Single use, elongated tubular sleeve for medical or dental instrument

A single use, elongated tubular sleeve for a medical or dental instrument comprising:

• a) a first layer formed from a polymeric material;
• b) a second layer formed from about 75% to about 85% of a linear low-density polyethylene, from about 13% to about 17% of low-density polyethylene, about 2% of an anti-block agent, and about 2% of a slip additive, the second layer having a thickness ranging from between about 1.36 mil to 1.64 mils, and having a coefficient of friction equal to or less than about 0.35;
• c) a third layer formed identical in material composition to that of the second layer, the third layer having a thickness of about 0.95 mils to about 1.05 mils and having a distal end spaced inward from the distal end of the second layer;
• d) a fourth layer formed from linear low-density polyethylene and exhibiting transparency and clarity with a haze less than about 7.5%, the fourth layer being secured to the second and third layers, the fourth layer having a distal end coterminous with the distal end of the second layer, and the fourth layer having a thickness of about 1.3 mils to about 1.45 mils;
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• e) a fifth layer removably attached to both the first layer and to the fourth layer, the first and fifth layers functioning as exterior protective layers for the second, third and fourth layers, the second, third and fourth layers forming an elongated structure with a closed distal end, an open proximal end, closed lateral seals, and an inner surface surrounding a volume adapted for placement over a medical or dental instrument to reduce the risk of contamination of the instrument.