F2 Labs

F2 Labs is a product compliance and certification testing lab with over 30 years of experience. They specialize in EMC, EMI, and electrical safety testing for medical devices, ensuring products meet global regulatory standards.

With over 30 years of experience, F2 Labs is a trusted partner in comprehensive product compliance and certification testing. They specialize in ensuring medical devices meet global regulatory requirements, including FCC, FDA, ISED, CE, UL, and CSA standards. F2 Labs offers expert testing services for IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2, covering electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and electromagnetic interference (EMI). Their services ensure products operate as intended in their intended environment and do not interfere with other devices, crucial for patient safety and market access. Beyond testing, F2 Labs provides expert consulting to guide clients through the entire product certification process. They are equipped to test a wide range of electrical products, from battery chargers to medical electrical equipment and wireless devices, providing reliable results with precision and efficiency. Clients praise their responsiveness, thoroughness, and ability to guide them through complex certification processes.

About

**Who they are**
F2 Labs is a product compliance and certification testing laboratory with over 30 years of experience, specializing in EMC, EMI, and electrical safety testing for medical devices. They are committed to serving manufacturers throughout the product compliance process.

**Expertise & scope**
* Full range of product compliance testing services, including CE Mark, FCC, ISED Canada, IEC, UL, and CSA NRTL certifications.
* Specializes in EMC and Safety evaluations for medical electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.
* Expertise in IEC 60601-1 (general safety) and its collateral standards (e.g., IEC 60601-1-11 for home healthcare, IEC 60601-1-6 for usability, IEC 60601-1-8 for alarms).
* Offers IEC 60601-1-2 testing for electromagnetic disturbances, including the 4th edition, covering professional healthcare, home healthcare, and special environments.
* Provides consulting and educational services related to product compliance.
* Performs on-site testing and offers debugging services.
* Supports FDA 510(k) submissions with EMC testing and documentation.

**Reputation / proof points**
* A2LA accredited lab.
* FDA ASCA accredited lab.
* Over 30 years of experience.
* ISO 17025 accredited medical device testing lab.

Additional information

F2 Labs assists manufacturers in navigating the complexities of product compliance, particularly for medical devices. They emphasize the importance of risk management, aligning with ISO 14971 for IEC 60601-1 compliance. The lab can help determine which version of standards, such as IEC 60601-1-2, should be applied, especially when new editions are introduced. Their services extend to providing submission-ready documentation for regulatory bodies like the FDA, aiming to reduce review cycles and accelerate time to market. They also offer preliminary design reviews and guidance on EMC design to help mitigate risks early in the development process.

Key Highlights

  • F2 Labs is an A2LA accredited laboratory. Source
    “F2 Labs offers a full range of product compliance testing services. We are an A2LA accredited lab that is fully equipped to test and approve products and equipment for a wide variety of organizational and governmental certifications.”
  • They are an FDA ASCA accredited medical device testing lab. Source
    “As an FDA ASCA accredited lab, our reports are structured to reduce review cycles, minimize deficiencies, and support faster clearance.”
  • Offers IEC 60601-1-2 4th edition testing capabilities for medical devices. Source
    “We perform accredited IEC 60601-1-2 testing to the latest edition, including full IEC 60601-1-2 4th edition testing lab capabilities.”
  • Provides comprehensive support for FDA 510(k) EMC testing and documentation. Source
    “We provide complete FDA 510(k) EMC testing and documentation support aligned with current FDA guidance and ASCA requirements.”
  • Has over 30 years of experience in EMC and safety evaluations. Source
    “F2 Labs is an accredited regulatory testing laboratory with more than 30 years of experience performing EMC and Safety evaluations on an extensive range of products.”

Certifications & Trust Signals

  • A2LA Accredited Laboratory Source
    “We are an A2LA accredited lab that is fully equipped to test and approve products and equipment for a wide variety of organizational and governmental certifications.”
  • ISO 17025 Accredited Medical Device Testing Lab Source
    “As an ISO 17025 medical device testing lab and FDA ASCA accredited lab, we provide defensible data, streamlined project timelines, and submission-ready documentation for FDA 510(k) EMC testing, global approvals, and CE marking medical device EMC testing.”
  • FDA ASCA Accredited Lab Source
    “As an FDA ASCA accredited lab, our reports are structured to reduce review cycles, minimize deficiencies, and support faster clearance.”

Buyer Snapshot

Best for
  • Medical device manufacturers seeking IEC 60601 compliance.
  • Companies requiring EMC and electrical safety testing for global market access.
  • Businesses needing FDA 510(k) EMC testing and documentation support.
How engagement typically works
  • Collaborative testing and consulting.
  • On-site testing options available.
  • End-to-end support from pre-compliance to final certification.
Typical deliverables
  • Accredited EMC test reports.
  • Electrical safety compliance reports.
  • FDA 510(k) submission documentation.
  • Consulting on compliance strategies.
Good to know
  • Best when products require adherence to IEC 60601 standards.
  • Ideal for devices with wireless communication or complex electromagnetic environments.
HQ: Location Testing, US
Languages: English
Timezones: EST
Claim status: Listed

Services & Capabilities

Electrical Safety + EMC Testing (IEC 60601)

Pricing model: Per project
Standards Supported: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-2 Ed. 4, IEC 60601-1-11
Test Coverage: Both
Nrtl Relationships: UL, CSA
Max Eut Size: Custom
Max Eut Size Custom: Medical electrical equipment and wireless devices
Chamber Type: Anechoic
Pre Scan Debug Support: Yes
On Site Testing Option: Yes
Wireless Add On Capability: Yes
Test Types Offered: Conducted emissions, Radiated emissions, ESD immunity, EFT immunity, Surge immunity, RF immunity
Regions Served: United States, Canada, Europe, Australia/New Zealand, Korea
Nda Support: Yes
Is Accredited: Yes
Accreditation Body: FDA ASCA
Cb Scheme Support: No
Rush Available: Yes
Minimum Project Size: No minimum

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Standards Supported
IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-1-8, ISO 14971
Test Coverage
Both
Nrtl Relationships
UL, CSA
Chamber Type
Anechoic
Test Types Offered
EMC testing, EMI testing, Electrical safety testing, RF emissions, RF immunity, Conducted emissions, Radiated emissions
Pricing Model
Per project
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