Slush machine drapes
Transparent, liquid-proof drapes that line the refrigerated basin and become the sterile container for slush. Auto-stir machines use a drape with a rigid disc bonded to the bottom.
The right sterile drape for the equipment in your OR.
Answer two questions to see which drape your slush machine or fluid warmer takes, what to check on the pack, and how to get pricing on your contract.
Drape finder
Choose your machine to see the drape it needs.
- Made in the USAMachines designed, built and tested in America.
- FDA-registeredBuilt in an FDA-registered facility.
- On your GPO contractOrder through Vizient, Premier or HealthTrust.
- Machines in 30 daysNew machines delivered within 30 days of order.
Types of hospital drapes
Drapes keep a sterile barrier between the surgical field and anything that isn’t sterile, whether that’s the patient’s skin or a piece of equipment.
Fluid warmer drapes
Line a heated basin so sterile fluid can be kept warm. They need to sit flat against the basin to heat evenly.
Combination drapes
One drape sized to cover a slush basin and a warming basin on the same machine.
Patient drapes
Cover the patient and expose only the surgical site. Sold as universal, specialty and procedure packs.
Equipment covers
Fitted covers for C-arms, microscopes, Mayo stands, back tables and cameras that come into the sterile field.
Incise drapes
Adhesive film applied directly over the incision site.
Barrier levels
In the US, liquid barrier performance for surgical drapes and gowns is rated on four levels under the ANSI/AAMI PB70 standard. Higher levels resist more fluid and pressure.
| Level | Barrier | Typically chosen for |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Minimal | Very low fluid exposure |
| Level 2 | Low | Low fluid exposure |
| Level 3 | Moderate | Moderate fluid exposure |
| Level 4 | Highest, including viral penetration testing | Long, fluid-heavy procedures |
The barrier level is printed on the label of rated products. Your infection prevention team sets which level is required for which procedures.
What to check on every pack
A drape is only sterile if the pack is intact and the drape matches the equipment.
- Model compatibilityThe label or catalog should list the machine models it fits.
- Expiration dateRotate stock so older lots are used first.
- Pack integrityNo tears, punctures, moisture or broken seals.
- Sterilization indicatorConfirm it shows the pack was processed.
- Disc and fitFor auto-stir machines, the disc is attached and the drape sizes to the basin.
- StorageStore as the label says, off the floor and away from moisture.
Common questions
- Can slush and warmer drapes be reused?
- No. They’re supplied sterile for a single procedure and discarded afterward.
- Do drapes fit every brand of machine?
- No. Basin size, shape and the auto-stir disc vary by model, so always match the drape to your exact make and model.
- What’s the disc on a slush drape for?
- On auto-stir machines, the disc sits on the stir mechanism. It moves the drape up and down so ice breaks off the basin walls and collects as slush.
- Can I buy drapes on my GPO contract?
- Yes. You can order through Vizient, Premier or HealthTrust. Tell us your contract in the form.
- Where are the machines made?
- In the USA, in an FDA-registered facility, with new machines delivered within 30 days of order.
Request drape pricing
Tell us what you use now and how many you go through. Your request comes straight to our team, and we can quote on your Vizient, Premier or HealthTrust contract.