Suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract (ISO 8836:2019)

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

Absaugkatheter zur Verwendung im Atemtrakt (ISO 8836:2019)

Dieses Dokument legt Maße und Anforderungen an sowohl offene als auch geschlossene Absaugkatheter aus flexiblen Materialien zur Verwendung bei der Absaugung im Atemtrakt fest.
Absaugkatheter zur Verwendung mit brennbaren Anästhesiegasen oder Anästhesiemitteln, mit Lasern oder elektrochirurgischen Geräten sind nicht Gegenstand dieses Dokuments.
ANMERKUNG   ISO/TR 11991 enthält einen Leitfaden zur Sicherung der Luftwege bei Laserchirurgie in den oberen Atemwegen [4].

Sondes d'aspiration pour les voies respiratoires (ISO 8836:2019)

Le présent document spécifie les dimensions et les exigences applicables aux sondes d'aspiration fermées, mais aussi ouvertes constituées de matériaux souples et destinées à une utilisation dans l'aspiration des voies respiratoires.
Les sondes d'aspiration destinées à une utilisation avec des gaz ou agents anesthésiques inflammables, des lasers ou des appareils électrochirurgicaux ne sont pas couvertes par le présent document.
NOTE       Pour obtenir des recommandations relatives à la façon d'assurer la ventilation au cours d'opérations par laser des voies respiratoires supérieures, se reporter à l'ISO/TR 11991[4].

Aspiracijski katetri za čiščenje dihalnih poti (ISO 8836:2019)

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Aspiracijski katetri za čiščenje dihalnih poti (ISO 8836:2019)
Suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract (ISO 8836:2019)
Absaugkatheter zur Verwendung im Atemtrakt (ISO 8836:2019)
Sondes d'aspiration pour les voies respiratoires (ISO 8836:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8836:2020
ICS:
11.040.10 Anestezijska, respiratorna in Anaesthetic, respiratory and
reanimacijska oprema reanimation equipment
11.040.25 Injekcijske brizge, igle in Syringes, needles an
katetri catheters
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EN ISO 8836
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

October 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.040.10; 11.040.25 Supersedes EN ISO 8836:2014
English Version

Suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract (ISO
8836:2019)
Sondes d'aspiration pour les voies respiratoires (ISO Absaugkatheter zur Verwendung im Atemtrakt (ISO
8836:2019) 8836:2019)
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 8836:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 121
"Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 215
“Respiratory and anaesthetic equipment” the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2021, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by October 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 8836:2014.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
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North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 8836:2019 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 8836:2020 without any modification.


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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8836
Fifth edition
2019-12
Suction catheters for use in the
respiratory tract
Sondes d'aspiration pour les voies respiratoires
Reference number
ISO 8836:2019(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 *General requirements . 3
5 Materials . 4
6 Design requirements . 4
6.1 General . 4
6.2 Size designations and dimensions . 4
6.3 Suction catheter tip . 5
6.4 *Suction catheter connector . . 6
6.5 Additional requirements for closed suction catheters . 7
6.5.1 General design. 7
6.5.2 Closed suction catheter manifold and connectors . 8
6.5.3 Protective sleeve . 9
6.5.4 *Suction control device . 9
6.5.5 Flushing system .10
6.5.6 T-piece port .10
6.6 Performance requirements .10
6.6.1 Security of construction .10
6.6.2 Shaft performance .10
6.6.3 Suction control device performance .11
6.6.4 *Leakage .11
6.6.5 *Resistance to flow .11
7 Requirements for suction catheters supplied sterile .11
8 Packaging .11
9 Information supplied by the manufacturer .11
9.1 General .11
9.2 Marking .12
9.3 Instructions for use .13
Annex A (informative) Rationale .14
Annex B (normative) Test method for security of attachment .17
Annex C (normative) Measurement of residual vacuum .18
Annex D (normative) *Method of testing leakage .20
Annex E (informative) Hazard identification for risk assessment .21
Bibliography .24
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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
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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 documents 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).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
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iso/ foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 121, Anaesthetic and respiratory
equipment, Subcommittee SC 2, Airways and related equipment.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition (ISO 8836:2014), which has been technically
revised. The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— it is no longer a requirement to have only male-type suction catheter connector on the suction
catheter;
— the female-type suction catheter connector has been reinstated following removal in the fourth
edition of this document;
— the terms and definitions have been revised;
— the conditions for the measurement of residual vacuum in closed suction catheters have been revised.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .html.
