Nitrile Gloves Kimberly Clark Kimtech Purple Xtra Exam

In ISO 5 / Grade A work zones, gloves are a primary product-contact surface and a common source of process variation. The 73-711 is selected when teams need a sterile, low-allergy glove that still behaves like a true work glove: stable cuff, controlled grip, and predictable barrier performance through routine wipe-down and handling steps.

This model is also a practical answer for programs managing latex-protein sensitivity and chemical accelerator exposure, without forcing operators into a brittle or overly thin film that increases tear events at the worst time (transfer, aseptic assembly, or intervention work).

• Aseptic handling in ISO 5 / Class 100 zones (EU GMP Grade A) where product-contact risk is high.
• Routine sterile cleaning and preparation steps (wiping equipment, benches, transfer items) where grip and durability matter.
• Sampling, processing, and material transfer where operators need dexterity without switching glove families mid-shift.
• Programs seeking a sterile latex alternative with lower allergy potential and no chemical accelerators.

• Low-allergy profile: Latex-free and accelerator-free to reduce Type I/Type IV sensitivity concerns in long-wear sterile operations.
• Barrier confidence: AQL 0.65 supports lower pinhole defect risk in critical handling steps.
• Controlled grip: Textured fingertips help maintain secure handling of sterile packaging, components, and transfer items.
• Donning stability: Beaded cuff with SUREFIT™ technology is designed to reduce cuff roll-down and improve fit stability.
• Inner comfort + consistency: Polymer-coated interior (DERMASHIELD™ technology) supports controlled donning and reduces sticking during changes.
• Intervention-ready option: Chemo-tested to ASTM D6978 for facilities that evaluate cytotoxic-handling risk scenarios (facility-defined).

• Material: Neoprene (Polychloroprene)
• Color: Green
• Shape: Anatomic with curved fingers
• Cuff: Beaded with SUREFIT™ technology
• External surface: Textured fingertip
• Internal surface: Polymer coated with DERMASHIELD™ technology
• Powder content: Powder-free

In ISO 5 operations, glove specs are not marketing details—they are operational controls. Length affects gown-to-glove overlap, thickness influences tear resistance and tactile feedback, and AQL is a practical indicator for barrier confidence when the glove is the closest layer to product. Use these values to align change-out triggers, double-donning strategy, and wipe-down frequency to your facility program.

Cleanliness metrics are the bridge between "sterile" and "behaves well in ISO 5." For gloves, particle release and defect control are the two numbers that most often show up indirectly in investigations: visible particles on critical surfaces, recurring interventions, or unexplained contamination events.

Note: Particle metrics are most meaningful when paired with correct donning technique and a glove-handling discipline that avoids "micro-shedding" events (snapping cuffs, over-stretching, or fast dry rubbing on packaging).

• Case configuration: 1 pair per inner poly pack; 10 inner poly packs per inner polybag; 5 outer polybags per bag; 4 bags per master bag; 1 master bag of 200 pairs per carton/case
• Sterilization method: Gamma irradiation (25 kGy)
• Available sizes: 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0
• Shelf life: 5 years

• Stage with intent: Present inner packs in the order of use and avoid "extra handling" that drives glove-to-glove contact and particle transfer.
• Donning without particle events: Control cuff opening (no snapping), don slowly, and use the polymer-coated interior to reduce tugging and over-stretching.
• Sanitization (facility-defined): If glove sanitization is part of your program, use sterile alcohol and define wet-contact expectations and reapplication triggers per SOP.
• Double-donning: Commonly evaluated when intervention steps or frequent wipe-downs increase tear risk. Define inner/outer glove roles and change cadence.
• Change-out triggers: Treat any tear, puncture, cuff roll-down, sticky residue buildup, or suspected contact with non-qualified surfaces as an immediate change-out event.

• Cuff roll-down or loose wrist interface: Often traced to fast donning, incorrect sizing, or excessive stretching during gown interface adjustments.
• Tear events at fingertips: Common during frequent handling of rigid packaging edges, hardware corners, or repeated "dry rubbing" while repositioning.
• Loss of grip during wipe-down: Typically driven by over-wetting, wrong wipe material for the soil type, or residue transfer that creates a lubricated film.
• Contamination transfer from packaging handling: Occurs when inner packs are over-handled, stacked, or passed between operators without a defined sterile presentation method.
• Program drift (inconsistent change-outs): Glove change cadence varies by operator unless the facility defines triggers tied to interventions, wipe-down cycles, and time-in-zone.

These alternatives are commonly evaluated in sterile ISO 5 decision sets. Selection should be driven by allergy profile, tactile needs, and the intervention model defined in your facility procedures.

• Ansell 91-225 AccuTech® Sterile Latex Gloves (ISO 5): Consider when latex tactility is preferred and latex-protein risk is acceptable for your program.
• Cleanroom STN1000W Series 12" Sterile Nitrile Gloves (Bulk Packed): Consider when budget, bulk dispensing, and rapid change-outs are a priority while maintaining sterile presentation (validate to SOP).
• Ansell BioClean™ Ultimate BUPS Sterile Neoprene Gloves (ISO 4): Consider when programs step up to ISO 4 glove expectations for the most critical sterile operations.

• ISO 5 / EU GMP Grade A alignment: Sterile, ISO 5-class glove intended for aseptic work where operator touch is a primary contamination-control point.
• Allergy-management programs: Latex-free and accelerator-free design supports facilities reducing sensitization risk across long-wear shifts.
• Traceability discipline: Lot-coded sterile packaging and defined case configuration support QA review, investigations, and controlled inventory systems.
• Intervention-heavy operations: Built for real handling work (textured fingertips, stable cuff) where glove performance must remain consistent through repeated wipe-down and manipulation cycles.