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inside+ Infection Control Products
+ Resuscitation/Oxygen Supplies
+ First Aid Kits
+ Gold End Instruments
+ IV Stands
+ Pulse Oximetry
+ Medical Tables/Trolleys
+ HeartSine Defibrillators
Not many people realise the significance
of the dangers of a mercury spill, but
one medical centre in South Auckland
experienced an unfortunate incident.
The nurses were at their duties on that
September morning, and the waiting triage
room, was very full and busy as usual. In
a rare, and unusual incident, the mercury
Sphyg unit on a stand somehow leaked,
mercury spilt over the polished floor and
right into a high traffic area. Staff knew
immediately that this was an event that had
to be managed professionally and carefully,
and a quick call to the Fire Service provided
a level of support, advice and service that
proved very valuable.
Staff mentioned its not so much the mercury,its the vapour that is dangerous. Indeed
the Fire Service monitors revealed a mercury
vapour level, that was 4 times higher than
the publically acceptable level. The complete
clinic was closed .
The Fire Service sealed the contaminated
area, brought in breathing apparatus and
body scanners and scanned both patients
and nurses, took away contaminated
clothing and shoes. All people in the close
vicinity had to also have blood tests taken toestablish blood mercury levels which were
again repeated 3 months later.
This has been a huge financial cost to the
clinic. A typical Sphyg includes around less
than a tablespoon of mercury but its where
else it goes that is more dangerous. Ministry
of Health guidelines state that liquid Mercury
is not readily absorbed through skin, but
it does vaporise at room temperature and
inhalation of this airborne vapour can be
harmful to human health.
By the time that we had finished our
clean up, which included the disposal
of all mercury sphygs, plus we had a
deep clean which had to be carried
out by an accredited specialist cleaner
within the premises, it proved not
only a major distraction, but certainly
something that proved to be a huge
learning experience. Medical and Health
Professionals generally understand that
some doctors still prefer to use mercury
Sphyg, but if they and patients knew
the dangers to society, there would be
a significant shift away from this way
of thinking.Amtech Medical is honoured to have
received this story directly from the clinic
involved, and in the interests of safety and
well being, we have included this story in
our March medinews. If any clinics would
like to know about Amtech Medicals
range of Mercury Free Blood Pressure
Products, we will be very glad to offer
them our range. Amongst them is the
German Riester products, which provide
high accuracy and are well priced. If youwould like a price, please call us on 0800
268324 straight away!
At the request of the clinic, we have
withheld the name of the clinic, but the
Charge Nurse is able to talk in more detail
to anyone interested in accessing a greater
knowledge of this incident.
Please ask [email protected] for
more information on this.
Mercury Spill Poses Danger
Welcome to this issue of Medinews, our ever growing
and popular newsletter, which we produce monthly
for our wide and varied medical client base. This
issue sees a significant shift in design style, and after
thinking long and hard, and getting input from some
of our valued advisors, we have moved to this new
square shape and style of publication.
This month, we have brought you an interesting
range of products and put some real focus on
equipment. Our range of equipment products is very
exhaustive, and we would like to welcome our two
new suppliers, now officially represented by Amtech
Medical. Mirage Propulse Ear Health are now solely
represented in NZ by Amtech, and also Askir Suction
which is manufactured by a company in Italy called
CAMI. Both of these manufacturers historically have
had trading relationships with Hallmark Surgical and
In an amicable agreement, the agency
was taken over by Amtech, and stock held by
Hallmark has been taken over by us as well. We
would like to welcome these new suppliers to our
company, and look forward to a long and successful
distribution relationship.We have also given some space at the back of
this book to talk about our reporting ability. Our
organisation makes available to interested customers
some very effective reporting tools, so that clinics can
more easily understand the usage profiles and high
volume products that they purchase. We can offer
these reports as hard data, or alternatively as graphed
information. I invite you to read our National Sales
Manager comments, so that you can see for yourself
how this can be effective for you.(see this on p12)
To all our valued clients, thank you for your supportand if you would like to consider purchasing from
Amtech Medical, and you havent so far, then I
personally welcome your call.
