What is BS EN 13544-2 - Tubing and connectors requirements about?
BS EN 13544 is a European standard that discusses respiratory therapy equipment. BS EN 13544-2 is the second part of the multi-part series that outlines the requirements for tubing to be used with equipment for the therapeutic administration of respirable gases in domiciliary, ambulance, and hospital practice including the interface to the equipment i.e., nipples and screw threaded connectors. This tubing is mainly used with oxygen, air, or mixtures of these gases.
Weight-bearing screw-threaded connectors are specified for use at the outlet of e.g., flowmeters to which devices such as humidifiers or nebulizers can be attached.
Note: This standard does not specify the devices where these connectors must be used. It is expected that specific device standards will specify the devices where these connectors are going to the used e.g., EN ISO 10651-4, EN 738-1, and EN 13220.
Who is BS EN 13544-2 - Tubing and connectors requirements for?
BS EN 13544-2 on tubing and connectors requirements is useful for:
- Tubing and connectors manufacturers
- Test centres
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 13544-2 - Tubing and connectors requirements?
Medical tubing is flexible and sturdy enough to maintain an open flow without kinking or chinking. And to secure tubes to a mask or machine, tubing connectors may be necessary that prevent backflow and double-ended medical tubing connectors that join multiple tubes.
BS EN 13544-2 provides you with the interface specifications that assist in ensuring the interchangeability of respiratory therapy equipment thereby enabling patients to receive continuous treatment in all these clinical situations.
BS EN 13544-2 assists you with nipples, dimensions, performance, weight-bearing screw-threaded connectors, tubing, marking of tubing, labels, packaging, packaging, usability, and clinical evaluation for manufacturing tubing and connectors of high quality and durability.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13544-2, you can standardize the tubing and connectors. In addition, minimise hazards for operators and patients.
