Product Description
Latex, powder-free sterile gloves, protecting hands from scattered radiation exposure
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Superb attenuation property: 53.7% reduction in skin-dose exposure*
- Ideal thickness: Superb balance of hand protection and tactile sensitivity
- Micro-textured finish: Better grip control and instrument handling
*at a beam energy level of 60 kVp
DESCRIPTION
- Reduced radiation risks: These latex, powder-free sterile gloves reduce skin-dose scattered radiation exposure by up to 53.7% (beam energy level 60 kVp) during fluoroscopic procedures, compared to a 1% reduction** with standard surgical gloves
- Assured comfort and tactility: ENCORE Radiation Attenuation sterile gloves boast ideal thickness levels, combining hand protection with tactile sensitivity, fit and comfort
- Strengthened grip: These khaki-colored radiation attenuation gloves are also smooth with a micro-textured external finish, ensuring excellent handling of medical instruments
- Lead-free safety: Ansell's unique lead-free latex formulation*** uses bismuth oxide and eliminates risks associated with use of lead
**Wagner LK, Mulhern OR. Radiation-attenuating surgical gloves: effects of scatter and secondary electron production. Radiology. 1996;200(1):45-48
***Safe use of these gloves by latex-sensitized individuals has not been established. This product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions.
IMPORTANT: Classified as a personal protective shield and are not a medical device. The gloves must be used in combination with medical gloves if they come in contact with blood or other bodily fluids.
CAUTION: Radiation attenuation gloves are designed to protect hands from scattered radiation exposure originating from the X-ray beam during fluoroscopic procedures. They are not intended for use in direct or primary X-ray beams.
RECOMMENDED FOR
- All surgeries, especially high risk procedures in orthopaedics, trauma, and cardiac
- Higher-risk clinical applications
- Protecting hands from image guided interventional procedures (fluoroscopy)
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Thickness: Standard
- Cuff Length: Standard
- Material: Natural Rubber Latex with Bismuth Oxide
- Freedom From Holes: 1.0 AQL
- Not Made From Natural Rubber Latex: No
- Allergy Prevention: None
- Powder Content: Powder-Free
- Finger Thickness: min. 0.30 - min. 11.81
- External Glove Surface: Smooth with Micro-Textured Finish
- Palm Thickness: min. 0.28 - min. 11.02
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
- Healthcare
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