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|Articles|April 11, 2000

New Surgical Glove Unveiled At AORN Congress

Compliments of American Health Products Corporation New Division

ITASCA, ILL-American Health Products Corporation introduced a line of surgical gloves created by its new surgical glove division at the AORN Congress in New Orleans last week. Manufactured under the name, ProFeel, the line will include both latex and synthetic gloves in powdered and powder-free formulations. Glove attributes include contoured glove fingertips; high tensile strength to minimize tearing; increased length for added barrier protection; and a reinforced, beaded cuff. The latex gloves are manufactured with a high-grade material in compliance with ISO 9001 and have a micro-roughened surface for extra grip. For more information, contact Michael Pavesi at (800) 828-2964, ext. 166.

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