Antimicrobial Gloves

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Transmission of organisms by contact of gloves with surfaces following contact with a pathogen

Gloves protect the wearer from contact with the pathogenic organisms; however, this personal protection can facilitate the wearer unwittingly becoming a carrier of the pathogens from one location to another.

Almost half (50%) are attributable to cross infection from transmission of pathogens via hands of health care personnel because of either inadequate and improper gloving or hand hygiene or personnel coming into contact with contaminated fomites such as bed rails or other surfaces in the patients environment. Refer AJIC. According to this study Gendine-coated gloves were able to fully eradicate multidrug-resistant and did not adversely impact the finish or integrity of the disposable gloves.

Below are some examples of current gloves in market with Antimicrobial Coatings.

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have created antimicrobial medical examination gloves that help prevent the spread of infection. The gloves are the world’s first non-leaching antimicrobial medical gloves and the scientists on the project expect to sell billions of them to healthcare organizations around the world to help fight infection and combat antimicrobial resistance.

An active microorganism-killing molecule that is designed to prevent the spread of bacteria to and from surfaces makes the gloves antimicrobial. The molecule is built into the material of the glove, so the gloves do not need additional surface applications like solutions and chemicals.

In tests, the gloves were able to kill 99.9% of bacteria within five minutes of contact. The testing was performed by the Advanced Microscopy Unit at the University of Nottingham’s Center for Biomolecular Science. Click Medical Design and Hartalega for more information.

3The anti-microbial AMS Technology, which is EPA registered, is not a treatment but is built into the gloves, so it cannot wash, rinse, or wear off. Vinyl is less elastic than nitrile and latex, giving it a looser fit and a comfortable feel. It helps eliminate allergic reactions to latex proteins. Polyurethane coated, so they are easy to pull on and take off. The beaded cuff is thicker, making them less likely to tear when donning. Click AMS for more information.

OmniShield Antimicrobial Disposable Vinyl Gloves has combined their high-quality glove manufacture with Anti-Microbial Solutions technology in the compounding stage before molding so that the benefit penetrates throughout the finished products. Application of antimicrobial solutions after a product is manufacture can be wiped off through use and become ineffective. But, with the mixture penetrating the material, OmniShield food service gloves retain the bacteria inhibiting process throughout wear time. Click OmniShield for more information.

STOGO was born out of NYC, the US epicenter of the pandemic. The All-Day Glove protects you from germs that live on high-touch surfaces, like the subway, bike-share services, and grocery carts. Conductive fingertips on the thumb and index finger allow you to access electronics without compromising protection. Unlike disposable gloves, the All-Day Glove is reusable and only need to be washed every 10+ uses.

ViralOff® is manufactured from 100% recycled silver and does not contain nano silver, making it non-leaching and safe. ViralOff® is only active on the fabric and does not interfere with the skin’s natural bacteria. Polygiene® treated fabrics have received Medical Class 1 approval, which includes bandages for open wounds. CLICK STOGO for more information.

ABENA Antimicrobial Gloves offers high levels of antimicrobial protection while being non-leaching. Non-leaching antimicrobial gloves, kills up to 99.999% of selected bacteria, provides active protection against HAIs (healthcare associated infections) and tested non-sensitizing on skin. Click ABENA for more information.

GEEKS everyday gloves with antimicrobial yarn technology that protects the gloves from microorganism degradation. Thin, cool, smartphone friendly and moisture wicking. Smartphone compatible, thin and user friendly, includes Repreve XS Polyester, made from recycled bottles with wicking and cooling technology. Machine wash: Air dry or tumble dry on low and 57% polyester, 30% nylon, 8% silver coated nylon, 5% lycra. Click GEKKS to review.

HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 is an intelligent Swiss textile technology that is added to the fabric during the final stage of the textile manufacturing process. Tested effective against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). As per ISO 18184 strong antiviral and ISO 20743 antibacterial effect against enveloped viruses and bacteria.

HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 has proven effective against SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 causing virus and is suitable for all fiber types, from medical nonwovens (e.g. face masks) to fabrics for clothing and home textiles. Residual virus infectivity tested according to a modified ISO 20743 method (Sendai), rapid antiviral effect demonstrated within 2-5 minutes. Hypoallergenic, provides self-sanitizing and germ resistant surface. Click HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 for more information.

