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Examination Gloves (Nitrile/Latex, Large, Pack of 100/500)
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Examination Gloves (Nitrile/Latex, Large, Pack of 100/500)

Pack Sizes Available

Pack of 100 gloves (50 pairs) — standard box
Pack of 500 gloves (250 pairs) — bulk/institutional
Available sizes: S, M, L, XL
Available materials: Nitrile (latex-free) or Natural Latex

Product Description

The examination glove is so ubiquitous in clinical practice that its absence is what gets noticed. Every patient contact. Every blood draw. Every dressing change. Every examination that involves any fluid, any mucous membrane, any compromised skin. The glove is the last physical barrier between the clinician and the patient, and between the patient and every pathogen that might be carried on a clinician's hands. It does a very simple job, and it must do that job reliably a thousand times a day across an entire hospital. Examination gloves for clinical use are available in nitrile or natural latex formulations, powder-free, designed for the single-use procedures that constitute most clinical hand contact. The shift to nitrile over the past two decades has been driven by latex allergy prevalence — both among healthcare workers who develop occupational latex sensitisation from repeated exposure and among patients with pre-existing latex allergies — and nitrile now accounts for the majority of examination glove volume in markets with well-developed healthcare procurement systems. Nitrile examination gloves are manufactured from acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, a synthetic polymer that provides excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance to most common clinical disinfectants and patient fluids, and a tensile force at break that meets international standards for examination grade hand protection. Nitrile is particularly resistant to puncture compared to latex, an important property during procedures where needles, scalpels, or suture needles are managed in the same sterile field. The glove is powder-free — talc-free — which eliminates the contamination and inflammatory response risks associated with powdered gloves, which have been effectively phased out of clinical markets. The pre-powdered inner surface of modern powder-free nitrile gloves is achieved through a polymer coating on the inner surface that provides donning slip without loose powder. For hospital procurement offices and healthcare distribution companies, examination gloves are one of the highest-volume consumable categories in any supply chain. Indian glove manufacturing is a significant global production source, with DGCI-certified manufacturers producing to EN 455, ASTM D6319, and CE standards. Sara Wellness exports examination gloves to healthcare distributors in international markets.

Technical Specifications

  • Material Options: Nitrile (acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber) — latex-free; or Natural Latex (specify at order)
  • Powder: Powder-free (polymer-coated inner surface for donning ease)
  • Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
  • Pack Formats: 100 gloves (50 pairs) per box; 500 gloves (250 pairs) bulk pack
  • Standards Compliance: EN 455 (Europe); ASTM D6319 (nitrile); CE marked; AQL 1.5 for pinholes
  • Use Type: Single-use examination grade — not for use as surgical sterile gloves
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Natural latex gloves are made from natural rubber and provide excellent tactile sensitivity and stretch, but carry a risk of allergic reaction in latex-sensitive individuals. Nitrile gloves are made from synthetic acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber and are completely latex-free, making them suitable for latex-allergic patients and healthcare workers with occupational latex sensitisation. Nitrile gloves also have superior chemical resistance and puncture resistance compared to latex but may have slightly less tactile sensitivity in ultra-thin formats. Most healthcare environments now use nitrile as the standard for examination gloves.

Examination gloves for clinical use are regulated as medical devices. In Europe, they must conform to EN 455 (parts 1-4), covering dimensions and freedom from holes, physical properties, biological evaluation, and shelf life. In the United States, ASTM D6319 applies to nitrile examination gloves and ASTM D3578 to latex. AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) for clinical examination gloves is typically 1.5 for freedom from holes (pinholes). Gloves should carry CE marking for European markets and comply with local regulatory requirements in the destination market.

Glove size selection is based on hand circumference measured around the widest part of the palm excluding the thumb. General sizing guidelines: Small (S) typically suits hand circumferences of 6.5-7.5 inches; Medium (M) 7.5-8.5 inches; Large (L) 8.5-9.5 inches; Extra Large (XL) 9.5-10.5 inches. A correctly fitted examination glove should fit snugly without excess bunching at the fingertips (which reduces tactile sensitivity and control) and without tightness at the palm that restricts hand movement and fatigues the hand during extended use.

Examination gloves should be stored at temperatures between 10-30°C in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight, UV radiation, heat sources, electrical motors, and ozone-generating equipment. Ozone, UV light, and elevated temperatures all degrade the polymer structure of both nitrile and latex gloves over time, reducing their mechanical properties. Gloves should be stored in their original cartons away from sharp objects and chemicals. Properly stored gloves typically have a shelf life of 3-5 years from the date of manufacture.

AQL refers to the Acceptable Quality Level for batch acceptance during quality testing, which quantifies the maximum acceptable rate of defective units in a lot. For medical examination gloves, the AQL for freedom from holes (water leak test) is 1.5 per the EN 455-1 standard, meaning that no more than 1.5% of gloves in any tested sample should fail the water leak test. A lower AQL number represents higher quality. Some manufacturers offer AQL 0.65 gloves for higher-risk clinical applications. This parameter should be confirmed on the glove specification sheet when ordering.

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