1 Scope
This Standard gives definitions of terms, general technical requirements, general test methods, inspection rules, marks, specification, packing, transport and storage for endoscopes and endoscopic accessories used in the practice of medicine. Special technical requirements of all types of endoscopes shall meet the requirements of relevant special standards.
2 Normative References
The following Standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this Part are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