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Introduction
This document is concerned with the basic requirements and method of size designation of both open
and closed suction catheters made of flexible materials.
The method of describing tube dimensions and configuration has been devised in order to assist
clinicians in the selection of the most suitable suction catheter for a particular patient. The size
designation is important when selecting a catheter because of its relationship to the ease with which
[2][3]
the catheter can be passed through a tracheal or tracheostomy tube .
Throughout this document the following print types are used:
— Requirements and definitions: roman type;
— Conformance checks and test specifications: italic type;
— Informative material appearing outside of tables, such as notes, examples and references: smaller
type. The normative text of tables is also in smaller type;
— defined terms: italics.
An asterisk (*) as the first character of a title or at the beginning of a paragraph or table title indicates
that there is guidance or rationale related to that item in Annex A.
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Suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract
1 Scope
This document specifies dimensions and requirements for both open and closed suction catheters made
of flexible materials and intended for use in suctioning of the respiratory tract.
Suction catheters intended for use with flammable anaesthetic gases or agents, lasers or electrosurgical
equipment are not covered by this document.
[4]
NOTE For guidance on airway management during laser surgery of the upper airway, see ISO/TR 11991 .
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 5356-1, Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment — Conical connectors — Part 1: Cones and sockets
ISO 5367:2014, Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment — Breathing sets and connectors
ISO 18190:2016, Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment — General requirements for airways and related
equipment
ISO 18562-1, Biocompatibility evaluation of breathing gas pathways in healthcare applications — Part 1:
Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
ISO 80369-7, Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications — Part 7: Connectors
for intravascular or hypodermic applications
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
*closed suction catheter
suction catheter (3.17) enclosed within a protective sleeve (3.8) that allows its use within the airway
without opening the breathing system directly to atmosphere
3.2
*closed suction catheter manifold
part of the closed suction catheter (3.1) that provides a connection to an airway device
3.3
connector
fitting to join together two or more components
[SOURCE: ISO 4135:2001, 4.2.2.1]
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3.4
eye
side hole near the patient end (3.6) of the suction catheter (3.17)
3.5
machine end
that end of the catheter which is intended to be connected to suction tubing
3.6
patient end
that end of the suction catheter (3.17) which is intended to be inserted into a patient
[SOURCE: ISO 4135:2001, 8.3.3]
3.7
patient connection port
opening intended for connection to an airway device
3.8
protective sleeve
flexible barrier that encloses the suction catheter (3.17) shaft (3.15) to prevent contact with the user
while connected to the VBS (3.23)
3.9
residual vacuum
negative pressure at the tip (3.21) of the closed suction catheter (3.1) when the suction control device
(3.19) is in the relief position
3.10
risk
combination of the probability of occurrence of harm and the severity of that harm
[SOURCE: ISO 14971:2019, 3.18]
3.11
risk analysis
systematic use of available information to identify hazards and to estimate the risk (3.10)
[SOURCE: ISO 14971:2019, 3.19]
Note 1 to entry: Risk analysis includes examination of different sequences of events that can produce hazardous
situations and harm (see ISO 14971:2019, 5.4).
3.12
risk assessment
overall process comprising a risk analysis (3.11) and a risk evaluation
[SOURCE: ISO 14971:2019, 3.20]
3.13
risk management
systematic application of management policies, procedures and practices to the tasks of analysing,
evaluating, controlling and monitoring risk (3.10)
[SOURCE: ISO 14971:2019, 3.24]
3.14
risk management file
set of records and other documents that are produced by risk management (3.13)
[SOURCE: ISO 14971:2019, 3.25]
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3.15
shaft
main part of the suction catheter (3.17) which is of uniform outside diameter
3.16
single-fault condition
condition in which a single means for reducing a risk (3.10) is defective or a single abnormal condition
is present
3.17
suction catheter
flexible tube designed for introduction into the respiratory tract or an airway device to remove material
by suction
3.18
*suction catheter connector
connector (3.3) at the machine end (3.5) of the suction catheter (3.17) that allows a connection to
suction tubing
3.19
suction control device
means provided at or near the machine end (3.5) of a suction catheter (3.17) to control the level of
suction in the suction catheter
Note 1 to entry: Suction control devices can be integrated into the suction catheter connector or be a stand-alone
device that attaches to the suction catheter connector.
