Archive | REF: IN41 V1

Bioactive elastomer films: application to surgical gloves

Authors: Raffi KRIKORIAN, Pierre HOERNER, Gérard RIESS

Publication date: July 10, 2005 | Lire en français

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    3. Mode of action and biological performance

    The G-VIR ® glove provides enhanced protection for healthcare workers in the event of AES, i.e. in the event of mucocutaneous contact as well as percutaneous accidents. The protection provided is based on two actions:

    • a mechanical action which collects a sufficient quantity of disinfectant at the point of rupture and expels it onto the vulnating object;

    • biological action of the disinfectant to reduce the viral load transmitted.

    3.1 Dynamic barrier mode of action

    The integrity of the protective barrier between surgeon and patient is usually destroyed by mechanical stress (puncture, cut, contact with sharp objects or...

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