Is Nitrile Gloves Sterile

Nitrile gloves are made of a synthetic rubber that resembles latex, yet will have a better resistance to punctures. Nitrile comes in powdered form, sterile, non-sterile and offered at different lengths from wrist to forearm.

Which gloves are sterile?

Sterile gloves (surgical gloves) are deemed sterile because they have been sterilized according to FDA standards. The FDA has an SAL (standard assurance level) that all sterilization techniques must meet.

What part of sterile gloves are not sterile?

Once a sterile field is set up, the border of one inch at the edge of the sterile drape is considered non-sterile. Place all objects inside the sterile field and away from the one-inch border.