"Regent Medical has always set standards in protection, and Biogel Eclipse
takes latex gloves to a new level in fit, feel and comfort, as well as a new
line in security with its 90 percent reduction of extractable latex proteins
in raw material(10)," Fields concluded. Immunol.

About Regent Medical
Regent Medical Ltd, the only major medical glove company with an
exclusively powder-free medical glove line, has been responding to the ever -
changing needs of healthcare professionals since 1983 and is committed to
providing the science of protection.

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97-135. These and other trends are presented in "Infection Prevention
Products & Services," a new study from The Freedonia Group, Inc. PITTSBURGH, MSA (NYSE: MSA) announced
today that the Millennium(R) CBRN Gas Mask from MSA has been approved by the
Department of Homeland Security to be the standard issue gas mask in
protective equipment kits provided to smaller communities through the Homeland
Security Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP).com .

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(2)
In addition , Biogel Eclipse provides a new level of fit, feel and comfort
in natural rubber latex. The result is a softer, more supple gloving category
than standard latex gloves.

MSA Gas Mask Selected as Standard Issue in Homeland Security Assistance Program

Based on
sales to state and local law enforcement agencies, the Millennium Gas Mask is
the most widely used and recommended mask for law enforcement and first
responder applications in the U. The company also provides a broad range of consumer and
contractor safety products through retail channels.msanet.

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Now, there's a third category - deproteinised latex," announced
Lundy Fields, Region Head - Americas. "This allows you to effectively protect your staff without
the need to incur the potentially higher cost of a 100 percent non-latex glove
policy," he said. MSA has annual sales of
more than $850 million, manufacturing operations throughout the United States
and Europe, and more than 30 international locations.

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Many healthcare professionals have concerns that
prolonged exposure to latex proteins could increase the likelihood of
developing sensitivity to latex(4) - a potential factor for why the use of
non-latex gloves has increased. Testing
conducted at Guthrie Foundation for Education and Research, LEAP Testing
Service, February 2005.2 micrograms per gram. Pharmaceutical companies will see the fastest
increases in demand in the life science market as newly adopted FDA
regulations extend quality management requirements to all phases of drug
production.gov .

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In
addition to the Millennium Gas Mask, the CEDAP kit includes four MSA CBRN
canisters, one coverall/overhood ensemble, one pair of certified HazMat boots
and a nylon carrying case.

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But otherwise, for those not sensitized, you can
potentially decrease new cases of latex sensitivity and Type 1 reactions to
latex proteins by lowering exposure to latex proteins with Biogel Eclipse, a
deproteinised latex glove with lower levels of proteins , not protein-free,"
Fields continued. 2004; 114: 347-51. Due to their dominant role in
surgery and other major patient procedures, hospitals will remain the
largest infection prevention market , making up more than 58 percent of
total demand in 2009. A slight decline in the number of hospitals and slowing
growth in the number of other health care facilities will weaken sales
prospects for new placements.
The CEDAP program is being managed by the System Support Division of the
Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness (SLGCP).S.

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The new glove category also represents a cost-
effective safety option for facilities wanting to reduce exposure of health
care workers and patients to antigenic proteins found in standard latex
surgical gloves without having to incur the unnecessary cost of non-latex
gloves for those not sensitized to latex proteins.(5)

Why Powder-Free?
Powdered latex gloves should not be used for surgical procedures because
it is the starch powder itself that promotes the transfer of allergenic latex
proteins. Detection limit 0. J.regentmedical. Demand for infectious waste
disposal services will rise as hospitals and other health care facilities
turn increasingly to outside contractors to upgrade safety standards and
improve efficiencies.
Those interested in learning more about the CEDAP are encouraged to call the
SLGCP CSID Helpline at 1-800-368-6498. Information about the program is also
available online at the U. These products are
marketed and sold under the MSA Safety Works brand.

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Regent Medical Introduces Biogel Eclipse(TM) Made From Deproteinised Latex

, A new era in surgical glove
technology begins today as Regent Medical introduces a new surgical glove
category for the industry - deproteinised natural rubber latex. Clin.newscom.

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Other Gloving Materials
In a recent study(9) at the Leap Testing Service of the Guthrie Foundation
for Education and Research, the protein level in Biogel Eclipse was compared
to those in synthetic and natural rubber latex gloves, powdered and powder-
free, available in the market today. Results showed that Biogel Eclipse was
below detectable limits of both total protein and antigenic protein
concentration with the Modified Lowry Assay.

1,2,3,5,10 Based on ASTM D6499-03 Inhibition ELISA Assay .
US demand for infection prevention products
and services will increase 4.

In March of
2004, the Millennium Gas Mask was the first mask of its kind to be approved by
the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for protection
against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents.
"At MSA we take pride in being able to help protect our nation's first
responders," said Ron Herring, vice president and general manager of MSA's
Safety Products Division ."
Based on military engineering, the Millennium Gas Mask incorporates a
flexible one-piece polyurethane lens bonded to a durable Hycar rubber
facepiece. A drinking tube provides connection for hydration.

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PRESS RELEASE Infection Prevention Products +amp; Services Demand to Exceed $11 Billion in 2009

com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050516/CLM029 )
The CEDAP Program was developed to help first responder agencies in
smaller communities acquire and use commercially available equipment to
prevent, deter and respond to terrorist attacks, as identified in state
homeland security strategies.

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Biogel Eclipse is the surgical glove for the 21st century - it's latex, but
better

NORCROSS, Ga.
"Prior to introduction of the Biogel Eclipse, gloves were either latex or
non-latex.

