Healthmark Industries Offers New Silicone Heat Glove
Healthmark Industries announces that it has added the Silicone Heat Glove to its instrument care glove line. Made from latex-free silicone, the 16.9-inch and 13.7-inch one-size fits-all Silicone Heat Glove is a conventional option for healthcare professionals performing tasks such as unloading steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors or dealing with surface temperatures ranging from -40 degrees F to 464 degrees F. The protective heat glove can be worn ambidextrously by inserting either hand entirely into the glove with minimal effort. Available in a shade of light blue, the reusable Silicone Heat Glove is suitable for reprocessing up to 273 degrees F.
Source: Healthmark Industries Company, Inc
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