Surgical Lubricants Category Overview
The Surgical Lubricants category, identified by ID 5923, falls under Health & Beauty > Health Care > Surgical Lubricants in the Google product taxonomy. This specific classification is reserved for professional-grade, sterile substances used primarily in medical and surgical procedures to facilitate instrumentation and reduce friction.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for sterile, medical-grade lubricating jellies designed for use by healthcare professionals or in clinical settings. Based on common products found in the US market, this includes items such as:
- Sterile lubricating jellies packaged for hospital or surgical use.
- Individual one-shot lubricating packets used for medical examinations.
- Standard surgical-grade lubricating jelly containers used in clinical environments.
These products are typically marketed as non-irritating and formulated to be compatible with both natural and synthetic medical materials.
What Does Not Belong Here
Do not place products here if they are intended for personal consumer use in non-medical contexts or if they belong to other specialized health categories. Specific exclusions include:
- Conductivity Gels & Lotions, which are for ultrasound or monitoring equipment.
- Medicine & Drugs, which covers pharmacological treatments.
- First Aid items, which are for wound care and minor injury treatment.
- Condoms and contraceptive devices.
Feed Implementation
To use this category, include the numeric ID 5923 or the full string "Health & Beauty > Health Care > Surgical Lubricants" in the google_product_category attribute. While optional, providing this value prevents Google from miscategorizing your medical items and ensures your inventory is correctly indexed against relevant health policies.