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February 2010

2010 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDE

Face shields

The FACE-IT latex-free full face shield features a flat viewing area to minimize glare and distortion. Shields have a self-shaping foam barrier across the forehead. View through crystal clear, anti-fogged plastic. The DRAPE shield adds a fluid-impermeable fabric to the shield bottom for lower face protection.

AAMI gowns

Tronex introduces a new line of AAMI Level 2 and Chemo Rated Level 3 Gowns, which are a key addition to the wide variety of isolation gowns that they currently offer. These AAMI gowns are designed to offer superior barrier protection for healthcare workers in procedures where exposure to blood, bodily fluids and other infectious substances might occur.

Onyx Medical Inc.

Tronex Healthcare Industries

Exam gloves

The Standard Malaysian Glove (SMG) product quality certification program for latex examination gloves is developed in consultation with regulatory bodies such as the U.S. FDA to ensure the manufacture of high-quality, high-barrier exam gloves with minimal protein content. Comfortable, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly, SMG gloves are made from natural rubber latex, the sap of rubber trees widely grown in Malaysia. Natural rubber is a renewable and sustainable resource, and is also biodegradeable. www.smg-online.biz

Fluid-resistant mask

With Cardinal Health’s Secure-Guard Fluid-Resistant Mask you no longer need to choose between comfort and protection. Comfort has been built into every detail of the masks from the soft ties to the comfortable inner facing. Plus, Cardinal’s innovative construction allows these masks to offer the highest level of fluid protection (passes ASTM F1862 at 160mmHg) without sacrificing breathability. No plastic layers mean you can stay cool during long procedures. Look for Cardinal’s distinctive multi-color mask, available with and without a shield.

Standard Malaysian Glove

Cardinal Health

N95 respirator & surgical mask

This latex-free respirator is both a N95 respirator and surgical mask. The non-latex straps don’t irritate, don’t require pre-stretching, and are securely attached. The exclusive Dura-Mesh shell protects the filter media so it stays cleaner-looking longer. The shell resists collapsing, even in heat and humidity so the respirator holds its shape longer, resulting in fewer respirators used and lower costs. The molded nose bridge with foam face cushion fits easily and comfortably without a metal nose band.


Reusable 24" Nitrile gloves

Key Surgical offers Latex-free Nitrile gloves in 3 different lengths including 9", 12" and 24". The 24" length provides arm to shoulder protection. Treated with a permanent antibacterial, anti-mildew agent, it is reusable and can be laundered. Key Surgical offers a full line of head-to-toe personal protection items including bouffant caps, face shields, face masks, nitrile gloves, impervious barrier gowns and shoe covers. Call 1.800.541.7995 or visit www.keysurgical.com.

Moldex-Metric Inc.

Key Surgical

Decontamination gloves

Spectrum provides two styles of decontamination gloves. The first is green in color and comes in four sizes (S, M, L, XL). Manufactured using latex, the green gloves are powder-free, provide an excellent barrier for use in decontamination, chemotherapy, and are resistant to gluteraldehydes. Spectrum’s light-blue colored decontamination gloves are manufactured from latex-free Nitrile are powder free, come in four sizes, have a comfortable fit and offer great protection during decontamination.

Face protection

OSHA-compliant Googles Face Shields offer full face protection for healthcare workers. These economical lenses have side-shield protection and are made of distortion-free, optical-grade plastic. The frames are reusable and can be placed in an autoclave. Googles are ergonomically designed to fit comfortably and easily over glasses. Frames and straps come in assorted colors to personalize your eyewear.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments

Metrex

Armed, shielded to evade danger from microbial foes

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