What is PD CEN/TR 16953 - Medical gloves for single use about?
PD CEN/TR 16953 is an international standard that focuses on medical gloves for single-use. PD CEN/TR 16953 provides information for those choosing or using sterile and non-sterile gloves for medical applications based on a risk assessment. PD CEN/TR 16953 deals with gloves worn primarily for the protection of the patient and glove user from biological cross-contamination.
PD CEN/TR 16953 describes the rationale behind the requirements of the EN 455 series and explores the possible trade-offs in glove selection between the various factors which affect the glove, physical properties, biocompatibility, comfort and sensitivity.