MALAYSIAN STANDARDS

11	HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY

11.040

Medical equipment


11.040.20	Transfusion, infusion and injection equipment


MS 1099 : 1987
Specification for single-use (sterile) infusion sets for general medical use.
Specifies requirements for single-use sterile intravenous infusion and transfusion sets intended for general medical use. It covers sets suitable for blood, blood derivatives and other intravenous fluids in general, and also sets suitable only for use with fluids containing no solid phase.
Price Code : E Amendment 1 : 1990

MS 1369 : 1995
Specification for sterile, single use urethral catheters of the Nelation and Foley types.
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for sterile, single-use urethral catheters intended to be introduced through the urethra into the urinary bladder. For the purpose of this standard, only two types of urethral catheters are specified i.e. (1) Type I - urethral catheters without ballon. (2) Type II - urethral catheters with self retaining ballon. Although other types of catheters may still be used, adherence to the types covered by the standard would simlify the inventories of manufacturers and hospitals, yet still provide an adequate range for most purposes.
Price Code : C


11.040.30	Surgical instruments and materials


MS 342 : 1976
Specification for absorbent gauze.
Applies to bleached absorbent gauze, sterile or non-sterile, for use in surgical dressings.
Price Code : B

MS 354 : 1976
Specification for absorbent lint.
Applies to bleached absorbent lint used in surgical dressings.
Price Code : A

MS 355 : 1976
Specification for open-wove bandages.
Specifies requirements for white open-wove bandages used for surgical dressings.
Price Code : A

MS 356 : 1976
Specification for crepe bandages.
Specifies requirements for crepe bandages used for surgical dressings.
Price Code : B

MS 451 : 1976
Specification for plaster of Paris bandage.
Covers requirements, packing, labeling and marking, sampling and tests for calcium sulphate content and foreign matter.
Price Code : B

MS 454 : 1976
Specification for zinc oxide elastic self-adhesive bandage.
Methods to determine weight of fabric, weight of adhesive mass and adhesive strength described, together with other requirements, packing and marking.
Price Code : B

MS 495 : 1977
Specification for absorbent cotton wool.
Prescribes requirements, sampling procedure and methods of test for cotton wool intended for medical as well as for domestic use.
Price Code : B

MS 582 : 1979
Specification for extension plaster.
Also known as extension strapping or orthopaedic strapping for use in surgical dressings. Description on cloth, packing and marking are provided. Test methods cover threads per unit length, weight of fabric and adhesive mass, elasticity and zinc oxide content.
Price Code : A

MS 583 : 1979
Specification for cellulose wadding.
Requirements and test methods for area per unit mass, sulphated ash content, lignin and fluorescent for cellulose wadding used in surgical dressings as an absorbent and protective pad.
Price Code : A



11.060	Dentistry


11.060.10	Dental materials


MS ISO 11609 : 2003
Dentistry – Toothpastes – Requirements, test methods and marking.
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements and test methods for physical and chemical properties, and for the marking and/or labelling of toothpastes for daily use by the public with a toothbrush to promote oral hygiene. NOTE. It is anticipated that guidelines on claimed or implied efficacy of toothpastes for the prevention or control of oral conditions will be published as an FDI Technical Report.
Price Code : B


11.100	Laboratory medicine


MS 107 : 1973
Method of test for pyrogens.
Details method for carrying out test for pyrogens using rabbits as test animals.
Price Code : A


11.140	Hospital equipment


MS 928 : 1984
Specification for hospital beds and cots.
Specifies dimensional and constructional requirements for eight types of beds and cots. Test methods cover strength and stiffness of mattress seat, structural strength and stability and structural stability of verticle structures.
Price Code : B

MS 990 : 1985
Specification for metal framed mobile ward screens.
Specifies materials, dimensional and construction requirements for ward screens of the type commonly used in hospitals and other medical institutions.
Price Code : A

MS 991 : 1985
Specification for hospital trolleys for instruments, dressings and anaesthetistics' use.
Specifies materials, dimensions, construction and electrical safety precautions for instrument trolleys, with rectangular or square shelves, for use in hospitals.
Price Code : A

MS 992 : 1985
Specification for hospital cabinets for poisons and dangerous drugs.
Covers materials, dimensions and construction requirements for wall-fixing cabinets of metal construction, for storage of poisons and dangerous drugs in hospitals.
Price Code : A

