What is BS 3271 – Specification for surgical elastic band trusses about?
BS 3271 is a European standard that outlines the materials used in the manufacture of parts of surgical elastic band trusses, together with such dimensions as are independent of the individual clinical requirements to manufacture surgical elastic band trusses of acceptable quality standards.
Provision is made for inguinal and scrotal elastic band trusses with fixed pads or adjustable pads (excluding sliding pads).
BS 3271 includes requirements for woven webbing materials for use in the fabrication of elastic band trusses. Provision is made for elastic webbing of nominal 44 mm (13/4 in) and 19 mm (3/4 in) widths, and non-elastic webbing of nominal 19 mm width.
Who is BS 3271 – Specification for surgical elastic band trusses for?
BS 3271 on specification for surgical elastic band trusses is useful for:
- Surgical elastic band trusses manufacturers
- Test centres or any person involved in the testing of surgical elastic band trusses
- Health authorities
Why should you use BS 3271 – Specification for surgical elastic band trusses?
Surgical elastic band trusses are a kind of surgical appliance, particularly one used for hernia patients. A truss provides support for the herniated area, using a pad and belt arrangement to hold it in the correct position, just when it is put on before moving from the bed.
BS 3271 assists you with the general requirements for metal components like plate, rivets, eyelets, screws, buckles and other fastening equipment, elastic band, covering of the angled portion of the joint of the elastic band, buckle shield, outer face covering of pad, felling piece, plate cover, core of the pad, padding, inner face covering, tail strap, under strap buckle piece, sewing thread, assembly of buckle shield, assembly of pad, assembly of elastic band trusses with fixed pads, and assembly of elastic band trusses with detachable pads.
This assists you in manufacturing components of surgical band trusses that are efficient, durable and of high quality.
With obedience and compliance to BS 3271, you can enhance the efficacy of surgical elastic band trusses and manufacture a standardized product of high quality and durability.