Description
Enhance your ultrasound imaging with the Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad by Parker Laboratories. This innovative standoff pad is designed to provide a fixed 2 cm depth, offering improved visualization for challenging near-field areas during both diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound procedures.
Key Benefits
- Disposable Design: Eliminates the need for sterilization and reduces cross-contamination risks.
- Flexible Cushioning: Contours to the patient's body, providing comfort over bony or sensitive regions.
- Translucent Buff Color: Allows clear visualization of superficial structures.
Easy and Effective Use
The Aquaflex Gel Pad requires only gentle, even pressure and typically no additional gel, making it convenient and efficient. It leaves no residue, ensuring no clean-up is needed post-use.
Compatibility and Safety
- Hypoallergenic and Bacteriostatic: Safe for sensitive skin and maintains hygiene.
- Transducer Friendly: Will not harm ultrasound transducers, ensuring reliable performance.
Composition
Crafted from high-quality materials including reverse osmosis water, humectants, and polymers, the pad is non-flammable and water-soluble with little to no odor. It contains preservatives like methylparaben and propylparaben at bacteriostatic concentrations, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
Physical Properties
- Size: 2 cm x 9 cm
- Specific Gravity: 1.03
- Density: 1.03 g/cc
- Velocity: 1.61 x 10³ m/s
Packaging
Each box contains six pads, providing ample supply for medical facilities. The product is latex-free, aligning with safety standards and reducing potential allergic reactions.
Storage Instructions
Store between 40°F (5°C) and 135°F (57°C) for optimal performance. With a shelf life of two years from the month of manufacture, the gel pad remains stable under normal conditions.
Handling and Disposal
In case of accidental release, the product should be mopped with water due to its slippery nature. Dispose of it according to local regulations for non-hazardous waste.
Regulatory Information
The Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad is not regulated for transport and poses no known health hazards, making it a reliable and safe choice for healthcare professionals seeking enhanced ultrasound imaging capabilities.