3.20
terminal orifice
central aperture at the tip (3.21) of the suction catheter (3.17)
3.21
tip
extremity of the patient end (3.6) of a suction catheter (3.17)
[SOURCE: ISO 4135:2001, 8.3.4]
3.22
vacuum
pressure less than atmospheric pressure
Note 1 to entry: It is usually expressed as a difference from atmospheric pressure.
[SOURCE: ISO 4135:2001, 8.1.1]
3.23
ventilator breathing system
VBS
inspiratory or expiratory pathways through which gas flows at respiratory pressures and bounded by
the port through which fresh gas enters, the patient connection port (3.7) and the exhaust port
[SOURCE: ISO 80601-2-12:2011, 201.3.221]
4 *General requirements
The requirements of ISO 18190:2016, Clause 4 apply.
NOTE Annex E covers hazard identification for risk assessment of suction catheters.
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5 Materials
5.1 The requirements of ISO 18190:2016, Clause 5 and the following apply.
5.2 The shaft of the suction catheter shall be constructed from materials which facilitate passage
through an airway device.
NOTE Examples of airway devices are tracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, tracheobronchial tubes and
supralaryngeal airways.
Check conformance by inspection of the technical file.
5.3 The shaft shall be transparent.
Check conformance by visual inspection.
5.4 Suction catheters shall also be evaluated for biocompatibility in accordance with ISO 18562-1.
Check conformance by inspection of the technical file.
6 Design requirements
6.1 General
The requirements of ISO 18190:2016, Clause 6 and the following apply:
6.2 Size designations and dimensions
6.2.1 Designated sizes of suction catheters shall be within the tolerances of the nominal outside
diameters specified in Table 1 and expressed in millimetres. The designated size can additionally be
expressed in French (Charrière) gauge size.
NOTE 1 For the purposes of this document, the French gauge system of size (F) is based on the outside
diameter of the shaft gauged in steps of thirds of a millimetre (1 mm corresponds to 3F).
NOTE 2 The French gauge size is not an SI unit. Size designation in millimetres facilitates matching the outside
diameter of the suction catheter to the inside diameter of the tracheal or tracheostomy tube.
Check conformance by measurement.
6.2.2 Suction catheters shall have a colour identification at the machine end, to denote the designated
size in accordance with Table 1.
NOTE The use and choice of colour identification for designated sizes not listed in Table 1 are at the
manufacturer's discretion.
Check conformance by visual inspection.
6.2.3 The minimum inside diameter of the shaft, shall be in accordance with Table 1 and shall not, at
any point between the suction catheter connector and the eye nearest to the machine end, be less than the
inside diameter of the shaft at that eye.
Check conformance by measurement.
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6.2.4 The inside diameter of the terminal orifice shall be not less than 90 % of the minimum inside
diameter of the shaft.
Check conformance by measurement.
6.2.5 The shaft length shall be within ±5 % of the marked length.
Check conformance by measurement.
Table 1 — Designated size and colour identification
Designated size
Outside Minimum
French Nominal
diameter inside
Colour
(Charrière) outside
tolerance diameter
identification
equivalent diameter
(F) (mm) (mm) (mm)
4 1,33 ±0,10 0,55 Purple
4,5 1,5 ±0,10 0,70 Blue
5 1,67 ±0,10 0,80 Grey
6 2,0 ±0,10 1,0 Light green
6,5 2,1 ±0,10 1,1 Yellow green
7 2,33 ±0,10 1,25 Ivory
7,5 2,5 ±0,10 1,45 Pink
8 2,67 ±0,10 1,50 Light blue
9 3,0 ±0,15 1,75 Turquoise
10 3,33 ±0,15 2,00 Black
12 4,0 ±0,15 2,45 White
14 4,67 ±0,20 2,95 Green
15 5,0 ±0,20 3,20 Brown
16 5,33 ±0,20 3,40 Orange
18 6,0 ±0,20 3,90 Red
20 6,67 ±0,20 4,30 Yellow
6.3 Suction catheter tip
6.3.1 Suction catheters for use with suction systems operating at a vacuum >4,0 kPa, shall have a
terminal orifice and at least two eyes within 2 cm of the terminal orifice.
