Enteral Application ISO 18250-3 Reference Connector For Reservoir Delivery Systems

ISO 80369-3 Figure C.1 and C.2 Female Reference Connectors

ISO 80369-3 Small-Bore Connectors for Liquids and Gases in Healthcare Applications - Part 3: Connectors for Enteral Applications; Annex C; Figure C.1 and Figure C.2 define the Female Reference Connectors are used in the tests specified in ISO 80369-3, Clause 6. Keeping with the experienced requirements of the medical industry; these ISO 80369-3 Figure C.1 and C.2 Female Reference Connectors are made from hardened stainless steel.

The ISO 80369-3 Figure C.1 and Figure C.2 Female Reference Connectors have design details which are not specified in ISO 80369-3 and which allow connection to test equipment. These design details vary by manufacturer. With the addition of an adapter the various designs will all work with the Enersol Test Equipment. The photos above help illuminate these design differences.

The ISO 80369-3 Figure C.1 and Figure C.2 Female Reference Connectors are an integral part of ENFit Small Bore Connector testing. The ISO ISO 80369-3 Figure C.1 and Figure C.2 Female Reference Connectors are assembled to samples for tests such as liquid leakage, air leakage, ease of assembly, unscrewing torque, separation force, resistance to overriding, and stress cracking.

Uses for the ISO 80369-3 Fig C.1 and C.2 Female Reference Connectors
Below is a list of tests which are best accomplished by using the ISO 80369-3 Figure C.1 and Figure C.2 Female Reference Connectors.

ISO 80369-3; Clause 6.1.2 - Fluid Leakage by Pressure Decay
To conduct the Fluid Leakage by Pressure Decay test found in ISO 80369-3 clause 6.1.2,it requires:
1 - Female Reference Connector ISO80369-3 Fig C.1 

2 - Fitting Assembly Machine

3 - Automated Pressure Decay Tester

ISO 80369-3; Clause 6.1.3 - Positive Pressure Fluid Leakage
To conduct the Positive Pressure Fluid Leakage test found in ISO 80369-3 clause 6.1.3,it requires:
1 - Female Reference Connector ISO80369-3 Fig C.1

2 - Fitting Assembly Machine

3 - Automated Pressure Decay Tester

ISO 80369-3; Clause 6.2 - Stress Cracking
To conduct the Stress Cracking test found in ISO 80369-3 clause 6.2,it requires:
1 - Female Reference Connector ISO80369-3 Fig C.1

2 - Fitting Assembly Machine

ISO 80369-3; Clause 6.3 - Resistance to Seperation from Axial Load
To conduct the Resistance to Seperation from Axial Load test found in ISO 80369-3 clause 6.3,it requires:
1 - Female Reference Connector ISO80369-3 Fig C.2
2 - Fitting Assembly Machine 

3 - Seperation force Device

ISO 80369-3; Clause 6.4 - Resistance to Seperation from Unscrewing
To conduct the Resistance to Seperation from Unscrewing test found in ISO 80369-3 clause 6.4,it requires:
1 - Female Reference Connector ISO80369-3 Fig C.1
2 - Fitting Assembly Machine 

3 - Unscrewing Torque Device

ISO 80369-3; Clause 6.5 - Resistance to Overriding
To conduct the Resistance to Overriding test found in ISO 80369-3 clause 6.5,it requires:
1 - Female Reference Connector ISO80369-3 Fig C.2
2 - Fitting Assembly Machine 

ISO 80369-3; Clause 6.6 - Disconnection by Unscrewing
To conduct the Disconnection by Unscrewing test found in ISO 80369-3 clause 6.6,it requires:
1 - Female Reference Connector ISO80369-3 Fig C.1
2 - Fitting Assembly Machine 
3 - Disconnection by Unscrewing Tester