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ISO 80369 is an international standard that discusses small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications. ISO 80369-1 provides the best industry guidance on the general requirements for small-bore connectors to ensure the safety and health of patients and operators.   ISO 80369-1 is the first part of a multi-part series that layouts general requirements for small-bore connectors, which convey liquids or gases in healthcare applications. These small-bore connectors are used in medical devices or accessories intended for use with a patient. ISO 80369-1 also specifies the healthcare fields in which these small-bore connectors are intended to be used. These healthcare fields include but are not limited to breathing systems and driving gases, enteral, limb cuff inflation, neuraxial, and intravascular or hypodermic.