EN 10079-3 Medical Suction Equipment - Standard for Suction Equipment Powered by Vacuum or Positive Pressure Source

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EN 10079-3 Medical Suction Equipment - Standard for Suction Equipment Powered by Vacuum or Positive Pressure Source

This International EN 10079-3 standard describes the characteristics and test methods of extractors (suction equipment) fed from a vacuum or positive pressure source. EN 10079-3 describes the safety and performance requirements for medical suction equipment fed from a venturi suction generating vacuum or positive pressure gas source.

EN 10079-3 Medical Suction Equipment - Standard for Suction Equipment Powered by Vacuum or Positive Pressure Source

In general terms, the venturi effect is the drop in pressure that occurs as a fluid passes through a narrowed section of a pipe. This standard also covers equipment connected to medical gas pipeline systems or cylinders and venturi connections. Equipment defined in this standard may be stand-alone or part of an integrated system.

The EN 10079-3 standard sets out requirements for medical suction equipment fed from a vacuum or positive pressure gas source that produces venturi suction. Additional requirements for suction equipment intended for use in the field or during transport are contained in this standard.

The EN 10079-3 standard does not apply to:

  • Central power supply (with vacuum or compressed air generation), piping systems and wall connectors of vehicles and buildings
  • End piece such as suction catheters and suction tips
  • syringes
  • Dental suction equipment
  • Anesthetic gas cleaning systems
  • Laboratory suction
  • Autotransfusion systems
  • Closed systems for wound drainage
  • Mucus extractors, including neonatal mucus extractors
  • Breast pumps
  • Liposuction
  • Uterine aspiration
  • Hair removal systems

Test services are also provided by our organization within the scope of laboratory services, within the scope of EN 10079-3 Suction Equipment Standard Fed by Vacuum or Positive Pressure Source.

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