PPE Against MRSA - VESTEX Active Barrier Protection

May 24, 2018

VESTEX&circledR; Apparel is nonsterile, reusable, fluid repellant apparel containing an antimicrobial agent that is designed for continuous wear to provide protection to workers where intermittent or unexpected exposure to microorganisms from blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) can occur. — VESTEX® Apparel is nonsterile, reusable, fluid repellant apparel containing an antimicrobial agent that is designed for continuous wear to provide protection to workers where intermittent or unexpected exposure to microorganisms from blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) can occur.

VESTEX® Apparel is nonsterile, reusable, fluid repellant apparel containing an antimicrobial agent that is designed for continuous wear to provide protection to workers where intermittent or unexpected exposure to microorganisms from blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) can occur.

VESTEX is one layer of fabric incorporating a unique combination of technologies to produce comfortable, continuous-wear healthcare worker apparel with a dual mechanism of action that includes fluid-repellent properties and an antimicrobial agent. A proprietary application method during the VESTEX manufacturing process covalently bonds the fluid repellent and antimicrobial agent to the outer surface of the fabric, while retaining its moisture-wicking properties on the skin-touching side of the interior surface. As referenced in the 510(k) medical device clearance, the fluid-repellent fabric surface acts to resist bacteria acquisition by repelling fluids and thereby significantly reducing the number of microorganisms that remain on the fabric. The antimicrobial agent then further reduces the MRSA that remains on the surface (outer layer) of the apparel.

The data Vestagen submitted to the FDA is consistent with previous studies supporting the efficacy and safety of VESTEX fabrics, as well as recent studies that concluded VESTEX is more effective than conventional uniforms at repelling fluids and reducing the retention of tested microorganisms on the fabric4,5.

The FDA has cleared VESTEX with the following “Indications for use”:

VESTEX® Apparel (“VESTEX”), scrub tops, pants, skirts, and lab coats are apparel that provides fluid repellency and reduces the retention of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on the surface (outer layer) of the apparel.
The ability of VESTEX to reduce the retention of MRSA on the fabric surface has not been shown to correlate with the reduction of infections. Clinical studies to evaluate reduction in infection have not been performed for this device.
VESTEX Apparel is not intended to replace personal protective equipment worn for specific use and during episodes of expected blood, body fluid and other potentially infectious material exposure.

Available Styles & Colors

VESTEX Apparel currently comes available in 12 different styles and 12 colors: Women's Full Comfort Scrub Top, Unisex 1 Pocket Scrub Top, Women's 2 Pocket Scrub Top, Unisex 3 Pocket Scrub Top, Women's Fashion Mock Wrap Scrub Top, Unisex Premium Drawstring Pant, Women's Fashion Top, Men's Pant, Women's Flare Leg Pant, Fashion Warm Up Jacket with knit cuff sleeves, Women's Straight Leg Pant and Women's Skirt.

Features of the Men's Pant Include

Zippered fly with belt loops
Front pockets
Back pocket
Regular 31" inseam with hem to accommodate tall 33"
V logo on right leg pocket

Features of the Women's Straight Leg Pant

Straight leg cut
Right leg cargo pocket with pencil/instrument insert
Full comfort elastic waist
2 patch hip pockets
Inseam choices of Petite 28” and Regular 30” with extra hem to accommodate Tall 32”
V logo on right pocket leg