<p>This document specifies dimensions and requirements for both <em>open</em> and <em>closed suction catheters</em> made of flexible materials and intended for use in suctioning of the respiratory tract.</p>
<p><em>Suction catheters</em> intended for use with flammable anaesthetic gases or agents, lasers or electrosurgical equipment are not covered by this document.</p>
<p>NOTE For guidance on airway management during laser surgery of the upper airway, see ISO/TR 11991<sup>[4]</sup>.</p>
Registration number (WIID)
92128
Scope
<p>This document specifies dimensions and requirements for both <em>open</em> and <em>closed suction catheters</em> made of flexible materials and intended for use in suctioning of the respiratory tract.</p>
<p><em>Suction catheters</em> intended for use with flammable anaesthetic gases or agents, lasers or electrosurgical equipment are not covered by this document.</p>
<p>NOTE For guidance on airway management during laser surgery of the upper airway, see ISO/TR 11991<sup>[4]</sup>.</p>
