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INSIDE THE CURRENT ISSUE

February 2011

Personal Protective Equipment Product Spotlights
Decontamination Gloves N95 Respirator/Surgical Mask

Spectrum decontam gloves

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

Prestige Ameritech N95 Particulate Filter Respirator and Surgical Mask

Prestige Ameritech introduces its NIOSH and FDA approved N95 Particulate Filter Respirator and Surgical Mask. Prestige Ameritech’s ProGear N95 Respirator has the highest fluid-resistance rating available, a larger-than-normal filter area for easier breathing and speaking, soft stretch-knit headbands for increased comfort, and a convenient dispensing method. Made in the USA.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. Prestige Ameritech
Surgical Gloves Nitrile Examination Gloves 

Ansell DermaPrene glovesThe Derma Prene Ultra HydraSoft surgical glove is a moisturizing glove that prevents Type I (latex) and Type IV (chemical) allergic reactions while restoring and improving hands. This glove combines proprietary skin moisturizing technology with the most advanced latex-free (polychloroprene) and chemical-free material to restore hand condition with minimized risk of allergic reactions. Applied on the internal surface of the glove and in direct contact with your skin, HydraSoft is odorless and penetrates into hands to repair damaged skin and provide robust protection against drying or cracking -- the perfect antidote to harsh soaps and scrubs.

Tronex Nitrile powder-free exam gloveTronex Healthcare Industries has recently extended their Nitrile Examination Glove line, which now includes a Nitrile Chemo Rated Powder Free Textured Examination Glove (Tronex Code: #9393) & a Nitrile Powder Free Textured Examination Glove (Tronex Code: #9250). Both gloves are an ideal choice for facility-wide protection in a 100% Latex- Free, Powder Free, Nitrile Exam Glove. Latest-generation compounded Nitrile formulation offers outstanding elasticity, tactile sensitivity, and textured fingertips.

 

Ansell

Tronex

Gloves Decontam Gloves for Safety

gloves

Innovative Healthcare is a leading supplier of high quality gloves for personal protection. Designed to maximize performance, efficiency and safety, IHC Nitrile gloves have been developed and tested to provide the protection, comfort and finish needed, including many tested for use with Chemotherapy drugs and/or designed for Haz-mat spills. 

Healthmark Chemo-glove

Certified for use in chemotherapy, these gloves are thick enough and tough enough for use in Decontam. This thicker, 15 mil, textured, powder-free latex glove is the decontam glove of choice by professionals who handle potentially hazardous items.

Innovative Healthcare Healthmark
Medical face masks Mobile hygiene solutions Scrubs

Crosstex masks

Medical face masks, commonly referred to as "surgical masks," are often loose-fitting because of the wide variability of facial features of the wearers. With a patent-pending design, SecureFit earloop medical face masks enable wearers to quickly and easily adjust the mask for a more secure and customized fit. The masks are available in all three ASTM performance (fluid resistance/filtration) and classifications: SecureFit Isofluid - ASTM Low Performance; SecureFit Procedural - ASTM Moderate Performance; and SecureFit Ultra - ASTM High Performance.

HCL PPE dispenser

Customize this Mobile Hygiene Station with any combination of accessory packages and wipe out time-consuming trips to the restocking station. This completely customizable mobile station improves staff access to personal hygiene supplies and infection protection equipment while also simplifying USP <797> compliance. Choose the accessory packages that best suit your needs and keep items such as personal protection apparel, loose supplies, disinfecting wipes, utensils, BioHazard waste bags, sharps containers and labels within reach.

Vestex Scrubs


Breathable and comfortable, Vestex scrubs feature advanced performance textile technologies that repel fluids and resist stains. Wicking moisture management technology on the inside helps keep the wearer cool. Vestex scrubs also contain an antimicrobial to prevent degradation due to microorganisms.
Crosstex International Health Care Logistics

Vestagen Technical Textiles