1.1 This specification provides certain requirements for polychloroprene rubber gloves used in conducting medical examinations and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. 1.2 This specification covers polychloroprene rubber examination gloves that fit either hand, paired gloves, and gloves by . It also provides for packaged sterile or non-sterile or bulk non-sterile polychloroprene rubber examination gloves. 1.3 This specification is similar to that of D3578 Standard Specification for Rubber Examination Gloves, and D6319 Standard Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves for Medical Applications.
Rationale
This standard is relevant to medical devices and is recognized on its scientific and technical merit and/or because it supports existing regulatory policies.