Call me anytime for anything medical!
Jeremy Anderson
Marketing Manager
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Trolleys
Code Item Price
E309 Ergosol Trolley Powder Coated, with twoshelves, 1 drawer, 490mmW x 490mmD x900mmH, 75 casters
$395
Code Item Price
E284 Ergosol Trolley Stainless Steel - 2 shelveswith rails on 3 sides, 1 drawer, 520mm widex 520mm deep
$498
Managers CommentIts not easy to ind a manufacturer of competitive
trolleys that have features like these at affordableprices. Things I look for are easy slide drawers, andeasy glide castors, and these two trolleys have just
that. If you dont like them, money back guarantee!
You cant lose!
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PROPULSE NG EAR IRRIGATORThe Propulse NG sets new standards in ear irrigation.
Its patented and unique features create an ear cleansing
system that is very safe, convenient and patient-friendly.
The new QrX single use tips make it the most operator friendly
design available and also eliminate any risk of cross infection.
Unique pulsing water delivery for fast, effective
cerumen removal Adjustable water pressure for complete control and safety
Footswitch activated for hands free use
Rechargeable and mains power supplied for mobile use
Single use quick release tips for ease of use and infectioncontrol advantages
Code Item Qty
DI758 Propulse Cleaning Tablets Pack 200
DI764 ProStainless steel small cup, which fits below the earand catches overflow liquid when ear syringing is in progress.Autoclaveable.pulse Cleaning Tablets
Each
DI766 Propul se Je t Tips to suit Propulse NG I rr igator - grey Pa ck 10
Propulse Cleaning Tablets
research proven to clean
and decontaminate in
only ten minutes
Ear care should not be a
blind procedure, see clearly
into the auditory canal with
the Propulse Headlamp
Disposable One - Use Jet
Tips use one per patient
100 tips per surgery box
PROPULSE ACCESSORIES
View our video on our websitetype in propulse video into the
search function
Managers CommentWe are seeing a new level of interest in Partners ofClinical practises seeing what new and interestingservices they can offer, to enchance patient nunbersand revenue streams. This device offers just that,allows you to offer more in-clinic support with revenueand patient satisfaction being a fullling reward!
Code Item Normally Special Price
DI323 Propulse NG Ear Irrigator - complete with 10 x tips,footswitch and Noots tank
$850 $595
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Code Item PriceDI417 Aspiret Suction Unit - 230volts mai ns powered
15 litre per minute capacity$375
Technical Specifications
Model - AspiretPower Feeding - 230V - 50HzMaximum Vacuum (adjustable)-0.75 Bar/-75kPa/-563mmHgMax free air flow rate - 15L/minPower consumption - 184VAIntermittent duty cycle at 35deg Cand 110% - 20 ON / 40 OFFWeight - Lb4.83 Kg2.20
Code Item PriceDI386 Askir 30 Suction Pump - 40 litre
per minute - 230v mains powered$695
ASKIR 30 SUCTION PUMPTechnical Specifications
Model - Askir 30Power Feeding - 230V - 50HzMaximum Vacuum (adjustable) --0.80 Bar/-80kPa/-600mmHgMax free air flow rate - 40L/minPower consumption - 107VAIntermittent duty cycle at 35deg Cand 110% - 120 ON / 60 OFFWeight - Lb7.91 Kg3.60
ASKIR SUCTION PUMPTechnical Specifications
Model - Askir 30 12VPower Feeding - 12V DC/230vMaximum Vacuum (adjustable)-0.75 Bar/-75kPa/-563mmHgMax free air flow rate - 16L/min
Intermittent duty cycle at 35deg Cand 110% - Non-stop operationWeight - Lb10.76 Kg4.90
Code Item Price
DI381 (230v mains, 12 volt, battery powered) $895
ASKIR SUCTION UNIT
Code Item PriceDI2099 Hospivac 350 Aspirator Cami Suction
Unit 60l per minute$929
The AskirAspirators from Italy
are ideal for Specialist Clinics and General Practicebeing very quiet and compact. The variable suction
control gives you full control of the suction strength.
