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2. Medical glove - Wikipedia

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   Medical gloves are disposable gloves used during medical examinations and procedures to help prevent cross-contamination between caregivers and patients. [1] Medical gloves are made of different polymers including latex , nitrile rubber , polyvinyl chloride and neoprene ; they come unpowdered, or powdered with corn starch to lubricate the ...

3. Medical device - Wikipedia

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   This article needs to be updated.The reason given is: the section related to E.U. needs further updates (esp. in sections 3.2 and 4.2.2) as the directives 93/42/EEC on medical devices and 90/385/EEC on active implantable medical devices have been fully repealed on 26 May 2021 by Regulation (EU) no. 2017/745 (MDR); furthermore, Brexit triggers updates in these sections (U.K. developed their own ...

4. Surgical lubricant - Wikipedia

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   Surgical lubricants, or medical lubricants, are substances used by health care providers to provide lubrication and lessen discomfort to the patient during certain medical and surgical procedures such as vaginal or rectal examinations. [citation needed] Some example of surgical compatible lubricants are:

5. Mercator Medical - Wikipedia

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   Mercator Medical S.A. – is a Polish company established in 1996 in Kraków, involved in the manufacture of disposable personal protective equipment for medical purposes and surgical drapes (medical gloves, disposable medical devices, dressings, and protective products made of non-woven fabric).

6. Needlestick injury - Wikipedia

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   Gloves can also provide better protection against injuries from tapered-tip as opposed to sharp-tipped needles. [7] In addition, a Cochrane review showed that the use of two pairs of gloves (double gloving) can significantly reduce the risk of needle stick injury in surgical staff. [17]

7. Medical grade silicone - Wikipedia

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   Medical grade silicones are silicones tested for biocompatibility and are appropriate to be used for medical applications. [1] In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) regulates devices implanted into the body. It does not regulate materials other than certain dental materials.