Australia And New Zealand Sterile Surgical Gloves Market Continues To Grow As Molnlyck Introducing Innovative Biogel PI Ultratouch S Surgical Glove To Address The Problem Of Allergic Contact Dermatitis

 

Generally classified as medical protective gear, surgical gloves, or surgical handpieces, are an integral part of your surgical team's vernacular urn and the highest-quality pair of surgical gloves available. As one of the vital supporting tools for all surgeons and staff, gloves play a crucial role in the care of patients, both during and after surgery. The governments of both Australia and New Zealand have taken proactive initiatives to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Such initiatives have led to increase demand for surgical gloves across the aforementioned nations. Besides, government authorities provide reimbursements for medical gloves, which could further boost the regional market growth.  

All sterile surgical gloves must meet stringent guidelines for the protection of patients. They are made from a variety of materials, including latex, nitrile, vinyl, gauze, sponges, rubber, or artificial fibers. They are trimmed with sharpened points to aid in cutting through skin and abrasion. Many also have specially designed openings to facilitate the easy removal of pathogens. One of the major factors aiding growth of the market is growing cases of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). As per the Australian Safety and Quality Goals for Health Care, around 180,000 patients in Australia suffer healthcare-associated infections every year. Such a large number of cases has led to increased demand for sterile equipment include surgical gloves, trays, and more. Hence, such factors can stimulate growth of the Australia and New Zealand sterile surgical gloves market.

These sterile surgical gloves come in two sizes, small and large. Both sizes are perfect for the majority of common surgeries and procedures; however, if a more complex procedure is being performed, it is ideal to choose a larger size. Despite these advantageous factors, certain aspects of the market can impede potential growth. For instance, limitations on surgical gloves such as the risk of perforations can inhibit growth of the Australia and New Zealand sterile surgical gloves market in the near future. Besides, the long duration of wearing gloves during orthopedic surgery can reduce its safety and effect in preventing the infection, which could further limit the market growth.

Apart from growing cases of HAIs, the number of surgical procedures has also increased in both Australia and New Zealand. As per the Australia Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), in 2017-18, around 24% of hospitalizations involved surgery, which is around 2.7 million. Such a large number of surgical procedures has increased the demand for surgical equipment such as gloves. Thus, such factors can potentially augment growth of the Australia and New Zealand sterile surgical gloves market. Recently, in October 2020, Molnlyck launched an innovative Biogel PI UltraTouch S surgical glove to address the problem of allergic contact dermatitis among surgical teams.