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About medical glovesMedical gloves are disposable gloves used during medical procedures. Medical gloves help prevent contamination between caregivers and patients. Some are designed to prevent contact with certain chemotherapy drugs. Medical gloves include examination gloves, surgical gloves, and medical gloves for handling chemotherapy agents (chemotherapy gloves). These gloves are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA makes sure that manufacturers of these devices meet performance criteria such as leak resistance, tear resistance, etc. When to use medical glovesUse medical gloves when your hands or nails may touch someone else’s body fluids (such as blood, respiratory secretions, vomit, urine or feces) or certain hazardous drugs. Types of medical gloves used in patient careSurgical gloves
Examination gloves
Chemotherapy gloves
Choosing between examination, surgical, and chemotherapy gloves
Non-medical glovesNon-medical gloves, such as those used for household cleaning or for fire or injury protection, are not regulated by FDA. They do not meet FDA requirements for use in patient care. What you should know before using medical gloves
Find all FDA-cleared glovesFDA’s Devices@FDA website lets you search for medical devices that FDA has cleared or approved, including personal protective equipment. Updated December 12, 2005 |
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