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# FDA Propose Ban of Powdered Surgical/Exam Gloves
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/fda-propose-ban-of-powdered-surgical-exam-gloves/
- Published: 2016-03-22T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T20:50:25.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5135164

*Federal Register* Proposed rule: 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 and that the risk cannot be corrected or eliminated by labeling or a change in labeling. FDA is proposing these devices be banned. Comments should be submitted by 6/20\. To view this proposed rule, click [here.](https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-03-22/pdf/2016-06360.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com)