Covering all requirements such as Ear and Nasal suctioning,Wound suctioning, Haemorrhoid Banding and smoke
evacuation. All components are reusable and thereplacement accessories are readily available.
The Italian manufactured range of Askir Aspiratorsfills your need for a variety of functions and procedures.
The benefits of Askir include:
Attractive, modern easy-to-clean stylingVery quiet operation
Adjustable vacuum control for suction strengthCompact size
2 year warranty
HOSPIVAC 350SUCTION UNITNew Hospvac 350 has beendesigned for professionalaspiration of bodily fluids, gases,tissues or bones of the patient
during or after surgery.
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References1. Dharma. H. et al. An open, prospective, randomised, comparative volunteer trial to
compare the performance of silicone adhesive dressings, Mepilex Border. Data on File
Report; November 201, report OR-DOF 0202. Dharma.H. et al. An open, prospective, randomised, comparative volunteer trial to
compare the performance of silicone adhesive dressings. BiatainT Silicone. Data on FileReport, December 2011, report OR-DOF 021.
3. Hussein.D. Results from a multi-centre, non-comparative clinical in market evaluationof ALLEVYN Gentle Border dressing and from Open, prospective randomised, withinvolunteer comparison of Dakota and Mepilex Border in terms of showerproof and use onawkward areas. Data on file Report; August 2010, report OR-DOF 011
4. Roberts.S. Simulated wound model testing of ALLEVYN Life and Mepilex Border. Data onFile Report; June 2012: report DS/12/129/DOF
5. Roberts.S. Simulated wound model testing of ALLEVYN Life and Mepilex Border. Data onFile Report; June 2012: report DS/12/130/DOF
6. Roberts.S. Odour reducing properties of ALLEVYN Life. Data on File Report; June 2012:report DS/12/127/DOF
7. Roberts.S. Impact protection properties of ALLEVYN Life, Mepilex Border and BiatainSilicone. Data on File Repor t; June 2012: report DS/12/185/DOF
Trademark of Smith & Nephew SN10532 (12/12)
Bring your wound care patientsout of hiding with ALLEVYN Life
Ordering ALLEVYN Life
Code Dimensions (cm) Carton
66801067 Small - 10.3cm x 10.3cm 10
66801068 Medium - 12.9cm x 12.9cm 10
66801069 Large - 15.4cm x 15.4cm 10
66801070 Extra Large - 21cm x 21cm 10
SecurityNormal everyday activities can sometimes challenge the retention of
dressings. This can result in discomfort for patients and may impactquality of life.
The unique ALLEVYN Life quadrilobe shape and wide border is designedto fit the contours of the human body so it conforms securely, and allowspatients to shower.1-3
With ALLEVYN Life: patients can feel secure that their dressing fitstheir shape and stays in place.
DiscretionVisible exudate may cause anxiety and sometimes stigma for the patientas they go about their daily routine, and may result in premature dressingchanges.
ALLEVYN Lifes masking layer minimises the visual impact of exudate.4
Patients can feel confident that their dressing may not attract thenegative attention of others.
Confidence Dressing odour, leakage or fear of leakage can make patients anxious,
self-conscious and embarrassed, affecting the way they l ive their lives.
In addition to its hydrocellular foam layer, ALLEVYN Life has a hyper-absorber lock away core that provides:
Excellent fluid locking under pressure5
Peace of mind leakage prevention5
Common wound odour absorptionwhen tested in-vitro onrepresentative compounds6
Patients can feel confident to socialise and interact with otherswithout the fear of leakage.
ProtectionFear of pain and trauma as a result of knocking or bumping their wound,for example while dressing or shopping, can restr ict patients everydayactivities.
