Medik Flexible Viscose Conforming Bandage
Made from a highly stretchable fabric, this conforming bandage easily adapts to the shape of the body area to which it is applied, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit. It is ideal for use on injured joints and can be used to support strains, provide light compression, and hold wound dressings firmly in place.
Conforming bandages are lightweight yet durable and are manufactured from a blend of viscose and nylon to deliver strength, flexibility, and reliable performance. The bandage can be applied using figure-of-eight or spiral wrapping techniques, making it suitable for a wide range of clinical applications. The breathable material allows airflow around the skin, enhancing comfort and helping to reduce the risk of infection in wounded areas.
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Made of highly stretchable fabric, conforming bandage easily takes the shape of the area it is applied to. Perfect for injured joints, this multipurpose product can be used to support strains and hold dressing in position.
Conforming bandages are lightweight, but durable. Made of blend of viscose and nylon , t h e multifunctional product can be used for support or compression and applied using the figure eight or spiral wrapping technique. Made of breathable material and comfortable to wear and it allows air flow around the skin, reduces the risk of infection to wounded areas.
Technical Specs
| PARAMETER | BRITISH PHARMACOPOEIA | TYPICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| FIBRE IDENTIFICATION | VISCOSE MULTIFILAMENT YARN, WITH A NOMINAL COUNT OF 22 TEX | CONFORMS |
| ACIDITY OR ALKALINITY | NEUTRAL | CONFORMS |
| COLOURING MATTER | A VERY FAINT YELLOWISH TINGE MAY BE OBSERVED BUT NO BLUISH OR GREENISH TINGE IS PRESENT | CONFORMS |
| ETHER-SOLUBLE SUBSTANCES | NOT MORE THAN 3.50% | CONFORMS |
| COURSES PER 10CM | NOT LESS THAN 76 | CONFORMS (82) |
| WALES PER 10CM | NOT LESS THAN 80 | CONFORMS (97) |
| WATER SOLUBLE SUBSTANCES | NOT MORE THAN 2.50% | CONFORMS (1.82%) |
| LOSS ON DRYING | NOT MORE THAN 13% OF ITS WEIGHT | CONFORMS (5.81%) |
| SULPHATED ASH | NOT MORE THAN 0.45% | CONFORMS (0.29%) |
| WEIGHT PER UNIT AREA | NOT LESS THAN 150gm/m2 | CONFORMS |
|
WIDTH 5cm 7.5cm 10cm |
5.0 + 0.5 7.50 + 0.5 10.0 + 0.5 |
5.50cm 7.60cm 10.10cm |
|
WEIGHT / BANDAGE 5cm 7.5cm 10cm |
5gm + 3 8gm + 3 10gm + 3 |
5.26gms 8.08gms 10.41gms |
| LENGTH (STRETCHED) | 4 TO 4.5m | 4.3m |
| ELASTICITY | MORE THAN 100% | 201% |
| UN-STRETCHED LENGTH | 1.8m + 0.25m | 2.05m |
Packaging
| ITEM | CATALOG NO. | SIZE | PACK QTY | CARTON |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIK VISCOSE BANDAGE | 167343 | 5cm X 4-4.5m | 12 | 60 PACKETS |
| MEDIK VISCOSE BANDAGE | 167350 | 7.5cm X 4-4.5m | 12 | 40 PACKETS |
| MEDIK VISCOSE BANDAGE | 167367 | 10cm X 4-4.5m | 12 | 40 PACKETS |
| Recommended Shelf Life | 5 years upon date of manufacture (In original packaging if stored properly following recommended storage conditions and in undamaged or opened package) |
| Indications | For fixation bandaging, especially on joints and conical or round parts of the body; retention of wound dressings and of orthopedic padding material, cannula, etc and for use as support bandage providing light compression. |