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BRITISH STANDARD Test methods for primary w o u n d dressings — Part 2: Moisture v a p o u r t r a n s m i s s i o n rate of permeable film dressings T h e E u r o p e a n S t a n d a r d E N 13726-2:2002 h a s t h e s t a t u s o f a British Standard ICS 11.120.20 NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW BS EN 13726-2:2002 BS EN 13726-2:2002 National foreword This B r i t i s h Standard is the official English language version of E N 13726-2:2002 The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee CH/117, M e d i c a l textiles, to Subcommittee CH/117/1, Test methods for n o n - w o v e n s f o r use i n compresses, w h i c h h a s t h e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t o : — aid enquirers to understand the text; — present to the responsible European committee any enquiries on the i n t e r p r e t a t i o n , o r p r o p o s a l s f o r c h a n g e , a n d keep t h e U K i n t e r e s t s informed; — monitor related international a 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Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 15 April 2002 S u m m a r y of p a g e s T h i s d o c u m e n t c o m p r i s e s a f r o n t cover, a n i n s i d e f r o n t cover, t h e E N t i t l e page, pages to a n d a b a c k cover The B S I copyright date displayed in this document indicates w h e n the d o c u m e n t w a s l a s t issued A m e n d m e n t s i s s u e d since publication A m d No © BSI 15 April 2002 ISBN 580 39511 Date Comments EN 13726-2 EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPEENNE EUROPAlSCHE NORM March 2002 ICS 11.120.20 English version Test methods for primary wound dressings - Part 2: Moisture vapour transmission rate of permeable film dressings M6thodes d'essai pour les pansements primaires en contact avec la plaie - Partie 2: Perm6abilit6 & la vapeur d'eau des pansements comprenant un film permeable Prufverfahren fur primare Verbandstoffe (Wundauflagen) Teil 2: Feuchtigkeitsdurchdringungsrate durchlassiger Folienverbande This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 February 2002 CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German) A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official versions CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITfi EUROPfcEN DE N O R M A L I S A T I O N E U R O P A I S C H E S K O M I T E E FUR N O R M U N G Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 © 2002 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members B-1050 Brussels Ref No EN 13726-2:2002 E EN 13726-2:2002 (E) Contents page Foreword Introduction Scope Terms and definitions 3.1 3.2 3.3 Test methods for moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR) Test conditions MVTR of a wound dressing when in contact with water vapour MVTR of a wound dressing when in contact with liquid 5 EN 13726-2:2002 (E) Foreword This document EN 13726-2:2002 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 205 "Non-active medical devices", the secretariat of which is held by BSI This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2002 This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s) EN 13726 will consist of the following parts under the general title Test methods for primary wound dressings: - Part : Aspects of absorbency - Part : Moisture vapour transmission rate of permeable film dressings - Part : Waterproofness - Part : Conformability - Part : Bacterial barrier properties - Part : Odour control According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom EN 13726-2:2002 (E) Introduction EN 13726 specifies test methods and does not contain performance requirements Part of this standard describes test methods for the determination of the moisture vapour transmission rate of permeable film dressings Test methods for other aspects of primary wound dressings are described in other parts of EN 13726 EN 13726-2:2002 (E) Scope Part of EN 13726 describes test methods recommended for the evaluation of moisture vapour transmission rate of permeable film primary wound dressings Terms and definitions For the purposes of this standard the following terms and definitions apply 2.1 moisture vapour transmission rate (MTVR) permeability of materials to the passage of water molecules from the skin contact side to the external atmosphere under controlled conditions of humidity and temperature 2.2 permeable wound dressing wound dressing that permits water vapour to pass from the skin or wound through it to the external atmosphere 2.3 primary wound dressing material or combination of materials, in any shape, form or size that is intended to remain in direct contact with a wound NOTE Primary wound dressings are used as mechanical barriers, for the absorption or transmission of exudates, to manage the micro-environment of the wound, and can enable the wound to heal by primary or secondary intent Devices which have a metabolic, pharmacological or immunological interaction as their primary intent are excluded Test methods for moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR) 3.1 Test conditions Unless otherwise stated, condition the test samples and carry out the tests at a temperature of (21 ± 2) °C and a relative humidity of 60 % RH ± 15 % RH 3.2 3.2.1 MVTR of a wound dressing when in contact with water vapour Significance and use The test is intended for the evaluation