This part of ISO 5356 specified dimensional and gaugingrequirements for cones and sockets intended for connectinganaesthetic and respiratory equipment, e.g. in breathing systems,anaesthetic-gas scavenging systems and vaporizers.

This part of ISO 5356 gives requirements for the followingconical connectors:—8,5 mm size intended for use in paediatricbreathing systems;—15 mm and 22 mm sizes intended for generaluse in breathing systems;
—22 mm latching connectors (including performancerequirements):
—23 mm size intended for use with vaporizers, but not for use inbreathing systems;
—30 mm size intended for the connection of a breathing system to ananaesthetic gas scavenging system.

This pare of ISO 5356 does not specify the medical devices andaccessories on which these connections are to be provided.

Requirements for the application of conical connectors are notincluded in this part of ISO 5356, but are or will be given in therelevant International Standards for specific medical devices andaccessories.