6 Beezhold D, Beck WC, Surgical Glove Powders Bind Latex Antigens ,
Archives of Surgery 1992; 127: 1354-1357. et al. "Because of the many responsibilities entrusted to
today's first responders, there is a vital need for equipment that allows them
to work efficiently and be protected against a wide range of modern threats. The Millennium
dual-canister mount, used to attach the mask's air-purifying cartridge, allows
for weapon sighting from either shoulder. Additional information
is available on the company's Web site at http://www.

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Deproteinised
natural rubber latex is the finished product of a patented process which
reduces extractable latex proteins in the raw material by 90 percent.(1)
According to the Leap Testing Service at the Guthrie Foundation for Education
and Research, the levels of extractable latex protein are below detection
levels in the finished gloves.

7 FDA Medical Glove Powder Report - E, September 1992.8 billion in 2009.

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(6) Many postoperative complications and delayed wound healing is
associated with the use of powdered gloves. Headquartered in Norcross, GA, more information about
Regent Medical can be found at http://www. Contract sterilization for pharmaceutical and other sterile
medical product manufacturers will record the largest revenues among
infection prevention services based on stricter FDA regulations and
increasing product shipments.
Eligible applicants include jurisdictions not currently receiving funding
under the Urban Areas Security Initiative, which is geared to agencies in
large urban areas. Jurisdictions in suburban, rural and border areas, as well
as college and university campus police departments, are encouraged to apply
for the equipment.

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Preventing
Allergic Reactions to Natural Rubber Latex in the Workplace June 1997; Pub.

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The new latex powder-free Biogel Eclipse (TM), is the first surgical glove
made from highly-refined deproteinised natural rubber latex.(8)

Biogel Eclipse vs.ojp. Sophisticated safety products typically integrate any
combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to
protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations.

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And while the technology of producing man-
made material has progressed over the years, those who can wear natural rubber
latex gloves generally prefer them .(7) Hospitals adopting powder-free latex glove policies experience
reductions in glove-related allergy incidence. Allerg. ASTM D5712-99, detection
limits of 50 micrograms per gram, and Inhibition ELISA ASTM D6499-03 detection
limits of 0. Offering a comprehensive product line of
high quality, technically advanced surgical gloves and skin antisepsis
products, Regent Medical provides Biogel(R) powder-free , latex surgical
gloves, Biogel(R) Skinsense(TM) powder-free, non-latex surgical gloves,
Biogel (R) Optifit(TM) powder-free surgical gloves, HIBICLENS(R)
antiseptic/antimicrobial skin cleanser and HIBISTAT(R) waterless germicidal
hand rinse products.com. As part of the program, the federal government
provides community agencies with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Kits that
provide minimum levels of equipment for inhalation and dermal protection.
Under the CEDAP program, equipment is being offered in two phases in 2005.

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"Those healthcare workers already sensitized to latex need to continue to
wear a non-latex glove. Newer sterilizers based on gas plasma and
peracetic acid technologies will offer the best opportunities in this
segment.
We're pleased CEDAP has selected MSA's Millennium Gas Mask as standard issue
for this essential program.

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Yet, it retains all the strength and
elasticity found in latex," Fields explained.2 micrograms per gram.

4 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.6 percent annually to $11., a
Cleveland-based industrial market research firm.
The first phase is focused on the rapid deployment of personal protective
equipment , detection and sensor devices, information sharing software for law
enforcement operations, and communications systems.

Established in 1914, MSA is a global leader in the development,
manufacture and supply of sophisticated safety products that protect people's
health and safety.

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"It's latex, but it's better. With this in mind, Regent Medical
developed deproteinised latex - a refined natural rubber latex which has a 90
percent reduction of extractable latex proteins in raw material.

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Services will provide the fastest growth opportunities to the infection
prevention industry.
(Photo: http://www. A total of $32 million in
devices, systems and training will be provided in 2005. Department of Justice Web site
at http://www.

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The
patented enzyme treatment of the natural rubber latex used to produce Biogel
Eclipse decreases the amount of latex proteins in the finished product(3),
thereby potentially decreasing the occurrence of new cases of latex
sensitivity and Type 1 reactions.

Why Deproteinised Latex?
Latex allergies are caused by some of the antigenic proteins found in
natural rubber latex.

9 Testing conducted: Modified Lowry Assay. Additionally, lens
fogging is prevented by an internal nosecup, which deflects exhaled air from
the lens and a standard mechanical speaking diaphragm is included.

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The risk of postoperative
adhesions and accompanying costs can be decreased with the use of powder-free
gloves.

Infection Prevention study

Demand for infection prevention equipment will advance slowly over the next
several years. With a fully elastic six-point head
harness, the mask is easy to don, adjust, and remove.S. The company's
comprehensive line of products is used by workers around the world in the fire
service, homeland security, construction and other industries, as well as the
military.

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Along with this, the
tensile strength and elongation standards for non-latex gloves are lower than
those for natural rubber latex, based on American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) 3577-01a.

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No.
Among infection prevention products, air- and liquid-resistant surgical
drapes and gowns, waterless alcohol hand sanitizers, high-level surface and
instrument disinfectants, heavy -duty laboratory and powder-free surgical
gloves, heat-resistant sterilization wrap and filtration -enhanced face
masks will post the largest demand gains. Demand for contract sterilization services will
expand at a fast pace as pharmaceutical and medical device producers
broaden the use of outsourcing to meet increasingly stringent FDA
regulations for product and package sterility.usdoj. Principal products include self-contained breathing apparatus, gas
masks, gas detection instruments, head protection , respirators and thermal
imaging cameras.