ALLEVYN Lifes multi-layered design (hydrocellular foam, hyper-absorberlock away core and masking layer) provides cushioning and helps todisperse pressure.7
Patients can feel comforted that they are cushioned againsteveryday trauma.
Helpful change indicator
Patients can: take control and understand more about their
dressing changes
avoid unnecessary dressing changes and wastage
feel confident in the look of the dressing due to the
masking layer
No border coverage dressing can remain in placewith exudate masked
50% border coverage consider changing dressing
75% border coverage change dressing
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Transparent plus absorbent for optimal clinicalperformance and wear time.
Easy monitoring of the wound, exudate and periwound skin
May eliminate unnecessary dressing changes
Eliminates hydrocolloid-related odour
No dressing breakdown in the wound
Barrier to external contaminants*
Better fluid management and wear time
Suggested Applications:
Partial and full thickness dermal ulcers Pressure ulcers
Abrasions, superficial wounds,
donor sites and skin tears
Clean closed approximated
surgical sites and laparoscopic incisions
Code Item Price
WC109 3M Tegaderm Clear Absorbent Acrylic Dressing7.6x9.5cm 90800 Box 5
$38.00
WC116 3M Tegaderm Clear Absorbent Acrylic Dressing11.1cm x 12.7cm 90801 Box 5
$55.00
3M TEGADERM ABSORBENT DRESSINGS
Managers Comment
As a special promotion during March, we have beenable to negotiate an even more attractive price on thesepopular 3M dressings. They represent great purchasingopportunities where you are able to get a high techdressing at a very special price
3M TEGADERM FILM DRESSINGS(FILM ONLY AND FILM + PAD)
Code Item (FILM ONLY) Price
WC715 Tegaderm Film Sterile Dressing 6 x 7cm Box 100 $46.00
WC716 Tegaderm Film Sterile Dressing 10 x 12cm Box 50 $59.00
Code Item Sold As Price
WC721 Te gade rm + Pad Ste ri le Dre ssing 6 x 10cm Box 50 $64.50
WC722 Te gade rm + Pad Ste ri le Dre ssing 9 x 10cm Box 25 $59.00
WC720 Tegaderm + Pad Sterile Dressing 5 x 7cm Box 50 $49.00
WC723 Tegaderm + Pad Sterile Dressing 9cm x 15cm Box 25 $66.00
WC724 Tegadern + Pad Sterile Dressing 9cm x 20cm Box 25 $99.00
* Laboratory testing
has proven 3M Tegaderm
and Tegaderm HP Transparent
Dressings provide a viral
(HIV-1 and HBV) barrier while
dressings remain intact
without leakage.
Dressing pad size given
and then overall
dressing size.
Suggested Applications:
Post-surgical dressings especially on areas
where swelling or movement is expected
Superficial and partial thickness wounds
Lacerations, abrasions and burns
Light to moderately draining wounds
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Cohesive Lite Bandage Tubifast
Eurofarm Antibacterial Silver Dressing
Cohesive Bandages
MONTHLY SP ECIALS
Code Item Price
WC762 Eurofarm Silvermed 10x10cmwithout Adhesive Border - Box 5 $19.50
WC774 Eurofarm Silvermed 5x5cm- Box 25 $39.95
Silvermed is a dressing combining the advanced moist wound healing technologies with silver.
The healing process of Silvermed arise from the modifications that silver ions determine on the
proteins of bacterial cells. These alterations allow the rapid lyses of pathogens and speed up
the wound process healing leading to shorter hospital stays and relevant costs:
FEATURES:
Silvermed acts as antibacterial - the silver is hydro-activated in a controlled manner bythe exudates. Silver ions are released in accordance to the level of exudates and of
bacterial burden of the wound Creates the moist wound environment - ideal for fast healing Provides an effective barrier to bacterial penetration - preventing infections on wound site. Does not adhere on the wound - dressing changes are atraumatic
Code Item Strips per Envelope Box Qty Price Each Box
WC834 Eurofarm Eurosuture Strips 3 x 75mm 5 50 Envelopes $43.83
WC835 Eurofarm Eurosuture Strips 6 x 38mm 6 50 Envelopes $43.83
WC836 Eurofarm Eurosuture Strips 6 x 75mm 3 50 Envelopes $43.83
WC837 Eurofarm Eurosuture Strips 6 x 100mm 10 50 Envelopes $43.83
EurosutureEUROSUTURE is a sterile skin closure strip manufactured in a thin, high strength
polymeric non-woven, coated with hypoallergenic adhesive.
