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Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
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MPN: 48355
- Phone: (470) 375-0000
Frequently asked questions
What material are these surgical gloves made of?
The gloves in the Molnlycke Biogel Pi Micro Indicator System are constructed entirely from Polyisoprene, a high-performance, synthetic polymer.
This material provides several essential benefits for the surgical environment:
- Latex-Free: Polyisoprene is a synthetic alternative to natural rubber latex, ensuring safety for both patients and clinicians with sensitivities or allergies.
- Exceptional Tactile Sensitivity: The material delivers elasticity and feel comparable to natural rubber, which is crucial for comfort and precision during intricate surgical procedures.
- Compliance & Design: All gloves are supplied sterile and powder-free, featuring a beaded cuff for easy and secure donning.
Polyisoprene is used for both the overglove and the contrasting blue underglove within the dual-glove system.
Are the gloves sterile and powder-free?
Yes, the Molnlycke Biogel Pi Micro Indicator System gloves are designed for high clinical safety and are confirmed to be both sterile and powder-free.
Key features of this dual-glove system include:
- Sterility: They are supplied sterile, ready for immediate use in surgical environments.
- Powder-Free Design: This eliminates the risks associated with glove powder, which benefits both patients and staff.
- Material: The gloves are constructed from Polyisoprene, a high-quality synthetic material offering excellent comfort and performance.
- Micro Indicator System: For enhanced safety, the system uses a double-gloving setup, pairing an overglove with a contrasting Blue Underglove. Any breach in the outer layer immediately reveals the underlying blue color, quickly signaling a perforation.
How does the indicator system signal a glove breach?
The Molnlycke Biogel PI Micro Indicator System is engineered for immediate visual identification of a glove breach, maximizing safety during surgical procedures. The system utilizes a high-contrast, dual-gloving approach:
- Overglove (Outer): This layer is typically Straw-colored.
- Underglove (Inner): This layer is a highly contrasting Blue.
Should the outer overglove be compromised, the bright blue color of the inner underglove is instantly revealed. This high-visibility contrast provides a clear, unmistakable visual signal of the barrier failure to the surgical team.
Both gloves are constructed from Polyisoprene and are supplied sterile and powder-free.
Does the system use precise size pairings?
Yes, the Molnlycke Biogel PI Micro Indicator System is specifically designed as a dual-glove set featuring precisely paired sizing to ensure an optimal, secure fit for double-gloving surgical procedures. This design maximizes both comfort and barrier integrity.
Key features related to this precise pairing include:
- Micro Indicator System: The sizing ensures the indicator function is effective. The pairing consists of a Straw-colored Polyisoprene overglove placed over a slightly larger, contrasting Blue Polyisoprene underglove. This color difference provides an immediate visual warning if the outer glove is breached.
- Optimal Fit: The system is available in defined size combinations (e.g., Size 7 Overglove with Size 7.5 Underglove) to ensure a secure, layered fit while preserving tactile sensitivity.
- Material: Both layers are sterile and powder-free, constructed entirely from high-performance Polyisoprene.
What is the case quantity for this dual-glove system?
The Molnlycke Biogel PI Micro Indicator System is packaged in cases containing a total of 200 sterile pairs of surgical gloves.
This quantity is derived from the following packaging configuration:
- Each box includes 50 sterile pairs of the dual-glove system (which consists of one Overglove and one Blue Underglove).
- A case contains 4 boxes.
Therefore, one case provides 4 boxes x 50 pairs/box = 200 complete sterile pairs.
How does the indicator system signal a breach?
The Molnlycke Biogel PI Micro Indicator System is engineered for enhanced surgical safety using a high-contrast, dual-layer design that allows for immediate visual detection of glove perforations. This system relies on the distinct color pairing of the two sterile, powder-free Polyisoprene gloves:
- The Overglove (outer layer) serves as the primary sterile barrier (typically Straw colored).
- The Underglove (indicator layer) is colored Blue.
If the outer glove is compromised, the vivid Blue of the underglove is instantly exposed, providing a clear and unmistakable signal of the breach.
What is the cuff style of these gloves?
These gloves feature a beaded cuff, which ensures a secure grip and prevents roll-down during use.
Are these gloves suitable for individuals with latex allergies?
Yes, because the gloves are made of polyisoprene rather than latex, they are a suitable option for individuals with latex allergies.
Are the surgical gloves powder-free?
Yes, the Molnlycke Biogel Pi Micro Indicator System gloves are powder-free.
This crucial feature helps minimize the risk of airborne particulate and lint contamination in sterile surgical environments.
In addition to being powder-free, these high-quality surgical gloves offer:
- Material: Made from Polyisoprene, offering a high-quality, synthetic alternative to natural rubber latex.
- Indicator System: The system includes a dual-layer configuration (a Straw-colored overglove and a Blue underglove) which provides immediate, visual detection if a perforation or breach occurs between the layers.
- Sterility and Design: All gloves are supplied sterile and feature a beaded cuff for a secure fit.
How does the indicator system detect breaches?
The Molnlycke Biogel PI Micro Indicator System utilizes a high-contrast, dual-layer configuration for immediate and reliable visual detection of barrier breaches during procedures.This detection mechanism relies on the different colors of the two gloves in the set:
- The outer glove, or overglove, is typically a Straw color.
- The inner glove, or underglove, is a contrasting Blue color.
If the outer glove is compromised or perforated, the highly visible blue color of the underglove shows through the tear, providing an instant visual confirmation that the sterile barrier has been breached.
Both gloves are made from Polyisoprene, are supplied sterile, and are powder-free, meeting stringent surgical requirements.