Ansell Introduces Derma Prene IsoTouch Surgical Gloves

Non-Latex, Synthetic Polyisoprene Gloves
Posted: October 9, 2007
Ansell Healthcare Introduces
Derma Prene® IsoTouch™ Surgical Gloves
Non-Latex, Synthetic Polyisoprene Gloves
Deliver Natural Rubber Latex Performance without Allergy Risks

Red Bank, NJ ¾ For Release Nov. 1, 2007 ¾ Ansell Limited (“Ansell Healthcare”), a global leader in barrier protective healthcare products, introduces Derma Prene® IsoTouch™ powder-free, non-latex surgical gloves made from synthetic polyisoprene, which deliver the performance of natural rubber latex without the risks of natural rubber sensitization. Providing maximum barrier protection, comfort and excellent tactile sensitivity, Derma Prene® IsoTouch™ brings the key features needed by surgeons and OR professionals into a single glove.  

“Because of allergy concerns, a growing number of healthcare facilities have limited or eliminated latex products, including gloves,” said John Denison, Ansell Healthcare surgical product manager. “Polyisoprene gloves are recommended as an alternative to natural rubber latex because of their similarity to latex with respect to fit, feel and comfort. Once again, Ansell responds to the needs of those healthcare professionals and patients with latex allergies for a glove that delivers the performance and protection of natural rubber latex, without the risk of latex sensitization.”

Derma Prene® IsoTouch™ provides surgeons with premium infection control to ensure protection against viral permeation. Although not required by the FDA, the surgical gloves have passed viral penetration tests according to ASTM International F1671 and F1670 standards. They feature Ansell’s patent-pending SureFit™ technology, which prevents cuff roll-down, and SureFit™ technology provides surgeons, nurses and other healthcare professionals with superior barrier protection during operating room procedures. The Derma Prene® IsoTouch™ gloves also provide a protective barrier for handling bone cement products (as long as bone-cement preparation and usage directions are followed correctly).

Ansell has designed Derma Prene® IsoTouch™ gloves for superior comfort and fit. Their enhanced polymer coating offers easy dry and damp-hand donnability, while the design and thickness allow for easy and comfortable double-gloving. The gloves are produced on new, ergonomically-designed formers to enhance fit and comfort and reduce hand fatigue and stress. Plus, wearers experience a more secure fit that provides improved comfort without bagginess, thanks to its non-latex polyisoprene material. Also, Ansell’s proprietary polyurethane inner coating will not break down, and it resists alcohol-based disinfectants.

A new addition to Ansell’s Derma Prene® glove line, Derma Prene® IsoTouch™ gloves are light green for instant identification as free of natural rubber latex and reduce confusion as well as risk to both healthcare workers and patients with sensitive skin. Made of 100 percent synthetic polyisoprene, they are safe for latex-sensitive healthcare professionals and patients (Type I allergies).

Derma Prene® IsoTouch™ gloves will be available in January 2008.

Derma Prene® Ultra Now Features Beaded Cuff

Ansell’s Derma Prene® Ultra surgical glove is powder-free and made from latex-free neoprene. It’s safe for latex-sensitive (Type I) and chemical-sensitive (Type IV) healthcare professionals and patients. Derma Prene® Ultra features an “accelerator-free” formulation that eliminates chemicals (thiurams, MBTs or carbamates) in the manufacturing process known to contribute to Type IV allergies.

The glove is approximately 12 inches long and has a beaded cuff and SureFit™ technology for extra coverage and protection on the forearm, and to maintain the glove’s position on surgical gowns. Derma Prene® Ultra is dark green for instant identification as free from natural rubber latex.

About Ansell

With its regional headquarters located in Red Bank, New Jersey, Ansell Limited (“Ansell”) is a global leader in healthcare barrier protective products. With operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, Ansell employs more than 11,000 people worldwide and holds leading positions in the natural latex and synthetic polymer glove and condom markets. Ansell operates in three main business segments: Occupational Healthcare, supplying hand protection to the industrial market; Professional Healthcare, supplying surgical and examination gloves to healthcare professionals; and Consumer Healthcare, supplying sexual health products and consumer hand protection. Information on Ansell and its products may be found at www.ansellhealthcare.com <http://www.ansellhealthcare.com/>  or by calling 800.952.9916.
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