This International Standard applies to high- and medium-volume suction systems which are items of dental equipment. They are usually an integral part of a dental unit.
This International Standard specifies performance and safety requirements as well as test procedures for high- and medium-volume suction systems. It also contains specifications on manufacturer's instructions, marking and packaging.
This International Standard takes priority, where applicable, over IEC 60601-1, as specified in the individual clauses of this International Standard.
This International Standard is not applicable to low-volume suction systems.
ISO 10637:1999 Referenced Document
IEC 60335-1 Interpretation Sheet 1 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements*, 2021-11-22 Update
IEC 60601-1:1988 Medical electrical equipment; part 1: general requirements for safety
IEC 60651 Sound Level Meters (Edition 1.2; Edition 1:1979 Consolidated with Amendments 1:1993 and 2:2000; Replaced by IEC 61672-1:2002 and IEC 61672-2: 2003)*, 2001-10-01 Update
ISO 1942-4 Dental vocabulary; part 4: dental equipment; amendment 1