CAN/CSA-ISO 8637:12

1 Scope This International Standard specifies requirements for haemodialysers, haemodiafilters, haemofilters and haemoconcentrators, hereinafter collectively referred to as “the device”, for use in humans. This International Standard is not applicable to: - extracorporeal blood circuits; - plasmafilters; - haemoperfusion devices; - vascular access devices; - blood pumps; - pressure monitors for the extracorporeal blood circuit; - air detection devices; - systems to prepare, maintain or monitor dialysis fluid; - systems used to perform haemodialysis, haemodiafiltration, haemofiltration or haemoconcentration; - reprocessing procedures and equipment. NOTE Requirements for the extracorporeal blood circuit for haemodialysers, haemodiafilters and haemofilters are specified in ISO 8638.