ISO 18250-3:2018 Connectors for reservoir delivery systems for healthcare applications - Enteral applications

What is the ISO 18250-3 standard?

This standard is part of the ISO 18250 series for reservoir connectors. This standard is specifically for Enteral applications within the reservoir delivery systems for healthcare applications series.

The ISO 18250-3 standard specifies dimensions and performance requirements for the design and functional performance of Enteral reservoir connectors.

Performance testing of ISO 18250-3 Enteral reservoir connectors

The ISO 818250-3 standard includes performance tests following the methods of the ISO 80369-20 standard. Enersol has the reference connectors and the test equipment needed for the performance tests (ISO 80369-20).

Enersol can supply its reference connectors and test equipment, or for early stage testing/small lot testing this can be performed by Enersol in its ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.

Click the BUTTON below to download guidance documents for Enersol Reference Connectors and Equipment needed for the performance tests of ISO 80369-20.

Guidance document for testing Enteral Reservoir Connectors

Enersol reference connectors for ISO 18250-3:2018

Enersol's reference connectors have been designed specifically to meet requirements of ISO 18250-3.

(Cat. # S88) ISO 18250-3:2018 Figure C.1.
Cross port reference reservoir connector for testing cross connector (E1R) with extended length to clear cross connector shaft, extension will be capped.
Please note a 0.10 max rad is required at intersection of flank angles and minor diameter.

(Cat. # S89) ISO 18250-3:2018 Figure C.2.
Cross port reference reservoir connector for testing cross connector (E1R) with extended length to facilitate Enersol hex drive and M5 internal thread.
Please note a 0.10 max rad is required at intersection of flank angles and minor diameter.

(Cat. # S90) ISO 18250-3:2018 Figure C.3.
Cross connector for testing cross port reservoir connector (E1R)
Please note a 0.15 max rad is required at intersection of flank angles and major diameter.

(Cat. # S91) ISO 18250-3:2018 Figure C.4.
Cross connector for testing cross port reservoir connector (E1R)
Please note:
1, a 0.15 max rad is required at intersection of flank angles and major diameter.
2, termination of thread end is drawn with a flat face perpendicular to the axis, it's not possible to produce this, a 2 mm tool radius is required.

(Cat. # S92) ISO 18250-3:2018 Figure C.5.
Male reference connector for testing female enteral reservoir connection (E2R)

(Cat. # S93) ISO 18250-3:2018 Figure C.6.
Female reference connector for testing male enteral reservoir connection (E2R)

Enersol's reference connectors are made from stainless steel and have been designed to be used with Enersol testing equipment and devices. On request, Enersol can supply adapters to fit the reference connectors to machines other than Enersol's.

The reference connectors have a hex grip area with 9mm flats (for use in Enersol test equipment). The hex grip has an internal M5 thread. On request, reference connectors can be made to order with threads other than M5 either internal or external, as requested. Alternatively, adapters can be supplied to convert to a different thread type.

Reference connectors that are used for leakage tests are shipped with push-in fittings for use with 4mm hoses, making them fast and easy to use with Enersol testing equipment.

Provided with the reference connectors are individual wooden display boxes and long-form calibration certificates by an ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory (at no extra cost or lead).

Testing equipment for ISO 18250-3:2018 and ISO 80369-20:2015

Enersol has a full range of equipment for the tests in ISO 80369-20 and ISO 18250-3. Please see the ISO 80369-20 page, which you can visit here.

To find out more, please contact Enersol by emailing or submitting a request for catalogue.

Pricing and lead time

For pricing information and lead times, please contact Enersol. Lead times vary and rely on order size and stock on-hand. The price per unit improves with bulk purchases of 3 or more units of the same reference connector.

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