Surgical gowns and other protective apparel having color-coding for identifying barrier protection levels and methods of making same
US7802313B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F3/00
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A disposable surgical gown having a neck binding that includes a visual indicator to identify the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical gown. In particular, the disposable surgical gown has a neck binding that is color-coded for identifying the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical gown for protecting against penetration of body fluids and infectious materials. Also disclosed is a disposable surgical drape having a visual indicator, such as color-coding, to identify the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical drape. A surgical kit includes the disposable surgical gown and/or disposable surgical drape having visual indicators, such as color-coding, to identify the barrier protection level. The surgical kit may include other items to be used in a surgical setting which may also have visual indicators, such as color-coding, to identify the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical gown and/or disposable surgical drape.
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