Neoprene Surgical Gloves - Sterile, Latex Free
Neoprene surgical gloves for the OR - sterile latex free synthetic surgical gloves with the tactile feel of natural rubber latex but without the latex protein content. For surgeons with documented latex sensitivity who require the fit and sensitivity of latex. Anatomically shaped, AQL rated, half sizes 5.5-9.0. Wholesale OR case pricing for hospitals and surgery centers.
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Neoprene Surgical Gloves - Synthetic Latex Alternative
When Neoprene Surgical Gloves Are the Right Choice
- Procedures involving surgical adhesives, bone cement (PMMA), or chemical agents requiring enhanced chemical resistance
- Latex-sensitive surgeons or patients who find nitrile's elasticity insufficient for their procedure type
- Orthopedic, spine, or arthroplasty programs where PMMA bone cement handling is routine
- OR environments with full latex-free policies where neoprene's properties are preferred over nitrile
- Facilities seeking a synthetic alternative that more closely approximates latex elastic recovery than standard nitrile
Key Clinical Properties
- Polychloroprene material - broad chemical resistance including resistance to many solvents and chemical agents
- Elasticity intermediate between nitrile and natural latex - better elastic recovery than nitrile
- Latex-free - no natural rubber proteins; appropriate for Type I latex allergy environments
- Sterile, powder-free, anatomically designed with extended cuffs - full surgical-grade specifications
- AQL 1.0 - surgical defect standard
Neoprene (polychloroprene) and chloroprene are the same base synthetic rubber material - the two terms are used interchangeably by different manufacturers. When evaluating neoprene surgical gloves against chloroprene surgical alternatives, confirm the material specification rather than the marketing terminology. Ansell's Dermaprene line is the primary neoprene/polychloroprene surgical option in the catalog. Order at the best Wholesale Prices. Contact our team for size range confirmation and multi-size OR program pricing.
Browse Related Categories
- Chloroprene surgical gloves - Chloroprene - same base material, alternative formulations
- Polyisoprene surgical - Best elastic latex-free alternative for fine-motor procedures
- Latex-free surgical program - All latex-free surgical materials combined
- Surgical gloves main category - Full surgical gloves overview
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is neoprene/polychloroprene preferred for bone cement procedures?
PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate) bone cement contains methyl methacrylate monomer - a chemical that permeates standard nitrile gloves more rapidly than neoprene. Polychloroprene provides superior resistance to the specific chemical agents present in bone cement systems. For orthopedic arthroplasty programs where cement is mixed and applied by hand during every case, neoprene surgical gloves provide meaningful additional chemical barrier performance over standard nitrile.