The number of containers of medical gloves refused by the FDA declined in July after surging to record highs in June.  Latex refusals reached a 12-month high in June before retreating slightly in July.  Vinyl glove refusals continued an up-and-down pattern, approaching records in June before scaling back in July.  Nitrile refusals remained far below record highs set in November 2008.

Glove containers typically hold more than 2.5 million disposable gloves, resulting in potential market shortages when refusals peak unexpectedly.