Suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract

Standards Development Organisation:

Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)

Contact Information:

Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)

Working Program:

View the CSA work program

Designation Number:

Z8836

Standard Type:

National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard

Standard Development Activity:

New Edition

ICS code(s):

11.040.25

11.040.10

Status:

Proceeding to development

SDO Comment Period Start Date:

2020-07-07

SDO Comment Period End Date:

2020-07-28

Posted On:

2020-06-26

Scope:

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^].

Project need:

To maintain alignment with international requirements (new edition of adoption) in the respiratory equipment subject area.

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