NA 176
DIN Standards Committee Health Technologies
NA 176-05-05 AA
Airways and related equipment
The working committee is responsible for the standardization of airways and related equipment. This includes especially standardization of:
- tracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, oropharyngeal tubes,
- reservoir bags;
- suction catheters;
- breathing tubes;
- laryngoscopes;
- passive humidifiers;
- heat and moisture exchangers;
- voice prostheses;
- accessories.
The focus is given on specification of performance of the medical equipment including test methods, design, documentation, marking and labeling as well as information to be provided by the manufacturer.