EUROSUTURE strips are used in place of primary closure of linear and scarring is minimised*.
EUROSUTURE therefore, is ideal for use following cosmetic procedures and on children
and the elderly. Moreover EUROSUTURE may be used as an adjunct to sutures to support
wound closure after suturing, and are routinely used to support wound margins after early
suture removal to prevent needle and puncture scars. EUROSUTURE wound closure strips
are easy to apply. Their unique rounded ends resistcurl and premature lifting.
Code Size Bulk Qty Pricefor 12 pces
B445B 5cm - Blue 12 $21.00
B446MC 7.5cm Multicoloured
12 $23.40
B447T 10cm - Tan 12 $46.20
Code Volume Normal Price Price Ea
B471 6cm x 4m $6.64 $4.20
B472 8cm x 4cm $8.43 $4.50
Benefits of TubifastTM
2-Way Stretch;
TubifastTM2-Way Stretch
holds dressings securelywithout constriction or
compression
Code Colour Size Price Sui table for:
B133 Blue 7.5cmx10m $34.85 Large Limbs
B118 Green 5cmx10m $28.95 Small & Medium
B134 Yellow 10.75cmx10m $56.10 X-Large Limbs
B151 Red 3.5cmx10m $25.15 Small Limbs
B152 Purple 20cmx10m $74.65 Adult Trunks
Eurolasto Lite is an
extremely light elastic
cohesive bandage. It is
made of cotton, viscose
and polyamide.
The Amtech range of
cohesive bandages
is a lightweight
permanent elastic
adhesive support
bandage used for
support and
compression applications.
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Single use disposable lancet 3 adjustable depth settings
Easy handling and disposal
Special cut and diameter of
the needle to minimise pain
Code Item Price Each
DI216 Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro PlusLancets - Box 200
$59.90
ACCU-CHEK SAFE-T-PRO LANCETS
DYNAREX
Code Item Price Each
SH345 Dynarex Lancet Sensilance Box of 100 26G $26
Code Item Price Each
DI318 Roche Combur 6 Urinalysis TestStrips - Box 50
$22.50
ROCHE COMBUR 6 URINALYSIS
DIAGNOSTIC CONSUMABLES
VAGINAL SPECULUM
VAGINAL SPECULUM
Code Volume Price Each
TP160 113gr Tube $10.92
LUBRICATION JELLY
Code Volume Normally Price
DI600 Box of 25 $49.00 $29.00
DI601 Box of 25 $49.00 $29.00
DI602 Box of 25 $49.00 $29.00
Code Volume Price Each
DI322 Box of 24 $75.00DI300 Box of 24 $75.00
DI486 Box of 19 $75.00
BUY 4TUBES
$20
This reliable product, is manufactured
by Dynarex. These lancets have a
tri bevel tip, for virtually painless
sampling. Needle automatically
retracts. Use for capillary bloodsamples. There is no lancing device
reuqired. Easy tear open box, and a
reliable and high quality product.
This reliable product, manufactured by Roche, provides
Test strips for visual reading. Proven reliability and
convenience in urinalysis screening and monitoring.
Combur 6 Strips tests blood, glucose, leucosites,
nitrates, protein, urobillogen. At first glance all urine
test strips look the same.
Dynarex lubrication, provides a new look and a
new feel. This product is Water soluble. Use of
this product Eliminates spotting and streaking,
ensuring water sheets off instruments, leaving
them dry. Provides lubrication for instruments,
and therefore facilitates smooth articulation
of delicate instruments and sliding surfaces.
