NEN-EN 13795-1
Single-use and reusable surgical coverings, used as medical devices in healthcare facilities, for patients, clinical staff and equipment - Part 1: Information to be supplied, manufacturing and processing requirements and general guidance
| Organization: | NEN |
| Publication Date: | 1 January 2000 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| ICS Code (Hospital equipment): | 11.140 |
scope:
This standard specifies information to be supplied to users and third party verifiers, in addition to the usual labeling of medical devices (see EN 980 and EN 1041), concerning manufacturing and processing requirements. This standard gives general guidance on the characteristics of single-use and reusable surgical gowns, surgical drapes and clean air suits used as medical devices for patients, clinical staff and equipment. It is intended to prevent the transmission of infective agents between patients and clinical staff during surgical and other invasive procedures.
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