TOP GLOVE POWDERFREE LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVE WITH PROTEIN LABELLING CLAIMS (50 MICROGRAMS OR LESS)
K021855 · Top Glove Sdn. Bhd. · LYY · Aug 5, 2002 · General Hospital
Device Facts
| Record ID | K021855 |
| Device Name | TOP GLOVE POWDERFREE LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVE WITH PROTEIN LABELLING CLAIMS (50 MICROGRAMS OR LESS) |
| Applicant | Top Glove Sdn. Bhd. |
| Product Code | LYY · General Hospital |
| Decision Date | Aug 5, 2002 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 880.6250 |
| Device Class | Class 1 |
Intended Use
Latex examination powderfree gloves are worn on the hands of health care and similar personnel to prevent contamination between health care personnel and the patient.
Device Story
Powder-free latex examination gloves; worn on hands by healthcare personnel; intended to provide barrier protection against contamination between patient and clinician. Device functions as physical barrier; manufactured to contain 50 micrograms or less of total water-extractable protein per gram to reduce potential for latex protein sensitization. Used in clinical settings; disposable.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Latex. Form factor: Powder-free examination glove. Protein content: 50 micrograms or less of total water-extractable protein per gram. Regulatory Class: I. Product Code: LYY.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by health care and similar personnel to prevent cross-contamination between personnel and patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A non-powdered patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the examiner's hand or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner. A non-powdered patient examination glove does not incorporate powder for purposes other than manufacturing. The final finished glove includes only residual powder from manufacturing.
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- K023715 — STARMATRIX POWDER FREE LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVES, WITH PROTEIN LABELING CLAIM · Starmatrix Sdn Bhd · Feb 4, 2003
- K993093 — HEALTH-PLUS, SANITEX, RELIANCE (50 MICROGRAMS) · Pamitex Industries Sdn Bhd · Oct 29, 1999
- K993752 — GLOVCO, POWDER-FREE CHLORINATED LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVES WITH PROTEIN LABELING CLAIM (50 MICROGRAMS OR LESS) · Glovco (M) Sdn. Bhd. · Dec 3, 1999
- K023262 — POWDER-FREE LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVE WITH PROTEIN LABELING CLAIM (200 MICROGRAM PER GRAM OF GLOVE OR LESS) · Perusahaan Getah Asas Sdn. Bhd. · Oct 28, 2002
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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#### Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
# AUG 0 5 2002
Mr. Lim Wee Chai Managing Director Top Glove Sdn. Bhd. Lot 4968 Jalan Teratai, Batu 6 Off Jalan Meru, 41050 Klang Selangor, D.E., MALAYSIA
Re: K021855
Trade/Device Name: Top Glove Latex Examination Gloves, Contains 50 Micrograms or Less of Total Water Extractable Protein Per Gram Regulation Number: 880.6250 Regulation Name: Patient Examination Gloves Regulatory Class: I Product Code: LYY Dated: July 23, 2002 Received: July 29, 2002
Dear Mr. Chai:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration . and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.qov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely yours,
Timothy A. Ulatowski Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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1.0 Indications for Use Statement: Include the following or equivalent Indications for Use page. The information, data and labeling claims in the entire the 510(k) submission must support and agree with te Indications for Use statement.
#### INDICATIONS FOR USE
| Applicant: | TOP GLOVE SDN. BHD. |
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| 510(k) Number (If known): | K021855 |
| Device Name: | POWDERFREE LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVE WITH PROTEIN LABELLING CLAIMS<br>(50 MICROGRAMS OR LESS) |
#### Indications For Use:
Latex examination powderfree gloves are worn on the hands of health care and similar personnel to prevent contamination between health care personnel and the patient.
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Concurrence of CDRH Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Qiu S. Lin
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices 510(k) Number
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