ENCORE® Radiation Attenuation

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


<sup>**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.</sup>

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)

Primary industries

• Healthcare

Product details

• MATERIAL Natural Rubber Latex with Bismuth Oxide
• POWDER CONTENT Powder-Free
• COLOR Khaki
• THICKNESS Standard
• CUFF STYLE Straight
• EXTERNAL GLOVE SURFACE Smooth with Micro-Textured Finish
• INTERNAL GLOVE SURFACE Polymer Coated
• ALLERGY PREVENTION None
• GRIP LEVEL Moderate
• DOUBLE GLOVING RECOMMENDATION Underglove
• TESTED FOR USE WITH CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGS No, not tested in accordance with ASTM D6978
• FREEDOM FROM HOLES (INSPECTION LEVEL I) 1.0 AQL
• STERILE Yes

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