BAS EN 14683:2008

Surgical masks - Requirements and test methods


General Information
Status: Withdrawn
No. of pages: 20
Language: English
Edition: 1.
Adoption method: Endorsment
Publication date: 23.12.2008
Technical committee:
Directive:
93/42/EEC, Medical devices
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Abstract
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. NOTE 1 Standards for masks for use as respiratory personal protective equipment are available. NOTE 2 Annex A provides information for the users of surgical masks.

Lifecycle
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Original document and degree of correspondence
  • EN 14683:2005, identical

Relation to BAS standards