{"id":3011,"date":"2024-10-16T15:55:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T15:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veraqueconsulting.com\/co\/?p=3011"},"modified":"2025-06-30T19:41:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:41:24","slug":"classification-and-grouping-of-gloves-in-colombia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veraqueconsulting.com\/co\/classification-and-grouping-of-gloves-in-colombia\/","title":{"rendered":"Classification and Grouping of gloves in Colombia"},"content":{"rendered":"

In our Device Classification and Grouping Guide<\/strong><\/a>, we have explained how to classify and group medical devices in Colombia<\/strong> according to the 18 rules<\/strong> detailed in the article 7 of the Decree 4725 of 2005<\/strong>\u00a0.<\/a><\/p>\n

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In addition, we have also explained how to make use of those rules to classify and group specific medical devices such as surgical instruments<\/a>, \u00a0ultrasound systems<\/a>, in-vitro diagnostics<\/a> and others. In this text we will explain the general characteristics of medical gloves and strategies to classify and group this product in Colombia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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General characteristics of medical gloves<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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When considered for healthcare purposes, the main use of gloves is helping to prevent cross-contamination between healthcare professionals and patients. In other words, gloves prevent those microorganisms in the hands of the physicians from contaminating the tissue of the patient. At the same time, it protects the caregiver from the microorganisms of the patient.<\/p>\n

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Most gloves for medical use are disposable and can be made from different materials (e.g. latex, nitrile, polyvinyl to neoprene and other polymers). Gloves may come powered (lubricated) with talcum or unpowered corn starch.<\/p>\n

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There are two main classifications of gloves for medical use:<\/p>\n

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