NOTE The availability of one or more eye(s) reduces the risk and likelihood of injury.
Check conformance by visual inspection.
6.3.2 Suction catheters for use with suction systems operated at vacuum ≤4,0 kPa shall have a terminal
orifice but need not have an eye.
Check conformance by visual inspection.
6.3.3 The edges of the tip, terminal orifice and eye(s) shall be smooth.
NOTE This is to minimize injuries of the tracheal epithelium.
Check conformance by inspection.
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6.3.4 The eye(s) shall not cause the suction catheter to kink or collapse during use.
Check conformance by inspection of the risk management file.
6.3.5 The axis of the tip can be at an angle to the long axis of the shaft (see Coudé suction catheter tip,
key 7 in Figure 1).
NOTE This is to facilitate the introduction of the suction catheter into the left main bronchus.
6.4 *Suction catheter connector
6.4.1 Suction catheters shall be provided with a suction catheter connector, (see Figure 1 for examples),
intended for connection to the inlet port of suction tubing.
NOTE Requirements for suction tubing are specified in the ISO 10079 series of International Standards.
Check conformance by visual inspection.
6.4.2 Suction catheter connectors shall be securely attached to the shaft.
Check conformance by the performance requirements and test specified in 6.6.1.
6.4.3 Suction catheter connectors shall have an internal bore diameter equal to or greater than the
internal diameter of the shaft to which it is attached.
Check conformance by measurement.
6.4.4 Male suction catheter connectors shall be made from material with a modulus of elasticity either
in flexure or in tension >70 MPa and shall be compatible with suction tubing having an inside diameter of
6 mm (see Figure 1).
Check conformance by inspection of the technical file.
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6.4.5 *Suction catheters should be provided with a suction control device.
Key
1 female conical suction catheter connector
2 female cylindrical suction catheter connector
3 female suction catheter connector with suction control device
4 male suction catheter connector
5 male suction catheter connector with suction control device
6 suction catheter tip with eyes
7 Coudé suction catheter tip with eyes
Figure 1 — Examples of designs for suction catheter connectors and suction catheter tips
6.5 Additional requirements for closed suction catheters
6.5.1 General design
In addition to the requirements for suction catheters, closed suction catheters shall be supplied with a
closed suction catheter manifold, a protective sleeve, and a suction control device. (See Figure 2).
Check conformance by inspection.
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Key
1 protective cap 7 closed suction catheter manifold
2 suction catheter connector 8 machine end of the closed suction catheter manifold
3 suction control device 9 patient connection port
4 shaft of the suction catheter 10 suction catheter tip
5 protective sleeve 11 closed suction catheter manifold as a T-piece
6 flushing line with non-return valve, 12 T-piece cap
female Luer connector, and cap
NOTE The closed suction catheter shown is an example only. Actual systems can consist of other arrangements
and components not illustrated or listed.
