General information
A full- or half-length apron-like garment intended to shield portions of the body (i.e., that of the operator, patient, or other attending person) from radiation exposure during medical procedures.
Specifications
Radiation-shielding apron:
The device typically consists of a fluid-resistant outer covering encasing a thin sheet of lead (Pb) or lead-equivalent material.
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Materials: |
Polymer, made from lead-free composite materials. |
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- Inside lining: woven nylon. |
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- Outer lining: rubber-coated polymer fabric: strong, flexible and washable. |
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- Resistant to chlorine disinfection. |
Patient protection: minimum lead equivalence of 0.5mm Pb.
a) Mini-apron or half apron used to protect a patient’s genital area during a standing X-ray radioscopy of the thorax and upper abdomen.
- Unisex model.
- Wide and strong Velcro closure.
- Bound on all sides with special tape.
- Sizes
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XXRAAPRO2530: |
Newborn or toddlers: |
25x20-30cm |
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XXRAAPRO3030: |
Children: |
30x30cm |
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XXRAAPRO4037: |
Adult: |
37x40cm |
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XXRAAPRO4050: |
Adult large: |
40x45-50cm |
b) Apron gonad shield or patient protective cover: protects patient’s genital area during X-ray examination in a lying position.
The lead and rubber sheet are bound on all sides with special tape and can be wrapped around a patient according to need.
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XXRAAPROGOLA: |
Large: |
60x100cm |
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XXRAAPROGOME: |
Medium: |
60x80cm |
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XXRAAPROGOSM: |
Small: |
60x50cm |
Radiologist protection: minimum lead equivalence of 0.35mm in front and 0.25mm in back.
- Sleeveless apron with shoulder and back protection; easy to put on and take off.
Crossover back straps: minimum lead equivalent of 25mm Pb.
Standard closure: Velcro with stretch system or clip fasteners.
- Bound on all sides with special tape.
- Sizes:
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Length |
Shoulders |
Hip |
Comments on Size |
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XXRAAPRORALA |
120cm |
53cm |
75cm |
Large: recommended for heights of 175-185cm approx. |
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XXRAAPRORAME |
110cm |
48cm |
60cm |
Medium: recommended for heights of 165-175cm approx. |
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XXRAAPRORASM |
90cm |
40cm |
60cm |
Small: recommended for heights of 145-155cm approx. |
Each radiologist apron is delivered with a wooden clothes hanger.
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Unit presentation: |
1 apron carefully folded and protected in silk paper, maintenance manual, CE mark and reference number of notifying body, size and lead equivalent. |
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Packaging: |
1 apron carefully folded in a strong carton to avoid puncture or tears during transportation. |
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Labelling: |
The following information must appear on the apron: |
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- Designation of item, size, lead equivalent, CE mark and reference number of notifying body. |
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- Name and address of manufacturer and/or supplier. |
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Other: |
Product must comply with Personal Protection Guideline 89/686/EEC or other international equivalent. |
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Quality: |
As requirement for all X-ray protective items: |
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EN 61331-1: Protective devices against diagnostic medical X-radiation. Determination of attenuation properties of materials |
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EN 61331-3: Protective devices against diagnostic medical X-radiation - Part 3: Protective clothing and protective devices for gonads |
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CE mark and reference number of notifying body. |