Gloves
News
Valutek launches ultrathin nitrile glove– 18-Nov-2011
Lower cost compared with other nitrile gloves
Hutchinson Santé launches G-Bact glove– 16-Nov-2011
Contains an antimicrobial layer that kills bacteria in the case of a micro-breach in the glove
Ansell gloves classified as Class III medical devices– 17-Oct-2011
Provide protection against common pathogens and bacteria
Cardinal introduces Protexis Latex Hydrogel surgical gloves– 29-Sep-2011
Releases Protexis brand and will transition powder-free range to this brand name during 2012
Ansell publishes guide to EN Standards for Gloves– 31-May-2011
Also offers information on how to protect hands against a number of hazards
Bayer introduces coatings for protective gloves– 25-May-2011
Polyurethane dispersions are free of plasticisers and allergenic proteins
Valutek introduces comfortable cleanroom glove– 16-Feb-2011
Also simplifies product ordering by adding colour-coding
Ansell Healthcare introduces second skin glove– 4-Jan-2011
The HyFlex 11-616 is an ultra-thin multi-purpose glove offering outstanding comfort, fit and sensitivity
Yule Catto expands polymer business– 14-Dec-2010
To acquire PolymerLatex from private equity
New technology could end latex glove rashes– 18-Nov-2010
Allergy problems caused by the use of latex gloves in hospitals soon to become a thing of the past
Magid nitrile gloves offer improved hand protection– 14-Oct-2010
Afford a comfortable fit and better dexterity
Upgrade to Helapet Home Spill Kit– 24-May-2010
Home spill kit for handling cytotoxic spills away from hospital environments has now been upgraded
Articles
Keep control of consumables expenditure– 20-Oct-2011
Sales of cleanroom consumables are increasing, with gloves and wipes heading the list. Increases in the raw material price of latex have led glove consumers to consider alternative materials, such as nitrile and polychloroprene. For garments, there are fundamentally three options – disposable, reusable (laundered) or a combination of the two. The choice will be governed by the number of garment changes per week. If a reusable system is decided upon, consideration needs to be given to the choice of purchase, lease, lease-to-own or rental.
The meaning behind the symbols– 26-Jul-2011
Gloves for personal protection must undergo testing to ensure they conform to risk-specific standards regarding their resistance to mechanical or thermal/cold risk or penetration by chemicals, radiation or micro-organisms. In accordance with European Personal Protection Equipment Directives and EU standards EN420:2003 EN 374:2003, gloves or their packaging must carry the CE mark and a series of pictograms to ensure that the level of protection is adequate for the categories of hazard to which they will be exposed.
Selecting gloves– 25-Mar-2011
Choosing which type of disposable glove is best for a particular process is complex. Nick Gardner, Shield Scientific, reviews the range of choices, limiting factors and documents required to ensure they meet cleanroom criteria
Handling cytotoxic material– 17-Feb-2010
The level of protection afforded by gloves to personnel and products when handling cytotoxic agents is complex. Nick Gardner, Shield Scientific, offers some important considerations