Meditrade Nitril® NextGen® Nitrile Examination Glove, Powder-Free

Standards and labels

• EN 455-2:2009

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-2:2009 rating are tested for their physical properties, such as strength, stretch, and dimensions. This ensures the gloves are durable and reliable, providing effective protection against cross-contamination for both the user and the patient.

  Test results

  Physical Properties Tested

  This glove has been tested for physical strength and durability to ensure it won't tear or break easily during use. It provides reliable protection from cross-contamination for both the wearer and the patient in medical situations.

• EN 374-4:2013

  Protective gloves with the EN 374-4:2013 rating are tested for their resistance to degradation by chemicals. This measures changes in the glove material, like swelling or hardening, ensuring the glove maintains its protective qualities when exposed to hazardous substances.

  Test results

  Degradation Tested

  This glove's material resists breaking down when in contact with specific chemicals. This helps protect you from physical changes to the glove like swelling, cracking, or softening that could compromise your safety during use.

• EN ISO 21420:2020

  Protective gloves with the EN ISO 21420:2020 rating are tested for general requirements, including design, construction, the absence of harmful chemicals, correct sizing, and dexterity. This ensures the gloves are safe and comfortable to wear, fit correctly, and won't cause adverse skin reactions.

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• EN 374-1

  Protective gloves with the EN 374-1 rating are tested for their ability to resist dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms, including how well they prevent leaks, chemical breakthrough, and material degradation. This rating helps you select gloves that provide certified protection for your hands when working with hazardous substances.

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• EN 374-5:2016

  Gloves with the EN 374-5:2016 rating are tested for resistance to penetration by bacteria and fungi, and potentially viruses. This means the gloves provide a protective barrier against microorganisms, helping to keep your hands safe from harmful biological agents.

  Test results

  Micro-organisms Bacteria & Fungi

  This product protects you from bacteria and fungi. It passed leakage tests, making it a reliable barrier when handling materials where these micro-organisms are a risk, such as in cleaning or laboratory work.

• EN 374-2:2014

  Gloves with the EN 374-2:2014 rating are tested for their resistance to penetration, ensuring liquids and microorganisms do not leak through tiny holes or imperfections. This means the gloves provide an effective barrier, protecting your hands from direct contact with hazardous chemicals and microbes.

  Test results

  Penetration Resistance Tested

  This product has passed a leak test to ensure it is a waterproof and effective barrier against liquids, bacteria, and fungi. This protects your hands from contact with harmful microorganisms in various work environments.

• EN 455-3:1999

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-3:1999 rating are tested for biological safety, specifically evaluating levels of proteins and leachable substances. This ensures the gloves minimize potential allergic reactions and harmful effects for both the wearer and patient, providing peace of mind.

  Test results

  Biological Evaluation Tested

  This product has been tested for biological safety to ensure it is safe for skin contact. It minimizes the risk of adverse reactions from chemicals, latex proteins, and other residues used during manufacturing.

• EN 455-1:2020

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-1:2020 rating are tested for freedom from holes using a water tightness test. This ensures the gloves provide a reliable barrier, protecting you from cross-contamination and the spread of infections.

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  Tightness AQL #,##

  This rating indicates the glove's quality and resistance to pinholes, which is tested by filling it with water. A lower AQL number means a lower chance of defects, providing a more reliable barrier against microorganisms.

• EN 455-4:2009

  Single-use medical gloves with the EN 455-4:2009 rating are tested for their shelf life, ensuring they maintain properties like strength and barrier integrity over time. This means the gloves will remain effective and safe, providing reliable protection against infections until their expiration date when stored correctly.

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• ISO 13485:2016

  Medical devices with the ISO 13485:2016 rating are tested for a quality management system that ensures consistent safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout their lifecycle. This provides assurance that the product is reliably produced to high international standards for patient use.

  Test results

  Medical Management Passed

  This product was made under a quality management system that ensures consistent design, production, and distribution. This focuses on the safety, performance, and regulatory compliance of medical devices throughout their entire lifecycle, from design to disposal.

• CE Marking

  CE Marking is a label that shows a product meets certain safety and environmental standards set by the European Union. To get the CE Marking, a company must test and certify their product meets these standards. CE Marking is required for many products sold in the EU, including electronics, machinery, toys and medical devices. It helps ensure that products are safe for consumers and the environment, and allows for easy trade within the EU.

• MD Label

  MD stands for "Medical Device." It refers to any instruments, apparatus, machines, implants, or other similar or related articles that are intended to be used for human beings for the purpose of diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or alleviation of disease, injury or disability. In Europe, a MD Label is a special label that must be on all Medical Devices that are sold or used in the European Union (EU). The label must include information about the product, such as the name of the manufacturer, the intended use of the product and CE mark. To be able to sell or use a Medical Device in the EU, the device must meet certain standards and requirements set by the European Union and notified body.

• PPE Category 3

  PPE stands for "personal protective equipment." PPE Category 3 refers to equipment that is complex and provide the highest level of protection such as powered respirators, SCBA, and full body suits. In Europe, PPE Category 3 must meet certain safety standards set by the European Union, which means that it must be designed and manufactured to protect the user without causing harm. Companies that make or sell PPE must prove that it meets these standards. They also must have a quality management system in place, have to be audited regularly by a notified body and have to have a technical documentation.

• Food Safe

  Food safe refers to the safety of food products that are used or consumed by people. In Europe, food safety is regulated by the European Union (EU) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). These organizations set standards and requirements for food products to ensure they are safe to eat. To be considered "food safe" in Europe, a product must meet these standards and be free of harmful substances. This includes being free of harmful bacteria, pesticides, and other contaminants. Food products that do not meet these standards cannot be sold or used in the EU.