HBM Protections Showcases Medispo Medical Gloves at MEDICAL JAPAN TOKYO 2026
HBM Protections joined our parent company, Zhonghong Medical, at MEDICAL JAPAN TOKYO 2026, held from October 7–9 at Makuhari Messe, Japan. Featuring our Medispo medical glove brand, the exhibition offered an opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals and explore partnerships in Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Bringing together representatives from hospitals, medical checkup institutions, […]
Zhonghong Medical Showcases at IRGCE 2026 Malaysia, Medispo Surgical Gloves Featured
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — September 10, 2026. The 12th Malaysia International Rubber Gloves Exhibition (IRGCE 2026) concluded at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Zhonghong Medical presented its full-scenario hand protection solutions, with Medispo surgical gloves from its subsidiary Guilin HBM Health Protections, Inc. showcased as part of the group’s medical protection portfolio. The 12th IRGCE […]
Zhonghong Medical Showcases Medical Protection Portfolio at the 93rd CMEF Spring 2026
Zhonghong Medical showcased Medispo surgical gloves and BENOW condoms from HBM Protections at the 93rd CMEF Spring 2026 in Shanghai. Shanghai, China — April 9–12, 2026 At the 93rd China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF, Spring 2026), held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, Zhonghong Medical — the parent company of Guilin […]
Hard News | Zhonghong Medical strategically merged 70% equity of HBM Protections
On January 31, 2023, Zhonghong Medical announced its plan to acquire 70% of the equity of Guilin HBM Health Protections, Inc. (HBM Protections) for RMB 541 million in over-raised funds. The merger adds surgical gloves and condoms to Zhonghong Medical’s portfolio, supports its “high-end and differentiation” strategy, and extends the combined group’s reach to more […]
What Gloves Are Suitable for Sterile Laboratory Environments?
Routine laboratory handling and sterile procedures have different glove requirements. Examination gloves may be appropriate for routine tasks, while procedures that require a sterile barrier need gloves selected for that purpose. This guide explains how to assess sterile gloves for laboratory use, including material choice, packaging, quality documentation and handling. Sterile gloves should not be […]
ASTM D3577 for Surgical Gloves: What Buyers Should Know
When sourcing surgical gloves, buyers often encounter ASTM D3577 in product specifications, tender documents and supplier communications. Understanding what the standard covers—and how supporting documentation relates to a particular product—helps make supplier comparisons more useful. For distributors, importers and private-label brands, the practical question is more specific than whether a supplier mentions ASTM. Buyers need […]
ISO 13485 Certified Surgical Gloves — What Buyers Should Know
When evaluating a medical glove manufacturer, ISO 13485 is one of the first quality certifications buyers check. But what does it actually cover — and how is it different from CE/MDR? What Is ISO 13485? ISO 13485 is the international standard for quality management systems (QMS) specific to medical devices. It is not a product […]
FDA 510 (k) Cleared Surgical Gloves — What It Means for Buyers
When sourcing surgical gloves for the US market, buyers will see “FDA 510(k) cleared” on many supplier websites. But what does 510(k) actually mean, and why does it matter? What Is FDA 510(k)? 510(k) is the FDA’s premarket notification pathway for medical devices that are substantially equivalent to a legally marketed predicate device. For sterile […]
HBM Protections Obtains EU MDR Certification for Medispo Surgical Gloves
In May 2022, Guilin HBM Health Protections, Inc. obtained EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) certification from BSI (Notified Body 2797) for its Medispo surgical glove product range. The certificate (MDR 747912 R000) confirms that HBM’s quality management system meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/745, Annex IX. The current version of the certificate was issued […]
How to Import Surgical Gloves: Document Notarization, Legalization and Apostille Explained
When importing sterile surgical gloves for the first time, one of the most common questions is not about the product itself — it is about the paperwork. Registration with the importing country’s Ministry of Health, tender qualification, or hospital procurement often requires notarized or legalized manufacturer documents. This guide explains the three levels of document […]