MS 993 : 1985
Specification for overbed tables.
Dimensions, materials, construction and performance requirements for two types of overbed tables; the cantilever type and the bridge type are listed.
Price Code : B

MS 1047 : 1986
Specification for medical gas cylinders, valves and yoke connections.
Specifies requirements for medical gas cylinders and their valve outlets and connections of the pin index type.
Price Code : D

MS 1051 : Part 1 : 1987
Specification for hospital bedside lockers : Part 1 : General purpose hospital bedside lockers of wooden construction.
Specifies basic user and design requirements, dimensions, materials and constructional requirements for general purpose hospital bedside lockers made of wood.
Price Code : A

MS 1155 : 1999
Specification for rubber examination gloves.
Specifies requirements for packaged or bulk non-sterile rubber gloves intended for use in medical examinations and diagnostic, therapeutic procedure and also in handling contaminated medical materials.
Price Code : A

MS 1155 : 2003
Single-use medical examination gloves – Specification.
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for packaged sterile, or bulked non-sterile, rubber gloves intended for use in medical examinations and diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to protect the patient and the user from cross-contamination. It also covers rubber gloves intended for use in handling contaminated medical materials and gloves with smooth surfaces or with textured surfaces over part or all of the glove. This standard is intended as a reference for the performance and safety of rubber examination gloves. The safe and proper usage of examination gloves and sterilisation procedures with subsequent handling, packaging and storage procedures are outside the scope of this standard.
Price Code : B

MS 1291 : 1992
Specification for single use, sterilized surgical rubber gloves.
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for packaged sterile rubber surgical gloves intended for use in conducting surgical procedures. It is applicable to single-use gloves that are worn once and then discarded. The specification is intended as a reference to the performance and safety of rubber surgical gloves. The safe and proper use of rubber surgical gloves is beyond the scope of this standard.
Price Code : B

MS 1291 : 2003
Single-use sterile rubber surgical gloves – Specification.
surgical procedures to protect the patient and the user from cross-contamination. It is applicable to single-use gloves that are worn once and the discarded. It does not apply to examination or procedure gloves. It covers gloves with smooth surfaces and gloves with textured surfaces over part or all of the glove. This standard is intended as a reference for the performance and safety of rubber surgical gloves. The safe and proper usage of surgical gloves and sterilisation procedures with subsequent handling, packaging and storage procedures are outside the scope of this Malaysian Standard.
Price Code : B


11.180	Aids for disabled or handicapped persons


MS 1184 : 2002
Code of practice on access for disabled persons to public buildings (First revision)
This Malaysian Standard specifies the basic requirements for elements of buildings and related facilities so as to permit access by people with disabilities. These requirements are applicable to all buildings that disabled persons may use as members of the general public, as visitors or for purposes of employment. Residential buildings will be covered in another standard. This standard supersedes MS 1184 : 1991.
Price Code : E

MS 1331 : 1993
Code of practice for access of disabled people outside buildings.
Specifies the basic requirements for the provision and design of out-door facilities so that they are accessible and usable by disabled people.
Price Code : D

MS ISO 11683 : 2000
Packaging - Tactile warnings of danger - Requirements
Specifies the requirements for a tactile warning of danger on packagings which contain certain dangerous substances and preparations. This standard does not specify the dangerous substances and preparations to be contained in packagings with a tactile warning of danger. These are to be specified by legislative authorities.
Price Code : B


11.200	Birth control. Mechanical contraceptives


MS 113 : 1990
Specification for rubber condoms (First revision).
Incorporates the application of a more stringent sampling plan, inspection level and AQL requirements. The physical requirements expand over a broader range of parameters such as the bursting volume and pressure, freedom from holes, tensile properties, etc.
Price Code : C

MS 113 : 2003
Natural latex rubber condoms – Requirements and test methods.
This Malaysian Standard specifies the minimum requirements and the test methods to be used for male condoms made from natural rubber latex which are supplied to consumers for contraceptive purposes and to assist in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.
Price Code : F

MS 114 : 1973
Specification for diaphragms for contraceptive use.
Refers specifically to vaginal diaphragms. Requirements in terms of material, size, types of spring, freedom from defects, aging tests, methods of storage and marking given.
Price Code : A