Powder Free Latex Gloves - Disposable Medical
Powder free latex gloves for medical exam and surgical use - FDA compliant since the 2016 powder ban. Disposable powder free natural rubber latex in exam grade (100/bx) and surgical grade (individually packaged sterile pairs, AQL <= 1.0). For facilities that prefer the tactile sensitivity and elastic fit of latex without the powder. Sizes from XS through XL exam, half sizes 5.5-9.0 surgical. Wholesale case pricing.
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Powder Free Latex Gloves - FDA Compliance and Use Cases
Products available: Ventyv general-purpose exam (100/bx, 10bx/cs), Innovative Healthcare Corp. exam with online chlorination (100/bx, 10bx/cs), Digitcare OptiGrip exam (1000/case), and Ansell Encore Acclaim sterile surgical (50 pr/bx, 4 bx/cs). All powder free, all latex, all ships within 24 hours.
Why Powder-Free Is the Clinical Standard
- FDA 21 CFR 880.5920 and 880.5910 prohibit powdered exam and surgeon's gloves in U.S. healthcare settings since January 2017
- Cornstarch powder acts as a carrier for latex proteins - eliminating it significantly reduces the risk of Type I latex sensitization in both patients and staff
- Powder contamination of wounds is a documented cause of granuloma formation - powder-free is essential in any procedure involving open tissue
- Pharmacy and sterile compounding require powder-free gloves to prevent particulate contamination of preparations
- Dental bonding and adhesive procedures can be compromised by powder residue on glove surfaces
Powder-Free Latex Products Available
- Ventyv #10221102 - General purpose, textured, PF, natural white, Large, 100/bx, 10bx/cs. Versatile exam and clinical use, 70 cs/pallet
- Innovative Healthcare #151050 - Exam, XS-XL range, non-sterile, PF, textured, online chlorinated, 100/bx, 10bx/cs (75 cs/plt). Online chlorination improves donning without powder
- Digitcare #DIGDF01 - Exam, OptiGrip technology, PF, Small, 1000/case. High-count format for volume users
- Ansell Encore Acclaim - Sterile surgical, PF, Size 8.5, 50 pr/bx, 4 bx/cs. OR-grade latex with texture and anatomical fit
- Ansell Perry Radiation - Sterile surgical, PF, latex, Size 7, 5 pr/cs. Fluoroscopy and radiation-rated
Powder Free Latex Gloves - Products at a Glance
| SKU / Brand | Type | Sterile | Count Format | Distinguishing Feature |
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| Ventyv #10221102 | General Purpose Exam | No | 100/bx, 10bx/cs | Textured, natural white, versatile |
| Innovative #151050 | Exam - Online Chlorinated | No | 100/bx, 10bx/cs | Online chlorination for easy donning without powder |
| Digitcare #DIGDF01 | Exam - OptiGrip | No | 1000/case | High-count, OptiGrip technology |
| Ansell Encore Acclaim | Surgical | Yes | 50 pr/bx, 4 bx/cs | Anatomical, textured, OR-grade |
| Ansell Perry #20873070 | Surgical / Radiation | Yes | 5 pr/cs | Radiation-protective, fluoroscopy use |
A quick note on online chlorination (Innovative #151050): chlorination is the most common alternative to powder for improving donning ease. The glove surface is chemically treated during manufacturing to reduce tackiness, producing a slicker interior without any residue that can migrate to the clinical environment. It's a technically superior approach to powder-free donning that more buyers should be aware of. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with full compliance documentation available on request.
Browse Related Categories
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any exceptions to the FDA powder-free requirement for latex gloves?
The FDA ban applies specifically to powdered patient examination gloves and powdered surgeon’s gloves in US clinical healthcare settings. Powdered latex gloves remain legal for non-clinical applications - industrial, food processing, agricultural, and janitorial use where the powder restriction does not apply. For any clinical, dental, or healthcare application, only powder-free latex gloves are FDA-compliant.
What is the shelf life of powder-free latex gloves?
Natural rubber latex is more susceptible to oxidative and ozone degradation than nitrile. Manufacturer-stated shelf life is typically 3 years from manufacture date under proper storage - cool, dry, away from UV, ozone, and solvent vapors. Latex gloves stored past their expiry or in poor conditions may show cracking, tackiness, or reduced tensile strength. Always check expiry before clinical use and use FIFO rotation in storage.