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Country of Origin: Mexico
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- Weight: 5.0 lb
- For use in all types of cataract, intraocular, and refractive procedures
- Reliable adhesive stays secure to help provide a sterile field
- Used in surgical procedures to isolate the surgical site from lid margins, eyelashes, and eyebrows to help reduce the risk of surgical site contamination
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Learn more:
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MFR:
3M
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 1062
- Phone: (800) 228-3957
Frequently asked questions
Does this drape work for all ophthalmic procedures?
The 3M Steri-Drape is specifically engineered for a high degree of versatility within delicate eye surgeries, helping to isolate the surgical site and maintain a secure sterile field. It is highly suitable for various EENT/Ophthalmic procedures, including:
- Cataract procedures
- Intraocular procedures
- Refractive procedures
This specialized design helps significantly reduce the risk of contamination from surrounding areas like lid margins, eyelashes, and eyebrows. Key features include a reliable adhesive for secure placement, a standard blue fluid-repellent fabric, and the assurance that the product is sterile and latex-free.
Does this ophthalmic drape provide a sterile barrier?
Yes, the 3M Steri-Drape EENT Ophthalmic Drape is sterile, specifically designed to create and maintain a sterile field during ophthalmic surgical procedures. This helps isolate the surgical site from potential contaminants like lid margins, eyelashes, and eyebrows, reducing the risk of surgical site contamination.
Is the 3M Steri-Drape EENT Drape latex-free?
Yes, the 3M Steri-Drape EENT Ophthalmic Drape is latex-free.
This feature is essential for patient safety, ensuring the drape can be used safely on individuals with latex sensitivities during ophthalmic and EENT procedures.
Isolates the surgical site reliably?
Yes, the 3M Steri-Drape is specifically engineered for reliable isolation of the surgical site during delicate ophthalmic procedures, including cataract, intraocular, and refractive surgeries.
The design ensures maximum aseptic control through several key features:
- Contamination Barrier: The drape isolates the surgical field from potential contaminants such as lid margins, eyelashes, and eyebrows, significantly reducing contamination risk.
- Secure & Stable: It features reliable adhesive technology designed to maintain a stable, secure sterile field that stays fixed throughout the entire procedure.
- Fluid Management: Constructed from a fluid-repellent, standard blue fabric that effectively manages surgical fluids.
- Hypoallergenic: The drape is latex-free and supplied sterile.
Do these drapes include fluid collection pouches?
Yes, the availability of fluid collection pouches depends on the specific product configuration chosen, as they are integrated features designed for effective fluid management during surgery.
While the standard blue fabric of the drape is inherently fluid-repellent, configurations are available that include collection pouches to manage surgical runoff:
- Incise Film with Pouch: This configuration (e.g., MPN 1062) includes a single fluid collection pouch.
- Adhesive Aperture with Pouches: These configurations (e.g., MPNs 1064 and 1065B) include multiple fluid collection pouches (some variants feature two).
These integrated features are crucial for maintaining a dry, sterile field throughout complex ophthalmic procedures, such as cataract or refractive surgery.
Is the drape fluid-repellent and latex-free?
Yes, the 3M Steri-Drape is designed with excellent material specifications:
- Fluid Resistance: It is constructed from a standard blue, fluid-repellent fabric. This feature is essential for effectively managing surgical fluids and upholding the integrity of the sterile field during ophthalmic procedures.
- Hypoallergenic: The drape is confirmed to be latex-free, which is beneficial for ensuring patient safety, particularly for those with latex sensitivities.
Which surgical procedures use this ophthalmic drape?
The 3M Steri-Drape EENT Ophthalmic Drape is specifically designed for ophthalmic and related surgical interventions. It is indicated for use in a wide range of procedures, including:
- Cataract procedures
- Intraocular procedures
- Refractive procedures
Its primary function is to create a sterile barrier, isolating the operative field from potential contaminants such as the lid margins, eyelashes, and eyebrows.
What sizes of sterile Ophthalmic Drape are offered?
The 3M Steri-Drape EENT Ophthalmic Drape is offered in three different overall dimensions, designed to provide comprehensive, sterile field coverage for various ophthalmic procedures:
- 53” x 53” (137 cm x 137 cm)
- 62” x 72” (158 cm x 182 cm)
- 62” x 108” (158 cm x 274 cm)
These dimensions correspond to specific product configurations, including options with Incise Film or Adhesive Apertures, and various fluid collection pouch designs, allowing surgical teams to select the ideal fit for their procedure.
What size is the incise film area?
The incise film area measures 3.125 inches by 3.875 inches.
This crucial feature, designed for localized incision, is typically included with the drape configuration specified as “With Incise Film and Pouch”.
How does this drape prevent surgical site contamination?
The 3M Steri-Drape EENT Ophthalmic Drape is designed to create a secure, reliable sterile barrier specifically for delicate ophthalmic procedures, including cataract, intraocular, and refractive surgery.
It minimizes the risk of surgical site contamination through several essential features:
- Targeted Isolation: The drape isolates the surgical site from potential contamination sources, such as lid margins, eyelashes, and eyebrows.
- Secure Adhesive Technology: It utilizes a reliable adhesive that ensures the drape remains firmly fixed throughout the procedure, maintaining the integrity of the sterile field.
- Fluid Repellence: The standard blue fabric is fluid-repellent, effectively managing surgical fluids and preventing compromise of the sterile area.
Additionally, the product is supplied sterile and is latex-free, making it suitable for patients with latex sensitivities.