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This International Standard specifies requirements for haemodialysers, haemodiafilters, haemofilters and haemoconcentrators (hereafter referred to as "the device") and (integral and non-integral) transducer protectors which are intended for use in haemodialysis, haemodiafiltration and haemofiltration.

This International Standard does not apply to:

- haemodialysers, haemodiafilters or haemofilters;

- 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.

NOTE Requirements for haemodialysers, haemodiafilters, haemofilters and haemoconcentrators are specified in ISO 8637.