ISO 8669-1:1988

Overview

ISO 8669-1:1988 - Urine collection bags - Part 1: Vocabulary defines the standardized terms used in international standards for urine collection bags. Prepared by ISO/TC 173 (Technical systems and aids for disabled or handicapped persons), this part sets common language for components, accessories and fastening devices used with urine collection bags. The standard does not define medical terms, nor does it recommend any specific product design, style or size.

Key topics

The document provides precise definitions and preferred synonyms for terms such as:

• urine collection bag and urine collection bag assembly
• inlet tubing and outlet tubing
• urine drip chamber (to minimize micro‑organism migration and allow visual flow checks)
• drainage tap, outlet tubing restraint, cap, connector and adaptor
• air vent (air pressure equalization)
• sampling site (resealable for aseptic sample removal)
• graduation / scale and tear site
• attachment point and a range of fastening devices: bed hanger, leg strap, waist strap, pocket-support, floor stand
• non‑return valve (noted as deprecated synonym: anti‑reflux valve)

Additional features of the standard:

• Synonyms are listed in order of preference; deprecated synonyms are explicitly marked.
• Bilingual English/French content and alphabetical indexes for both languages are provided to aid clarity and translation.

Applications

ISO 8669-1:1988 is a foundational reference for anyone who needs consistent terminology relating to urine collection bags:

• Manufacturers and product designers - for clear component labeling and product documentation.
• Regulatory and conformity assessment bodies - to ensure consistent interpretation of requirements in testing and approval procedures.
• Procurement and specification writers - to prepare unambiguous tender documents and technical specifications.
• Healthcare engineers and facility planners - for specifying compatible accessories and mounting/fastening solutions.
• Standards committees and translators - for harmonized term usage across documents and languages.

Using a common vocabulary reduces ambiguity in product requirements, testing protocols, clinical instructions and regulatory texts.

Related standards

• This is Part 1 (Vocabulary) of the ISO 8669 series and was developed under ISO/TC 173. Users should reference the latest editions of ISO standards and check for subsequent parts or revisions when specifying performance, dimensions, or test methods.

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