BS EN ISO 9360-1:2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
5 General requirements and recommendations
   5.1 HME patient port connector
   5.2 Additional ports
   5.3 Packaging of sterile HME
6 Test methods
   6.1 General
   6.2 Measurement of moisture loss
   6.3 Measurement of pressure drop
   6.4 Test for gas leakage
   6.5 Test for compliance
7 Marking
Annex A (informative) - Lists of parts and specifications
        in Figures 1 and 2
Annex B (informative) - Rationale
Annex ZA (Informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
         93/42/EEC

Defines certain requirements for heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs), including those incorporating breathing system filters, intended for the humidification of respired gases for use primarily with patients with a tidal volume equal to or greater than 250 ml, and incorporating at least one machine port. It also explains test methods for their evaluation.

This part of ISO9360 specifies certain requirements for heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs), including those incorporating breathing system filters, intended for the humidification of respired gases for use primarily with patients with a tidal volume equal to or greater than 250ml, and incorporating at least one machine port, and describes test methods for their evaluation.