1 Scope
This part of ISO 10079 specifies safety and performance requirements for medical suction equipment powered from a vacuum or positive pressure gas source generating venturi
suction. It applies to equipment connected to medical gas pipeline systems or cylinders and venturi attachments. Annex D illustrates the three parts of ISO 10079 by providing a schematic for typical systems.
The equipment can be stand-alone or part of an integrated system.
Additional requirements for suction equipment intended for field and/or transport use are included in this part of ISO 10079.
This part of ISO 10079 does not apply to the following:
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a) central power supply (by vacuum/compressed air generation), piping systems of vehicles and buildings, and wall connectors;
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b) end-piece such as suction catheters, Yankauer sucker and suction tips;
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c) syringes;
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d) dental suction equipment;
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e) anaesthetic gas scavenging systems;
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f) laboratory suction;
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g) autotransfusion systems;
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h) closed systems for wound drainage;
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i) mucus extractors, including neonatal mucus extractors;
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j) ventouse (obstetric) equipment;
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k) breast pumps;
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l) liposuction;
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m) uterine aspiration;
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n) plume evacuation systems.