Bxu5KN). Neoprene is less prone to punctures, and although pricier
than latex, it's generally cheaper than polyisoprene.
• Nitrile. The primary quality of nitrile is exceptional durability. It
also has 3 to 5 times the puncture-resistance of latex, which offers
added protection against sharps and sticks. It also has a micro-rough-
ened texture, which makes for a stronger and more tactile grip.
Recent design improvements have also made nitrile gloves thinner
and more flexible (osmag.net/KPgC8z).
Don and decide
Glove manufacturers will be more than happy to help you trial their
products. How do the gloves fit? Are they comfortable? Do they stand
up to the rigors of surgery? Do they have tactile sensitivity? Make sure
94% of surgeons surveyed
rated the comfort of Biogel
®
PI synthetic gloves as good or
better than Biogel
®
Latex
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Beyond protection, fit, feel, and comfort are the most important features to surgeons in a
surgical glove. Biogel
®
offers a full range of synthetic and latex gloves to meet the variety of
surgeons and staff needs. Our sales specialists can partner with each facility to manage the
transition to a latex-free environment through on-site education, glove sizing and selection
and implementation support. When offered a choice, most clinicians will prefer Biogel.
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1. Biogel Challenge Results, 94% of Surgeons. 2. MHC Study #G09-005. 3. Data on file, MHC.
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Non-Biogel surgical
gloves were at least
3.5 times as likely to
fail in-use compared
to Biogel gloves
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