NBN EN ISO 8836:2020

Suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract (ISO 8836:2019)

ACTIVE

About this standard

Languages
German, English and French
Type
NBN
Standards committee
CEN/TC 215 (Respiratory and anaesthetic equipment)
Status
ACTIVE
Publication date
19 November 2020
ICS Code
11.040.10 (Anaesthetic, respiratory and reanimation equipment)
11.040.25 (Syringes, needles and catheters)
Withdrawn Date
Price
€ 124,00

About this training

Summary

This document specifies dimensions and requirements for both open and closed suction catheters made of flexible materials and intended for use in suctioning of the respiratory tract.
Suction catheters intended for use with flammable anaesthetic gases or agents, lasers or electrosurgical equipment are not covered by this document.
NOTE For guidance on airway management during laser surgery of the upper airway, see ISO/ TR 11991[4].