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Best Introduces First Sterile Non-Latex Procedure Glove.


MENLO, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 1997--

Sterile N-DEX represents another first for

hand protection pioneer

Best Manufacturing, one of the world's leaders in hand protection for industrial and medical markets, introduced today the first sterile non-latex, nitrile nitrile: see rubber.  procedure glove. The Sterile N-DEX helps eliminate risks of allergic reaction allergic reaction
n.
A local or generalized reaction of an organism to internal or external contact with a specific allergen to which the organism has been previously sensitized.
 posed by latex proteins found in latex gloves commonly used in medical facilities.

The six-mil procedure glove is available in four sizes and provides the chemical, puncture and tear resistance of the N-DEX line. The first company to offer the industry a non-latex, nitrile glove with the introduction of N-DEX, Best continues that tradition with the Sterile N-DEX. Sterile N-DEX addresses the most common route of latex allergy latex allergy Allergy medicine An IgE-mediated sensitivity to latex proteins Clinical Anaphylaxis, angioedema, asthma, conjunctivitis, contact urticaria, rhinitis, following sensitization to latex allergens; LA is common, affects ±7% of US population, ≥  exposure -- latex gloves.

"The Sterile N-DEX continues our commitment to innovation and excellence in hand protection," explained George Mack This article is about the American racing driver, for the Australian ornithologist, see George Mack (ornithologist).

George Mack (born July 21, 1971 in Hollywood, California) is a former Indy Racing League driver. He was the second African-American after Willy T.
, Best general manager, sales and marketing. "It's rare when you can truly say something is revolutionary, but this introduction comes as close as you can get. We've enjoyed a lot of firsts in the area of non-latex, thin-nitrile product development, but the most important part remains reducing the threat of latex allergic reactions."

This formal roll out comes after a limited introduction at the Health Industry Distributor Association's trade show in Chicago. In addition to its puncture resistance and sterilization sterilization

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, Best's exclusive, patented low-modulus formulation enables the Sterile N-DEX to conform to Verb 1. conform to - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"
fit, meet

coordinate - be co-ordinated; "These activities coordinate well"
 the hand thus reducing fatigue.

Best Manufacturing is a privately-held company and one of the world's leading makers of hand protection for industrial and medical markets. Best sells exclusively through its worldwide distributor network to end users in every industrial and medical category. For more information on Best Manufacturing, visit their web address on the Internet at www.bestglove.com; or write Best Manufacturing, Edison Street, Menlo, Georgia Menlo is a city in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States. The population was 485 at the 2000 census. Geography
Menlo is located at  (34.484959, -85.476103)GR1.
, 30731.

CONTACT: Tausche Martin Lonsdorf, PR

Mark Wheeler, 404/21-1188 ext. 3176

mwheeler@tmladv.com

or

Best Mfg.

Lola Johnston, 800/819-6980

ljohnston@bestglove.com
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