Description

Crafted by Ansell, the Gammex Powder Free Latex Gloves are designed to meet the rigorous demands of surgical environments. These gloves offer a blend of comfort, dexterity, and protection, making them an essential tool for healthcare professionals.

Key Features

• Material: Made from natural rubber latex, providing a balance of strength and tactile sensitivity.
• Powder-Free and Sterile: Ensures a clean environment, reducing the risk of contamination.
• Color: Brown/tan to minimize surgical glare and reduce eye fatigue.
• Thickness: Approximately 15–20% thinner than standard latex surgical gloves, enhancing sensitivity.
• Grip: Smooth, micro-textured surface for secure handling of instruments in both dry and damp conditions.

Advanced Design

• Ergonomic Shape: Anatomically designed with finger-shaped pads to reduce hand fatigue and improve dexterity.
• Cuff Style: Features a straight/beaded cuff with SUREFIT™ Technology for secure placement.
• Internal Coating: Polymer coated with DERMASHIELD™ Technology, allowing easy donning even with wet hands.

Allergy Considerations

Special cleaning processes are employed to minimize latex proteins and chemical accelerators, reducing the risk of Type I and Type IV allergies. However, they are not recommended for individuals with known latex sensitivity.

Specialized Applications

• Double Gloving: Recommended as an outer glove.
• Chemotherapy Drug Handling: Some variants are tested for resistance to chemotherapy drugs in accordance with ASTM D6978.

Certifications

These gloves meet numerous international standards, including:

• EN 455 1-4
• ISO 10282
• ASTM D6978 (for some variants)

Additionally, they are certified for ergonomic comfort and performance by United States Ergonomics.

Environmental Commitment

Manufactured in facilities using 100% green electricity, with packaging made from 50–70% recycled materials. The production process is certified for diverting over 99% of waste from landfill.

Sizing and Packaging

• Sizes: Available from 5.5 to 9.5, including half sizes for optimal fit.
• Packaging: 50 pairs per box, with 4 boxes per carton.

Storage Instructions

To maintain quality, store the gloves in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, ozone, and ignition sources. With a shelf life of three years, these gloves are a reliable choice for surgical professionals seeking high performance and environmental responsibility.