reference: ISO/TC 121/SC 8
title: Suction devices
scope: <p>Standardisation of the particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of suction devices that regulate the level of vacuum (negative) pressure applied to a patient undergoing medical or surgical treatment in healthcare, homecare, transport and field facilities. These include electrically and manually powered suction devices as well as those devices powered by a positive pressure gas source or central pipeline vacuum system. Also included are requirements for suction tubing and connectors.</p>
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  These suction devices do not include:</p>
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  <li>central pipeline vacuum systems;</li>
  <li>anaesthetic gas scavenging disposal systems;</li>
  <li>central pipeline plume extraction systems;</li>
  <li>accessories such as suction ends and catheters.</li>
committeeLiaisons: ISO/TC 121/SC 6