Chemotherapy Gloves, Gowns and Spill Kits

There is NO SAFE LEVEL OF EXPOSURE to cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs for healthcare workers.

Protect your team with HALYARD* Chemotherapy Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to reduce your risk! Leran more about the HALYARD* CHEMO GEAR* Administration Kit today!

Wear the HALYARD* CHEMO* GEAR That Protects Against 52 Chemotherapy Drugs!

HALYARD* Chemo Gear protects your healthcare workers and adheres to stricter USP <800> guidelines

CHEMO GEAR Administration Kit For Use with Hazardous and Chemotherapy Drugs (Contents)

CHEMO GEAR* ADMINISTRATION KIT For USP <800> Guidelines

USP <800> Guidelines require healthcare professionals administering chemotherapy treatment to wear full PPE, including a chemotherapy gown and double gloves. The Guidelines also require changing PPE between patients to avoid chemical transfer. Each HALYARD* CHEMO GEAR* Administration Kit has all the approved components healthcare professionals need to stay both compliant and comfortable while administering chemotherapy.

Keep your staff safe and in compliance. Contact your Halyard rep today!

CHEMO GEAR* ADMINISTRATION KIT

CHEMO GEAR* ADMINISTRATION KIT is a convenient and affordable administration kit to help your staff Gear Up for the USP <800> Guidelines for handling hazardous and chemotherapy drugs.

Ease of use for efficient and proper protection 

By placing a CHEMO GEAR* ADMINISTRATION KIT in each administration station throughout your facility, your staff no longer wastes time gathering PPE.  They now have quick access at point of use and the peace of mind knowing they are safely protected from hazardous and chemotherapy drug contamination when helping their patients.

Included in the CHEMO GEAR* Administration Kit:

  • 2 PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA* Powder-Free Exam Gloves, Medium
  • 2 PINK UNDERGUARD* Nitrile Powder-Free Exam Gloves, Medium
  • 1 CHEMO360* Procedure Gown, Universal
  • 2 Alcohol Wipes
  • 1 Caution Sign
  • 1 Chemo Bag
  • 1 Chemo Preparation Mat

CHEMO360* Procedure Gown

CHEMO360* Gowns are the newest addition to CHEMO GEAR Administration Kit – our comprehensive portfolio of PPE designed to provide head-to-toe protection in compliance with USP <800>. CHEMO360* Gowns are closed in the back, with a secure tape closure, to provide more protection from exposure. In addition to our current HALYARD* Procedure Gowns for Chemotherapy Use, you now have a choice of protective chemo gown styles to accommodate your facility’s protocols and user preferences.

  • CHEMO360* Gowns and HALYARD* Procedure Gowns for Chemotherapy Use meet the USP <800> Guidelines for safe handling of hazardous drugs.¹
  • Owens & Minor tests the full, finished HALYARD* Gowns for Chemotherapy Use have been tested against 52 chemotherapy drugs.²
  • Halyard tests the full, finished gown for resistance to permeation, including all sleeves and seams.
  • The fabric used in our chemotherapy gowns also passed ASTM F1670 and F1671 against blood and bloodborne pathogen penetration.

PINK UNDERGUARD* Nitrile Exam Gloves

As new PPE protocols for handling chemotherapy agents are implemented, it is imperative to have a chemotherapy glove that appropriately protects healthcare professionals and makes compliance to double gloving easy. PINK UNDERGUARD* does both!

PINK UNDERGUARD* and PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA* double gloving solution exhibits reduced friction by up to 60% compared to the top two leading competitive extended cuff chemotherapy gloves.
Using PINK UNDERGUARD* as an under glove reduces double gloving time by up to 52.7% compared to double gloving the top two leading competitive extended cuff chemotherapy gloves.³

PINK UNDERGUARD* and PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA* double gloving solution exhibits reduced donning time by up to 44.4% compared to double gloving the top two leading competitive extended cuff chemotherapy gloves.³

PINK UNDERGUARD* and PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA* double gloving solution received a 100% acceptance rate for ease of donning versus 44% and 26% on the top two leading competitive extended cuff chemotherapy glove combinations.³

PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA* Exam Glove

PURPLE NITRILE* Exam Gloves are frequently the glove of choice for healthcare workers who need outstanding barrier protection from bacteria, viruses and chemicals during procedures where risk of fluid exposure is moderate to high. PURPLE NITRILE* Exam Gloves offer the highest level of chemotherapy protection available in Halyard Health’s line of nitrile exam gloves. These durable gloves are available in 9.5- and 12-inch lengths, for maximum coverage and protection. PURPLE NITRILE* Exam Gloves are especially appropriate in dealing with unknown risks.
Healthcare professionals in the ER, ICU, Lab, and Oncology Units of acute care facilities, as well as EMS staff, Dental clinicians, and Cancer Center specialists all rely on PURPLE NITRILE* brand of exam gloves. When they see that unique purple color, clinicians know they have protection they can trust, and that gives them the confidence to provide the best care to every patient.
PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA* Exam Gloves are an excellent choice for protection against chemical exposure. They have been tested against 52 chemotherapy drugs per the ASTM D6978, Standard Practice for Assessment of Resistance of Medical Gloves to Permeation by Chemotherapy Drugs, as well as common chemicals found in the healthcare environment.

PINK UNDERGUARD* and PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA*

THE PERFECT PAIRING FOR CHEMO COMPLIANCE

  • Both gloves now approved for 52 chemo drugs per ASTM D6978.4
  • Reduced friction by up to 60% when using PINK UNDERGUARD* and PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA* together.5, 6
  • Reduced double gloving time by up to 52.7% when using PINK UNDERGUARD* as an underglove.5, 6
  • Reduced donning time by up to 44.4% when using PINK UNDERGUARD* and PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA* together.5, 6
  • 100% acceptance rate by users for ease of donning.6

HALYARD* CHEMO GEAR* Spill Kit For Use With Hazardous And Chemotherapy Drugs

HALYARD* CHEMO GEAR* SPILL KIT is a convenient and affordable kit to protect your staff with spill cleanup of hazardous or chemotherapy drugs. The CHEMO GEAR* Spill Kit follows the USP<800> guidelines and provides the gear you need in one package to quickly clean up spills and limit contamination.

Spill Kits can also be customized to specific medical center needs. Please contact your Rep to order HALYARD* CHEMO GEAR* SPILL KIT or inquire about customization.

Correct Donning and Doffing the Chemo360 Gown

Double-gloving Compliance

Related Articles & Resources

5 Five Things You Need to Know About Protecting Yourself from Chemotherapy Drugs
Personal Protective Equipment When Working With Chemotherapy Drugs

Have Questions?

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Sources

1 USP General Chapter <800> Hazardous Drugs – Handling in Healthcare Settings, United States Pharmacoepial Convention, USP 40—NF 35, Second Supplement (2017).
2 For the full list of chemotherapy drugs tested, visit www.gearupforthefight.com
3 Based on 2018 extended cuff chemotherapy gloves sales data
4 Standard Practice for Assessment of Medical Gloves to Permeation by Chemotherapy Drugs
5 Compared to double gloving the top two leading competitive gloves based on 2018 extended cuff chemotherapy gloves sales data
6 Data on file 2019