This European Standard specifies test methods for kinking properties for single lumen catheters and medical tubing,as presented for clinical use, when bent in a single plane. It is recognized that other forces e.g. twisting will influencethe behaviour of the product, but no standard test methods are yet available. It is also recognized that such tubing canbe used to transport liquids or gases. However, water is used as a standard test medium, as the purpose of thisstandard is to ensure uniformity in the evaluation of tubing kink properties.
EN 13868:2002 history
2002EN 13868:2002 Catheters - Test methods for kinking of single lumen catheders and medical tubing