ISO 8836 discusses suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract. ISO 8836 outlines dimensions and requirements for both open and closed suction catheters made of flexible materials. Suction catheters are intended for use in suctioning of the respiratory tract.
Open and closed Suction catheters intended for use with flammable anaesthetic gases or agents, lasers, or electrosurgical equipment are not covered by ISO 8836.
Note: For guidance on airway management during laser surgery of the upper airway, see ISO/TR 11991.
ISO 8836 on suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract is useful for:
The method of describing tube dimensions and configuration has been devised to assist clinicians in the selection of the most suitable suction catheter for a particular patient. The size designation is important when selecting a catheter because of its relationship to the ease with which the catheter can be passed through a tracheal or tracheostomy tube.
ISO 8836 guideline helps you with general requirements on materials, designs, performance, sterility, packaging, and information to by the manufacturers for suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract. This improves the quality and performance of suction catheters used in the respiratory tract.
BS EN ISO 8836:2020 supersedes ISO 8836:2014, which has been withdrawn. BS EN ISO 8836:2020 has some technical changes with respect to ISO 8836:2014. These include:
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