Figure 2 —
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11.040.10 Anestezijska, respiratorna in Anaesthetic, respiratory and
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11.040.25 Injekcijske brizge, igle in Syringes, needles an
katetri catheters
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49 A.3.2 CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER MANIFOLD . 23
50 A.3.18 SUCTION CATHETER CONNECTOR . 23
51 A.4 General requirements for open and CLOSED SUCTION CATHETERS . 24
52 A.6.3.5 SUCTION CATHETER CONNECTORS . 24
53 A.6.4.2.3 CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER MANIFOLD rotation . 24
54 A.6.4.2.7 Internal volume . 25
55 A.6.4.4 SUCTION CONTROL DEVICE . 25
56 A.6.5.4 Leakage . 25
57 A.6.5.5 Resistance to flow . 25
58 A.Annex D . 26
59 A.Annex D.2.2 . 26
60 Annex B (normative) *Test method for security of attachment . 27
61 B.1 Principle . 27
62 B.2 Apparatus . 27
63 B.3 Procedure. 27
64 B.4 Expression of results . 27
65 Annex C (normative) Measurement of residual vacuum . 28
66 C.1 Principle. 28
67 C.2 Apparatus . 28
68 C.3 Procedure . 28
69 C.4 28
70 Expression of results . 28
71 Annex D (normative) *Method of testing leakage . 30
72 D.1 Principle. 30
73 D.2 Apparatus . 30
74 D.3 Procedure . 30
75 D.4 Expression of results. 30
76 Annex E (informative) Hazard identification for risk assessment . 31
77 General . 31
78 E.1 Patient harm associated with the use of SUCTION CATHETERS . 31
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49 A.3.2 CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER MANIFOLD . 23
50 A.3.18 SUCTION CATHETER CONNECTOR . 23
51 A.4 General requirements for open and CLOSED SUCTION CATHETERS . 24
52 A.6.3.5 SUCTION CATHETER CONNECTORS . 24
53 A.6.4.2.3 CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER MANIFOLD rotation . 24
54 A.6.4.2.7 Internal volume . 25
55 A.6.4.4 SUCTION CONTROL DEVICE . 25
56 A.6.5.4 Leakage . 25
57 A.6.5.5 Resistance to flow . 25
58 A.Annex D . 26
59 A.Annex D.2.2 . 26
60 Annex B (normative) *Test method for security of attachment . 27
61 B.1 Principle . 27
62 B.2 Apparatus . 27
63 B.3 Procedure. 27
64 B.4 Expression of results . 27
65 Annex C (normative) Measurement of residual vacuum . 28
66 C.1 Principle. 28
67 C.2 Apparatus . 28
68 C.3 Procedure . 28
69 C.4 28
70 Expression of results . 28
71 Annex D (normative) *Method of testing leakage . 30
72 D.1 Principle. 30
73 D.2 Apparatus . 30
74 D.3 Procedure . 30
75 D.4 Expression of results. 30
76 Annex E (informative) Hazard identification for risk assessment . 31
77 General . 31
78 E.1 Patient harm associated with the use of SUCTION CATHETERS . 31
79 E.1.1 Patient harm associated with the placement, removal and use of SUCTION
80 CATHETERS . 31
81 E.1.2 Patient harm associated with routine use of normal saline instillation and SUCTION
82 CATHETERS . 31
83 E.1.3 Patient or user harm associated with toxicity . 32
84 E.2 Hazardous situations and hazards associated with the use of SUCTION CATHETERS . 32
85 Bibliography. 34
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87 Foreword
88 ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national
89 standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally
90 carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a
91 technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee.
92 International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in
93 the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all
94 matters of electrotechnical standardization.
95 The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
96 described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
97 different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
98 editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2. www.iso.org/directives
99 Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
100 patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
101 any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
102 on the ISO list of patent declarations received. www.iso.org/patents
103 Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
104 constitute an endorsement.
105 For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity
106 assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the WTO principles in the Technical
107 Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: Foreword - Supplementary information
108 The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 121, Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment,
109 Subcommittee SC 2, Airways and related equipment.
110 This fifth edition of ISO 8836 cancels and replaces the fourth edition (ISO 8836:2014), of which it
111 constitutes a technical revision.
112 The main changes are: The Standard has been formatted to align with ISO 18190, Anaesthetic and
113 respiratory equipment -- General requirements for airways and related equipment. It is no longer a
114 requirement to have only male type SUCTION CATHETER CONNECTOR on the SUCTION CATHETER, female type
115 SUCTION CATHETER CONNECTOR has been reinstated following removal in the 2014 version of this
116 Standard. The Terms and definitions in the standard have been revised. The conditions for the
117 measurement of residual vacuum in CLOSED SUCTION CATHETERS has been revised.
