EN 13544-2:2002+A1:2009

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Nipples
4 Weight-bearing screw-threaded connectors
5 Tubing
6 Marking of tubing, labels and packaging
7 Packaging
8 Usability
9 Clinical evaluation
Annex A (normative) - Test methods
Annex B (normative) - Weight-bearing screw-threaded
                      connectors for oxygen and air
Annex C (informative) - Information on method of
                        testing security of connections
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
                         Standard and the Essential Requirements
                         of EU Directive 93/42/EEC
Bibliography

This part of EN 13544 specifies requirements for tubing to be used with equipment for the therapeutic administration of respirable gases in domiciliary, ambulance and hospital practice including the interface to the equipment i.e. nipples and screw threaded connectors. This tubing is mainly used with oxygen, air or mixtures of these gases.The interface specifications are given to ensure interchangeability of respiratory therapy equipment thereby enabling patients to receive continuous treatment in all these clinical situations.Weight-bearing screw-threaded connectors are specified for use at the outlet of e.g. flowmeters to which devices such as humidifiers or nebulizers can be attached.NOTEThis standard does not specify the devices where these connectors have to be used. It is expected that specific device standards will specify the devices where these connectors are going to the used e.g. EN ISO 10651 4, EN 738-1 and EN 13220.