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No. IS Number Product Features Action

1. IS 758 : 1988 Absorbent Cotton Gauze Absorbent cotton is used as primary wound dressings to View IS Detail
Reviewed In : 2022 provide protection against infection, to absorb blood and
exudates and to promote healing.

2. IS 863 : 1988 Cotton Bandage Cloth The function of cotton bandage is to hold dressings in View IS Detail
Reviewed In : 2022 place to provide pressure or support. They may be
inelastic, elastic, or become rigid after shaping for
immobilization.

3. IS 4605 : 1981 Crepe Bandage Crepe bandage is used for dressing of varicose veins, View IS Detail
Reviewed In : 2018 weak ankles, legs, knees and wrists in case of sprains
and other conditions in which light support is required.
Crepe bandage consists of characteristic fabric of plain
weave or needle loom weave, in which the warp threads
are crepe-twisted for ensuring maximum elasticity.

4. IS 4738 : 2020 Plaster of Paris Bandage Plaster of Paris bandage comprises of a cotton gauze View IS Detail
impregnated uniformly with plaster of Paris containing
some adhesive. This bandage is used for immobilization
and splinting of fractures and for the construction of rest
splints and body supports. It is also used for support and
connection splinting.

5. IS 5405 : 2019 Sanitary napkins Sanitary napkin is an absorbent material used to absorb View IS Detail
Reviewed In : 2023 fluid discharged during menstruation. As compared to
cloth and other materials (husks, ashes, etc.) used
during menstruation, it provides better hygiene and
protection against leakage.

6. IS 10829 : 1993 X-ray detectable Gauze X-ray detectable gauze swabs and laparotomy sponges View IS Detail
Reviewed In : 2019 Swabs and Laparotomy are widely used items in operation theatres of hospitals.
Sponges The presence of X-ray detectable member enables them
to be located in case of their being left inside the body
accidentally.

7. IS 11163 : 2021 First Aid Dressings First-aid dressing is used as an aid to protect the injured View IS Detail
part from infection, when immediate medical attention is
not available.

8. IS 16111 : 2013 Elastic bandage An elastic bandage is one continuous strip without joints, View IS Detail
Reviewed In : 2023 of woven/knitted material stretches along its intended to
provide support and immobilize dressings covering the
wounds besides the function of compression and
support for orthopedics purposes.

9. IS 16289 : 2014 Surgical face masks Surgical Face Mask is a medical device covering the View IS Detail
Reviewed In : 2019 mouth, nose and chin providing a barrier to minimize the
direct transmission of infective agents between staff and
patient. Surgical mask is meant to help block large-
particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may
contain germs (viruses and bacteria), keeping it from
reaching your mouth and nose. Surgical masks may also
help reduce exposure of your saliva and respiratory
secretions to other

10. IS 16468 : 2016 Absorbent Cotton Absorbent cotton is used for medical purposes in View IS Detail
Reviewed In : 2020 hospitals, dispensaries and nursing homes to absorb the
body fluids, cleaning and dressing wounds.
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11. IS 17334 : 2019 Surgical Gowns and Surgical Gown is a Protective clothing that is intended to View IS Detail
Reviewed In : 2023 Surgical Drapes be worn by healthcare workers during surgical
procedures to protect both the surgical patient and the
operating room personnel from the transfer of
microorganisms, body fluids and particulate matter.
Surgical Drape is a covering for the patient for the
prevention of transfer of infective agents, such as
microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material.
“Surgical drapes are used during surgery to prevent
contact with unprepared surfaces and to maintain the
sterility of environmental surfaces, equipment and the
patient’s surroundings”.

12. IS 17350 : 2020 Abdominal Binder Abdominal binder is a specially designed pressure View IS Detail
garments used as a medical compression device
generally after abdominal surgery to speed-up the
recovery process.

13. IS 17423 : 2021 Bio-Protective Coveralls Coverall is a type of personal protective equipment View IS Detail
(PPE) intended to be worn by healthcare personnel for
the purpose of isolating all parts of the body from a
potential hazard. The bio-protective coveralls provide
protection against various biological agents due to their
material sealing arrangements. Coveralls are designed
to protect the healthcare professional from exposure to
virus/bacterial/infective agents. Although coveralls
typically provide higher protection because they are
designed to cover the whole body, including back and
lower legs and sometimes head and feet as well.

14. IS 17508 : 2020 Adult Incontinence Diaper Adult incontinence diaper are personal hygiene products View IS Detail
that allows the adult to defecate or urinate without the
use of a toilet, by absorbing or containing waste
products to prevent soiling of outer clothing or the
external environment. These products are useful to
manage bladder or bowel control problems for adults.

15. IS 17509 : 2021 Baby Diaper Baby diapers are personal hygiene products that allows View IS Detail
the baby to defecate or urinate without the use of a
toilet, by absorbing or containing waste products to
prevent soiling of outer clothing or the external
environment.

16. IS 17514 : 2021 Reusable Sanitary Pad Reusable sanitary pad are hygiene products that are View IS Detail
worn by menstruators (children and adults) to absorb
blood and other fluids during menstrual periods.

17. IS 17629 : 2021 Caps Caps are worn as personnel protective clothing for head View IS Detail
covering by surgeon, operating room staff and other
healthcare professional. Caps are helpful to prevent
contamination of the operating field, patient and
materials from microorganisms/particulates that originate
in the personnel’s hair or scalps

18. IS 17630 : 2021 Bedsheet and Pillow Cover Bedsheets and pillow covers are mainly used as View IS Detail
infection prevention and control measures to control and
reduce infections that may occur in the hospital and
nursing home, thereby helping to prevent patients, staff
and hospital visitors from being infected.

19. IS 17787 : 2021 Nonwoven Wipes Non-woven wipes are a fast and convenient way to keep View IS Detail
surfaces clean and sanitized. The non-woven wipes are
used for purpose of cleaning and disinfecting in baby
care and personal hygiene (baby, adult, facial, skin etc).
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20. IS 17786 : 2022 Underpad Underpad is a flat pad with absorbent filler and View IS Detail
waterproof backing, designed to absorb bodily fluids
resulting from incontinence, surgical procedure or other
reason and to prevent soiling of bedding, furniture and
medical equipment.

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