UNIGLOVES
K971731 · Uni-Glove (Usa), Inc. · LYY · Aug 5, 1997 · General Hospital
Device Facts
| Record ID | K971731 |
| Device Name | UNIGLOVES |
| Applicant | Uni-Glove (Usa), Inc. |
| Product Code | LYY · General Hospital |
| Decision Date | Aug 5, 1997 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 880.6250 |
| Device Class | Class 1 |
Intended Use
A 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.
Device Story
Disposable patient examination glove; worn on examiner's hand or finger; acts as physical barrier to prevent cross-contamination between patient and examiner; intended for medical use; used in clinical or general healthcare settings; non-sterile; powder-free latex construction.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Powder-free latex material; disposable; non-sterile; form-fitting glove design.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a disposable medical glove worn by examiners to prevent cross-contamination between patient and examiner.
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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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Robert D. Vander Leek President
AUG - 5 1997
r Uni-Glove USA, Incorporated ----------2420 Carson Street, Suite 125 Torrance, California 90501
Re : K971731 Trade Name: Unigloves Powder Free Latex Examination Gloves Regulatory Class: I Product Code: LYY Dated: June 23, 1997 Received: June 27, 1997
Dear Mr. Vander Leek:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). 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 (Premarket Approval), 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 895. ਸੇ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical
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Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 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 requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diaqnostic 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" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.qov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
L. Alatoush'
Timoty A. Ulatowski Diredtor Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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EXHIBIT G
K971731 510(k) Number (if known): Uni-Gloves Brand Device Name:__Patient_Examination_Glove (Powder-Free).
Indications For Use:
A 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.
For Medical Use
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Dentsi, infection Control,
and General Hospital Devices
510(k) Number K971731
Prescription Use_ (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
OR
Over-The-Counter Use X
(Optional Format 1-2-96)