(body bag) PAD, ABSORBENT, child
                    STD
                    SMSUBAGBP10
                
                Valid Article
                            Account code:
                            60210
                        
                        
                            HS Code:
                            392390
                        
                        
                            Last Updated on:
                            30/06/2025, 00:21:50
                        
                    
                Former
                    Code(s):
                     SMSUZBE0079 SMSUZFR0061
                
            
            
                                    Single use
                            
                A single-use device, also referred to as a disposable device, is intended for use on one patient during a single procedure. It is not intended to be reprocessed (i.e., cleaned and disinfected or sterilized).
            
                            
                The product is part of at least one Kit. 
A kit is a collection of products (medical and/or logistic) that are needed for a certain intervention in emergency. The choice and quantity of the articles reflects the MSF protocols for this specific situation. The use of Kits allows to start an intervention without a detailed evaluation. 
            
                    (body bag) PAD, ABSORBENT
Definition
Absorbent lining for body bag, used to absorb body fluids in case of contagious infectious disease (haemorrhagic fever, cholera...)
Synonym
absorbent mat, body bag liner
Specifications
Technical specifications
- The pad consists of a core with a matrix of cellulose fibres combined with sodium polyacrylate to absorb and chemically retain aqueous fluid.
- The cellulose acts as a wick to draw fluid to the polyacrylate
- The sodium polyacrylate will bound chemically into a gel, thus preventing rewetting, even under pressure.
- Absorbent on both sides (no waterproof layer at the top or bottom)
- Absorption capacity: > 1.3 g/cm² area of core (@ 0.9% saline)
| Size | 200 x 60 cm adult | 130 x 40 cm child | 
| 0.9 % saline solution | 11 liter = equivalent to body fluids | 6 liter | 
| distilled water | 20 liter | 12 liter | 
- Dimensions:
- Adult size: 200 x 60 cm
- Child size: 130 x 40 cm
Instructions for use
Recommended in case of contagious infectious disease (haemorrhagic fever, cholera...).
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                            Precautions for Use
- Single-use product – do not re-use
- No load capacity, do not lift persons
Storage
- Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity
- Shelf life: 5 years
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