‘These hands perform
4 brain surgeries a day,
5 days a week.’
Yasser Abdalla, Neurosurgeon

Your hands

Where your need forprotection begins

Biogel surgical gloves®

Top 3 reasons

Our quality
is your protection.

#1

Proven quality for reliable protection

Did you know it’s been proven that non-Biogel gloves are 3.5 times more
likely to fail than Biogel® gloves1? This is why:
All our Biogel® surgical gloves exceed industry
standard for force at break, tensile strength andelongation2. So when you feel the expert ft andcomfort as your Biogel gloves glide on, you canbe confdent you’re protected by a glove with anindustry-leading AQL result of 0.652.
We understand that you’re under constantpressure to reduce costs while continually
improving the standard of care. So we focus
on quality – because high quality means fewer
glove failures1.

own our entire production process – from raw
material to delivery. Our 100% powder-free inhouse manufacturing facilities test every Biogel
glove at multiple quality-control gates.
We check our gloves with accredited mechanical,
chemical and microbiological test methods. All
defect gloves are rejected.
Why do we do all this? Because the risks are
real. We want you to have the protection you
deserve. So you can perform at your best.

How do we achieve our high Biogel quality
standards? We leave nothing to chance. We

Non-Biogel gloves are

3.5 times
more likely to fail1* Single packs available

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100%
every Biogel glove is air
inflation tested2

Fewer glove failures means less risk of an exposure. Every single Biogel®
glove (100%) is air-inflation tested2. A clinical study of in-use failure rates
shows non-Biogel gloves are at least 3.5 times more likely to fail than
Biogel gloves1.

#2

Best-in-class perforation detection
Biogel Indicator System has best-in-class indication, and detects up to 97%
of punctures3. Perforation detections are clear, fast and large4 – for effective,
cost-effcient risk reduction for both clinicians and patients.

#3

Improved tactile sensitivity and less hand fatigue
Given a choice, most clinicians reach for Biogel gloves. They are easy to put
on, use and remove, and conform to the hand like a second skin. The ft, feeland comfort offers tactile sensitivity and less hand fatigue – and that cancontribute to the outcome of the operation.

DID YOU
KNOW?

Industryleading
AQL result of 0.652

All Biogel gloves are shipped toyou in temperature-controlledcontainers, providing you withsuperior quality gloves*.

*from manufacturing site to distribution centre

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Are you at risk?
Clinical study results show an exposure rate during surgery of 10.4 per 100
procedures5. Your risk of accidental exposure to pathogens is real. Every day.

‘After my brain, my hands are themost important part of my body.
Without them I can’t do anything.
They translate my thoughts
into action.’
Yasser Abdalla, Neurosurgeon

Are all your surgical patients routinely screened
Surgical gloves help reduce the risk to both you
for blood borne viruses? This practice is theand your patients – and are one of many factors
exception rather than the norm.
that work together to prevent
‘You
give
your
all
every
day.
Which means you and yourinfections in the operating room.
You deserve all theteam are at risk of contracting
Fewer glove failures reduces theprotection you can get.’blood-borne diseases throughpotential risk of exposure to
exposure to patients’ blood. In
pathogens – and associated costs
fact, another study of 1,307 surgeries found anof occupational exposure administration.
accidental exposure in 6.4%6 of the procedures.

‘To someone who’s concerned that
double-gloving could reduce feeling,
I’d say any loss is insignifcant. Especiallycompared to what you gain in safety, foryou and the patient. And that feels great’
Dr. David Revez

DID YOU
KNOW?
4An unbelievable 92% of glove punctures
go unnoticed during surgery, putting
surgeons, operating staff and patientsat risk for cross infection7.

Why double-glove?
Double-gloving is a smart way to prevent avoidable exposure to dangerous health risks.
It’s proven to reduce risks of sharps injuries and exposure to blood-borne infections.
Small investment, big return

Experts agree

We’ve heard why preventing hospital-acquired infections(HAIs) is a higher priority than ever.

Leading authorities now recommend double-gloving
for invasive surgeries:

What costs more? The relatively low cost of double-gloving,or dealing with staff and patient exposure to infection?
Imagine the total treatment cost if you or a colleague were
infected. And for your patients, a surgical site infection
could double the length of their hospital stay12 and require
an extra week of antibiotic therapy12.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)871%

A 2014 Cochrane Review concludes
that double-gloving reduces the riskof an inner-glove perforation by 71%
compared to single gloving13.

