FDA Bans Production and Distribution of Powdered Gloves

Effective January 19th, 2017, the FDA has banned medical supply manufacturers, salesmen, and distributors from producing and distributing powdered gloves of any material. This is due to evidence that using a powdered patient examination glove can pose a serious risk to the patient “including airway and wound inflammation, post-surgical adhesions and allergic reactions” (for more …

Product Highlight: Sports First Aid Backpack

Our Product Highlight is one of our best-sellers: Our Sports First Aid Backpack (911-98585-19481). This product is fully stocked with enough products to take care of the whole team, as well as extra space for you to add extra First Aid products of your choice as well (though we recommend a tourniquet and CPR mask!!). Click the …

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How to Handle a Biohazard?

Dealing with biohazard materials can be a stressful and challenging task. Whether it’s a spill in the workplace, a medical incident, or contamination at home, the risk of exposure to harmful pathogens is a serious concern. Handling these situations without proper knowledge and equipment puts your health, and potentially others, at risk. A staggering fact: …

Field Hockey Safety

Fall Sports Safety: Field Hockey [Updated for 2024]

Field Hockey has been around for thousands of years, but was more recently defined and declared a sport in mid-19th century England, and exported to the United States in 1901. Since the initial development of the sport, it has become more aggressive and fast-paced, and consequently, the injuries obtained by players have become more serious. …