Enhances and protects the internal parts of
the handpiece.
Platinum Vaginal Speculum
Disposable (to suit corded light
source)
Buy 2 Boxesand get 1moreFREE(you can specify
S, M or L)
THIS MONTH$29.95SAVE 48%
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What are Latex Gloves?First and foremost, you need to protect you. Whenyoure handling dangerous substances, a well-fitted,good quality glove can be your first line of defenceagainst any harmful liquids, or infection. Althoughthere are no directly known statistics, there is littledoubt: Disposable gloves have saved the lives ofthose who have worn them.
Next, consider those who are being protectedfrom you; your germs or a couple of moleculesof your blood from a small wound. If you preparefood for others or work with items that will beinserted into other peoples bodies, you probablyalready understand how important gloves arein reducing the transmission of bacteria. Justremember to wash and dry your hands beforeputting on a new set of latex gloves. And usea new set of gloves if you touch your own skinor hair or if you contaminate your gloves in anyother way.
Finally, consider the greater society that youlive in. Gloves serve society in very powerfulways. Disease prevention, yes, but even more;they enable caregivers to assist in areas and insituations where they would be at risk withoutthe protection that gloves offer. Dont try to be ahero; wear the gloves.
Heres an interesting fact about gloves that youmight not have known: germs and bacteria cantravel through latex and all the other materialsthat gloves are made of; nitrile and the synthetics.
But it takes time for the bacteria from your handto work through the glove material, so changinggloves often helps reduce transmission of
infectious diseases. Change gloves often.
And Why Use Latex?
In many ways, latex is hard to beat. Latex isnatural rubber. Latex stretches like nothing else
and will instantly snap back to its original shape
and size. No other glove material can quite matchthis natural property of latex. A surgeon wearing
a proper set of latex gloves can forget that he iseven wearing them. If you need gloves that fitclose and conform exactly to the shape of your
hands, you should seriously consider using latexgloves.
If you are allergic to latex, you may need to
consider nitrile or synthetic gloves, but if you areone of the large majority who do not need toconsider latex allergies, dont be confused by all
the choices in glove materials: order latex gloveswith confidence.
And whats in a Latex Glove? Latex, of course. But
we are going to look a little deeper. What is latex?How is it formed? What additives are used?
Latex is secreted by rubber trees when their bark
is cut. The rubber sap is a natural bark repairmechanism that the rubber tree has. If the rubbersap is left exposed to the open air long enough,
the sap will harden and will eventually heal the
bark. In order to prevent the latex sap from
hardening, special thinning agents are added to
the sap soon after it is collected.
Rubber sap has been used to create latex products
for more than 100 years now, so chemical
engineers have learned to add phenols and other
chemical agents to the sap before it is heated in
vats so hand molds can be dipped into the liquid
rubber. If the gloves are to be tinted, the dyesare usually added as the liquid rubber compound
is being heated. Different manufacturers use
different chemicals, adhering to closely-guarded
formulae in order to achieve superior strength,
elasticity and opacity.
The hand molds, with the latex skins still
intact, are rinsed extensively in order to wash
out some of the chemical agents which are
designed to leach out as the latex cool-dries
on the molds. The rinsing also helps to reduce
the latex proteins which are responsible formost of the latex allergies.
The process is slightly different for powdered
gloves versus powder free gloves, but generally
the gloves are removed from the molds, then
sterilized (sometimes they are sterilized before
being removed, if the removal process is
automated) and packed in boxes for shipping.
This is what goes into making the latex glove!