118
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119 Introduction
120 This International Standard specifies dimensions and requirements for SUCTION CATHETERS for use in the
121 respiratory tract. It is concerned with the basic requirements and method of size designation of both
122 OPEN and CLOSED SUCTION CATHETERS made of flexible materials.
123 The method of describing tube dimensions and configuration has been devised in order to assist
124 clinicians in the selection of the most suitable SUCTION CATHETER for a particular patient. Size is
125 designated by outside diameter which is important when selecting a catheter because of its relationship
[2][3]
126 to the ease with which the catheter can be passed through a TRACHEAL OR TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE.
127 Throughout this International Standard the following print types are used:
128 ⎯ Requirements and definitions: roman type;
129 ⎯ Compliance checks and test specifications: italic type;
130 ⎯ Informative material appearing outside of tables, such as notes, examples and references:
131 smaller type. The normative text of tables is also in smaller type;
132 ⎯ DEFINED TERMS APPEAR IN SMALL CAPS
133 An asterisk (*) as the first character of a title or at the beginning of a paragraph or table title indicates
134 that there is guidance or rationale related to that item in Annex A.
135 The attention of Member Bodies and National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment
136 manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a
137 new, amended or revised ISO or IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the
138 new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests. It is the
139 recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
140 nationally not earlier than 3 years from the date of publication for equipment newly designed and not
141 earlier than 5 years from the date of publication for equipment already in production.
142
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143 Suction catheters for use in the respiratory tract
144 1 Scope
145 This International Standard specifies requirements for SUCTION CATHETERS, made of flexible
146 materials and intended for use in suctioning of the respiratory tract.
147 SUCTION CATHETERS intended for use with flammable anaesthetic gases or agents, lasers or
148 electrosurgical equipment are not covered by this International Standard.
149 NOTE See ISO/TR 11991 for guidance on airway management during laser surgery of the
[5]
150 upper airway.
151 2 Normative references
152 The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
153 content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition
154 cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document
155 (including any amendments) applies.
156 ISO 5356-1, Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment — Conical connectors — Part 1: Cones
157 and sockets
158 ISO 5367:2016 Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment — Breathing sets and connectors
159 ISO 10079-1, Medical suction equipment — Part 1: Electrically powered suction equipment
160 ISO 10079-2, Medical suction equipment — Part 2: Manually powered suction equipment
161 ISO 10079-3, Medical suction equipment — Part 3: Suction equipment powered from a
162 vacuum or positive pressure gas source
163 ISO 14971:2007, Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices
164 ISO 15223, Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and
165 information to be supplied – Part 1: General requirements
166 ISO 18190, Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment -- General requirements for airways and
167 related equipment
168 ISO 18562-1, Biocompatibility evaluation of breathing gas pathways in healthcare
169 applications -- Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
170 ISO 80369-7, Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications -- Part
171 7: Connectors for intravascular or hypodermic applications
172 EN 15986, Symbol for use in the labelling of medical devices — Requirements for labelling of
173 medical devices containing phthalates
174 ASTM F640, Standard Test Methods for Determining Radiopacity for Medical Use
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175 3 Terms and definitions
[1]
176 For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 4135 and
177 ISO 14971 and the following apply.
178 3.1
179 *CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER
180 SUCTION CATHETER enclosed within a PROTECTIVE SLEEVE that allows its use within the
181 airway without opening the BREATHING SYSTEM directly to atmosphere
182 3.2
183 *CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER MANIFOLD
184 part of the CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER that provides a connection to an airway device
185 3.3
186 CONNECTOR
187 fitting to join together two or more components
188 [SOURCE: ISO 4135:2001, 4.2.2.1]
189 3.4
190 EYE
191 side hole near the patient end of the SUCTION CATHETER
192 [SOURCE: ISO 4135:2001, 8.3.6]
193 3.5
194 MACHINE END
195 that end of the catheter which is intended to be connected to suction tubing
196 [SOURCE: ISO 4135:2001, 8.3.2]
197 3.6
198 PATIENT END
199 The end of the SUCTION CATHETER which is intended to be inserted into a patient
200
201 [Source: ISO 4135:2001, 8.3.3]
202
203 3.7
204 PATIENT CONNECTION PORT
205 opening intended for connection to an airway device
206 [SOURCE: ISO 4135:2001, 4.2.1.2]
207 3.8
208 PROTECTIVE SLEEVE
209 flexible barrier that encloses the SUCTION CATHETER shaft to prevent contact with the user
210 while connected to the VBS
211 3.9
212 RESIDUAL VACUUM
213 negative pressure at the TIP of the CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER when the SUCTION CONTROL
214 DEVICE is in the relief position
215 3.10
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216 RISK
217 combination of the probability of occurrence of harm and the severity of that harm
218 [SOURCE: ISO 14971:2007]
219 3.11
220 RISK ANALYSIS
221 systematic use of available information to identify hazards and to estimate the RISK
222 Note to entry RISK ANALYSIS includes examination of different sequences of events that can produce
223 hazardous situations and harm (see ISO 14971:2007, Annex F).