of the MVTR of a wound dressing when it is in contact with water vapour This test measures moisture vapour transmission through dressings by mass differential Entrapment of fluid can lead to serious consequences for skin integrity Dressings should have sufficient permeability to moisture vapour to prevent fluid collecting under the dressings NOTE The test is suitable for use with, for example, thin film wound dressings 3.2.2 Equipment 3.2.2.1 Five clean, dry cylinders, made of corrosion-resistant material with an internal diameter of (35,7 ± 0,1) mm (cross-sectional area 10 cm2) having a flange at each end and able each to accommodate 20 ml of deionised water (An example of a cylinder that has been found to be adequate is given in Figure 1) At one end of the cylinder is an annular clamping plate with an orifice area of 10 cm2 At the other end of the cylinder is a solid metal plate the full diameter of the flange A sealing ring is also advisable to ensure an effective seal against the flange The plates at both ends are clamped in position against the flanges EN 13726-2:2002 (E) 3.2.2.2 Balance, capable of weighing 100 g with an accuracy of 0,000 g 3.2.2.3 Humidity meter, capable of detecting whether or not the 20 % RH limit has been exceeded 3.2.2.4 Oven or incubator, having a circulating fan and capable of maintaining a temperature of (37 ± 1) °C, and being of a design to distribute the air evenly throughout the oven or incubator so as to maintain humidity at less than 20 % RH throughout the test 3.2.2.5 3.2.3 Scalpel, or alternative cutting equipment Procedure 3.2.3.1 Using the flange of clamping plate as a template, cut out a sample of the material to be tested Add sufficient deionised water at room temperature (minimum 20 °C) to leave an air gap of (5 ± 1) mm 3.2.3.2 between the liquid surface and the sample when clamped in place 3.2.3.3 Place the circular sample exactly over the flange of the test container Clamp it in place without stretching the sample, using the clamping plate / clamps to give a watertight seal If the specimen has an adhesive coated surface, place the adhesive side to the cylinder flange For non-adhesive or pattern coated materials, take care to ensure a complete seal Repeat the procedure four times so as to prepare five samples NOTE To ensure a good seal a small amount of sealant such as petrolatum can be applied to the flange 3.2.3.4 Weigh and record the mass of the container, sample and liquid (V^) to the nearest 0,000 g 3.2.3.5 Place the container in the oven / incubator at temperature of (37 ± 1) °C with the sample uppermost 3.2.3.6 After 18 h to 24 h remove the container from the oven / incubator and record the test period (7) to the nearest 3.2.3.7 0,000 g 3.2.4 Immediately reweigh the container and sample and liquid and record the mass (W2) to the nearest Calculation of results 3.2.4.1 Calculate the MTVR using the formula: X= (W - W2) X 000 X 24/T where X is MVTR (g.m-2 -24 h-1); W, is the mass of the container, sample and liquid; W2 is the mass of the container, sample and liquid after test period; T is the test period in hours 3.2.4.2 Calculate the mean result of at least five samples 3.2.4.3 Discard values differing by more than 20 % from the mean and repeat the test 3.2.4.4 The test is invalid if the humidity levels within the oven / incubator rise to more than 20 % RH during the test period 3.2.5 Test report The report shall include at least the following information: EN 13726-2:2002 (E) a) type of dressing, including lot number; b) any deviations from the test method; c) individual and average results; d) date of test; e) identity of the person(s) who carried out the test 3.3 MVTR of a wound dressing when in contact with liquid 3.3.1 Significance and use This test is intended for the evaluation of the MVTR of a waterproof wound dressing when it is in contact with liquid It measures the MVTR through dressings by mass differential Entrapment of liquid can lead to serious consequences for skin integrity 3.3.2 Equipment 3.3.2.1 Five clean, dry cylinders, as specified in 3.2.2.1 3.3.2.2 Balance, as specified in 3.2.2.2 3.3.2.3 Humidity meter, as specified in 3.2.2.3 3.3.2.4 Oven or incubator, as specified in 3.2.2.4 3.3.2.5 Cutting equipment, as specified in 3.2.2.5 3.3.3 3.3.3.1 Procedure Perform the procedures described in 3.2.3.1 to 3.2.3.4 3.3.3.2 Invert the container and place it in the oven / incubator at temperature of (37 ±1) °C so that the deionised water is in contact with the sample Ensure there is a sufficient gap between the surface of the sample and the surface of the oven/incubator shelf to allow good airflow across the surface of the sample 3.3.3.3 After approximately h remove the container from the oven / incubator and record the test period (T) to the nearest 3.3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4.1 Immediately reweigh the container and sample and record the mass (W2) to the nearest 0,000 g Calculation of results Calculate the results as described in 3.2.4.1 to 3.2.4.4 3.3.4.2 If the MVTR of the test sample is less than 000 gm"2 24h"1, repeat the test using a time of 18 h to 24 h in 3.3.3.3 3.3.5 Test report The report shall include at least the following information: EN 13726-2:2002 (E) a) type of dressing, including lot number; b) any deviations from the test method; c) individual and average results; d) date of 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