60.60 Standard published May 1, 2006
CEN
CEN/TC 205 Non-active medical devices
European Norm
11.140 Hospital equipment
Published
ISO 21171:2006 specifies methods for the determination of readily removable powder on the surface of gloves for medical use. Three methods are specified: method A for powdered gloves and methods B and C for powder-free gloves. This International Standard does not address safety issues that may be associated with the presence of powder on gloves nor does it prescribe limits on the amounts that may be present. The applicability of this International Standard to medical gloves not made from rubber has not been established.
Legislation related to this standard
PUBLISHED
EN ISO 21171:2006
60.60
Standard published
May 1, 2006
