Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
4.1 Design
4.2 Materials for laryngoscope blades and single-piece
laryngoscopes
4.3 Environmental requirements
4.4 Internal electrical power source
5 Performance requirements
5.1 Illumination
5.2 Blade strength and rigidity
5.3 Blade and handle hook-on fittings
5.4 Handle fittings
5.5 Blade fittings
5.6 Engagement
5.7 Operating position
5.8 Disengagement
6 Lamp for conventional blade
6.1 Lamp and lamp base contact
6.2 Screw thread for lamps
7 Lamps for fibre-illuminated laryngoscopes
8 Sockets for conventional blades
8.1 Dimensions and centre contact
8.2 Internal screw threads
9 Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
10 Marking and labelling
11 Accompanying documents
Annex A (normative) - Test method for lamp contact security
Annex B (normative) - Test methods for strength, rigidity
and illumination
Annex C (informative) - Blade size markings
Annex D (informative) - Laryngoscope blade designs
Annex E (informative) - Rationale for inclusion of certain
requirements
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this International
Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
Directive 93/42/EEC
Bibliography