Bandage, gauze

Two types:

Conforming bandage: mixed fibres, slightly elastic.

Open weave bandage: 100% cotton, non-elastic, type 1 or 2.

Material:

- Mixed fabric: 56% viscose, 40% polyamide, plain weave.

- Cotton fabric: 100% cotton, purified and bleached, plain weave.

Measurements:

Conforming bandage,

mixed fiber

Open weave bandage,

100% bleached cotton (e.g., type 2)

Nominal length:

4m stretched

4m

Nominal width:

6, 8, 10 and15cm

6, 8, 10 and 15cm

Weight: g/m2

32 to 35g

Not less than 33g

Warp: Nr of threads/10cm

112 to 124

135 to 163

Weft: Nr of threads/10cm

60 to 72

84 to 96

Edge:

Firm edge, no loose threads

Evenly cut, parallel to the warp threads, and reasonably free of loose threads.

Extensibility:

+/- 100% in length

none

Bleaching:

To a good white, practically odourless.

To a good white, practically odourless.

Starch:

none

none

Unit presentation:

1 roll, non-sterile, single-use

Can be packed individually in a sealed transparent pouch

Packaging:

Packed in boxes of 10-12 pieces with protective wrapping or in bulk with the following information on the label:

- Product name and reference number

- Size in cm: length un-stretched and stretched with width

- Material (100% cotton or mixed fabric explained)

- CE mark, preferably

- Manufacturer’s name and address

Other requirements:

Complies with  European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, class 1

Basic materials:

Cotton viscose, polyamide fibres meet international pharmacopoeias specifications.