Ansell adds non-latex surgical glove to portfolio

Published: 26-Nov-2012

GAMMEX latex-free glove also features antimicrobial technology


Ansell has extended its antimicrobial technology product range to include non-latex surgical gloves.

The GAMMEX Non-Latex Antimicrobial surgical glove is so far only available in Canada, with a broader roll out to follow.

Ansell first launched its AMT Antimicrobial Technology in Australia in 2010 with the GAMMEX Powder-Free with AMT Antimicrobial Technology surgical glove. The firm now builds on this with the latex-free version.

The GAMMEX Non-Latex Antimicrobial surgical glove protects against latex (Type I) allergies and microbial transmission due to intra-operative glove breaches. Up to 83% of glove breaches go unnoticed by surgeons, further increasing the risk of contamination, research has found.*

The glove’s antimicrobial chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) coating is effective against 99% of the Hepatitis C virus, HIV-1 strain Mn and six common infectious bacteria, including drug-resistant MRSA.

Ansell says the gloves are not proven to protect against blood-borne infections where the skin is broken, cut or punctured.

“The GAMMEX Non-Latex Antimicrobial surgical glove is another indication of our commitment to develop clinically relevant products in anticipation of healthcare workers’ needs,” said Anthony Lopez, president and general business manager, Ansell Medical Solutions.

“Our relentless focus on innovation is evident in the new products and technologies we launch aimed at providing the utmost protection for healthcare workers and patients alike.”

Ansell says the GAMMEX brand is the global brand leader in surgical gloves, with more than 100 million pairs used annually in hospitals worldwide.

* Thomas S. Agarwal M. Mehta G. Intraoperative glove perforation-single versus double gloving in protection against skin contamination. Postgrad Med J. 2001;77:458-460.

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