EN 13726-6 Test Methods for Primary Wound Dressing - Part 6: Odor Control

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of EN 13726-6 standard. This part of the EN 13726 standard defines a test method for assessing the waterproofness of primary dressings when such claims are made. EN 13726 gives test methods and does not include performance requirements. EN 13726-6 describes a test method for odor control of primary wound dressings.

Any shape, form, or size of primary dressing material or combination of materials intended to remain in direct contact with the wound is within the scope of this test method.

Primary dressings are used as mechanical barriers for the absorption or delivery of exudates to manage the wound microenvironment and can promote primary or secondary wound healing. Devices whose primary purpose is metabolic, pharmacological or immunological interaction are excluded.

This test is designed to evaluate the resistance of primary dressings to permeation of odors. Applies only to wraps of a design where the odor absorbing material is not penetrated by the exudate.

A 250 µl gas sample is removed, taking care to pump the syringe twice before the plunger is retracted to 10 µl for approximately 500 seconds and returned to the 250 µl position. This sample piece is injected into the GC. The gaseous sample extraction is repeated twice.

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