What is this standard about?
It sets out requirements for the filling systems of agent specific anaesthetic vaporizers.
Who is this standard for?
- Manufacturers, suppliers and operators of anaesthetic vaporizers
- Purchasers, distributors and importers of anaesthetic vaporizers
- Healthcare operators/hospitals/clinics
- Healthcare regulatory bodies
Why should you use this standard?
It specifies requirements, including dimensions, for agent-specific filling systems for agent-specific anaesthetic vaporizers.
It supports essential requirements of the New Approach Directive 93/42/EEC.
NOTE 1: Because of the unique properties of desflurane, dimensions for this agent have not been specified.
NOTE 2: Designs of connection system which only permit engagement of the agent-specific bottle adaptor to the bottle when the bottle collar is in place, are encouraged.
What’s changed since the last update?
This is a minor technical revision which replaces the 2012 standard. The following changes have been made:
- Figure 5 has been technically revised
- Minor editorial modifications have been incorporated into the text
