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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule that would ban powdered surgeon's gloves and powder used for lubricating surgeon's gloves after concluding that the powder presents too large of a safety risk.

Powdered Surgical Glove Ban Intended to Minimize Patient Risks

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule that would ban powdered surgeon’s gloves and powder used for lubricating surgeon’s gloves after concluding that the powder presents too large of a safety risk. The powder, usually...