DIN Standards Committee Health Technologies
Suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract
Abstract
This document specifies dimensions and requirements for both open and closed suction catheters made of flexible materials and intended for use in suctioning of the respiratory tract. Suction catheters intended for use with flammable anaesthetic gases or agents, lasers or electrosurgical equipment are not covered by this document. NOTE For guidance on airway management during laser surgery of the upper airway, see ISO/TR 11991[4].
Begin
2025-05-27
WI
00215369
Planned document number
prEN ISO 8836 rev
Responsible national committee
NA 176-05-05 AA - Airways and related equipment
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 215/WG 4 - Airway devices, related equipment and suction devices
previous edition(s)
Suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract (ISO 8836:2019)
2020-10
