Kimberly-Clark Health Care has announced the FDA has cleared the company to market its MicroCool Breathable High Performance Surgical Gown as meeting the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) level four standard for liquid barrier protection.
The gown, with the updated labeling, is now available in select locations and is expected to be available to the complete market by the end of the year, according to a news release.
The single-use gown is designed to help prevent blood and other bodily fluids from penetrating through to the clinician's skin during procedures. It uses adhesive laminate technology and a microporous fabric.
The AAMI Standard is a system of liquid barrier performance classification for protective apparel. Gowns with a level four classification indicate they provide the highest liquid barrier protection defined by the AAMI Standard.
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