PPE Item

Requirements

When to change them

Recommended Products

Gloves
  • Meet ASTM D6978
  • Powder Free
  • Inspected for defects before use
  • Every 30 minutes or when torn or contaminated
  • Upon leaving the handling area
Sterile - 19683, 19891
Nonsterile - 20688, 18917
Gowns/Aprons
  • Proven to resist permeability by HDs
  • Disposable
  • Polyethylene coated polyproylene
  • Long sleeves
  • Close in the back (no open front)
  • Closed elastic or knit cuffs
  • Closed seams or closures
  • Per permeation testing by manufacturer or every 2-3 hours
  • Immediately after a spill or splash
  • Upon leabving the handling area
Sterile - 1966219658
Nonsterile 1966119659, 19984
Head, Hair and Shoe Covers
  • 2 pairs of shoe covers are required for sterile HD compounding
  • Beard and mustache covers are required when appropriate
  • Upon leaving the handling area
Sterile - 20214, 19874, 20950
Nonsterile - 12077, 19346, 19352, 20208, 12078, 20576, 20209, 19352-31, 19876, 20249, 12081, 20455, 20577
Sleeve Covers
  • Disposable
  • Coated materials
  • When task is complete
  • Upon leaving the handling area
Sterile - 19656, 20516
Nonsterile
Eye and Face Protection
  • Must be worn when there is a risk for spills and splashes
  • Goggles must be worn when eye protection is needed
  • Face shields should be used in combination with goggles
  • Upon leaving the handling area
Sterile - 19655
Nonsterile - 19345, 17913, 12926, 20413, 20519, 12926-31, 20502
Respiratory Protection
  • Fit tested NIOSH N95 mask, unless working with gasses or vapors
  • If unpacking HDs not enclosed in plastic, an elastomeric half-mask with multi-gas cartridge is required
  • Upon leaving the handling area
Nonsterile - 18331, 18331-31, 20472, 20334