scope:

ISO 8637-1:2017 specifies requirements for haemodialysers, haemodiafilters, haemofilters and haemoconcentrators, hereinafter collectively referred to as 'the device', for use in humans. ISO 8637-1:2017 does not apply to: - extracorporeal blood circuits; - plasmafilters; - haemoperfusion devices; - vascular access devices; - blood pumps; - pressure monitors for the extracorporeal blood circuit; - air detection devices; - systems to prepare, maintain or monitor dialysis fluid; - systems or equipment intended to perform haemodialysis, haemodiafiltration, haemofiltration or haemoconcentration; - reprocessing procedures and equipment. NOTE Requirements for the extracorporeal blood circuit for haemodialysers, haemodiafilters and haemofilters are specified in ISO 8637-2.