This document specifies general and performance requirements and test methods for respiratory infection prevention devices for self- and third party protection. The respiratory infection prevention device for self- and third party protection is intended to cover all age groups.
The respiratory infection prevention device for self- and third party protection is intended to minimize the transmission of infectious airborne pathogens (e.g. bacteria, fungi, spores, viruses). It is intended both as a medical device for use in health care settings and as personal protective equipment for respiratory protection (self- and third party protection). The respiratory infection prevention device for self- and third party protection is equally suitable for use in professional as well as everyday settings especially in epidemic and pandemic situations.
It provides information on different performance classes depending on the intended use.
Finally the document specifies requirements for usability and considers all age groups.
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74319
Scope
This document specifies general and performance requirements and test methods for respiratory infection prevention devices for self- and third party protection. The respiratory infection prevention device for self- and third party protection is intended to cover all age groups.
The respiratory infection prevention device for self- and third party protection is intended to minimize the transmission of infectious airborne pathogens (e.g. bacteria, fungi, spores, viruses). It is intended both as a medical device for use in health care settings and as personal protective equipment for respiratory protection (self- and third party protection). The respiratory infection prevention device for self- and third party protection is equally suitable for use in professional as well as everyday settings especially in epidemic and pandemic situations.
It provides information on different performance classes depending on the intended use.
Finally the document specifies requirements for usability and considers all age groups.
