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Systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical devices (Adopted ISO 16571:2024, second edition, 2024-03, with Canadian deviations)
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CSA Z16571:26

Systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical devices (Adopted ISO 16571:2024, second edition, 2024-03, with Canadian deviations)

PUBLISH DATE 2026
PAGES 60
CSA Z16571:26
Systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical devices (Adopted ISO 16571:2024, second edition, 2024-03, with Canadian deviations)
Scope
1.1

This document specifies requirements and guidelines for systems and equipment used to evacuate plume generated by medical devices.

1.2

This document applies to all types of plume evacuation systems (PESs), including

  1. portable
  2. mobile
  3. stationary, including dedicated central pipelines
  4. PESs integrated into other equipment
  5. PESs for endoscopic procedures (e.g., minimally invasive, laparoscopic)
1.3

This document applies to all healthcare facilities where PESs are used, including, but not limited to

  1. surgical facilities
  2. medical offices
  3. cosmetic treatment facilities
  4. medical teaching facilities
  5. dental clinics
  6. veterinary facilities
1.4

This document provides guidance on the following aspects of PESs

  1. importance
  2. purchasing
  3. design
  4. manufacture
  5. documentation
  6. function
  7. performance
  8. installation
  9. commissioning
  10. testing
  11. training
  12. use
  13. risk assessment
  14. servicing
  15. maintenance
1.5

This document does not apply to the following

  1. anaesthetic gas scavenging systems (AGSSs) which are covered in ISO 7396-2
  2. medical vacuum systems which are covered in ISO 7396-1
  3. heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems
  4. aspects of laser safety other than airborne contamination
  5. and aspects of electrosurgery, electrocautery, and mechanical surgical tools other than airborne contamination produced by such equipment resulting from interaction with tissue or materials
SDO CSA: Canadian Standards Association
Document Number
Publication Date Jan. 1, 2026
Language en - English
Page Count 60
Revision Level
Supercedes
Committee
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Jan. 1, 2026 CSA Z16571:26 Revision
Jan. 1, 2026 CSA Z16571:F26 Revision