Poly-coated SMS Chemotherapy Gowns
Product description
Engineered to provide caregivers with maximum protection from the potential hazards associated with handling chemotherapy agents.
- Poly-coated material for durability and protection
- Lightweight, closed-back design, secured with ties for maximum comfort
- Low-linting material helps to provide a clean environment
- Long sleeves with knit cuffs provide added comfort
The material used in these gowns has been tested against the following chemotherapy drugs per ASTM F739-12 and no breakthrough was observed during test duration of 480 minutes based on average standardized breakthrough time*:
- Carmustine
- Cisplatin
- Cyclophosphamide
- Dacarbazine
- Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
- Etoposide
- Fluorouracil
- Mitomycin C
- Paclitaxel
- Thiotepa
- Vincristine Sulfate
These generously sized gowns are compatible with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) recommendations, and ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) and ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) guidelines for wearing a gown while preparing or handling chemotherapy drugs. In summary, these organizations recommend that chemotherapy gowns are†:
- Disposable
- Lint-free
- Made of low permeability fabric
- Constructed with a solid front and back closure
- Long sleeved with tight-fitting cuffs
* The material in these gowns has been tested against the chemotherapy drugs listed above per ASTM F739-12 and no permeation was detected at either the minimum detectable permeation or 0.1 _g/cm2/min
† Sources:
OSHA Technical Manual, Section VI: Chapter 2
Guidelines on Handling Dangerous Drugs – ASHP
ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice (3rd ed., 2009)
Ordering information
Neck and waist ties, knit cuffs, flat pack
Cat. No. |
Size/description |
Qty. |
|---|---|---|
8200CG |
Universal, blue |
10/pk, 100/cs |
8201CG |
X-large, blue |
10/pk, 100/cs |