BS EN ISO 5360:2016

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