BS 7259-1(1993) : AMD 9350

Committees responsible
National foreword
Introduction
Specification
1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Definitions
4. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
5. Design requirements
6. Operational requirements
7. Physical requirements
8. Performance requirements for vacuum and flow
9. Resistance to environment
10. Marking
11. Information to be supplied by manufacturer
Annexes
A. (normative) Test methods
B. (informative) Table of typical range of volumes for
    collection containers for specific uses
C. (informative) Rationale statement
Figures
1. Schematic drawing illustrating suction equipment
A.1 Apparatus for flexible tubing tests
A.2 Apparatus for testing resistance to implosion,
    cracking or permanent deformation
A.3 Apparatus for testing free air flow

Specifies safety and performance requirements for manually powered medical suction equipment meant for oro pharyngeal suction to establish and maintain the patency of the airway. Covers equipment operated by hand or by foot or both. Also covers non-electrical suction equipment that may be integrated with electrical equipment. Does not apply to electrically powered suction equipment, whether battery powered or mains electricity. Coverage includes definitions, marking, resistance to environment and design requirements. Includes annexes and diagrams. BS AMD 9350 RENUMBERS THIS STANDARD