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Determination of Bactericidal Efficacy on the Surface of Medical Examination Gloves
ASTM D7907 is the standard test method for the determination of bactericidal efficacy on the surface of medical examination gloves. The infographic below shows a brief insight of ASTM D7907.
Step 1: Prepare test sample and control sample
Please prepare 5 pieces of test gloves (with antimicrobial coating) and control gloves (without antimicrobial coating).
Step 2: Select your test microorganisms
These are the mandatory test organisms:
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
Wish to add more microorganisms? Click here for our full list of microorganisms.
Step 3: Select an appropriate contact time for your test product
The default contact times are 0, 5, 10, 20, and 30 minutes.
Step 4: What are the soiling conditions associated with your test product?
Interfering substances, or commonly referred to as soiling, are used to simulate the real-life usage condition of your gloves. These are the available soiling conditions according to the test method:
- Test method A: To simulate conditions of glove without contamination by organic loading.
- Test method B: To simulate conditions of glove contamination by organic substances expected in a healthcare environment. Test surfaces are first exposed to organic loading.
Step 5: Place an order and send your sample to us
Fill in the test request form and place an order via email at info@tecolab-global.com. We will advise on the quantity of sample required for testing.
You can deliver the sample to us via courier and provide us the tracking code. We will monitor the delivery status and inform you when we receive the sample.