Code Size Price Bulk Qty Buy in Cartonsof 10 and save
G1034 X Small $10.95 10 $9.95
G530 Small $10.95 10 $9.95
G535 Medium $10.95 10 $9.95
G540 Large $10.95 10 $9.95
Code Item Price Each Bulk Qty Buy in Cartonsof 10 and save
G500 Latex smal l $9.95 10 $8.95
G505 Latexmedium
$9.95 10 $8.95
G510 Latex large $9.95 10 $8.95
G515 Latex X large $9.95 10 $8.95
Code Item Price Each Bulk Qty Buy in Cartonsof 10 and save
G829 Latex small $10.95 10 $9.95
G831 Latex medium $10.95 10 $9.95
G832 Latex large $10.95 10 $9.95
Bastion Latex Gloves - Lightly Powdered Bastion Latex Gloves - Powder Free Premium Latex Gloves - Powder Free
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Code Item Special Buy in Cartonsof 10 and save
G700 Bastion Powder Free Blue Nitrile GlovesSmall Size - Box 100
$13.95 10 $11.50
G705 Bastion Powder Free Blue Nitrile GlovesMedium Size - Box 100
$13.95 10 $11.50
G710 Bastion Powder Free Blue Nitrile GlovesLarge Size - Box 100
$13.95 10 $11.50
Nitrile gloves have a reputation for not being asclosely-fitting as latex gloves. Nitrile (also knownas Synthetic Rubber) is generally not quite aselastic, nor as strong as latex and because they donot conform to the hand as tightly as latex, havenot been widely adopted for medical surgery.However, nitrile gloves are about 3 times morepuncture resistant than latex and this makes thenitrile glove an excellent candidate for ambulance
operators, health clinics, paramedics and very,very popular with dentists and dental hygenists.In fact, the Nitrile Exam Glove has become thede-facto standard for dentists worldwide sinceabout 1999.
For many reasons (not the least of which arethe patent licensing fees), nitrile gloves end upbeing somewhat more expensive than latex, butoften, cost is not an issue: nitrile gloves are almost
perfect for many applications.
Why use Nitrile Gloves
With so many other types of gloves available, whywould anyone want to use nitrile gloves?
Because nitrile butadiene rubber is very differentfrom natural (latex) rubber, thats why.
Nitrile gloves were at first heralded as a solutionto a growing minority of people who have
developed allergies to the latex proteins thataccompany latex gloves. But the truth is, nitrile
gloves are not suitable replacements for the latex
glove in some situations; the surgical operating
What are Nitrile Gloves?room may be one of those places. However,nitrile gloves ar eideal for environments where
puncture resistance is important and where
resistance to hydrocarbons is critical.
Nitrile gloves have a reputation for not fitting as
well as latex gloves. This reputation was earned
early in the development of the nitrile butadiene
formulae that are used to create the gloves and
this reputation was also formed before newermanufacturing processes have attentuated these
early problems. Amtech is pleased to say that
all our nitrile gloves are made with advanced
NBR formulae and processes that produce the
best possible fit for any nitrile glove, while also
maintaining superior resistance to oils, fuels and
solvents. There are some applications where
nitrile gloves are the only gloves that make sense.
Dentists prefer nitrile gloves because, along
with the reduced possibility of allergic reactions
for their patients, nitrile gloves offer superiorpuncture resistance; important when those evil-
looking little hooks that dentists love are being
handled. In this age of scary blood-borne diseases,
dentista are all too aware of the need to
protect themselves.
Whats in a Nitrile Glove?
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber, also known as
Buna-Nand more commonly known as
Synthetic Rubber.
There are trade names for nitrile rubber:Krynac, Europrene and Nipol are some of
the most common. Perhaps because of thelow startup production cost for nitrile rubber,it is produced mainly in Taiwan and China.Recently (2008), the European Union levieda very significant price-fixing tariff againstmost nitrile rubber producers, but this has notresulted in any significant price reductions forglove manufacturers.
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G140 Bastion Powder Free Blue NitrileGloves X Small Size - Box 100
$9.55 10 $8.65
G137 Bastion Powder Free Blue NitrileGloves Small Size - Box 100
$9.55 10 $8.65
G107 Bastion Powder Free Blue NitrileGloves Med Size - Box 100
$9.55 10 $8.65
G138 Bastion Powder Free Blue NitrileGloves Large Size - Box 100
$9.55 10 $8.65
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