CSA Z168.11 : 0

Technical Committee on Anaesthetic Equipment and
Respiratory Technology
Subcommittee on Suction Devices
Preface
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Definitions and Reference Publications
   2.1 Definitions
   2.2 Reference Publications
3 General Requirements
   3.1 Tubing
   3.2 Performance Criteria
   3.3 Protection from Other Hazards
4 Power Sources
   4.1 Electrical
   4.2 Nonelectrical, Manually Powered
   4.3 Fluid-Powered Venturi
5 Portable and Transportable Equipment
   5.1 Portable Equipment
   5.2 Battery-Operated Transportable Vacuum Devices
6 Thoracic Drainage
   6.1 Positive Pressure Relief
   6.2 Performance
   6.3 Thoracic Regulator Stability
7 Protective Devices
   7.1 Negative Pressure Protection
   7.2 Microbiological Filters
8 Collection Containers
   8.1 Marking
   8.2 Leakage
   8.3 Resistance to Implosion
   8.4 Connections
9 Indicators
   9.1 General
   9.2 Gauges
   9.3 Accuracy of Gauges and Visibility
   9.4 Water Manometers
10 Regulators
   10.1 Vacuum Regulators Having a Variable Control
   10.2 Preset Regulators
   10.3 Intermittent Regulators
   10.4 Interrupted Regulators
11 Tubing
12 Colour Coding
13 Marking, Labelling, and Accompanying Documents
   13.1 Marking and Labelling
   13.2 Accompanying Documents
14 Tests
   14.1 General
   14.2 Performance Tests
Figures
Appendices
A - Schematic Representation of Suction Usage
B - Typical Air Flow Rates and Vacuum Levels
C - Lumen (Passageway) Size and Flow Through Tubing
D - Conversions

Gives specification for minimum safety and performance criteria for vacuum devices. Equipment may be manually powered, or may be driven by centrally powered piped vacuum systems, fluids, or electricity. Equipment covered may be used for various procedures, including the following:- Liposuction; Naso-gastric drainage; Oral-nasal suction; Thoracic drainage; and Uterine aspiration.