Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment — Low-pressure hose assemblies for use with medical gases

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-Z5359:16
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
ICS code(s):
11.040.10
83.140.40
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

This International Standard specifies requirements for low-pressure hose assemblies intended for use with the following medical gases:

  • oxygen
  • nitrous oxide
  • medical air
  • helium
  • carbon dioxide
  • xenon
  • specified mixtures of the gases listed above
  • oxygen-enriched air
  • air for driving surgical tools
  • nitrogen for driving surgical tools

and for use with vacuum.

Project need:

To review the Standard for the 5-year review period

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