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ENCORE® Radiation Attenuation

Latex, powder-free personal protective shield protects hands from scattered radiation exposure during fluoroscopic procedures <sup>1</sup>

Key Features and Benefits
  • Radiation barrier: Up to 53.7% reduction in radiation skin-dose exposure*
  • Micro-textured finish: Secure grip for confident instrument handling
  • Extra thickness: For ideal protection, tactile sensitivity and comfort
    • *at beam energy level 60 kV (versus 1% when double-gloving with standard surgical gloves)
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Description
  • Specialized defenses: These khaki-colored latex gloves are specially designed to reduce radiation skin-dose exposure by up to 53.7% (beam energy level 60 kVp), versus double-gloving with conventional surgical gloves that absorb only 1% of scattered radiation*
  • Enhanced grip: With a smooth, micro-textured external finish, these sterile latex gloves offer wearers secure grip, ensuring a confident handle of medical instruments
  • Optimized fit and feel: Extra thick by design, they deliver an optimal balance of protection, tactile sensitivity and form-fitting comfort

    • *Wagner LK, Mulhern OR. Radiation-attenuating surgical gloves: effects of scatter and secondary electron production. Radiology 1996;200(1):45–48.

    IMPORTANT: This product is classified as a personal protective shield, not a medical device. These 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. Safe use of these gloves by latex-sensitized individuals has not been established. This product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions.
Primary industries
  • Healthcare
Packaging
Size Code
6.5 20873065 5 pairs per box
7 20873070
7.5 20873075
8 20873080
8.5 20873085
9 20873090
Standards and certifications
    • ASTM F2547
Downloads
Product Data Sheet   Instructions for Use 0.6 MB (pdf)
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
  • 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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