ISO 10079-2-2022 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10079-2:2022 — Medical suction equipment — Part 2: Manually powered suction equipment. This International Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for manually powered suction equipment (hand‑ or foot‑operated) intended primarily for oro‑pharyngeal suction and for use in field, transport and other non‑facility settings.

Abstract

This document sets out basic safety and performance requirements for manually powered (hand or foot operated) suction devices intended for oro‑pharyngeal suction. It includes additional or alternative requirements where equipment is intended for field use or transport use and excludes mucus extractors.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: March 2022 (official ISO listing: 2022‑03; registered publication date commonly shown as 16 March 2022 in distribution catalogues).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 11.040.10 (Anaesthetic, respiratory and reanimation equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 4 (2022).
• Number of pages: ISO metadata lists 2 pages for the published ISO record; national/adopted versions (EN/DIN/ÖNORM etc.) may show longer pagination (commonly 7–11 pages depending on national formatting).

Scope

Applies to manually powered medical suction equipment operated by hand or foot for oro‑pharyngeal suction. The standard covers safety and performance requirements and includes additional or alternative requirements for devices intended for field use or transport use (situations outside healthcare facilities, potentially involving extreme weather or terrain). Items explicitly excluded include mucus extractors.

Key topics and requirements

• Safety and performance requirements specific to manually powered suction devices (design and functional criteria for reliable suction generation).
• Requirements for operation by hand and/or foot; ergonomic and usability considerations for emergency/field use.
• Additional/alternative requirements for field use and transport use (robustness to environmental conditions, secure mounting/handling, transport restraints).
• Labelling, instructions for use, cleaning and maintenance requirements appropriate to manual suction devices.
• Interfaces and accessories (containers, tubing, connectors, filters) and basic performance verification (vacuum/suction performance and flow characteristics).

Typical use and users

Primary users include emergency medical services, ambulance crews, first responders, military and field medics, search and rescue teams, and small clinics or domiciliary caregivers where electrically powered suction is unavailable. The standard is intended to guide manufacturers, test laboratories and procurers specifying manually powered suction equipment for transport and field environments.

Related standards

ISO 10079 is a multi‑part series. Key related parts include ISO 10079‑1:2022 (electrically powered suction equipment) and ISO 10079‑3:2022 (suction equipment powered from a vacuum or positive‑pressure gas source). ISO 10079‑4 (General requirements) provides common requirements across the series. These related parts were revised in the same timeframe (2021–2022) as the series was updated.

Keywords

medical suction, manually powered suction, hand pump, foot pump, oro‑pharyngeal suction, field use, transport use, ISO 10079, suction equipment, emergency suction.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10079‑2:2022 is the part of the ISO 10079 series that specifies safety and performance requirements for manually powered (hand or foot operated) medical suction equipment intended for oro‑pharyngeal suction.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers design, performance and safety requirements for manual suction devices, including additional/alternative requirements when devices are intended for field or transport use; it does not apply to mucus extractors.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories and purchasers of manually powered suction equipment, plus end users such as EMS crews, ambulance services, rescue teams, field/military medical personnel and small healthcare providers in settings without reliable electrical suction.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Current — ISO 10079‑2:2022 (Edition 4) supersedes the previous 2014 edition (ISO 10079‑2:2014).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10079 is a series addressing medical suction equipment. Other parts include ISO 10079‑1 (electrically powered), ISO 10079‑3 (vacuum or gas‑powered) and ISO 10079‑4 (general requirements) which together define the family of requirements for suction devices.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Manually powered suction, hand pump, foot pump, oro‑pharyngeal suction, field use, transport use, medical suction equipment, ISO 10079‑2.