Animal Surgical Drape Pad – LabCare Pro Series Model 80098/80099/80100

Overview

The LabCare Pro Series Animal Surgical Drape Pad is a purpose-engineered disposable barrier system designed for controlled preclinical surgical procedures in academic research laboratories, veterinary teaching facilities, and GLP-compliant biomedical testing environments. Unlike improvised coverings such as newspaper, gauze, or generic absorbent pads, this three-layer laminated drape integrates functional material science with procedural hygiene requirements. Its core function is to contain biological fluids—blood, saline irrigation, anesthetic agents, and excretory residues—within a defined surgical field while preventing cross-contamination of sensitive instrumentation, laminar flow hoods, stereotaxic frames, and benchtop surfaces. The device operates on a passive containment principle: capillary-driven absorption combined with hydrophobic barrier integrity, eliminating reliance on adhesives or mechanical fasteners that may interfere with animal positioning or equipment calibration.

Key Features

• Tri-Layer Architecture: Top layer — non-linting, low-friction polypropylene nonwoven for stable animal placement and easy instrument glide; middle layer — high-capacity superabsorbent polymer (SAP)-infused cellulose matrix with rapid wicking kinetics; bottom layer — microporous polyethylene film providing >99.9% liquid impermeability under static and dynamic loading conditions.
• Dimensional Flexibility: Three standardized formats accommodate common rodent (e.g., Sprague-Dawley rat, C57BL/6 mouse), lagomorph (New Zealand White rabbit), and small porcine models. All sizes maintain aspect ratios optimized for ergonomic surgeon access and unobstructed imaging window placement (e.g., for intraoperative fluorescence or Doppler monitoring).
• Chemical Compatibility: Resistant to common laboratory reagents including 70% ethanol, isopropanol, povidone-iodine (10%), chlorhexidine gluconate (4%), and buffered saline solutions—ensuring structural integrity during extended procedures involving topical antiseptics or irrigants.
• Traceability & Compliance Support: Each pack bears batch-specific lot numbering and sterilization status (non-sterile, ready-for-terminal-sterilization format). Compatible with autoclaving (121°C, 15 psi, 20 min) and ethylene oxide (EtO) processing per ISO 11135 without delamination or SAP degradation.

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The LabCare Pro drape pad is validated for use across species-specific surgical protocols aligned with the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the European Directive 2010/63/EU. It supports aseptic technique adherence during terminal and survival surgeries—including craniotomy, laparotomy, vascular cannulation, and orthopedic implantation—without compromising sterility fields. While supplied non-sterile, its material composition meets USP Biological Reactivity Tests (in vivo) Class VI criteria. Documentation packages include ISO 13485–aligned manufacturing records and RoHS/REACH compliance declarations for institutional procurement audits.

Software & Data Management

This is a physical consumable product with no embedded electronics or software interface. However, its standardized sizing and absorption capacity enable integration into digital lab inventory management systems (e.g., Quartzy, LabVantage, or custom LIMS). Batch-level usage tracking supports IACUC-mandated recordkeeping for surgical supply utilization, waste generation reporting, and cost-per-procedure analytics. Each package includes scannable GS1-128 barcodes compatible with automated dispensing cabinets and ERP-linked requisition workflows.

Applications

• Acute and chronic survival surgery in neuroscience, oncology, and cardiovascular research models
• Veterinary clinical skills training for undergraduate and DVM students
• Intraoperative protection of precision instruments: stereotaxic apparatus, microsurgical manipulators, electrophysiology rigs, and digital imaging platforms
• Non-surgical fluid containment: spill control under orbital shakers, pipette workstations, centrifuge rotors, and PCR setup benches
• Compliance scaffolding for AAALAC-accredited facility inspections and FDA preclinical study audits

FAQ

Is this product sterile upon delivery?
No. The LabCare Pro Series is supplied non-sterile and intended for terminal sterilization by end users via autoclave or EtO, in accordance with institutional biosafety protocols.
Can the pad be reused after decontamination?
No. As a single-use medical-grade barrier product, it is not designed for reprocessing. Reuse compromises absorption integrity and introduces bioburden risks inconsistent with GLP/GCP standards.
Does the bottom layer leave adhesive residue on stainless steel or epoxy resin surfaces?
No. The base film is non-adhesive and relies solely on gravity and surface tension for secure placement. No residual transfer occurs after removal.
Are custom sizes or OEM branding options available?
Yes. Minimum order quantities apply for dimensional customization and private-label packaging. Contact technical sales for ISO 15378–compliant contract manufacturing inquiries.
How should used pads be disposed of?
Treat as biohazardous regulated medical waste per local jurisdiction and institutional biosafety office guidelines. Incineration or autoclave-to-landfill pathways are acceptable depending on fluid load and pathogen risk classification.