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FDA Medical Device Ban: Powdered Gloves

Posted on January 25, 2017

Blog: National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule banning powdered gloves due to the unreasonable and substantial risk of illness or injury to individuals exposed to powdered gloves. Effective January 18, 2017, the medical device ban includes powdered surgeon’s gloves, powdered patient examination gloves, and absorbable powder for lubricating surgeon’s gloves. This ban […]

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