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Recognized Consensus Standards: Medical Devices

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Part B: Supplementary Information Sheet (SIS)
FR Recognition List Number 063 Date of Entry 12/23/2024 
FR Recognition Number 6-503
Standard
ISO  16571 Second edition 2024-03
Systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical device
Scope/Abstract
This document specifies requirements and guidelines for systems and equipment used to evacuate plume generated by medical devices.

This document applies to all types of plume evacuation systems (PESs), including
a) portable;
b) mobile;
c) stationary, including dedicated central pipelines;
d) PESs integrated into other equipment;
e) PESs for endoscopic procedures (e.g., minimally invasive, laparoscopic)
This document applies to all healthcare facilities where PESs are used, including, but not limited to
a) surgical facilities;
b) medical offices;
c) cosmetic treatment facilities;
d) medical teaching facilities;
e) dental clinics;
f) veterinary facilities.
This document provides guidance on the following aspects of PESs:
a) importance;
b) purchasing;
c) design;
d) manufacture;
e) documentation;
f) function;
g) performance;
h) installation;
i) commissioning;
j) testing;
k) training;
l) use;
m) risk assessment;
n) servicing;
o) maintenance.
This document does not apply to the following:
a) anaesthetic gas scavenging systems (AGSSs) which are covered in ISO 7396-2;
b) medical vacuum systems which are covered in ISO 7396-1;
c) heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems;
d) aspects of laser safety other than airborne contamination; and
e) aspects of electrosurgery, electrocautery, and mechanical surgical tools other than airborne contamination produced by such equipment resulting from interaction with tissue or materials.
Extent of Recognition
Complete standard
Rationale for Recognition
This standard is relevant to medical devices and is recognized on its scientific and technical merit and/or because it supports existing regulatory policies.
Public Law, CFR Citation(s) and Procode(s)*
Regulation Number Device Name Device Class Product Code
§878.5070 Apparatus, Exhaust, Surgical Class 2 FYD
Relevant FDA Guidance and/or Supportive Publications*
1. Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, issued February 2016.

2. Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, issued June 2023.

3. Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, issued March 2015.

4. Recommended Content and Format of Non-Clinical Bench Performance Testing Information in Premarket Submissions - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, issued December 2019.

Appropriate Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards in Premarket Submissions for Medical Devices - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, issued September 2018.
FDA Technical Contact
 Belygona Barara
  CDRH/OPEQ/OHT4/DHTIVC
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  Belygona.barara@fda.hhs.gov
Standards Development Organization
ISO International Organization for Standardization https://www.iso.org/
FDA Specialty Task Group (STG)
General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
*These are provided as examples and others may be applicable.
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