Medical suction equipment - Part 3: Suction equipment powered from a vacuum or positive pressure gas source

Designation Number:
CSA ISO 10079-3
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 basic safety and performance requirements for medical suction equipment powered from a vacuum or positive pressure gas source generating venturi suction. It applies to suction equipment connected to medical gas pipeline systems or cylinders and venturi attachments and can be standalone or part of an integrated system.

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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