A clear, disposable cover for a smartphone used in a sterile field
In an operating room or other sterile setting, a phone can bring patient data, clinical images or reference apps to the bedside, but it is not itself sterile. The Heathrow Scientific eShield® Sterile Cover for smartphones is a clear polyethylene cover designed to enclose a phone so it can be positioned for direct control from the surgical table, with touch-screen use through gloves.
Manufacturer image of the eShield smartphone cover.
What the EC2100 case supplies
- 1 case of 25 eShield® Sterile Covers for smartphones
- Clear (unpigmented) 1.5 mil low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film
- Overall size 9 × 14 in (23 × 36 cm)
- Functional size 9 × 5.5 in (23 × 11 cm)
Each cover is disposable. The order unit is a case of 25.
Why a clear film cover
Heathrow makes the covers from clear, unpigmented LDPE and describes the result as a high-clarity barrier with exceptional touch-screen performance. The clear film is also described as suitable for sharp photos, which matters if the phone camera is used in the field.
Heathrow also positions the cover as a way to reduce disruptions: keeping the phone in the sterile field can limit interruptions and delays, and removes the need to re-glove after touching an unsterile device.
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Touch screen: compatible with gloved use, per Heathrow.
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Apps: Heathrow lists use of surgical apps within the sterile field.
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Disposable: intended for single use and easy to put on.
Check that your phone fits before you order
The usable pocket is smaller than the overall sheet. Heathrow gives the functional dimensions as 9 × 5.5 in (23 × 11 cm), and its product page refers buyers to a sizing chart and says to use those dimensions if a device is not listed.
Measure your phone, including any case, against the functional dimensions. Older listings for this product carried a short list of specific phone models; Heathrow’s current page does not, so confirm fit for newer devices instead of relying on a model name.
Plan the handling
Heathrow supplies an instructional video for applying the cover. Ask Blue Tiger Scientific for the link, and follow your facility’s procedure for sterile-field technique.
What this page does and does not state
Heathrow’s current product page describes the covers as sterile covers for use in a sterile field, but it does not publish regulatory clearance wording, a sterilization method or a test standard for this item. If your purchasing or infection-prevention process needs those details, request the manufacturer’s documentation through Blue Tiger Scientific before ordering.
Ordering the eShield smartphone cover
EC2100 is supplied as a Case of 25. Blue Tiger Scientific confirms availability and delivery details with your order. If you need a different device size, ask us which eShield size Heathrow recommends.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many covers are in one order?
One order unit is a case of 25 disposable covers.
What are the cover dimensions?
Heathrow lists overall dimensions of 9 × 14 in (23 × 36 cm) and functional dimensions of 9 × 5.5 in (23 × 11 cm).
What is the cover made from?
Clear, unpigmented 1.5 mil low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film.
Can I use the touch screen through the cover?
Heathrow describes the cover as touch-screen compatible with gloves and gives high clarity as a design aim.
Will it fit my phone?
Compare your phone, with any case, to the functional size of 9 × 5.5 in (23 × 11 cm). Heathrow’s current page does not publish a model list, so confirm fit for your device with Blue Tiger Scientific.
Are the covers reusable?
No. Heathrow describes them as disposable.
Does this page state a regulatory clearance or test standard?
No. Heathrow’s current product page does not state clearance wording or a test standard for this item. Ask Blue Tiger Scientific for the manufacturer’s documentation if you need it.
Where can I find application instructions?
Heathrow provides an instructional video. Ask Blue Tiger Scientific for the link, and follow your facility’s own sterile-field procedure.
