DRAPE, non-woven, high perf., sterile, universal set
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STERILE DRAPES, non-woven
Definition
A sterile protective covering, or a collection of various different types of sterile drapes, covers and/or towels, made of synthetic materials and designed to isolate a site of surgical incision or a surgical field from contamination in various clinical settings (e.g., in an operating room).
Specifications
- Non-woven (polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.)
- Composed of one absorbent layer and one impervious layer
- Tear resistant
- Flexible
- Sterile, for single use
- Optional: adhesive drape or additional adhesive tape for fixation
Quality standards
Quality Standards Comment
EN 13795 test results (drape high performance)
- EN 29073-3: Tensile strength - dry and wet: ≥ 20 Newton (amount in force applied to break the strip)
- EN 13938-1: Burst strength - dry and wet: ≥ 40 kPa strength at burst
- EN 20811: Resistance to fluid penetration: critical area / less critical area: ≥ 100/10 cm of water pressure on the fabric sample
- EN ISO 11737: Cleanliness – microbial: ≤ 300 Number of colonies formed / dm²
- ISO 9073 -10: Cleanliness - particulate matter and Linting: Number of particles 3-25µm as an index for PM expressed as Log10: critical area / less critical area: ≤ 3.5 / ≤ 4.0
- ISO 22612: Resistance to microbial penetration – dry: ≤ 300 CFU (number of colonies formed after incubation)
- ISO 22610: Resistance to microbial penetration – wet: for the critical area: ≥ 6.0 Number of colonies formed after incubation, expressed in Barrier Index
Technical specifications
- single drape for nursing care: ± 45 x 75 cm
- Caesarean section set
- table drape: ± 200 x 150 cm
- drape: ± 300 x 250 cm
- baby cover: ± 100 x 80 cm
- absorbent towels
- orthopaedic set
- table drape: ± 200 x 150 cm
- drape with window: ± 300 x 225 cm
- absorbent towels
- universal set
- table drape: ± 200 x 150 cm
- 2 lateral drapes: ± 100 x 75 cm
- surgical drape: ± 180 x 150 cm
- surgical drape: ± 250 x 150 cm
- absorbent towels
- Mayo cover: rectangular bag of ± 145 x 80 cm
The exact composition of the set and the size of the drapes may vary according the manufacturer. Some add a cover for Mayo table, some do not add towels. Please check exact content of the set before opening.
Packaging & Labelling
- Single drapes: unit sterile packaging in peel-open pack
- Sets: double sterile packaging in peel-open pack
Instructions for use
Disposable drapes are intended for situations where sterilization is problematic. It is recommended to keep a small emergency stock in every hospital.
Single use linen is MSF standard for orthopedic surgical procedures.