Gloves, sterile

Alternative names
Gloves, examination / treatment, sterile
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
EMDN related code(s)
T010202
SYNTHETIC EXAMINATION / TREATMENT GLOVES
GMDN related code(s)
47177
Vinyl examination/treatment glove, powdered (A device made of vinyl intended as a protective barrier when worn on the hands of healthcare providers during patient examination/treatment or for other sanitary purposes; its inner surface is covered with powder to facilitate donning/removal; it does not include antimicrobial agents/materials. The device is used mainly as a two-way barrier to protect patient/staff against contaminants and risk of allergy to latex. It will have appropriate characteristics regarding tactility/comfort of use, and should provide appropriate physical properties (e.g., strength, elasticity), and uniformity of dimensions. This is a single-use device.)