{"product_id":"mcr-safety-pd4900-m-predator-a9-hi-vis-needle-resist-gloves-medium","title":"MCR Safety PD4900-M Predator A9 Hi-Vis Needle-Resist Gloves — Medium","description":"\u003c!-- Title: MCR Safety PD4900-M Predator A9 Hi-Vis Needle-Resist Gloves — Medium | SKU: PD4900-M | ID: 8747968921688 --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Medium-handed first responders, EMTs, law enforcement officers, and utilities professionals operating in environments with concurrent cut, needle-stick, and impact hazards, the \u003cstrong\u003eMCR Safety PD4900-M Predator A9 Hi-Vis Needle-Resist Gloves in Medium (\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: PD4900-M\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver maximum-tier combined hand protection in a properly fitted medium profile. ANSI\/ISEA 105 Level A9 cut resistance, needle-puncture resistant multi-layer liner construction, hi-visibility synthetic leather palm, and TPR dorsal impact guards create a comprehensive protection platform for the most demanding emergency response and field maintenance applications. Medium sizing ensures that smaller-handed workers — including many female first responders and EMTs — receive the same protection level as larger-format alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eANSI\/ISEA 105 Level A9 cut resistance — 6,000g minimum cut force, the highest ANSI classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeedle-puncture resistant liner — dedicated multi-layer construction for hypodermic needle and sharp debris protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHi-visibility synthetic leather palm — high-contrast for emergency scene situational awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTPR dorsal impact guards — thermoplastic rubber knuckle and finger protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpandex back panel — four-way stretch for hand-conforming fit and dexterity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: Medium — fits hand circumference approximately 8–9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeries: Predator (PD4900)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand: MCR Safety, ISO 9001-certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompliance: ANSI\/ISEA 105 Level A9, Needle-Puncture Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium is a critical size in public safety and first responder PPE programs because the workforce demographic in these fields includes a substantial proportion of medium-handed workers — including the majority of female EMTs, paramedics, and law enforcement officers. Procurement programs that specify only Large and X-Large create a compliance gap for medium-handed workers who either wear undersized gloves (compromising cut and needle protection) or oversized gloves (compromising dexterity and increasing risk from glove bulk). The PD4900-M addresses this gap with a properly engineered Medium pattern that maintains the full A9 cut resistance and needle-puncture protection of the series in a size appropriate for 8–9 inch hand circumferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn emergency medical operations, Medium-size workers perform tasks that require fine motor control — IV placement, wound management, patient assessment — in environments with concurrent needle-stick risk. Standard exam gloves provide pathogen protection but no cut or puncture resistance against hypodermic needle gauge used in street drug injection equipment, which can be significantly heavier and more deformed than clinical gauge needles. The PD4900-M's needle-resist liner is engineered for the performance requirements of needle contamination environments — urban emergency response, homeless encampment clearance, and drug seizure scenarios — where needle gauge, condition, and angle of contact are unpredictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor law enforcement officers in the Medium hand size range, the PD4900-M provides the protection level required by defensive tactics training standards that mandate A4 or higher cut resistance during searches and evidence handling, while the needle-puncture resistance addresses the specific operational risk of encountering discarded or concealed syringes during pat-down and evidence collection procedures. The hi-vis palm panels provide a functional advantage during nighttime traffic stops and crime scene operations where hand positioning communicates intent to bystanders and other officers on scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn urban utilities maintenance, Medium-handed workers on water and wastewater distribution crews increasingly encounter needle contamination in valve pits, manholes, and utility easements in urban areas with high rates of injection drug use. The PD4900-M provides the A9 cut protection needed for metal pipe handling, valve operation, and tool work, while the needle-resist layer addresses the contamination hazard that standard cut-resistant mechanics gloves do not protect against. The hi-vis coloring additionally serves the visibility requirements for workers near live traffic in roadway maintenance scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications and Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFemale first responder and EMT operations requiring properly sized needle-resist, A9-rated hand protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLaw enforcement drug interdiction, evidence handling, and pat-down operations with needle hazard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUrban utilities maintenance — water, wastewater, and gas distribution with needle contamination risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWaste management and municipal services in needle-contaminated urban environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSearch and rescue operations in structural collapse with glass and metal debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorrectional facility operations requiring combined cut, puncture, and impact protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSecurity personnel requiring maximum hand protection in public access environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePD4900-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8747968921688\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium (hand circumference 8–9 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eANSI\/ISEA 105 Level A9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — Multi-Layer Puncture-Resistant Liner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalm Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHi-Vis Synthetic Leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpandex with TPR Impact Guards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePredator (PD4900)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMCR Safety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eANSI\/ISEA 105 Level A9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst Responder, Law Enforcement, Urban Utilities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cut-resistant-gloves\"\u003eCut-Resistant Gloves — Full Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/impact-resistant-gloves\"\u003eImpact Gloves — Knuckle and Dorsal Protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/hand-protection\"\u003eWork Gloves — General Industrial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/hand-protection\"\u003eMechanics Gloves — Assembly and Precision Work\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/hand-protection\"\u003eMCR Safety — Complete Product Line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is the PD4900-M appropriate for female first responders and EMTs?