ISO 5356-1:2004 specifies dimensional and gauging requirements for cones and sockets intended for connecting anaesthetic and respiratory equipment, e.g. in breathing systems, anaesthetic-gas scavenging systems and vaporizers. ISO 5356-1:2004 gives requirements for the following conical connectors: -8,5 mm sizes intended for use in paediatric breathing systems; -15 mm and 22 mm sizes intended for general use in breathing systems; -22 mm latching connectors (including performance requirements); -23 mm size intended for use with vaporizers, but not for use in breathing systems; -30 mm size intended for the connection of a breathing system to an anaesthetic gas scavenging system. ISO 5356-1:2004 does not specify the medical devices and accessories on which these connections are to be provided. Requirements for the application of conical connectors are not included in ISO 5356-1:2004, but are or will be given in the relevant International Standards for specific medical devices and accessories. NOTE Requirements for screw-threaded weight-bearing conical connectors are specified in ISO 5356-2.
Rationale
This standard is relevant to medical devices and is recognized on its scientific and technical merit and/or because it supports existing regulatory policies.