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Medicom has you covered from head to toe
Medicom offers a comprehensive selection of protective apparel, including our patented VersaGown with Flexneck™ technology, AAMI PB70:2012 compliant gowns, overhead gowns, impervious gowns, thumb loop gowns and chemotherapy gowns, as well as lab coats and vests, coveralls and sleeve covers, bouffant caps, shoe covers, beard covers and more.
Types of Gowns
There are two types of medical gowns:
Isolation gowns: Protective apparel used to protect the clothing of healthcare professionals, visitors, and patients from the transfer of microorganisms and body fluids in patient isolation situations
Surgical gowns: Sterile textile gowns worn by healthcare professionals who are performing activities in a sterile environment
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- Critical zones
- Regulatory requirements
Isolation Gowns
- All areas of gown except bindings, cuffs and hems must meet the highest liquid barrier protection level for which gown is rated. All seams must have same liquid barrier protection as rest of gown. Should cover as much of body as appropriate for intended use.
- In the U.S., Level 1 and 2 isolation gowns are regulated by FDA as Class I medical Devices. Level 3 isolation gowns are regulated by FDA as a Class II medical device that requires a 510(k) premarket notification.
Surgical Gowns
- Front of the body from top of shoulders to knees and the arms from the wrist cuff to the shoulder
- In the U.S., surgical gowns are regulated by FDA as a Class II medical device that requires a 510(k) premarket notification All surgical gowns must be labeled as such.
Isolation Gowns
Surgical Gowns
All Gowns and Apparel (19 products)
About Gowns
Why healthcare professionals prefer Medicom protective apparel
Medicom protective apparel provides reliable barrier protection and:
- Premium materials that keep wearer cool and comfortable
- Unique designs that provide customized fit and ease of movement
- Special features that ensure secure closure and easy donning and doffing
- A wide variety of styles, lengths, sizes, colors and fabric weights
- Consistent quality, durability and fit
ANSI/AAMI gown protection levels
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk level | Minimal risk | Low risk | Moderate risk | High risk |
| Recommended use | During basic care, standard isolation, cover gown for visitors or in a standard medical unit | During blood draws, suturing, in the intensive care unit (ICU) or a pathology lab | During arterial blood draws, inserting an intravenous (IV) line, in the emergency room (ER) or for trauma cases. | During long, fluid intense procedures, surgery, when pathogen resistance is needed or infectious diseases are suspected (non-airborne) |