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. The PD4900-M is specifically appropriate for female first responders and EMTs whose hand circumferences typically fall in the Medium range (8–9 inches). Properly sized Medium protection ensures that the A9 cut resistance and needle-puncture resistant liner function as rated — an improperly sized glove creates protection gaps at stress points. For female-dominated crews in EMS, law enforcement, and corrections, Medium stocking should be the primary size specification.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does the PD4900-M protect against street drug injection needles?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Street drug injection needles are often larger gauge and more deformed than clinical needles, with blunted tips from reuse and debris contamination. The PD4900-M's needle-resist liner is designed for unpredictable needle conditions — distributing and dissipating point loads from both sharp and partially blunted needle profiles. This provides broader protection than liner constructions tested only against new clinical-gauge needles.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can the PD4900-M be worn for extended emergency response shifts?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The PD4900-M's spandex back panel and form-fitting Medium construction are designed for extended wear comfort relative to bulkier protective glove alternatives. The lightweight mechanics glove architecture — versus thick leather or multi-layer tactical gloves — reduces hand fatigue over prolonged shifts. For operations requiring fine motor tasks between protective situations, many responders remove the PD4900-M and use exam gloves, then redeploy the Predator for high-risk task execution.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does the PD4900-M meet NFPA or ANSI standards for first responder hand protection?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The PD4900-M meets ANSI\/ISEA 105 Level A9 cut resistance standards. For specific NFPA standards applicable to your application (NFPA 1971 for structural firefighting, NFPA 1999 for emergency medical operations), verify compliance with the applicable standard's specific requirements, which include performance criteria beyond cut and puncture resistance.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How should the PD4900-M be stored and maintained in field kit?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Store the PD4900-M in a clean, dry location in personal equipment kits. For emergency response use where potential biohazard contact occurs, follow agency decontamination protocols after each deployment. Replace on a regular service cycle regardless of visible wear — the needle-resist liner's performance cannot be visually assessed and may degrade with cumulative contact even without visible damage.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How many PD4900-M pairs should a law enforcement agency stock per officer?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"For law enforcement applications where needle contamination risk is present, a recommendation of 3–5 pairs per officer per month ensures adequate replacement inventory for contamination disposal and normal wear cycles. Agencies with drug enforcement units or correctional facility exposure typically require higher replacement rates. Bulk stocking through wcsafety.com provides volume pricing appropriate for agency procurement programs.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cdl\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eIs the PD4900-M appropriate for female first responders and EMTs?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eYes. The PD4900-M is specifically appropriate for female first responders and EMTs whose hand circumferences typically fall in the Medium range. Properly sized Medium protection ensures the A9 cut resistance and needle-puncture resistant liner function as rated — an improperly sized glove creates protection gaps at stress points.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003eHow does the PD4900-M protect against street drug injection needles?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eStreet drug injection needles are often larger gauge and more deformed than clinical needles. The PD4900-M's needle-resist liner distributes and dissipates point loads from both sharp and partially blunted needle profiles, providing broader protection than liner constructions tested only against new clinical-gauge needles.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003eCan the PD4900-M be worn for extended emergency response shifts?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThe PD4900-M's spandex back panel and form-fitting Medium construction are designed for extended wear comfort. The lightweight mechanics glove architecture reduces hand fatigue over prolonged shifts compared to bulkier tactical glove alternatives.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003eDoes the PD4900-M meet NFPA or ANSI standards for first responder hand protection?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThe PD4900-M meets ANSI\/ISEA 105 Level A9 cut resistance standards. For specific NFPA standards applicable to your application, verify compliance with the applicable standard's specific requirements.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003eHow should the PD4900-M be stored and maintained in field kit?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eStore in a clean, dry location. Follow agency decontamination protocols after each deployment with potential biohazard contact. Replace on a regular service cycle — the needle-resist liner's performance cannot be visually assessed and may degrade with cumulative contact.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003eHow many PD4900-M pairs should a law enforcement agency stock per officer?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eFor law enforcement applications where needle contamination risk is present, a recommendation of 3–5 pairs per officer per month ensures adequate replacement inventory for contamination disposal and normal wear cycles.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"MCR Safety","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44028719333464,"sku":"PD4900-M","price":23.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1900\/0920\/files\/117606__17723.1738178194_6ed23af3-fc5b-48ee-94e6-f5f05265e766.jpg?v=1777043195","url":"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/mcr-safety-pd4900-m-predator-a9-hi-vis-needle-resist-gloves-medium","provider":"WC Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}