The medical ultrasound gel not only needs to meet the functional requirements of efficient sound wave conduction, but its comfort and convenience during use, that is, "user-friendliness," are also increasingly attracting attention from doctors and patients. An excellent coupling agent should be gentle to the skin without irritation and should be easily and thoroughly cleaned after the examination, leaving no sticky feeling or stains.
"Non-irritating" is a basic requirement for user-friendliness. Ultrasound examinations may last for a period of time, and the coupling agent will come into prolonged contact with the patient's skin. If the formula contains irritant ingredients or the pH value deviates too much from the physiological range of the skin, it may cause discomfort such as redness, itching, and tingling of the skin, especially for patients with sensitive skin or skin damage. Pingchuang Medical ensures the mildness of the product from multiple aspects. First, it insists on using high-purity, low impurity medical-grade raw materials to avoid the irritant impurities that may exist in inferior raw materials.
Secondly, in terms of formula design, a mild component system is carefully selected. For example, thickeners and moisturizers with good biocompatibility and low irritation are preferred; preservatives that have passed safety assessments and are widely used in the medical or cosmetic fields are adopted, and their use concentration is strictly controlled within the safe range; the product's pH value is precisely adjusted to keep it neutral or weakly acidic (usually between 5.5-7.5), close to the physiological pH value of the skin. Pingchuang Medical can also provide special formulas without certain common allergens (such as propylene glycol, parabens, fragrances, pigments, etc.) according to customer needs, further reducing the risk of allergies. The biocompatibility of the product is also verified through necessary tests (such as skin irritation tests).
"Easy to clean" is an important factor in improving the convenience of use and patient satisfaction. After the examination, if the coupling agent is difficult to remove, leaving residues on the skin or clothing, it may cause discomfort and trouble to the patient. Pingchuang Medical's ultrasound gel (mainly water-based) adopts a water-soluble formula design. This means that they can be easily wiped clean with tissues, wet wipes, or clean water, usually leaving no obvious sticky feeling on the skin and not easily staining clothing (even if stained, it is easy to clean). The research and development team will balance the product's viscosity, adhesion, and ease of cleaning when optimizing the formula, striving to achieve the best cleaning experience while ensuring good coupling effects.
Behind the user-friendly design is Pingchuang Medical's attention to detail and commitment to quality. The clean production environment of the ten-thousand-level clean room ensures the purity of the product and avoids the increase in irritation caused by contamination. Strict quality control processes ensure that each batch of products meets the design requirements for pH value, viscosity, and component ratio, thus ensuring consistent mildness and ease of cleaning.
For patients who need frequent ultrasound examinations and medical staff who come into contact with a large amount of coupling agent every day, the "non-irritating and easy-to-clean" characteristics of the product are particularly important. It not only improves the patients' medical experience and compliance but also enhances the comfort of medical staff.
