Safety & Protection
Infection Control
Cuff Sytle: These gloves feature Ansell's patent-pending SureFit Technology. SureFit™ prevents cuff rull-down providing surgeons, nurses and other healthcare professionals with superior protection during operating room procedures.
Viral Penetration: Although not an FDA requirement, Ansell's premium line of surgical gloves is tested to ensure protection against viral permeation. Encore® has been tested and passed the viral penetration according to ASTM F1671-97a.
Bone Cement: As long as the preparation and use directions on the bone cement are followed, this glove provides a protective barrier for handling mixed bone-cement product.
Skin Protection
Moisturizing: Encore® HydraSoft® utilizes two moisturizers: skin-friendly glycerine, which attracts and retains water, and dimethicone, which prevents the skin from drying out.
Protein Content: Contains 50 micrograms or less of water - extractable protein per gram.
Comfort & Fit
Donning
Alcohol Resistance (Inner Coating): Ansell's proprietary polyurethane inner coating will not break down. It is resistant to alcohol-based hand disinfectants and adds another layer of safety between your skin and the latex.
Damp-Hand Donnability: The HydraSoft® coating increases the ease of damp-hand donnability.
Double Gloving: This glove is recommended to be an under glove because of the HydroSoft® technology incorporated in this product.
Hand Fatigue
Stretchability (Modulus): Because this glove is latex, wearers experience a more secure fit that provides greater comfort without being baggy.
Shape of Glove/Former: Designed with Anatomical Curved Former for a more natural fit and less fatigue. This exclusive Ansell former is the result of a staff dedicated to the development and continuous improvement of formers.
Tactile Sensitivity
Dependability: The thickness of these gloves is optimized for the best balance of protection and tactile sensitivity, all while allowing for a comfortable fit during the majority of surgical procedures.
Grip
Application Driven: Anti-slip smooth finish prevents slippage.
This product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions.
This latex glove contains 50 micrograms or less of total water-extractable protein per gram.
CAUTION: Safe use of this glove by or on latex-sensitized individuals has not been established.