SILVERTIZE GLOVES use the thermal conductivity of silver to regulate temperature. The silver fibers minimize radiated heat loss by actively reflecting the body’s energy back to the skin. Silver is also the most thermally conductive element on the planet, this means that distribution of heat occurs quickly throughout the gloves.
Refer SILVERTIZE.

AMT™ Antimicrobial Technology enables the use of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) on the inside of the glove to suppress the regrowth of bacteria on hands and prevent bacterial and viral migration in the event of a glove breach. Refer AMT

OXYTECH Antimicrobial Glove is designed to kill microorganisms on the external side of the glove quickly upon contact. Contrary to conventional medical Gloves that serve only as a passive barrier between microbes and your hand. Antimicrobial Examination gloves, Ambidextrous, comfortable beaded cuff – helps prevent liquid roll off, latex free – reduces the risk of hypersensitivity and allergic reactions, puncture resistance and strength, barrier protection over latex and vinyl, kills up to 99.999% microbes, active protection against HAIs, tested non-sensitizing on skin and no impact on Bacterial Resistance. Refer Oxytech

Antimicrobial Coating Technology Investigates for Vehicle Interiors and Disposable Gloves

References:

Contaminated gloves are a major source of transmission of bacteria in the hospital and food industry. We investigated the efficacy of gloves impregnated with a combination of antiseptics consisting of brilliant green dye and chlorhexidine (Gardine).

Gardine-coated and uncoated 1-cm(2) segments of latex examination and nitrile examination gloves (Spontex, Columbia, TN) were exposed to 1.5 x 10(8) colony-forming units (CFU)/mL methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant enterococci, multidrug resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli, MDR-Acinetobacter baumannii, or Candida albicans as indicated by our brief exposure method. At least three glove segments were evaluated in each group, and growth was scored as mean CFU/cm(2). Segments were dried for various time periods (30 seconds, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, and 1 hour) and streaked face down on agar plates. Plates were incubated overnight at 37 degrees C, and growth was quantitated.

Gardine-coated latex and nitrile gloves showed significant reduction, an average of six logs and five logs, respectively, within 30 seconds or 10 minutes when tested against MRSA, vancomycin-resistant enterococci, MDR-E coli, MDR-Acientobacter, and C albicans. Complete kill, 8-log reduction, was seen within 30 seconds for MRSA and E coli in both Gardine-coated latex and nitrile gloves.

Gloves impregnated with Gardine antiseptic dye were highly efficacious in preventing contamination of nosocomial-resistant pathogens on the outer surface of glove and may be useful in the food industry or clinical setting.

Also (https://aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13756-018-0395-0) Wearing antimicrobial surgical glove after a surgical hand rub with 60% (v/v) n-propanol resulted in the highest 3-h reduction factor of 2.67 log10. Non-antimicrobial surgical gloves demonstrated significantly lower (p ≤ 0.01) 3-h reduction factors at 1.96 log10 and 1.68 log10, respectively. Antibacterial surgical gloves are able to maintain a sustainable bacterial reduction on fingertips in a magnitude of almost 3 log10 (log10 2.67 cfu) over 3 h wear time.

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have created antimicrobial medical examination gloves that help prevent the spread of infection.

The gloves are the world’s first non-leaching antimicrobial medical gloves and the scientists on the project expect to sell billions of them to healthcare organizations around the world to help fight infection and combat antimicrobial resistance.

The antimicrobial technology behind the gloves has been in the works for several years. James worked with Hartalega Malaysia, a medical glove maker, and antimicrobial research and development company Chemical Intelligence UK to design the world’s first antimicrobial medical gloves.

With over six years in the research and development and testing phases and millions of dollars funding the project, the antimicrobial gloves are expected to be available to hospitals around the world because of a manufacturing partnership that ensures the gloves will be produced at a low cost to prevent barriers to access.

AMG glove uses singlet oxygen technology. Did you know that the same technology is also commonly used for dental disinfection prior to root canal treatments? #SingletOxygen is a non-selective system that can react rapidly against many microbial components leading to cell death.

Caliwel™ BNA Coating has been proven effective against more than twenty life-threatening bacteria, viruses, and fungi; self-sanitizing protocol prevents new growth for up to 6 years.

Natural mineral Ca(OH)2 calcium hydroxide (lime) based – the active ingredient in Caliwel BNA – has a centuries old track record of safety and efficacy for use in homes.

This is more for information and not part of Design HMI core. For support / help contact Arti Pullins CEO Pundit Consultantz at arti@punditconsultantz.com.

Antimicrobial Gloves

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