Orthopedic U-Drape with Pouch - Sterile Impervious Blue PE Film Surgical Drape

Professional Sterile Orthopedic U-Drape for Optimal Surgical Field Protection

This premium sterile orthopedic U-drape delivers exceptional protection and performance in creating and maintaining sterile surgical fields during orthopedic procedures. Featuring impervious blue polyethylene film construction, U-shaped split design with integrated pouch, and quality 2-inch adhesive border, this disposable surgical drape prevents fluid strike-through, eliminates particle generation, and provides flame-resistant protection essential for modern orthopedic surgery. The individually packaged, single-use design ensures consistent sterility and quality for every procedure.

Advanced Surgical Protection Features

• Impervious Blue PE Film Construction: High-quality polyethylene film creates an impermeable barrier that prevents fluid strike-through from blood, irrigation solutions, and bodily fluids, isolating the surgical site and preventing cross-contamination between sterile and non-sterile areas during orthopedic procedures
• U-Shaped Split Design: Innovative U-shaped configuration with split opening allows the drape to be conformed precisely around the surgical site, accommodating various anatomical locations and patient positioning while maintaining complete sterile field coverage throughout the procedure
• Integrated Pouch Design: Built-in pouch collects fluids, irrigation solutions, and debris during surgery, containing contaminated materials and preventing spillage onto the surgical field or floor, supporting cleaner operating room environments and reducing slip hazards
• Quality 2-Inch Adhesive Border: Premium adhesive provides strong, reliable adhesion to patient skin during use for added security and drape stability, while formulated for reduced risk of skin irritation or injury upon removal, supporting patient safety and comfort
• Particle-Free PE Film: Polyethylene construction eliminates the risk of lint and particle generation associated with fabric drapes, preventing a known source of post-operative complications caused by bacterial transmission on airborne particles or foreign body contamination of surgical wounds
• Flame-Resistant Material: Fire-retardant polyethylene prevents ignition risks associated with the use of high-energy medical devices including electrosurgical units, lasers, and cautery equipment commonly used during orthopedic procedures, enhancing operating room safety
• Sterile Single-Use Design: Individually packaged for single sterile use, ensuring each drape is free from microbial contamination when opened in the sterile field, eliminating the reprocessing challenges and sterility assurance concerns associated with reusable drapes
• Latex-Free Composition: Not made with natural rubber latex, ensuring safe use for patients and surgical team members with latex allergies or sensitivities, supporting inclusive surgical care and preventing allergic reactions in the operating room

Comprehensive Orthopedic Applications

Essential for total joint replacement procedures including hip and knee arthroplasty, arthroscopic surgery, fracture repair and internal fixation, spinal surgery, shoulder and rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction, hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle procedures, trauma surgery, revision orthopedic procedures, sports medicine surgery, pediatric orthopedic operations, and any orthopedic surgical application requiring sterile draping with fluid management capabilities.

Sterile Field Integrity

Maintaining sterile field integrity throughout lengthy orthopedic procedures is critical for preventing surgical site infections that can lead to implant failure, extended hospital stays, and devastating patient outcomes. This impervious drape creates a reliable barrier that prevents microbial migration from non-sterile areas to the surgical site, while the particle-free construction eliminates the lint shedding that can carry bacteria into open surgical wounds. The strong adhesive border prevents drape shifting that could compromise sterile field boundaries during patient repositioning or surgical manipulation.

Fluid Management Excellence

Orthopedic procedures often involve significant fluid volumes from irrigation, bleeding, and arthroscopic pump solutions. The impervious PE film prevents fluid strike-through that could contaminate the sterile field from below or create wet areas where bacteria can migrate through drape materials. The integrated pouch collects and contains these fluids, preventing pooling on the surgical field that could obscure visualization, create slip hazards, or compromise sterile technique. This fluid management capability is particularly critical during joint replacement and arthroscopic procedures involving continuous irrigation.

