This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for the oxygen compatibility of materials which can come in contact with oxygen at pressures greater than 50 kPa in medical devices. Aspects of compatibility that are addressed include: cleanliness, resistance to ignition and the toxicity of products of combustion and/or decomposition. NOTE: It is expected that particular device standards will make reference to this horizontal standard but may, if appropriate, strengthen these minimum requirements.
Registration number (WIID)
9958
Scope
This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for the oxygen compatibility of materials which can come in contact with oxygen at pressures greater than 50 kPa in medical devices. Aspects of compatibility that are addressed include: cleanliness, resistance to ignition and the toxicity of products of combustion and/or decomposition. NOTE: It is expected that particular device standards will make reference to this horizontal standard but may, if appropriate, strengthen these minimum requirements.
