K Number
K980038
Date Cleared
1998-02-09

(35 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.6250
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
Predicate For
N/A
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Intended Use

A Patient Examination Glove is a disposable device intended for medical purpose that is worn on the examiner's hand or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.

Device Description

Powderfree Green Latex Examination Gloves

AI/ML Overview

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This document does not contain any information regarding acceptance criteria, study details, sample sizes, ground truth establishment, expert qualifications, adjudication methods, or comparative effectiveness studies (MRMC or standalone). These are typically found in the 510(k) summary or detailed test reports, not in the FDA's clearance letter itself.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

FEB - 9 1998

Mr. Lim Lee Aik Managing Director SRI Johani Sdn. Bhd. Lot PT 7178, Balakong N/V, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Re : K980038 Powderfree Green Latex Examination Gloves Trade Name: Regulatory Class: I Product Code: LYY Dated: December 30, 1997 Received: January 5, 1997

Dear Mr. Aik:

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 The general controls provisions of the Act 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 Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical General requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, Devices: through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in requlatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. 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 regulation (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 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.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Timothy 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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510(k) number(if known): _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Device Name: Powderfree Green Latex Examination Gloves

Indications For Use:

A Patient Examination Glove is a disposable device intended for medical purpose that is worn on the examiner's hand or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Chin S. Lin

(Division Sign Off) -Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital 510(k) Number

Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR Over-The-Counter Use

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§ 880.6250 Non-powdered patient examination glove.

(a)
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.(b)
Classification. Class I (general controls). The device, when it is a finger cot, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 880.9.