Suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract
Abstract
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].
Begin
2025-06-03
WI
00215369
Planned document number
DIN EN ISO 8836
Project number
17600162
Responsible national committee
NA 176-05-05 AA - Airways and related equipment
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 215/WG 4 - Airway devices, related equipment and suction devices
Responsible international committee
ISO/TC 121/SC 2 - Airway devices and related equipment
previous edition(s)
Suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract (ISO 8836:2019); German version EN ISO 8836:2020
2021-03
