ISO 5356-1-2015 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 5356-1:2015 — Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment — Conical connectors — Part 1: Cones and sockets. This international standard specifies dimensional and gauging requirements for conical (male/female) cones and sockets intended for connecting anaesthetic and respiratory equipment (breathing systems, anaesthetic gas scavenging systems, vaporizers, etc.).

Abstract

ISO 5356-1:2015 defines the geometry, tolerances and gauging requirements for cones and sockets used to interconnect components of anaesthetic and respiratory systems. It covers neonatal/paediatric sizes (8.5 mm and 11.5 mm), general breathing-system sizes (15 mm and 22 mm), 22 mm latching sockets (with performance requirements), a 23 mm size for vaporizers (not for breathing systems) and a 30 mm size for connection to anaesthetic gas scavenging systems. The standard does not prescribe which devices must carry these connectors; application requirements are given in device-specific standards.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: March 2015 (ISO edition published 2015-03).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 11.040.10 (Anaesthetic, respiratory and reanimation equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 4 (2015).
• Number of pages: 17 pages (ISO published document).

Scope

Specifies dimensional and gauging requirements for cones and sockets used to connect anaesthetic and respiratory equipment. Covered connector sizes: 8.5 mm and 11.5 mm (neonatal/paediatric), 15 mm and 22 mm (general breathing systems), 22 mm latching sockets (including performance requirements), 23 mm (vaporizers only) and 30 mm (connection to anaesthetic gas scavenging systems). The document does not specify which medical devices must be fitted with these connectors; application and device-specific requirements are addressed in other standards.

Key topics and requirements

• Dimensional definitions and tolerances for male (cone) and female (socket) conical connectors.
• Gauging requirements and acceptance criteria to ensure interchangeability across manufacturers.
• Specific size coverage: 8.5 mm, 11.5 mm, 15 mm, 22 mm, 22 mm latching, 23 mm (vaporizers), 30 mm (scavenging).
• Performance requirements for 22 mm latching sockets (to secure connections where needed).
• Statement that application requirements (how connectors are used on devices) are outside the scope of this part and are found in device-specific standards; screw-threaded weight-bearing connector requirements are covered in ISO 5356-2.

Typical use and users

Used by medical-device manufacturers, design and development engineers for anaesthesia and respiratory equipment, hospital biomedical engineering departments, test and calibration laboratories, regulatory agencies, and standards committees to ensure connector interchangeability and patient-safety compatible interfaces in breathing systems, vaporizers and scavenging connections.

Related standards

ISO 5356 is a multi-part series. ISO 5356-2 (screw-threaded weight-bearing connectors) covers threaded, weight-bearing conical connectors and associated dimensional requirements; ISO 5356-2:2012 (with amendments) is the related part to consult for threaded/weight-bearing interfaces. The 2015 Part 1 edition supersedes earlier editions (for example ISO 5356-1:2004). National/adopted equivalents exist (EN ISO/ national adoptions) that may be identical to the ISO text.

Keywords

conical connectors, cones and sockets, anaesthetic equipment, respiratory equipment, breathing system connectors, latching connector, vaporizer connector, scavenging connector, interchangeability, ISO 5356-1:2015.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 5356-1:2015 is an international standard that specifies the dimensional and gauging requirements for conical (male/female) cones and sockets used to connect anaesthetic and respiratory equipment components.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the geometry, tolerances and gauging for connector sizes commonly used in breathing systems and related equipment (8.5, 11.5, 15, 22, 22 latching, 23 for vaporizers, 30 for scavenging). It does not mandate which devices must carry these connectors.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Medical-device manufacturers, clinical engineers, biomedical service personnel, testing/calibration labs, procurement and regulatory bodies — anyone involved in design, verification or procurement of anaesthetic and respiratory equipment interfaces.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO 5356-1:2015 edition is the current published edition (published March 2015). The earlier ISO 5356-1:2004 was superseded by the 2015 edition. The ISO catalogue indicates periodic systematic review/confirmation of the publication (it has been reviewed since publication). Users should check their national standards bodies for any later confirmations, amendments or national adoptions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 5356 is a multi-part series. Part 1 covers cones and sockets; Part 2 covers screw-threaded weight-bearing conical connectors (ISO 5356-2:2012 and its amendment). National and regional adoptions (EN ISO / national standards) are also available.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Conical connectors, cones, sockets, breathing system, anaesthesia, latching connector, vaporizer connector, scavenging connector, interchangeability, ISO 5356.