The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that Powdered Surgeon’s Gloves, Powdered Patient Examination Gloves and Absorbable Powder for Lubricating a Surgeon’s Glove present an unreasonable and substantial risk of illness or injury. The risk cannot be corrected or eliminated by labeling or a change in labeling. Consequently, the FDA is banning these devices.

This rule became effective January 18, 2017.

https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-12-19/pdf/2016-30382.pdf