Recognized standard

V-5:2008 (Reaffirmed 2013)

FDA recognition 1-81 · CGA · Anesthesiology

Key facts

Recognition number 1-81
Designation V-5:2008 (Reaffirmed 2013)
Title Diameter-Index Safety System (Noninterchangeable Low Pressure Connections for Medical Gas Applications)
Standards developer Compressed Gas Associated, Incorporated
Specialty area Anesthesiology
Date of entry Jan 30, 2014
Device classes Class 1, Class 2
Scope (excerpt) Provides dimensions and other data to produce or use medical designed fittings for various gas connections used in hospital or patient care applications. The fittings are gas specific and noninterchangeable. This will avoid cross-connection of medical gases.

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