Description
XGuard® gloves are designed to help reduce exposure to scatter radiation while providing protection, comfort, and dexterity during clinical procedures. The amount of radiation reduced, also called attenuation, depends on the glove thickness, X-ray tube voltage (kVp), and testing conditions. A higher attenuation percentage means a greater amount of radiation was reduced under the tested conditions.
- 0.22 mm thickness: Reduces radiation by 50% at 60 kVp, 39% at 90 kVp, and 32% at 120 kVp. Lead equivalency: 0.051 mm Pb.
- 0.30 mm thickness: Reduces radiation by 57% at 60 kVp, 46% at 90 kVp, and 38% at 120 kVp. Lead equivalency: 0.061 mm Pb.
- 0.60 mm thickness: Reduces radiation by 75% at 60 kVp, 62% at 90 kVp, and 54% at 120 kVp. Lead equivalency: 0.097 mm Pb.
What does lead equivalency mean?
Lead equivalency compares the glove’s radiation-reducing performance with the protection provided by a specified thickness of lead.
Testing was performed in accordance with IEC 61331-1:2014, with results provided by Emerson & Co. S.R.L.
Important: XGuard® gloves are designed to reduce exposure to scatter radiation. They are not intended for use in the primary X-ray beam.
XGuard® Regulatory Information: FDA 510(k) Clearance K982832
