MEDI-PLUS, HEALTH-PLUS, SANITEX, RELIANCE
K972169 · Pwa Industries Sdn. Bhd. · LZA · Oct 3, 1997 · General Hospital
Device Facts
| Record ID | K972169 |
| Device Name | MEDI-PLUS, HEALTH-PLUS, SANITEX, RELIANCE |
| Applicant | Pwa Industries Sdn. Bhd. |
| Product Code | LZA · General Hospital |
| Decision Date | Oct 3, 1997 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 880.6250 |
| Device Class | Class 1 |
Device Story
Powdered nitrile examination gloves intended for use by healthcare personnel during patient examinations. Device acts as a protective barrier to prevent cross-contamination between patient and examiner. Used in clinical settings; worn on hands. Device is a disposable, single-use physical barrier.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; device relies on bench testing and compliance with established standards for examination gloves.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Nitrile rubber. Form factor: Powdered examination glove. Class I medical device. Sterilization: Not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a patient examination glove to be worn on the hands of healthcare personnel to prevent 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 20856
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Mr. Azman Ismail Production Manager PWA Industries Sdn. Bhd. Lot 93, Semambu Industrial Estate 25350 Kuantan, Pahang Malaysia
Re : K972169 Medi-Plus, Health-Plus, Sanitex, Reliance Trade Name: Powdered Nitrile Examination Gloves Requlatory Class: I Product Code: LZA Dated: September 5, 1997 Received: September 8, 1997
Dear Mr. Ismail:
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 reguirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions aqainst 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 Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ਉ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General requlation (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 In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Reqister. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does
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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 regulations.
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 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" (21 CFR 807.97). Other qeneral 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.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Timothy A. Ulatowski
Timo y A. Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Prescription Use OR (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Over-The-Counter Use X
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