Molnlycke Health Care introduces new surgical glove

Molnlycke Health Care US, a manufacturer and supplier of powder-free surgical gloves, has launched Biogel brand PI Indicator Underglove, a new glove to its line that helps clinicians notice punctures sooner.

The Biogel brand Polyisoprene (PI) Indicator Underglove complements two polyisoprene surgical gloves already in the line. Biogel’s existing patented puncture indicator system, using latex gloves, alerts wearers to a puncture.

According to Molnlycke, the PI Indicator Underglove is a soft glove that feels, looks like, and performs like latex. However, this glove has greater tactile sensitivity than the Biogel brand PI.

The new PI Indicator Underglove completes the only polyisoprene patented puncture indication system available. It also provides a clearer glove puncture indication compared to competitor double-gloving, the company said.

Judith Seltzer, senior clinical nurse consultant at Molnlycke Health Care, said: Double gloving is an important risk management tool. Industry surveys show glove failure rates vary from 11% to 51%, so we believe it is critical to take measures to protect both the practitioner and the patient as much as possible. Our Biogel patented puncture indication system clearly lets you know when the outer glove has been perforated in the presence of fluid.