scope:

This European Standard specifies requirements for small bore connectors intended for use in respiratory applications to convey liquids or gases to or from a patient, via intermediate systems.
This prEN 15546 part 2 does not specify requirements for the respiratory devices and accessories of which these connections are provided. Such requirements are given in particular International or European Standards for the specific respiratory device and accessory.
Note 1: Manufacturers are encouraged to incorporate the small bore connectors specified in this part of the series of Standards into respiratory devices or systems, even if currently not required by the particular device standards. It is expected that when the particular respiratory device standards are revised, requirements for small bore connectors as specified in this part of the series of standards will be included.
Note 2: Manufacturers and users are encouraged to report their experience with the small bore connectors specified in this part of the series of standards to the relevant secretariat, so that it can consider this feedback during the revision of the relevant part of this series of Standards.