BS EN ISO 5359:2014+A1:2017

## BS EN ISO 5359:2014+A1:2017 - Medical Gas Hose Assemblies### OverviewBS EN ISO 5359:2014+A1:2017 is the definitive standard for medical gas hose assemblies used in healthcare facilities. This comprehensive standard covers the essential requirements for the materials, design, construction, testing, and marking of these critical components. Compliance ensures the safety, quality, and reliability of medical gas distribution systems.### Key Specifications- Applies to hose assemblies for medical gases, including oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical air, and others- Specifies requirements for materials, design, construction, performance, and testing- Covers hose, connectors, and other assembly components- Ensures compatibility with medical gas terminal units and pipeline systems- Mandates clear and durable marking for identification and traceability### Benefits of Compliance**Patient Safety:** Rigorous design and testing requirements minimize the risk of leaks, contamination, or accidental disconnection - protecting vulnerable patients.**System Reliability:** Robust construction and compatibility standards help ensure medical gas hose assemblies perform reliably over their lifetime.**Regulatory Compliance:** Meeting the specifications of BS EN ISO 5359 helps healthcare facilities comply with relevant medical gas pipeline system regulations.**Quality Assurance:** Comprehensive quality control measures throughout the manufacturing process guarantee consistent, high-quality products.### Technical DetailsThe standard covers a wide range of technical requirements for medical gas hose assemblies, including:**Materials:**- Hose materials must be chemically compatible, non-toxic, and resistant to degradation- Connector materials must be corrosion-resistant and withstand sterilization**Design and Construction:**- Hose design must prevent kinking, twisting, and unintended disconnection- Connectors must have a secure, leak-tight seal and be easy to assemble/disassemble- Assemblies must be able to withstand the expected pressures and temperatures**Performance Testing:**- Burst, tensile, and flexibility testing to ensure structural integrity- Leak testing to verify airtightness- Flow testing to confirm adequate gas delivery**Marking and Identification:**- Permanent, legible, and durable markings on hoses and connectors- Identification of gas type, working pressure, and other key informationBy adhering to the rigorous standards set forth in BS EN ISO 5359:2014+A1:2017, healthcare providers can be confident that their medical gas hose assemblies will deliver safe, reliable performance for years to come.