Choosing an isolation gown requires knowing the intended purpose for gown use so you will know what kind of gown you need. While the unexpected duration of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the availability and choices of isolation gowns, Medco Supplies continues to fulfill the most stringent barrier needs in healthcare by providing a selection of five high quality, level 4 gowns.
Surgical gowns protect the wearer from the transmission of fluids and ev...
When it comes to dressing properly for a cleanroom, there will be a checklist of cleanroom apparel, most of which is available from Medco Supplies, that you will need to wear. You will also need the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for the kind of work you will be doing. Your cleanroom garment choices will depend on the ISO class of your workspace. But aside from these obvious standards, there are clothing and accessory choices you need to be c...
Cleanroom garments serve two purposes. The first is to reduce particulates, germs, microbes and contaminants from entering the cleanroom. The second is to protect the employee from potential hazards and contaminants. Both purposes are crucial to the integrity of your industry. To protect your environment and your employees, clean garments must be stored perfectly and donned correctly. Here’s what you need in your donning room to keep the articles of clo...
A cleanroom startup requires careful planning to meet certification standards and to ensure your research, manufacturing and distribution are of the highest quality. Medco Supplies has the cleanroom supplies you will need to equip your space for maximum efficiency and safety. Here are the top considerations for starting up your cleanroom.
Air Quality Control
Carefully controlled air quality is essential to any cleanroom. Your Air Handling Unit (AHU) wil...
It’s easy to think of personal protective equipment (PPE) wearables when you’re evaluating your cleanroom. Suiting up with full coverings is standard operating procedure. But what might not be as noticeable is contamination introduced by writing materials. Pens, paper and clipboards are capable of shedding fuzz, lint and paper particles as well as transferring chemicals, biological agents and pathogens.
For these reasons, it’s important to have the righ...
