This International Standard specifies requirements for haemodialysers, haemodiafilters, haemofilters and haemoconcentrators (hereafter referred to as “the device”) and (integral and non-integral) transducer protectors which are intended for use in haemodialysis, haemodiafiltration and haemofiltration. This International Standard does not apply to:
haemodialysers, haemodiafilters or haemofilters;
plasmafilters;
vascular access devices;
blood pumps;
pressure monitors for the extracorporeal blood circuit;
air detection devices;
systems or equipment intended to perform haemodialysis, haemodiafiltration, haemofiltration or haemoconcentration.
NOTE Requirements for haemodialysers, haemodiafilters, haemofilters and haemoconcentrators are specified in ISO 8637.