This European Standard specifies construction and performance requirements, and test methods for surgical masks intended to limit the transmission of infective agents from staff to patients and (in certain situations vice-versa) during surgical procedures in operating theatres and other medical settings with similar requirements. This European Standard is not applicable to masks intended exclusively for the personal protection of staff.#,,#
DIN EN 14683:2006 history
2023DIN EN 14683:2023-10 Medical face masks - Requirements and test methods; German and English version prEN 14683:2023 / Note: Date of issue 2023-08-25*Intended as replacement for DIN EN 14683 (2019-10).
2019DIN EN 14683:2019-10 Medical face masks - Requirements and test methods; German version EN 14683:2019+AC:2019