224 [SOURCE: ISO 14971:2007]
225 3.12
226 RISK ASSESSMENT
227 overall process comprising a RISK ANALYSIS and a RISK EVALUATION
228 [SOURCE: ISO 14971:2007]
229 3.13
230 RISK EVALUATION
231 process of comparing the estimated RISK against given RISK criteria to determine the
232 acceptability of the RISK
233 [SOURCE: ISO 14971:2007]
234 3.14
235 RISK MANAGEMENT
236 systematic application of management policies, procedures and practices to the tasks of
237 analysing, evaluating, controlling and monitoring RISK
238 [SOURCE: ISO 14971:2007]
239 3.15
240 RISK MANAGEMENT FILE
241 set of records and other documents that are produced by RISK MANAGEMENT
242 [SOURCE: ISO 14971:2007, 2.23]
243 3.16
244 SHAFT
245 main part of the SUCTION CATHETER which is of uniform outside diameter
246 3.17
247 SINGLE-FAULT CONDITION
248 condition in which a single means for reducing a RISK is defective or a single abnormal
249 condition is present
250 3.18
251 SUCTION CATHETER
252 flexible tube designed for introduction into the respiratory tract or an airway device to
253 remove material by suction
254 [SOURCE: ISO 4135]
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255 3.19
256 *SUCTION CATHETER CONNECTOR
257 CONNECTOR at the MACHINE END of the SUCTION CATHETER that allows a connection to suction
258 tubing
259 3.20
260 SUCTION CONTROL DEVICE
261 means provided at or near the MACHINE END of a SUCTION CATHETER to control the level of
262 suction in the SUCTION CATHETER
263 Note to entry SUCTION CONTROL DEVICES can be integrated into the SUCTION CATHETER
264 CONNECTOR or be a stand-alone device that attaches to the SUCTION CATHETER CONNECTOR.
265 [SOURCE: ISO 4135:2001, 8.3.9]
266 3.21
267 TERMINAL ORIFICE
268 central aperture at the TIP of the SUCTION CATHETER
269 [SOURCE: ISO 4135:2001, 8.3.5]
270 3.22
271 TIP
272 extremity of the patient end of a SUCTION CATHETER
273 [SOURCE: ISO 4135:2001, 8.3.4]
274 3.23
275 VACUUM
276 pressure less than atmospheric pressure
277 Note to entry It is usually expressed as a difference from atmospheric pressure.
278 [SOURCE: ISO 4135:2001, 8.1.1]
279 3.24
280 VENTILATOR BREATHING SYSTEM
281 VBS
282 inspiratory or expiratory pathways through which gas flows at respiratory pressures and
283 bounded by the port through which fresh gas enters the PATIENT CONNECTION PORT and the
284 exhaust port
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285 [SOURCE: ISO 80601-2-12:2011, 201.3.221]
286 4 *General requirements
287 The requirements of ISO 18190:2016 clause 4 apply.
288 5
289 5 *Materials
290 The requirements of ISO 18190:2016 clause 5 apply.
291 In addition:
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292 5.1 The shaft of the SUCTION CATHETER shall be constructed from materials which
293 facilitate passage through an airway device.
294 Check compliance by inspection of the technical file.
295 5.2 The SHAFT shall be transparent.
296 Check compliance by visual inspection.
297 5.3 SUCTION CATHETERS shall also be evaluated for biocompatibility in accordance with ISO
298 18562-1.
