Innovative Technology For Trace Organic Analysis
TEL: +44 (0)1443 230 935

ISO 18562: Monitoring emissions of VOCs from respiratory medical devices

Medical devices - White paperExposure to harmful chemicals

Respiratory medical devices are widely used in the field of medicine, but there is now growing awareness of the potential for polymeric components in the gas pathways to release harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

These compounds are then subsequently inhaled by the patient, leading to concerns that long-term use of the devices could ultimately be detrimental to a patient’s health.

As a result of these concerns, a new standard (ISO 18562), was released in March 2017. This deals with the measurement of various emissions from respiratory medical devices, including VOCs, and is expected to be widely adopted.

New study into emissions from respiratory medical devices

Markes has now published a study that describes an ISO 18562-compliant analytical setup, using pumped sampling onto sorbent tubes, followed by analysis by thermal desorption–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (TD–GC–MS).

Emissions from two sets of face-mask supply tubing and three nasal cannulas were compared, and it was found that they all emitted VOCs, with emission levels being relatively high in the first 24 hours of use. Over 100 compounds were identified across the five samples, as well as a substantial hydrocarbon/oil-like response.

To find out more, complete the form to download the ISO 18562 white paper from Markes.

UK
UK
Markes International Ltd
Gwaun Elai Medi-Science Campus
Llantrisant
RCT, CF72 8XL
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1443 230935
Germany
Germany
Markes International GmbH
Bieberer Straße 1–7
63065 Offenbach am Main

Germany
Tel: +49 (0)69 6681089-10
USA (West)
USA
Markes International, Inc.
2355 Gold Meadow Way
Gold River, Sacramento
California 95670
USA
Tel: +1 866-483-5684 (toll-free)
China
China
Markes Instruments (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
No. 1 Building, No. 7 Guiqing Road
Xuhui District
Shanghai 200233
P.R. China
Tel: +86 21 5465 1216
Part of Schauenburg International
Top