• International College of Surgeons (ICS)9• Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)10• American College of Surgeons (ACS)11

The same Cochrane Review
concluded that based on theconsistency and large data pool,
there is no further need for moreor better studies to confrm theenhanced protective effect of
double-gloving13.

2 million

WHO has found that 2 million healthcare workers
are exposed to percutaneous incidents each year145‘I notice a small difference in tactile
sensitivity, but there’s no question.
I much prefer double gloving tosingle gloving.’

Ourpuncture
indication
systemis unique

Mikael Barbu,
Junior Doctor in Thoracic Surgery

Fewer perforations,best-in-class puncture detection
and improved tactile sensitivity

NEW

New Biogel® PI Micro Indicator is our thinnest surgical glove – 20% thinner thanregular Biogel PI – for extra tactile sensitivity, even when double-gloving. And you’llknow if you need a quick change – our puncture indication system is best-in-class.
Biogel PI Micro Indicator is the brand new addition
to the Biogel range. The gloves are powderfree,sterile and synthetic to eliminate allergies, butthey still deliver all the ft, feel and comfort ofnatural rubber latex.

97%6

As always, Biogel puncture indication technology
provides the protection you can trust. Biogel PI
Micro Indicator system gives signifcantly clearer
indication than other synthetic double gloving
combinations4.

perforation detection rate
– no other double-gloving
system has shown thisperforation detection rate3.

Fewer perforations to the underglove basedon wearing half-size larger underglove in theunique Biogel system16.

Clear, fast and large,
protection you can see
We want you to see a glove puncture as soon as it occurs. So you can quickly
change gloves and continue the procedure without compromising your protectionor the patient’s.
Biogel® Indicator® System is designed for specifc
contrast with blood, so you can see the punctured
area faster and more clearly.

If the overglove is punctured, fluid penetrates
between the two gloves, creating a dark patch, thatgrows rapidly and alerts the wearer to a puncture.

Clear

Fast

Large

The underglove colour physics are
purposeful, selected to trigger
sensitivity in the human eye. The
overgloves are opaque, so whenpunctured they alert you by showing
the colour of the underglove 4.

The patented glove surface treat­ment highlights the puncture spot
immediately by spreading trapped
fluid to create a visible indicationthat grows quickly 4.

The indication spot grows large so
you can see it quickly – and so others
can see it from a distance in case it’soutside your direct line of sight 4.

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From feel and sensitivity
for laparoscopy

All Biogel Surgical gloves offer superior quality andthe advanced Biogel Indicator System. You choose
the material you prefer. And you can count on fnding
your preferred ft, feel and comfort.

Latex

Polyisoprene

Tactile sensitivity

NEW

All purpose

Biogel® PI Micro Indicator® System

Biogel PI Indicator® System

Biogel® PI Micro
Biogel® PI Micro Indicator Underglove

Biogel® PI UltraTouch®
Biogel PI Indicator® Underglove

Biogel® Micro Indicator® System

Biogel® Indicator® System

Biogel® Micro
Biogel® Micro Indicator® Underglove

Extra grip
Biogel® PI
UltraTouch® G

Biogel® M

Biogel® Super-Sensitive
Biogel® Micro Indicator® Underglove
Biogel® Surgeons

to extra strength for
demanding orthopaedics.
Double-glove pack

Underglove*

Overglove** Single packs available

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Operating room teardown costs

Why choose latex-free?

If latex gloves are worn during the set-up of the OR and an unexpected patient latex
allergy is identifed, a complete new set-up is required. One hospital analysis showed
OR teardowns totalled USD 81,12026 for their facility per year. Costs included re­sterilisation, idle OR time, staff time and wasted disposables.

70% of all reported adverse events from natural rubber latex allergies
are from healthcare workers17.
There’s a global trend towards latex-free gloves.
About half of the surgical gloves sold in the US,for example, are synthetic. Some facilities havebanned the use of natural rubber latex gloves18– because high protein levels may cause latex
allergy19. Allergic reactions range from skinredness to potentially life-threatening
conditions.
As latex allergies become more prevalent,
synthetic glove materials with a ft, feel, andcomfort similar to latex offer a much neededalternative. In fact, moving to synthetic surgicalgloves in the OR setting signifcantly reduces thepotential health risk to patients and staff – anddelivers time and cost effciencies to the hospital.

