Systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical devices — Amendment 1

Systèmes d'évacuation des fumées chirurgicales générées par l'utilisation de dispositifs médicaux — Amendement 1

General Information

Status
Not Published
Current Stage
5020 - FDIS ballot initiated: 2 months. Proof sent to secretariat
Start Date
06-Feb-2026
Completion Date
06-Feb-2026

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Effective Date
12-Feb-2026
Effective Date
22-Mar-2025
Effective Date
15-Mar-2025

Overview

ISO 16571:2024/FDAmd 1 is an amendment to the international standard for systems designed to evacuate plume generated by medical devices, such as those used in surgical and clinical settings. Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and developed by Technical Committee ISO/TC 121/SC 6, this amendment provides critical updates for improving the safety, performance, and design requirements of plume evacuation systems. These systems are essential to maintaining a safe environment by removing potentially hazardous surgical smoke generated during medical procedures.

Key Topics

The amendment introduces precise revisions and clarifications aimed at enhanced system effectiveness, safety, and compliance with current best practices. Important areas of focus include:

  • System Definitions: Revisions to specific terms to ensure clarity, such as removing the term "closed loop filtration system" for better alignment with current usage.
  • Device Components: Updates regarding the types of capture devices, clarifying their single-use or reusable nature.
  • Venturi Use and Medical Gases: Limits on using venturi-driven airflows in conjunction with medical gases, based on the updated rationale to avoid excessive de-pressurization of pipeline systems during procedures that require higher flow rates.
  • Filtration Requirements: Mandatory use of ultra-low penetration air (ULPA) filters for particulate filtration, referencing ISO 29463-1:2024 for standards on efficiency performance.
  • Noise Testing: Requirement to test and report noise levels from the flow-generator and filtration subsystem, ensuring a quieter clinical environment.
  • Component-Specific Compliance: Subclause specifying that when a plume evacuation system (PES) is integrated into another medical device, only the PES component must meet certain requirements.
  • Vacuum Sources: Clear guidelines on permissible types of vacuum sources for active systems to maintain interoperability and safety.
  • Particle Concentration Limits: Updated recommendations on acceptable particulate concentrations during electrosurgical procedures, based on current research.

Applications

ISO 16571:2024/FDAmd 1 is widely relevant in clinical and surgical environments where the generation of plume or surgical smoke could pose a risk to patient or staff safety. Typical applications include:

  • Operating Rooms: For electrosurgical, laser, and ultrasonic procedures, where efficient evacuation of airborne contaminants is critical.
  • Endoscopy Suites: Reducing exposure to potentially hazardous aerosols during minimally invasive procedures.
  • Integration with Medical Equipment: For manufacturers integrating plume evacuation as a component within multifunctional medical systems, the amendment provides targeted compliance guidance.
  • Healthcare Facility Planning: Useful for hospital engineers and facilities managers in designing or retrofitting clinical areas to comply with health and safety regulations regarding air quality.

By adhering to these updated requirements, healthcare providers and equipment manufacturers can enhance occupational safety, minimize exposure to infectious or toxic surgical smoke, and ensure alignment with global best practices.

Related Standards

ISO 16571:2024/FDAmd 1 aligns with and refers to several related international standards, including:

  • ISO 16571: The base standard for systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical devices.
  • ISO 29463-1:2024: Specifies the efficiency and testing of ULPA filters used in these systems.
  • ISO 4135: Provides terminology for medical gas supply, referenced regarding ventilation and vacuum sources.

For organizations and professionals involved in medical device manufacturing, hospital maintenance, and facility planning, staying updated with related ISO standards ensures regulatory compliance, enhances patient and staff safety, and supports ongoing improvements in healthcare technology.

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ISO 16571:2024/FDAmd 1 is a draft published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical devices — Amendment 1". This standard covers: Systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical devices — Amendment 1

Systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical devices — Amendment 1

ISO 16571:2024/FDAmd 1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.040.10 - Anaesthetic, respiratory and reanimation equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

ISO 16571:2024/FDAmd 1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 16571:2024/FprA1, ISO 16090-1:2022, ISO 16571:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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FINAL DRAFT
Amendment
ISO 16571:2024/
FDAM 1
ISO/TC 121/SC 6
Systems for evacuation of plume
Secretariat: ANSI
generated by medical devices
Voting begins on:
2026-02-06
AMENDMENT 1
Voting terminates on:
Systèmes d'évacuation des fumées chirurgicales générées par
2026-04-03
l'utilisation de dispositifs médicaux
AMENDEMENT 1
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ISO 16571:2024/FDAM 1:2026(en)
Amendment
ISO 16571:2024/
FDAM 1
ISO/TC 121/SC 6
Systems for evacuation of plume
Secretariat: ANSI
generated by medical devices
Voting begins on:
AMENDMENT 1
Voting terminates on:
Systèmes d'évacuation des fumées chirurgicales générées par
l'utilisation de dispositifs médicaux
AMENDEMENT 1
RECIPIENTS OF THIS DRAFT ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT,
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ISO 16571:2024/FDAM 1:2026(en)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee
has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations,
governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely
with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are described
in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types
of ISO document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the editorial rules of the
ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
ISO draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use of (a)
patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed patent
rights in respect thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, ISO had not received notice of (a)
patent(s) which may be required to implement t
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ISO/TC 121/SC 6
Secretariat: ANSI
Date: 2026-01-23
Systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical devices
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are described
in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types of
ISO document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the editorial rules of the
ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directiveswww.iso.org/directives).).
ISO draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use of (a)
patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed patent rights
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Amendement
ISO 16571:2024/
FDAM 1
ISO/TC 121/SC 6
Systèmes d'évacuation des fumées
Secrétariat: ANSI
chirurgicales générées par
Début de vote:
l'utilisation de dispositifs médicaux
2026-02-06
AMENDEMENT 1
Vote clos le:
2026-04-03
Systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical devices
AMENDMENT 1
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Amendement
ISO 16571:2024/
FDAM 1
ISO/TC 121/SC 6
Systèmes d'évacuation des fumées
Secrétariat: ANSI
chirurgicales générées par
Début de vote:
l'utilisation de dispositifs médicaux
2026-02-06
AMENDEMENT 1
Vote clos le:
2026-04-03
Systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical devices
AMENDMENT 1
LES DESTINATAIRES DU PRÉSENT PROJET SONT
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