ISO 7864 - Sterile hypodermic needles for single use - Requirements and test methods

The ISO 7864 international standard specifies requirements for sterile hypodermic needles for single use of designated metric sizes 0.18 mm to 1.2 mm.

The following test methods are described:

• Needle bonding strength
• Flow rate through the needle (patency of lumen)
• Penetration force and drag force for needles
• Sharps injury protection (ISO 23908)
• The conical socket of the hypodermic needle hub shall meet the requirements of ISO 80369-1
• Needles according to the tubular needle designation shall be in accordance with ISO 9626