Surgical Sterile Hand Gloves

Surgical sterile hand gloves, commonly known as surgical gloves or medical gloves, are disposable gloves designed to maintain a sterile environment during surgical procedures and other medical activities. They play a crucial role in preventing the transmission of infections between healthcare professionals and patients.

Key features of surgical sterile hand gloves:

• Sterility: Surgical gloves are sterilized to ensure they are free from any microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, that could potentially contaminate the surgical site or the patient.
• Material: These gloves are typically made of latex, nitrile, or neoprene. In recent years, there has been a shift away from latex due to the risk of allergic reactions in some individuals. Nitrile gloves are now widely used as an alternative.
• Powder-free: To prevent potential complications and allergies, most surgical gloves are powder-free. Powdered gloves were once common, but the powder could cause irritations or complications when it came into contact with tissues or open wounds.
• Sizing: Surgical gloves come in various sizes to ensure a proper fit for different hand sizes, which is essential for comfort and ease of movement during surgery.
• AQL (Acceptable Quality Level): Surgical gloves are subjected to quality control measures and must meet a specific AQL, indicating the maximum number of defective gloves that are acceptable in a batch.
• Single-use: Surgical gloves are designed for single-use only. After a procedure, they must be safely discarded to avoid any cross-contamination.
• Compliance: Quality standards for surgical gloves are set by various regulatory bodies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in Europe.