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Description

The Parker Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad (#04-02) is an aqueous, flexible ultrasound standoff for use in difficult-to-visualize and near-field areas, or when gels alone won't do. Disposability eliminates the risk of cross-contamination in diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound procedures.

Warranty: Until Use or Expiration (24 Month Shelf Life).

Features

Parker Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad Features

  • Size: 2 cm x 9 cm.
  • Requires no gel, except in prolonged procedures.
  • Requires only gentle, even pressure.
  • Disposable.
  • Cushions sensitive areas.
  • Hypoallergenic.
  • Bacteriostatic.
  • Easy to use.
  • Color: Clear.
  • Packaging: 6 Pads per Box, 6 Boxes per Case (36 Pads per Case total).

Frequently asked questions

Is the Aquaflex pad ideal for near-field imaging?

Yes, the Parker Aquaflex pad is specifically designed as an aqueous and flexible standoff, making it highly effective for near-field imaging and examinations of difficult-to-visualize anatomical areas where standard gels may be insufficient.It provides a reliable medium for superior acoustic coupling and offers several benefits:<ul><li>Optimal Hygiene: The fully disposable nature eliminates the risk of cross-contamination during sensitive procedures.</li><li>Convenient Use: It generally requires no additional ultrasound gel, except during prolonged scanning. Operation requires only gentle, even pressure.</li><li>Safety & Comfort: The material is hypoallergenic and bacteriostatic, cushioning sensitive areas for enhanced patient comfort.</li><li>Dimensions: Each pad measures 2 cm x 9 cm.</li></ul>

Is the Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad fully disposable?

Yes, the Parker Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad is designed for single use and is fully disposable. This is a key feature that eliminates the risk of cross-contamination, helping maintain optimal hygiene in clinical settings.

In addition to its disposable design, the gel pad offers significant safety and functional advantages:

  • Safe Formulation: The pad is both bacteriostatic (resisting bacterial growth) and hypoallergenic, ensuring patient safety and comfort, especially in sensitive areas.
  • Effective Standoff: It serves as an aqueous, flexible standoff (measuring 2 cm x 9 cm) ideal for near-field or difficult-to-visualize areas.
  • Minimal Requirement: It generally requires no additional ultrasound gel for operation, only gentle, even pressure.
Is the Aquaflex pad disposable and bacteriostatic?

Yes, the Parker Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad is engineered for optimal hygiene and patient safety.

Key features related to safety and use include:

  • Disposable Design: The pad is single-use, which is crucial for eliminating the risk of cross-contamination between patients during sensitive diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound procedures.
  • Safe Formulation: The material composition is both bacteriostatic and hypoallergenic, providing cushioning and safety for the patient.
  • Aqueous Standoff: This aqueous and flexible pad is ideal for difficult-to-visualize, near-field examinations. It generally requires no additional ultrasound gel for effective acoustic coupling, except during prolonged procedures.
What is the shelf life of the Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad?

The Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pads have a guaranteed shelf life of 24 months. The pads are backed by a warranty that is valid until they are used or reach this expiration date.

Does the gel pad require extra coupling gel?

The Parker Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad is specifically engineered as an aqueous, flexible standoff and typically does not require supplemental ultrasound coupling gel for effective acoustic coupling.

It provides the necessary medium for clear imaging, particularly in hard-to-visualize or near-field areas.

Key Usage Details:

  • Application: Only requires gentle, even pressure to ensure proper acoustic contact.
  • Exception: For prolonged procedures, a small amount of traditional ultrasound coupling gel may be applied to the pad’s surface to maintain optimal contact and signal integrity.
Is the Aquaflex Gel Pad easy to use?

Yes, the Parker Aquaflex Gel Pad is engineered for simple and efficient use as a specialized ultrasound standoff, particularly in challenging anatomical areas. Its design features simplify the examination process:

  • Minimal Effort Required: The pad only requires gentle, even pressure from the operator to achieve effective acoustic coupling.
  • Ready-to-Use: Being aqueous, the pad does not typically require additional ultrasound gel, streamlining preparation. (Supplemental gel is only recommended for prolonged procedures.)
  • Hygienic and Safe: It is completely disposable to prevent cross-contamination, and the material is both hypoallergenic and bacteriostatic, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
What is the packaging configuration of the Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pads?

The Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pads are packaged with 6 pads per box, and 6 boxes per case, totaling 36 pads per case.

Is this gel pad effective for challenging imaging?

Yes, the Parker Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad is specifically designed to function as an aqueous, flexible standoff for improving visualization during challenging diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, especially in near-field areas.

Key Benefits as an Ultrasound Standoff

The pad is engineered for situations where standard ultrasound gels may be insufficient, providing precise acoustic coupling by:

  • Targeting Difficult Areas: It is ideal for examinations involving near-field or hard-to-visualize anatomical structures.
  • Requiring Minimal Gel: The pad generally requires no additional ultrasound gel for use, except during prolonged procedures.
  • Ease of Use: Effective coupling is achieved with only gentle, even pressure from the operator.

Safety and Hygiene

This pad offers superior hygiene and patient comfort:

  • Disposable: The design is fully disposable, which eliminates the risk of cross-contamination between patients.
  • Safe Formulation: It is both hypoallergenic and bacteriostatic, ensuring patient safety and cushioning sensitive areas during examination.

Each clear pad measures 2 cm x 9 cm.

Is the Aquaflex pad bacteriostatic and disposable for optimal safety?

Yes, the Parker Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad is designed as a hygienic, single-use aqueous standoff, prioritizing both patient safety and comfort.

Key features that ensure safety and hygiene include:

  • Disposable Design: The pad is fully disposable, completely eliminating the risk of cross-contamination between patients during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Bacteriostatic: The material composition is inherently bacteriostatic, contributing to a cleaner clinical environment.
  • Hypoallergenic: The formulation is hypoallergenic, making it suitable and gentle for sensitive skin.

Additionally, its flexible, aqueous design cushions sensitive areas and requires only gentle, even pressure for effective acoustic coupling.

Does this disposable pad ensure patient hygiene?

Yes, the Parker Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad is specifically engineered for optimal hygiene and patient safety during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. It prevents contamination through several key features:

  • Fully Disposable Design: The single-use nature of the pad entirely eliminates the risk of patient-to-patient cross-contamination typically associated with reusable accessories or standard gel application.
  • Bacteriostatic: The aqueous material is formulated to be bacteriostatic, actively inhibiting bacterial growth.
  • Hypoallergenic and Comforting: The pad is also hypoallergenic and provides gentle cushioning, making it safe and comfortable even when used on sensitive anatomical areas.