Infection Prevention

Surgical site infections in orthopedic surgery can be catastrophic, particularly in procedures involving implants where infection may require implant removal, multiple revision surgeries, and prolonged antibiotic therapy. This sterile drape supports comprehensive infection prevention strategies by providing reliable barrier protection, eliminating particle generation that can carry bacteria, and maintaining sterile field integrity throughout the procedure. The single-use design ensures each patient receives a fresh, uncontaminated drape without the sterility assurance challenges of reprocessed reusable drapes.

Versatile U-Shaped Configuration

The U-shaped split design provides exceptional versatility for draping diverse anatomical sites and surgical approaches. The split can be positioned to accommodate hip procedures, knee surgery, shoulder operations, or extremity procedures, conforming around the surgical site while maintaining sterile coverage of surrounding areas. This adaptability eliminates the need for multiple specialized drape configurations, simplifying inventory management and ensuring appropriate draping is always available regardless of the specific orthopedic procedure.

Electrosurgical Safety

Modern orthopedic surgery relies heavily on electrosurgical equipment for hemostasis and tissue dissection. The flame-resistant polyethylene construction prevents the ignition risks that can occur when electrosurgical sparks contact flammable drape materials, particularly in oxygen-enriched environments or when alcohol-based skin preparations are used. This fire safety feature protects both patients and surgical team members from the devastating consequences of operating room fires.

Cost-Effective Disposable Design

The single-use disposable format eliminates the significant costs associated with reusable drape systems including laundering, reprocessing, sterilization, quality assurance testing, and the capital investment in reusable drape inventory. Disposable drapes also eliminate the risk of reprocessing failures that could compromise sterility, the wear and tear that can create holes or thin spots in reusable materials, and the environmental impact of industrial laundering processes. The individually packaged format ensures consistent quality and sterility for every procedure.

Operating Room Efficiency

The ready-to-use sterile packaging streamlines surgical setup, allowing surgical teams to quickly establish sterile fields without the time-consuming unfolding and positioning required for some drape systems. The U-shaped design with clear split orientation facilitates rapid, accurate drape placement, reducing setup time and supporting efficient operating room turnover. The integrated pouch eliminates the need for separate fluid collection systems, further simplifying surgical preparation.

Patient Safety and Comfort

The quality adhesive formulation balances the strong adhesion necessary for drape security with gentle removal characteristics that minimize skin trauma and patient discomfort. The impervious barrier protects patients from contamination while the particle-free construction prevents foreign material introduction into surgical wounds. The latex-free composition ensures safe use for the growing population of latex-sensitive patients requiring orthopedic surgery.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality

Manufactured to meet stringent quality standards for surgical drapes, this product supports healthcare facilities' compliance with infection prevention guidelines, operating room safety regulations, and quality assurance requirements. The consistent quality of disposable drapes eliminates the variability that can occur with reusable drapes showing different degrees of wear, supporting standardized surgical protocols and predictable performance.

Environmental Considerations

While disposable, the single-use design eliminates the water consumption, energy use, and chemical discharge associated with industrial laundering of reusable drapes. The lightweight polyethylene construction minimizes material use and transportation impacts, while the elimination of reprocessing infrastructure reduces the overall environmental footprint compared to reusable drape systems requiring extensive support infrastructure.

FSA/HSA Eligible

This sterile orthopedic drape qualifies for purchase using Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) funds, making essential surgical supplies more affordable for surgical centers, ambulatory surgery facilities, and healthcare providers managing supply expenses.

Storage and Handling

Store in cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures to maintain packaging integrity and sterility. Inspect packaging for damage before use and do not use if package is compromised. Follow facility protocols for sterile presentation to the surgical field. Single-use only—never reuse, reprocess, or resterilize surgical drapes.

Specifications: Sterile | Single-Use Disposable | U-Shaped Split Design | Integrated Pouch | Blue Polyethylene Film | Impervious Barrier | 2-Inch Adhesive Border | Particle-Free | Flame-Resistant | Latex-Free | For Orthopedic Procedures | Individually Packaged