ISO 7767 is one of a series of International Standards based on IEC 601-1 : 1977; in IEC 601-1 : 1977 (the "General Standard"), this type of International Standard is referred to as a "Particular Standard". As stated in 1.3 of IEC 601-1 : 1977, the requirements of this International Standard take precedence over those of IEC 601-1 : 1977.
The scope and object given in clause 1 of IEC 601-1 : 1977 applies except that 1.1 shall be replaced by the following.
This International Standard specifies safety requirements for oxygen analyzers, as defined in 3.8 (in this International Standard) intended for use in determining the oxygen level in breathing gas mixtures administered to patients. Both sampling and non-sampling oxygen analyzers are covered.
The field of application includes, but is not limited to,
a) anaesthetic machines and breathing systems;
b) ventilators;
c) baby incubators;
d) oxygen concentrators (domiciliary or clinical).
Oxygen analyzers intended for use in laboratory research applications are outside the scope of this International Standard.