Overview

This document specifies requirements for flow control devices that can be connected by the user either directly, by means of a probe or a gas-specific connector, or indirectly by means of a low-pressure hose assembly conforming with ISO 5359 to: a) a terminal unit conforming with ISO 9170-1:2020 of a medical gas pipeline system conforming with ISO 7396-1:2016; b) the pressure outlet of a regulator conforming with ISO 10524-1:2018; or c) to the pressure outlet of a valve integrated pressure regulator (VIPR) conforming with ISO 10524-3 (see 5.2 gas inlets). The document has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 121 "Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment" (secretariat: ANSI, USA) in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 215 "Respiratory and anaesthetic equipment" (secretariat: BSI, United Kingdom) with the participation of German experts. The responsible national standardization committee is Working Committee NA 176-05-04 AA "Zentrale Gasversorgungsanlagen" ("Central gas supply systems") at DIN Standards Committee Health Technologies (NAGesuTech).

Responsible national committee

NA 176-05-04 AA - Central gas supply systems  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 215/WG 3 - Medical gas supply systems and related equipment  

Responsible international committee

ISO/TC 121/SC 6 - Medical gas supply systems