No-contact cover for stethoscopes and other devices

摘要

Disposable covers for articles including stethoscopes are configured in such a way as to reduce the likelihood of the transmission of microbes among the patient; the stethoscope, medical device or other article; and the user/care-provider.

主权项

1. A cover for a stethoscope or other article, the cover comprising
a pouch having front, back, top, bottom and sides, there being formed in the pouch an opening for receiving at least a portion of the stethoscope or other article, the opening being formed, at least in part, in the back of the pouch, and one or more tabs disposed on the top of the pouch, wherein the one or more tabs comprises at least a first pair of tabs extending substantially in a direction between the front and the back, and wherein each of the tabs is connected to the top of the pouch by a respective V-shaped scaffolding.