99.60 Withdrawal effective Aug 7, 2019
CEN
CEN/TC 205 Non-active medical devices
European Norm
11.140 Hospital equipment
Withdrawn
This document specifies construction, design, performance requirements and test methods for medical face masks intended to limit the transmission of infective agents from staff to patients during surgical procedures and other medical settings with similar requirements. A medical face mask with an appropriate microbial barrier can also be effective in reducing the emission of infective agents from the nose and mouth of an asymptomatic carrier or a patient with clinical symptoms.
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 medical face masks.
Legislation related to this standard
WITHDRAWN
EN 14683:2014
WITHDRAWN
EN 14683:2019
99.60
Withdrawal effective
Aug 7, 2019
