What is this standard about?
It sets out requirements for the filling systems of agent specific anaesthetic vaporizers.
Who is this standard for?
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:
EN ISO 5360:2016
ISO 5360:2016