ENCORE

Low allergenicity

Encore® surgical gloves have very low protein content. This is a result of the lengthy leaching processes using the Protein and Endogenous Allergen Reduction Leaching (P.E.A.R.L) technology, and of repeated rinsing cycles. Protein content is measured using the HPLC and Modified Lowry methods. Other low-allergenic features include reduced chemical residues and thiuram- and MBT-free, skin-friendly formulations. In addition, the inner coating acts as a protective shield, reducing contact with potential latex allergens. To prevent Type I and minimise the risk of Type IV allergic reactions, Encore® Ultra is produced with a latex-free and accelerator-free formulation.

Comfort and fit

Encore® gloves are produced on Ansell anatomic formers with carefully defined latex formulations. This offers good comfort, flexibility and elasticity, as well as a more natural fit that reduces hand fatigue.

Safety and protection

Users of Encore® gloves benefit from a high level of safety. AQL quality inspections are conducted before, during and after final packaging. This guarantees a low risk of pinholes and high barrier protection. The range of tests includes GL I AQL 0.65 (waterleak test) during production and GL I AQL1.0 (water-leak test) before final packaging. Additionally, ASTM F-1671 bacteriophage testing confirms the gloves’ resistance to viral penetration. Resistant to alcoholbased hand disinfectants, Ansell’s proprietary polyurethane inner coating will not break down, providing another layer of safety between the skin and the glove.

Encore® technology

Thanks to a micro-rough textured outer surface, Encore® gloves provide a secure grip in wet or dry conditions to facilitate the most delicate instrument handling. During production, grip values are monitored through friction tests on line and during post-processing.

For easy donning, even with damp hands, Encore® powder-free models are made with an exclusive polyurethane inner coating. This synthetic, water-based coating maintains its integrity over time, even during long procedures, and facilitates double gloving (when extra safety is required).

Ansells’ SureFit™ technology overcomes the “cuff roll-down” typically experienced while wearing impervious surgical gowns designed to prevent fluid penetration. By maintaining the surgical glove securely around the arm, SureFit™ technology protects the integrity of the sterile field by shielding the gown cuff. This ensures the efficacy of the surgical glove as a barrier protection.

Ansell Healthcare: A worldwide leader in hand protection for healthcare practitioners

Ansell has spearheaded innovation in the field since launching the first disposable surgical gloves in the 1950s. Later, the company pioneered the marketing of synthetic, accelerator-free surgical gloves. More recently Ansell has played a major role in the switchover from powdered to powder-free gloves and from powder-free to synthetic gloves. The company’s R&D department is also engaged in ongoing research to develop the next generations of natural latex and synthetic products. All these achievements have contributed to Ansell’s solid reputation as a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality, innovative medical gloves.