International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research
Table 1 AAMI classification levels
From: Durability of fluoropolymer and antibacterial finishes on woven surgical gown fabrics
AAMI classification levels | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Level | Test | Result | Test |
1 | AATCC 42 | ≤ 4.5 g | Impact penetration test |
2 | AATCC 42 | ≤ 1 g | Impact penetration test |
AATCC127 | ≥ 20 cm | Hydrostatic pressure test | |
3 | AATCC 42 | ≤ 1 g | Impact penetration test |
AATCC127 | ≥ 50 cm | Hydrostatic pressure test | |
4 | ASTM F1670 | Pass | Synthetic blood test |
ASTMF1671 | Pass | Bacteriophage test | |