SS 669-2:2020

Medical face masks – Part 2 : Requirements and test methods

OVERVIEW

This document specifies construction, design, performance requirements and test methods for medical face masks intended to limit the transmission of infective agents from staff to patients during surgical procedures and other medical settings with similar requirements. A medical face mask with an appropriate microbial barrier can also be effective in reducing the emission of infective agents from the nose and mouth of an asymptomatic carrier or a patient with clinical symptoms.

This European Standard is not applicable to masks intended exclusively for the personal protection of staff.

COMMENTS

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Status Current
Edition 2020
No. of Pages 30
ICS Classification 11.140 Hospital equipment
Committee Biomedical and Health Standards Committee
Available for Purchase For sale in Singapore only
Adoption EN 14683:2019+AC:2019 : 2019 IDT