What does the Type B applied part symbol look like?

A solid standing person figure with arms angled down and legs apart, with no frame. It is also called “Applied part type B”, “Body applied part”, “IEC 60417-5840” and “Type B”.

Which standard defines the Type B applied part symbol?

It is listed as IEC 60417-5840.

Type B applied part symbol: a solid standing person figure with arms angled down and legs apart, with no frame — IEC 60417-5840

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Type B applied part

A solid standing person figure with arms angled down and legs apart, with no frame. · also called “Applied part type B”, “Body applied part”, “IEC 60417-5840”, “Type B”

What the Type B applied part symbol means

Type B applied part

Marks a type B applied part under IEC 60601-1, the part of the equipment that touches the patient in the least strict protection class against electric shock. Type B parts are generally not conductive, can be released from the patient immediately, and may be connected to earth.

Source · Official website Medical equipment manufacturer's online symbols reference: classification and identification of equipment · checked Nov 11, 2026

Where it appears

Medical electrical equipment

IEC 60601-1
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Questions about the Type B applied part symbol

What does the Type B applied part symbol mean?: Marks a type B applied part under IEC 60601-1, the part of the equipment that touches the patient in the least strict protection class against electric shock. Type B parts are generally not conductive, can be released from the patient immediately, and may be connected to earth.
What does the Type B applied part symbol look like?: A solid standing person figure with arms angled down and legs apart, with no frame. It is also called “Applied part type B”, “Body applied part”, “IEC 60417-5840” and “Type B”.
Which standard defines the Type B applied part symbol?: It is listed as IEC 60417-5840.

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