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Surgical Gown Standards

The document outlines various standards for surgical gowns and protective clothing used in healthcare facilities, including ASTM, EN, NFPA, and ISO specifications. Key performance metrics include tensile strength, tear resistance, seam strength, lint generation, water vapor transmission, and bacterial penetration resistance. These standards ensure the safety and effectiveness of surgical gowns and related apparel in medical settings.

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Surgical Gown Standards

The document outlines various standards for surgical gowns and protective clothing used in healthcare facilities, including ASTM, EN, NFPA, and ISO specifications. Key performance metrics include tensile strength, tear resistance, seam strength, lint generation, water vapor transmission, and bacterial penetration resistance. These standards ensure the safety and effectiveness of surgical gowns and related apparel in medical settings.

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Surgical Gowns Standards

ASTM F2407 – 06 -Standard Specification for Surgical Gowns Intended for Use in Healthcare
Facilities
• Tensile Strength: ASTM D5034, ASTM D1682
• Tear resistance: ASTM D5587(woven), ASTM D5587 (non woven), ASTM D1424.3
• Seam Strength: ASTM D751 (stretch woven or knit)
• Lint Generation (ISO 9073 Part 10)
• Water vapor transmission (breathability) ASTM F1868 Part B, ASTM D6701 (non woven),
ASTM D737-75

EN 14126- Protective clothing. Performance requirements and tests methods for protective clothing
against infective agents

NFPA 1999- Standard on Protective Clothing and Ensembles for Emergency Medical Operations
EN 13795 - Specifies requirements for single-use and reusable surgical drapes, surgical gowns and
clean air suits
ISO 22610 -Surgical drapes, gowns and clean air suits, used as medical devices, for patients, clinical
staff and equipment— Test method to determine the resistance to wet bacterial penetration.
AAMI ANSI PB70- Liquid barrier performance and classification of protective apparel and drapes
intended for use in health care facilities

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