‘To someone who’s concerned that doublegloving could reduce feeling, I’d say any loss
is insignifcant. Especially compared to what
you gain in safety – for you and your patient.
And that feels great.’

Latex allergy high-risk groups:• Healthcare workers frequently exposed tonatural rubber latex through medical
equipment (e.g. gloves)20• Paediatrics patients with spina bifda andcongenital urogenital abnormalities21

David Revez, Neurosurgeon• Paediatrics patients early or frequent mucosal
contact with latex22• A clinical study reports a 5.1% prevalence inpregnant women undergoing caesarean
section deliveries23
There is no cure or vaccine for natural rubber
latex allergy, only prevention24,25.

Biogel® synthetic gloves can help prevent latex
sensitisation and anaphylactic reactions andavoid costly OR teardowns.

‘I’m latex-allergic, so the comfort is important. If you’re
operating for a long time you need comfort and sensitivity
in the fngertips and this is what I get from Biogel.’Yasser Abdalla, Neurosurgeon

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1 out of 50

70%

healthcare workers become
sensitised each year fromnatural rubber latex gloves17of all reported adverse eventsfrom natural rubber latex allergies
are from healthcare workers17

DID YOU
KNOW?

Number of years worked inhealthcare setting and wearing
gloves for more than one hour
increases risk of acquiring natural
rubber latex allergy22

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No compromise on comfort. Many
physicians fnd synthetic gloves as
effective and comfortable as theirlatex equivalents.

Customised surgical solutions

Surgical gloves are
just the beginning

BARRIER® staff clothing

A wide range of protective
clothing for the safety andcomfort of healthcare
professionals and patients.

With Mölnlycke, you can look forward to customised
surgical solutions with everything you need for each specifc
procedure in a single, convenient and cost-effective tray.
It’s really all about making things easier for you.
As an example, here are our recommendations forlaparoscopic and orthopaedic interventions.

Our portfolio
Our wide portfolio includes everything fromgowns to surgical instruments. Each solution
is developed to increase effciency, so thatclinicians and patients in the OR have what
they need to achieve the best outcomes.

Biogel® surgical gloves
Superior protection with
puncture indication and highlevels of ft, feel and comfort.

BARRIER® drapes A rangeof drapes specifcallydesigned for different typesof surgical procedures.

Mölnlycke® procedure trays
All the single-use items needed
for a specifc surgical interven­tion, conveniently assembled ina sterile pack to give healthcare
professionals a truly custom­
ised and complete solution.

Mölnlycke® surgical instruments
A wide assortment of single-use
instruments, including trocars, forminimally invasive surgery.

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Biogel® surgical gloves
Get hands-on‘To clinicians who don’t
double-glove, I say, ‘Do it!’
It’s such a simple way
to protect yourself andeveryone else.’

To really understand what Biogel® surgical gloves can mean for you and yourteam, you have to experience them. And that’s easy – simply try them on. See howeasily they glide on – without powder – and feel the ft, comfort and expert design.

Julie Karlsson, Trauma Nurse

Get in touch and we’ll make sure that you and your team can experience oursurgical gloves right away. Let’s talk and make it happen.

How can we help you?
Our surgical sales specialists helps you implement a double-gloving policy – ormove from natural rubber latex to synthetics – with a seamless and worry-freeprocess. They’ll work with you to match the right material, features and sizes toyour team’s exact needs.
We will support you with evaluations and educational
programmes. They can also help as well as guide you on
important healthcare topics such as infection prevention,
recommended practices and the proper use of surgicalgloves. Our team can even help you increase OR effciency
and safety through education on correct glove-use, glove
standardisation, and understanding synthetic alternatives.

‘It’s simple, really. Double-gloving isabout security for the staff, the patient
and the hospital. Cost should neverdetermine whether you double-glove.’
Julie Karlsson, Trauma Nurse

Puncture indication. Clear. Fast. Large.

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You can count on fnding yourpreferred ft, feel and comfort.
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Proving it every day
At Mölnlycke, we deliver innovative solutions for managing
wounds, improving surgical safety and effciency and preventingpressure ulcers. Solutions that help achieve better outcomes
and are backed by clinical and health-economics evidence.
In everything we do, we are guided by a single purpose: to help
healthcare professionals perform at their best. And we’recommitted to proving it every day.

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