SIST EN ISO 80601-2-69:2021 PDF

Overview

SIST EN ISO 80601-2-69:2021 (ISO 80601-2-69:2020) specifies particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of oxygen concentrator equipment - medical electrical equipment intended to increase the oxygen concentration of gas delivered to a single patient. The standard applies to both transit‑operable and non‑transit‑operable oxygen concentrators, standalone or integrated into other ME equipment or systems, and to accessories whose characteristics can affect concentrator safety or performance.

This edition (2020/2021) supersedes the 2014 version and includes updates such as revised low oxygen concentration alarm conditions, changes to the gas outlet connector, and modified test methods for delivered-gas filters.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and definitions: Covers oxygen concentrators for home healthcare, transport (including aircraft), and professional settings; excludes devices intended for connection to medical gas pipeline systems.
• Basic safety & essential performance: Mandatory safety measures and performance criteria to ensure reliable oxygen delivery under intended conditions.
• Electrical and mechanical protection: Requirements for protection against electrical hazards, mechanical risks, excessive temperatures and other hazards.
• Accuracy of controls and instruments: Specifications for flow controls, indicators and protection against hazardous outputs.
• Alarms and fault conditions: Low oxygen concentration alarm thresholds and requirements for hazardous situation management and fault response.
• Programmable electrical medical systems (PEMS): Requirements where software or programmable functions affect safety/performance.
• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Tests and limits to ensure operation in typical environments.
• Accessories & connectors: Requirements for masks, cannulae, humidifiers, external power sources, conserving equipment, outlet connectors and functional connections that influence safety/performance.
• Usability and labelling: Identification, marking, documentation, symbols and guidance for home healthcare use and transit environments.
• Testing: Specific test procedures, including filter performance and operational duration indications.

Practical applications - who uses this standard

• Manufacturers and design engineers of oxygen concentrators and integrated systems seeking regulatory compliance and safe product design.
• Medical device conformity assessment bodies and test laboratories conducting performance and safety testing.
• Regulatory and quality assurance teams preparing technical documentation for market approval.
• Procurement and clinical engineering in healthcare and home-care services evaluating device safety, transportability and compatibility with accessories.
• Accessory and subsystem suppliers (masks, humidifiers, conserving equipment) whose products affect concentrator performance.

Related standards

• The standard is part of the ISO 80601 series and is intended to be used alongside the applicable general standard for medical electrical equipment (the ISO 80601 general requirements). Users should consult other parts of the ISO 80601 family and national/regional adoptions (EN ISO) for full conformity requirements.

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