ASTM-F1246 Standard Specification for Electrically Powered Home Care Ventilators, Part 1-Positive-Pressure Ventilators and Ventilator Circuits (Withdrawn 2014)

ASTM-F1246 - 1991 R05 EDITION - CANCELLED
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This specification covers all electrically powered lung ventilators and ventilator circuits specifically intended for use in the home environment, breathing circuits intended specifically for use with home care ventilators are also included. The test methods for power source requirements; accuracy of controls, indicators, and pressure relief devices; human factor requirements; breathing circuit requirements; alarm requirements; and anti-asphyxia valve and negative pressure relief valves requirements are presented in details.

Scope

1.1 This specification covers all electrically powered lung ventilators and ventilator circuits specifically intended for use in the home environment, and marketed after the final date of approval for this specification. Breathing circuits intended specifically for use with home care ventilators are also included within the scope of this specification. The application of critical care ventilators, anesthesia ventilators, emergency care transport ventilators, and resuscitators in the home environment is not covered by this specification. As well, this specification does not cover high frequency ventilators or external body ventilators. Part 1 of this specification addresses positive pressure ventilators, and Part 2 addresses negative pressure ventilators. (See also X1.1.1.)

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.

1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test method portion only, Section 6, of this specification. This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Keywords

ICS Number Code 23.120 (Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners)

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13.02 (Emergency Medical Services; Search and Rescue; Anesthetic and Respiratory Equipment)

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23.120 (Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners Marine ventilation and air-conditioning systems, see 47.020.90 Mining ventilation and air-conditioning systems, see 73.100.20 Ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings, see 91.140.30)

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Document Number

ASTM-F1246-91(2005)

Revision Level

1991 R05 EDITION

Status

Cancelled

Modification Type

Withdrawn

Publication Date

Dec. 1, 2005

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

11 pages

Committee Number

F29.14