP accredited testing (Lab Codes: 200063-0, 200527-0, and 200528-0), FDA ASCA recognition, and ILAC certification for your medical device compliance testing, you can expect:
Efficient overall process delivery and reporting
Lab scheduling access to meet your testing needs and deadlines
The most current regulations and testing protocols applied
Technical design consulting for device development
Rapid project commencement on short notice
Competitive quotations
🔍 Witness your testing in person — customers are welcome to observe our testing process at any of our Southern California locations: Lake Forest (949-587-0400) · Brea (714-579-0500) · Newbury Park (805-480-4044)
Our test reports are accepted by FDA without additional review — providing a faster, more predictable path to 510(k) clearance
Fundamental safety testing for medical electrical equipment — leakage current, dielectric strength, applied part classification, and more
General safety standard for medical electrical equipment worldwide. Covers electric shock, mechanical hazards, temperature, fire, and radiation hazards.
US national adoption of IEC 60601-1, including American market deviations for 120V/60Hz power, NEMA connectors, and UL component requirements.
Complete safety evaluations covering electrical, mechanical, thermal, and environmental hazards to patients, operators, and the environment.
Emissions and immunity testing ensuring medical devices perform safely in their electromagnetic environment
Edition 4.0/4.1 collateral standard for electromagnetic compatibility in medical electrical equipment. Risk-based approach with essential performance verification.
Comprehensive EMC testing capabilities covering radiated/conducted emissions, full immunity suite, wireless coexistence, and proximity field testing.
Particular EMC standard for in vitro diagnostic equipment used in clinical laboratories. Supplements IEC 61326-1 with IVD-specific electromagnetic environment requirements.
Specialized requirements for usability, alarms, home healthcare, and other cross-cutting safety topics
Usability engineering for medical electrical equipment. Identifies and mitigates use errors that could cause patient harm, integrating IEC 62366 principles.
Requirements for alarm systems in medical electrical equipment. Ensures alarm signals are perceptible, understandable, and appropriately prioritized.
Additional requirements for medical equipment intended for home use by patients and non-professional caregivers in uncontrolled environments.
Safety and EMC testing for in vitro diagnostic and laboratory instruments — with FDA ASCA recognition
Safety requirements for in vitro diagnostic equipment examining specimens derived from the human body. FDA ASCA recognized for streamlined 510(k) review.
General safety standard for electrical equipment used in measurement, control, and laboratory applications — the base standard for the IEC 61010 series.
Device-specific safety testing for surgical equipment, defibrillators, ventilators, infusion pumps, and more
Particular requirements for high frequency surgical equipment used for cutting, coagulation, and electrosurgical procedures.
Particular safety requirements for cardiac defibrillators — AEDs and manual defibrillators — delivering high-energy pulses to the patient's heart.
Particular requirements for critical care ventilators in healthcare facilities — life-supporting equipment where failure could result in patient harm.
Safety requirements for infusion pumps and controllers delivering fluids and medications. Addresses over-infusion, under-infusion, and air embolism hazards.
Safety requirements for electrically heated blankets, pads, and mattresses used for patient warming — temperature control and burn prevention.
Test reports accepted by FDA without additional review — faster, more predictable 510(k) clearance.
Lab Codes 200063-0, 200527-0, and 200528-0. ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited with ILAC-MRA recognition for global acceptance.
Seven facilities across Southern California to accommodate your testing schedule on short notice — customers welcome to witness testing in person.
Safety, EMC, usability, alarms, IVD, and particular standards — all under one roof.
Diagnostic scans to identify problem frequencies and their locations in a repeatable procedure before formal compliance testing.
ISO 14971 risk management integration, essential performance documentation, and technical design consulting for device development.
Contact our medical device testing experts today for a quote or to discuss your regulatory requirements.
Also reach us at: Brea 714-579-0500 · Newbury Park 805-480-4044
www.celectronics.com