Surgical masks – Requirements and test methods
DIN EN 14683:2006-02 (E)
Surgical masks – Requirements and test methods
Contents Page
Foreword ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
1 Scope ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
2 Normative references ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
3 Terms and definitions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
4 Classification ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
5 Requirements …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6
6 Testing requirements ………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
7 Labelling and information to be supplied …………………………………………………………………………7
Annex A (informative) Information for users ……………………………………………………………………………………8
Annex B (normative) Method for in vitro determination of bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) ………….9
Annex C (normative) Method for determination of breathability (differential pressure) …………………..13
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or
other provisions of EU Directive 93/42 concerning medical devices ……………………………….15
Bibliography …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16