Are Bear Claw® gloves latex-free?
Yes. Bear Claw® Ultimate Nitrile Gloves are made from 100% nitrile material and are completely free of the allergens found in standard latex gloves. This makes them safe for providers or patients with latex sensitivities while delivering superior chemical resistance and durability compared to latex alternatives.
What makes Bear Claw® gloves better than standard nitrile exam gloves?
Bear Claw® gloves are both longer (11.8 inches vs. a typical 9–10 inch exam glove) and thicker (6.0 mils throughout cuff, palm, and fingers) than standard nitrile gloves, providing enhanced barrier protection during trauma care. The textured fingertips maintain grip in wet or bloody conditions, and the extended beaded cuff allows rapid donning even over other gloves or gear.
What sizes are available for Bear Claw® gloves?
Bear Claw® gloves are available in Medium, Large, and Extra Large. They are ambidextrous and packaged 50 pairs per box (45 pairs for XL). The sand color and design are consistent across all sizes.
Do Bear Claw® gloves have a NATO stock number?
Yes. Bear Claw® Ultimate Nitrile Gloves carry NATO NSN 6515-01-600-6059, confirming their qualification and procurement availability for military and government agencies. This designation reflects the gloves' compliance with military materiel standards for personal protective equipment.
Are Bear Claw® gloves suitable for use during hemorrhage control procedures?
Yes. Bear Claw® gloves are specifically designed for trauma and emergency medical use, including wound packing, tourniquet application, and direct pressure hemorrhage control. The extended cuff length protects the wrist during deep wound packing, while the textured grip and appropriate thickness support fine motor control needed for precision trauma interventions.
Are Bear Claw® Gloves latex-free?
Yes. Bear Claw® Gloves are manufactured from 100% nitrile material and are completely free of latex allergens. They are safe for patients and providers with latex sensitivities.
What sizes are available and what are the NSNs?
Medium: 25-pr bag ZZ-0247 (NSN 6515-01-619-5689), Large: 25-pr bag ZZ-0248 (NSN 6515-01-600-0262), XL: 25-pr bag ZZ-0249 (NSN 6515-01-619-5367). Box quantities carry separate NSNs: M 70-0010, L 70-0011, XL 70-0012.
Are Bear Claw® Gloves single-use or reusable?
Single-use only. Do not reuse, resterilize, or attempt to clean and re-wear. Single-use design maintains barrier integrity and prevents cross-contamination between patients.
What training is required to use these gloves?
No specialized training is required for donning nitrile gloves. The beaded cuff design allows rapid one-handed or two-handed donning consistent with emergency glove-up training taught in all TCCC and TECC curricula.
Are Bear Claw® Gloves compatible with TCCC protocols?
Yes. Bear Claw® Gloves are the standard PPE glove specified in NAR TCCC kit configurations across all tiers. They appear in the EAGLE IFAK, CCRK, WALK, and virtually all NAR kit configurations as the included PPE glove.