BS EN 80369-5:2016

## BS EN 80369-5:2016 - Small-Bore Connectors for Healthcare Applications### Ensure Patient Safety and Compliance with this Critical Healthcare StandardBS EN 80369-5:2016 is an essential standard for healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers, and anyone working with small-bore connectors in the medical industry. This standard, developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), specifies the requirements for small-bore connectors used in healthcare applications to prevent misconnections and ensure patient safety.#### Key Features and Benefits:- **Connector Specifications**: Provides detailed design specifications for small-bore connectors, including dimensions, materials, and performance requirements.- **Misconnection Prevention**: Establishes unique connector designs to prevent accidental misconnections between different healthcare applications, reducing the risk of serious patient harm.- **Improved Patient Safety**: Ensures that medical devices and equipment are properly connected, minimizing the potential for adverse events and improving overall patient safety.- **Compliance and Regulatory Alignment**: Aligns with international healthcare standards and regulations, helping organizations maintain compliance and avoid costly penalties.#### Technical Specifications:- **Scope**: Specifies requirements for small-bore connectors used in healthcare applications, including enteral, limb cuff, neuraxial, and breathing system/gas pathway connectors.- **Connector Types**: Covers a range of connector types, such as: - Enteral connectors - Limb cuff connectors - Neuraxial connectors - Breathing system/gas pathway connectors- **Design Requirements**: Establishes design requirements for connector dimensions, materials, performance, and compatibility.- **Testing and Verification**: Outlines testing procedures and verification methods to ensure connectors meet the specified requirements.- **Marking and Labeling**: Provides guidelines for the clear and consistent marking and labeling of connectors to aid identification and prevent misconnections.#### Ensure Compliance and Patient Safety with BS EN 80369-5:2016As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the need for robust standards like BS EN 80369-5:2016 becomes increasingly critical. By adhering to this standard, healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers, and other industry stakeholders can:- Enhance patient safety by preventing accidental misconnections between different healthcare applications.- Maintain compliance with international regulations and standards, reducing the risk of costly penalties or legal issues.- Improve the overall quality and reliability of medical devices and equipment, contributing to better patient outcomes.- Demonstrate a commitment to patient-centric care and the highest standards of medical practice.Invest in the safety and compliance of your healthcare organization by obtaining a copy of BS EN 80369-5:2016 today.