The lecture “Biogel® Tech – Your Hands Deserve the Best” by Mölnlycke Health Care provides a comprehensive overview of the history, innovations, and quality standards behind Biogel® Tech gloves, designed for critical environments. Participants will gain insights into Mölnlycke’s 175 years of pioneering work, from industrial gauze production to modern technologies such as powder-free surgical gloves, perforation detection systems, and advanced wound care solutions.

A central focus is the Biogel® Story: Since 1983, Biogel gloves have been exclusively powder-free, based on a patented hydrogel coating system that reduces friction and eliminates contamination risks from talc. Attendees will explore the different glove materials – polyisoprene, polychloroprene, and latex – as well as indicator gloves that feature a unique color-change system to immediately reveal perforations.

The lecture also highlights quality assurance: every glove undergoes rigorous testing, including air inflation, water leakage, and endotoxin analysis. With an industry-leading AQL value of 0.4, Biogel® Tech gloves exceed international standards, ensuring maximum safety. Another key topic is endotoxins – their risks, regulatory requirements (GMP, FDA, EMA), and the manufacturing processes that guarantee extremely low endotoxin levels of ≤ 2 EU/pair.

Participants will further learn about the multi-layer packaging concept, which saves time, minimizes particle contamination, and supports aseptic procedures. The session also covers Mölnlycke’s sustainability strategy “WeCare,” emphasizing renewable energy, robust supply chains, and international certifications.

Target audience: Professionals in surgery, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, as well as quality and hygiene managers working in critical environments.

Learning outcomes:

Understand the importance of powder-free gloves and innovative coating technologies

Learn about perforation indicator systems and their role in patient safety

Gain knowledge of quality standards, AQL testing, and endotoxin controls

Explore packaging concepts and sustainability strategies

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of medical practice, cleanroom technology, or quality management is useful but not mandatory.