| Silent punctures in surgical gloves occur frequently and most often medical personnel are unaware of such an occurrence until they notice blood on their hands, indicating a breached glove. The use of double gloves reduces sensitivity thus affecting performance and is therefore not a popular option. With the Glove Puncture Detection System, such problems are completely eliminated. |
| The steps involved in using this device are as follows: |
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Prior to surgery, the medical team, who can wear any make of surgical gloves, are connected to colour coded cables and dip their hands in a sterile testing bowl for a check for unseen, minute breaches. |
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If a puncture is detected then an alarm is activated otherwise a green light indicates integrity of the gloves. |
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The patient is also attached to the system with an electrode patch. The device ensures complete electrical isolation for the patient. |
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During operation while the operator is in contact with the patient, green lights indicate intact gloves while red lights indicate puncture detection.
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