General information
To make up compresses of different sizes and thickness.
Specifications
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Materials: |
100 % hydrophilic, purified absorbent cotton, plain weave. |
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Absorbent cotton, gauze type 20 threads/cm2 and 27g/m2, cut compresses to requested size. |
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Measurements |
Type
thread/cm2 |
BP |
Type |
USP |
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Nr of Threads
per 10cm |
Nr of Threads
per 2.54cm |
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Warp |
20 |
114 to 126 |
IV |
22 to 26 |
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Weft |
20 |
75 to 75 |
IV |
18 to 22 |
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Weight |
20 |
27g/m2 |
IV |
27.8 g/m2 |
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Acceptable alternatives |
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Warp |
17 |
95 to 105 |
V |
20 to 24 |
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Weft |
17 |
66 to 74 |
V |
16 to 20 |
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Weight |
17 |
23g/m2 |
V |
25.7 g/m2 |
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Type VI is too loose for hospital compresses |
- Odourless
- Reasonably free of weaving defects and impurities
- Good selvedge
- Not starched
- Not detectable by X-ray
- Non-sterile
- Finished product must be steam sterilized at 134°C
Note: absorbent cotton gauzes below 17 threads/cm2 are too loose and difficult to cut properly into compresses; it also produces higher emissions of small particles; and compresses require extra folds to reach the required absorption level.
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Unit presentation: |
Provided in folded layers or rolls: length 100m. width 90cm |
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Packaging: |
Individually packaged in suitable protective wrapping (generally in paper and, preferably, in an outer package: a sealed plastic bag, to protect from dust and humidity). |
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Labelling: |
- Product name and reference number. |
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- Roll size: length and width. |
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- Type of absorbent cotton gauze (BP or USP); g/m2. |
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- Mark CE, preferable. |
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- Manufacturer’s name and address. |
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Storage: |
- Protect from humidity (high risk of mould). |
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Other: |
Complies with pharmacopoeia specifications: minimum BP 88, USP 85 and EUR II 95. |
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Complies with European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC class 1 |