ISO 14708-3:2008 is applicable to active implantable medical devices intended for electrical stimulation of the central or peripheral nervous system.

ISO 14708-3:2008 is also applicable to all non-implantable parts and accessories of the devices.

The tests that are specified in ISO 14708-3:2008 are type tests intended to be carried out on a sample of a device to show compliance, and are not intended to be used for the routine testing of manufactured products.