299 Check compliance by inspection of the technical file.
300 6 Design Requirements
301 The requirements of ISO 18190:2016 Clause 6 apply.
302 In addition.
303 6.1 Size designations and dimensions
304 6.1.1 Designated sizes of SUCTION CATHETERS shall be within the tolerances of the
305 nominal outside diameters specified in Table 1 and expressed in millimetres. The
306 designated size may additionally be expressed in French (Charrière) gauge size.
307 NOTE 1 For the purposes of this International Standard, the French gauge system of size (F) is
308 based on the outside diameter of the SHAFT gauged in steps of thirds of a millimetre (1 mm
309 corresponds to 3F).
310 NOTE 2 The French gauge size is not an SI unit. Size designation in millimetres facilitates
311 matching the outside diameter of the SUCTION CATHETER to the inside diameter of the tracheal or
312 tracheostomy tube.
313 Check compliance by measurement
314 6.1.2 SUCTION CATHETERS shall have a colour identification at the MACHINE END, to denote
315 the designated size in accordance with Table 1.
316 Note: The use and choice of colour identification for designated sizes not listed in Table 1 are at the
317 manufacturer's discretion.
318 Check compliance by visual inspection
319 6.1.3 The minimum inside diameter of the SHAFT, shall be in accordance with Table 1
320 and shall not, at any point between the SUCTION CATHETER CONNECTOR and the EYE nearest to
321 the MACHINE END, be less than the inside diameter of the SHAFT at that EYE.
322 Check compliance by measurement
323 6.1.4 The inside diameter of the TERMINAL ORIFICE shall be not less than 90 % of the
324 minimum inside diameter of the SHAFT.
325 Check compliance by measurement
326 6.1.5 The SHAFT length shall be within ± 5 % of the marked length .
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327 Check compliance by measurement
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329 Table 1 —Designated size and colour identification
Designated size
Outside diameter Minimum inside
French Nominal
Colour
tolerance diameter
(Charriere) outside
identification
equivalent diameter
(F) (mm) (mm) (mm)
4 1,33 ±0,10 0,55 Purple
4,5 1,5 ±0,10 0,70 Blue
5 1,67 ±0,10 0,80 Grey
6 2,0 ±0,10 1,0 Light green
6,5 2,1 ±0,10 1,1 Yellow green
7 2,33 ±0,10 1,25 Ivory
7,5 2,5 ±0,10 1,45 Pink
8 2,67 ±0,10 1,50 Light blue
9 3,0 ±0,15 1,75 Turquoise
10 3,33 ±0,15 2,00 Black
12 4,0 ±0,15 2,45 White
14 4,67 ±0,20 2,95 Green
15 5,0 ±0,20 3,20 Brown
16 5,33 ±0,20 3,40 Orange
18 6,0 ±0,20 3,90 Red
20 6,67 ±0,20 4,30 Yellow
330 6.2 SUCTION CATHETER TIP
331 6.2.1 SUCTION CATHETERS for use with suction systems operating at a VACUUM > 4,0 kPa,
332 shall have a TERMINAL ORIFICE and at least two EYES within 2 cm of the TERMINAL ORIFICE.
333 NOTE The availability of one or more EYE(S) reduces the RISK and likelihood of injury.
334 Check compliance by visual inspection.
335 6.2.2 SUCTION CATHETERS for use with suction systems operated at VACUUM from ≤ 4,0 kPa
336 shall have a TERMINAL ORIFICE but need not have an EYE.
337 Check compliance by visual inspection.
338 6.2.3 The edges of the TIP, TERMINAL ORIFICE and EYE(S) shall be smooth.
339 NOTE This is to minimize injuries of the tracheal epithelium.
340 Check compliance by functional testing.
341 6.2.4 The EYE(S) shall not cause the SUCTION CATHETER to kink or collapse during use
342 restricting the terminal orifice
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343 Check compliance by functional testing
344 6.2.5 The axis of the TIP may be at an angle to the long axis of the SHAFT (see item 7
345 Coudé SUCTION CATHETER TIP in Figure 1).
346 NOTE This is to facilitate the introduction of the SUCTION CATHETER into the left main
347 bronchus.
348 6.3 *SUCTION C
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