Pac-Dent Headrest Covers, 250/Box · 11" x 9 1/2" x 2"
Product
- Manufacturer
- Pac-Dent
- Manufacturer #
- 102
- Item code
- 103-0169
Catalog path
- Marketplace
- Clinical
- Category
- Disposables
- Subcategory
- Headrest Covers
Ordering
- Status
- Ships in 3 business days
Questions
What is Pac-Dent Headrest Covers, 250/Box used for?
The Pac-Dent Headrest cover, 11" x 9 1/2" x 2", 250/box is a dental infection-prevention product supplied by Pac-Dent for surface and equipment barrier protection in the dental operatory.
Which size options are on this page?
This page carries 2 size options: 11" x 9 1/2" x 2", 14" x 9 1/2" x 2". Pick one to see its price, part number and stock.
How many come in a pack of Pac-Dent Headrest Covers, 250/Box?
250 per pack; the price shown is per pack.
When does it ship?
In-stock orders placed before 3 PM ET ship the same day; anything not on our shelf ships within 3 business days.Ground shipping is free over $10.
About headrest covers
A headrest cover is a disposable barrier laid over the head end of the dental chair. The FDA describes a dental chair as the device, usually AC-powered, in which a patient sits, intended to position the patient so dental procedures can be performed, and lists it as Class I (21 CFR 872.6250). The CDC notes that rotary dental and surgical instruments and air-water syringes create a visible spray of water, saliva, blood, microorganisms and other debris that settles out quickly on nearby surfaces, on staff or on the patient.
The CDC says barrier protection of surfaces and equipment can prevent contamination of clinical contact surfaces and is particularly effective for those that are difficult to clean. The barriers it names are clear plastic wrap, bags, sheets, tubing, and plastic-backed paper or other materials impervious to moisture. Because the covering itself becomes contaminated, the CDC says to remove and discard it between patients while still gloved, then look at the surface and clean and disinfect it only if contamination is evident.
What to look at when choosing headrest covers
Material: the CDC barrier list is clear plastic wrap, bags, sheets, tubing, and plastic-backed paper or other materials impervious to moisture.
One per patient: the CDC recommendation is to use surface barriers on clinical contact surfaces, particularly those difficult to clean, and to change them between patients.
Why cover rather than wipe: the CDC says a surface that cannot be cleaned adequately should be protected with barriers. For noncritical items, the ones that only contact intact skin, the CDC summary adds that protecting these surfaces with disposable barriers might be a preferred alternative.
Sources: CDC, Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings — 2003 (MMWR 2003;52(RR-17)) · FDA 21 CFR 872.6250, Dental chair and accessories · CDC, Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Sterilization and Disinfection
