BS EN 794-1:1997+A2:2009
Lung ventilators — Part 1: Particular requirements for critical care ventilators

Standard No.

BS EN 794-1:1997+A2:2009

Release Date

2009

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2011-09

Replace By

BS EN 60601-2-12:2006

BS EN ISO 80601-2-12:2011

Latest

BS EN ISO 80601-2-12:2011

BS EN 60601-2-12:2006

Scope

This Part of this European Standard specifies requirements for lung ventilators intended for medical use. Additional Parts, e.g. concerning emergency and transport ventilators, home care ventilators, and recent developments such as jet and very high frequency ventilation and oscillation are under consideration. Requirements for ventilators intended for anaesthetic applications are given in prEN 740.

BS EN 794-1:1997+A2:2009 history

• 2011 BS EN ISO 80601-2-12:2011 Medical electrical equipment. Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of critical care ventilators
• 2006 BS EN 60601-2-12:2006 Medical electrical equipment - Particular requirements for the safety of lung ventilators - Critical care ventilators
• 1997 BS EN 794-1:1997 Lung ventilators - Particular requirements for critical care ventilators