Halyard Purple Nitrile* Max Exam Gloves
- Maximum coverage and protection
- For high exposure to fluids or chemicals
- Powder-free and natural rubber latex-free
- Textured palm and fingertips
- Ambidextrous fit
Once again, Halyard Health proves “Purple Means Protection” with the introduction of PURPLE NITRILE* MAX, the newest member of our single-use exam glove family. It was designed specifically to meet the increased protection needs of Central Sterilization technicians. Durable, easy-to-don PURPLE NITRILE* MAX offers CS techs these critical safety features:
Longer Length
PURPLE NITRILE* MAX cuff extends a full 16.5 inches, providing the right level of protection from dangerous microorganisms, all the way to the mid-forearm.
Heavier Weight
At 20 grams, PURPLE NITRILE* MAX is more than twice the weight of PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA*, for added confidence when handling instruments and decontamination chemicals.
Thicker Fingertips
Its increased fingertip thickness provides almost double the protection of any other exam glove in the Halyard portfolio.
Fully Textured
PURPLE NITRILE* – MAX features fully textured fingertips and palm, designed for excellent wet and dry grip.
Tested Against 52 Chemotherapy Drugs
PURPLE NITRILE* MAX Exam Gloves are an excellent choice for protection against chemical exposure. They have been tested against 52 chemotherapy drugs per the ASTM D6978, Standard Practice for Assessment of Resistance of Medical Gloves to Permeation by Chemotherapy Drugs, as well as common chemicals found in the healthcare environment.
Superb Puncture Resistance Performance
- PURPLE NITRILE* MAX has been tested for puncture resistance with 0% punctured in accordance with ASTM F1342
- PURPLE NITRILE* MAX had a significantly higher percentage of gloves without puncture compared to the top two leading competitors’ 16″ nitrile exam gloves when being tested against ASTM F1342†
- PURPLE NITRILE* MAX significantly outperformed the top two leading competitors’ 16″ nitrile exam gloves in deflection distance when being tested against ASTM F1342†‡
† Based on 2018 exam gloves sales data
‡ PURPLE NITRILE* MAX Powder-Free Exam Glove can withstand a significantly higher level of deformation without puncture from a sharp instrument