This is a list containing examples of products and manufacturers which make non-latex alternatives. Since there is no mandatory labelling with respect to the natural rubber latex content of medical devices, this list is based on written information given by manufacturers and distributors. This list does not include all the equipment which may contain latex and does not include all non-latex alternatives. Distributors should be contacted for specific product information.
| LATEX CONTAINING |
LATEX FREE |
| Latex Gloves |
Ansell Dermaprene
Baxter Duraprene
J&J Allergard
Vinyl Exam Gloves
Plastic Exam Gloves |
| Monitoring |
Oximeter Probes
|
Datex
Ohmeda |
BP Cuff Leads
|
Protect limb with clothing or cotton bandage
Critikon Soft Cuffs
Medtel |
| ECG Dots |
3M
Kendall |
| Pulmonary Artery Catheters |
No alternatives. Risks and benefits to be assessed on an individual basis |
| IV Equipment |
| Latex Bungs |
Braun Reflux Valves
3 Way Taps |
| IV Line |
Braun line with reflux valves
Smith
OR replace latex bungs prior to running IV fluid through line |
| Fluid Bags |
Remove or tape latex port |
| Colloids - Haemaccel |
Albumex 5 |
| Drugs may have latex stoppers |
Remove all stoppers |
| Emergency Drugs |
IMS Minijet drugs |
| Syringes |
Terumo |
| LATEX CONTAINING |
LATEX FREE |
| Airway Equipment |
| Resuscitators |
Laedal
MR 100
Smith
|
| Face Masks |
King Systems
Promedica
Rusch
Smith |
| Rebreathing Bag |
King
Promedica
Rusch |
| Oral Airways |
Mallinckrodt
Rusch
Promedica
Smith
Laryngeal mask |
| Nasopharyngeal Airways |
Smith
Rusch |
| Bite block |
Smith |
| ETT |
Rusch
Mallinckrodt
Portex |
| Tracheotomy tube |
Smith
Rusch |
Catheter Mount
|
Mallinckrodt
Promedica |
| Smooth Bore Tubing |
Fisher & Paykel
Promedica
Bain Circuit |
| Ventilator Bellows |
Ohmeda |
| Fibre-optic Scopes |
Olympus
Pentax |
| Urinary Catheters |
Bard
Cook |
| Tapes |
Micropore
Transpore 3M
Microfoam
Steristrips
Hypafix Smith and Nephew
Albupore
Tensoplaste |
| Dressings |
3M Tegaderm
Smith & Nephew - Opsite
- Air Strip |
Esmarch Bandages
|
|
Drains
- Penrose |
Jackson Pratt
Zimmer |
| Dilators |
|
| Bulb Syringes |
|
| Instrument Mats |
|
Embolectomy Catheters
Intra-aortic Balloon |
No alternatives. Risks and benefits to be assessed on an individual basis |
| Teeth Protectors |
|
|
|
Last Updated ( Thursday, 25 March 2010 )
|
Position Papers/Guidelines 
