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- Weight: 1.0 lb
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Albahealth, LLC
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: C8015
- Phone: (865) 354-0410
Frequently asked questions
Is the stockinette radiation sterilized?
Yes, the Albahealth Sterile Single-Ply Stockinette is guaranteed to be sterile and safe for clinical use. Its design prioritizes exceptional cleanliness and reliability.
Sterility is maintained through two key features:
- Radiation Sterilization: The product is thoroughly radiation sterilized, ensuring high cleanliness without residual problems.
- Secure Packaging: It is efficiently sewn, rolled, and packaged in a CSR wrap and peel pouch, which maintains sterility until the point of use and helps reduce material and labor costs.
What is the primary material blend?
The standard Alba Sterile Single-Ply Stockinette utilizes a balanced blend of materials designed for optimal clinical performance:
- 50% Cotton: Provides essential breathability and comfort.
- 50% Synthetic Material: Adds durability, strength, and elasticity for effective use under casts or bandages.
Note that this stockinette is also offered in specialized configurations made entirely of 100% Cotton or 100% Polyester. All materials are radiation sterilized to guarantee cleanliness and reliability for medical use.
Is the packaging designed to reduce costs?
Yes, the Alba Sterile Single-Ply Stockinette is specifically engineered for cost-effective construction to help minimize both material and labor expenses.
This efficiency is achieved through the streamlined packaging process:
- The stockinette is sewn and rolled efficiently to optimize material usage.
- It utilizes a CSR wrap and peel pouch for sterile packaging, which is designed to reduce material usage and associated labor costs.
This approach ensures a reliable, clean, and budget-conscious product for clinical settings.
What are the key clinical uses?
The Alba Sterile Single-Ply Stockinette is a disposable medical textile engineered to serve as a clean, protective layer directly against the skin in various clinical settings. Its sterile nature is crucial for sensitive applications.
Its primary applications include:
- Casting Liner: Ideal for use as a protective liner underneath orthopedic casts (both plaster and fiberglass) and splints.
- Bandage Underlay: Suitable for application beneath compression bandages, providing skin protection and comfort.
The general composition of the stockinette is a balanced blend of 50% cotton and 50% synthetic fibers (though some variants are 100% cotton or polyester), which balances breathability and durability for patient comfort.
What sizes are available for this stockinette?
The Alba Sterile Single-Ply Stockinette is available in a wide variety of dimensions (Width x Length) to suit various medical applications. Sizes range from 2 inches up to 10 inches in width.
Available size configurations include:
- 2” Width: 2” x 36”
- 3” Width: 3” x 36”
- 4” Width: 4” x 36”, 4” x 48”, 4” x 60”
- 6” Width: 6” x 48”, 6” x 60”, 6” x 72”
- 8” Width: 8” x 72”
- 10” Width: 10” x 60”
Is the Alba Single-Ply Stockinette sterile?
Yes, the Alba Single-Ply Stockinette is designed for reliable medical use and guaranteed sterility.
- Sterilization Method: The stockinette is radiation sterilized to ensure maximum cleanliness and reliability, eliminating any concern about residual problems commonly associated with other sterilization methods.
- Protective Packaging: To maintain sterility until the moment of use, each unit is sewn, rolled, and packaged using a protective CSR wrap and a peel pouch. This packaging method also helps reduce material and labor costs.
Is the product made in the USA?
Yes, select variants of the Albahealth Sterile Single-Ply Stockinette are manufactured in the USA.
Since this stockinette is offered in a wide array of configurations (different sizes, materials, and packaging quantities), the country of origin may vary depending on the specific product code chosen.
What specialized packaging ensures sterility?
The Alba Single-Ply Stockinette uses specialized packaging and sterilization methods to ensure cleanliness and efficiency.
- Sterilization Method: The product is radiation sterilized, which guarantees a highly clean and reliable material free from residual concerns.
- Packaging Format: For cost-effectiveness and reliability, the stockinette is efficiently sewn, rolled, and secured within a CSR wrap and a protective peel pouch. This optimized packaging also helps reduce material and labor costs.
What are the available material compositions?
The Alba Sterile Single-Ply Stockinette is offered in different material compositions to provide clinical versatility:
- Standard Blend: The core product is made from a balanced mix of 50% cotton and 50% synthetic materials.
- Specific Variants: To meet diverse application requirements, you can also choose specific variants made entirely of Cotton or entirely of Polyester.
What is the typical shipping lead time?
The lead time for the Alba Sterile Single-Ply Stockinette varies depending on the specific variant selected. It falls into two primary ranges:
- Some configurations ship quickly, with an estimated lead time of 1 to 2 weeks.
- Most other configurations have a standard lead time of 4 to 5 weeks.