EN 14683:2005

Surgical masks - Requirements and test methods EN 14683:2005

Publication date:   Aug 10, 2006

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99.60 Withdrawal effective   Mar 26, 2014

CEN

CEN/TC 205 Non-active medical devices

European Norm

11.140   Hospital equipment

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Scope

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.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

93/42/EEC

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Harmonized/Supporting

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