Surgical Gloves A Comprehensive Guide
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SOLUTIONS, SUPPORT, SELECTION. Surgical Gloves

SOLUTIONS MORE THAN A GLOVE COMPANY For hospitals around the world, managing cost pressures while providing safe, quality health care has become an increasing challenge. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of medical products including major OR categories like sterile procedure trays, surgical drapes and gowns, and surgical gloves, Medline understands your challenges. With roots going back over 100 years and a dedicated sales force of over 130 representatives in Europe, we have the expertise to help you implement clinical solutions, achieve supply chain...

CONSULTATIVE SOLUTIONS SEE GREEN FOR SAFETY SEE GREEN FOR The risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens is a major concern for surgeons and operating room SAFETY staff. Although often undetectable to the human eye, even microperforations in surgical gloves are large enough to allow pathogens to pass between the glove wearer and the patient and cause infection. A recent study reported that over 80% of all surgical glove perforations go unnoticed1. Another study showed that the incidence of glove microperforations increased with duration of wear2. A proven method to reduce these risks is to...

MAKING THE PROCESS OF SWITCHING EASIER FOR YOU AND YOUR STAFF SUPPORT We understand that surgical gloves are a clinically sensitive, surgeon-preference product and that change can be difficult. If you're willing to evaluate and consider switching to our gloves, we believe we should make the process as simple as possible for you and your surgical staff. Our Evaluation & Conversion Management Program is an organised approach that combines the planning, r communication, clinical support and education you deserve. Your Medline sales representative meets with key decision makers STEP 1:...

The soothing and moisturising benefits of aloe have been well known for many years. However, it wasn’t until 1999 when Medline patented a revolutionary process to bring the moisturising properties of aloe vera to medical gloves, that the healthcare industry realised the advantages of aloe. Aloetouch® technology works by extracting 100% pure organic aloe vera gel directly from the plant, freezedrying it, and evenly coating it to the inner surface of the glove. Body heat activates the aloe coating to create a moisturising experience. Try Aloetouch technology in our Signature Latex Green &...

DERMASSURE GREEN: A NEW LATEX-FREE ALTERNATIVE NOT MADE WITH CHEMICAL ACCELERATORS. First there were powder-free surgical gloves. Then there were surgical gloves made without natural rubber latex. Now there is Medline DermAssure Green— an advanced surgical glove made without natural rubber latex, without powder and without chemical accelerators to enhance performance and promote safety during double gloving. 1 Universal application. Ideal for general surgery as an underglove or by itself, as well as utilised in any surgery where staff members may have chemical accelerator sensitivities....

PORTFOLIO - LATEX FREE OPTIONS Medline offers a comprehensive portfolio of surgical gloves to meet each surgeon's preference. We offer a wide range of polyisoprene and polychloroprene (neoprene) latex free gloves suitable for every type of surgery. All of our powder-free gloves are treated with a proprietary polymer coating to ensure effortless donning with dry and damp hands. SELECTION and is ideal for general surgery and those with skin sensitivities. It has great chemical resistence and is lightly textured for a supreme grip. • The DermAssure Green (MSG6555I-MSG6590I) is a neoprene glove...

PORTFOLIO - LATEX OPTIONS ITEM INDEX Medline also offers a wide array of latex gloves to fit every need. From micro thin to extra thick and everything in between, we are sure to have a latex glove suited to each user's preference. • The Signature Latex Micro (MSG5855-MSG5890) offers the same for neuro, vascular, plastic, and eye surgery. LATEX FREE features with an even higher level of tactile sensitivity, making it perfect • The Signature Latex (MSG5455-MSG5490) is a smooth tan glove that offers comfort, performance and protection, and is great for general SensiCare PI Ortho*^ SensiCare PI...

MEDLINE CARES Medline is a global company that donates much needed medical supplies, including surgical gloves, each year to disaster relief, mission trips, and underprivileged areas and to promote healthcare education. GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS | MANUFACTURING FACILITY | DISTRIBUTION BRANCHES Corporate Headquarters Isolex Manufacturing Plant NORTH AMERICA PACIFIC RIM Sapporo, JP Nagoya, JP Tokyo, JP Osaka, JP Aisai, JP Saijo, JP Fukuoka, JP Nuevo Laredo, MX Monterrey, MX Guadalajara, MX Mexico City, MX Campeche, Calkini & Merida, MX Arnhem, NL Kleve, DE Vilvoorde, BE Voisins, FR Troyes, FR For...