Abstract

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 document is not applicable to masks intended exclusively for the personal protection of staff.

Begin

2022-02-09

WI

00205384

Planned document number

DIN EN 14683

Project number

06302138

Responsible national committee

NA 176-04-07 AA - Surgical textiles  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 205/WG 14 - Surgical clothing and drapes, and medical face masks  

draft standard

Medical face masks - Requirements and test methods; German and English version prEN 14683:2023
2023-10
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previous edition(s)

Medical face masks - Requirements and test methods; German version EN 14683:2019+AC:2019
2019-10

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