Medical suction equipment - Part 1: Electrically powered suction equipment

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA ISO 10079-1
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
11.040.10
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This document specifies safety and performance requirements for electrically powered medical and surgical suction equipment. It applies to equipment used in health care facilities such as hospitals, for domiciliary care of patients and for field use and transport use.

Project need:

To maintain alignment with international requirements (new edition of adoption). This proposed New Edition is being developed at the request of Technical Committee on Perioperative Safety (Z251 TC). It will provide the industry with the latest requirements for the safety of perioperative practice covered by the standards listed in Annex A.

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