Flow control devices for connection to a medical gas supply system - Amendment 1
Abstract
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 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). This document applies to the following types of flow control devices (FCDs): a) flowmeters; b) flowgauge FCDs: and c) fixed orifice FCDs. NOTE: Flow control devices that are classed as medical electrical equipment can be subject to additional requirements of IEC 60601-1[3]. This document does not apply to flow control devices that are: a) for use with gases for driving surgical tools; b) an integral part of a regulator (see ISO 10524-1:2018); or c) an integral part of a VIPR (See ISO 10524-3).
Begin
2025-12-05
WI
00215378
Planned document number
DIN EN ISO 15002/A1
Project number
17600217
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
