NEN EN ISO 7886-2 : 1997

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Nomenclature
5 Cleanliness
6 Limits for acidity or alkalinity
7 Limits for extractable metals
8 Lubricant
9 Tolerance on graduated capacity
10 Graduated scale
11 Syringe design
12 Piston/plunger assembly
13 Nozzle
14 Performance
15 Packaging
16 Labelling
Annexes
A Determination of flow characteristics
B Determination of forces required to move the piston
C Rationale for flowrate characteristics
E Bibliography

Defines requirements for sterile single-use hypodermic syringes of nominal capacity 5 ml and over, made from plastics materials to be used with power-driven syringe pumps. Not applicable to syringes to be used with insulin, single use glass syringes, those prefilled with injection by the manufacturer and those supplied as a kit for filling by a pharmacist. Does not deal with compatibility with injection fluids.