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A medical gloves is worn on the hand of health care and similar personnel to prevent contamination between health care personnel and the patient.
NITRILE EXAMINATION GLOVES, NON-STERILE, POWDERED.
This document is a 510(k) clearance letter from the FDA for medical gloves, not a study report. Therefore, it does not contain information on acceptance criteria or a study proving device performance as requested. The letter itself is part of the regulatory approval process which attests to the substantial equivalence of the device to a predicate device already on the market, but it doesn't detail the performance tests or data, nor does it discuss AI.
Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information based on the given input.
To fulfill your request, I would need a scientific study report or clinical trial results document that describes the device's performance, acceptance criteria, and the methodology of the study.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
APR 1 4 1998
Mr. Chua Hooi Koon Manaqing Director Alliance Rubber Products Sendirian Berhad 878, Jalan Bandar Baru, Sungei Kecil, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, MALAYSIA
Re : K980589 ARsafe Nitrile Examination Gloves, Powdered, Trade Name: Non-sterile Regulatory Class: I Product Code: LZA Dated: March 18, 1998 Received: April 9, 1998 --
Dear Mr. Chua Hooi Koon:
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 Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Reqister. Please note: this response to your
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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) 594-4692. 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.fdag.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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Alliance Rubber Products Sdn.Bhd.
878, Jalan Bandar Baru, Sungei Kecil, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Fax : (04)-5932262, 3322034 ( ompany No. : 52446-U Tel : (04)-5932235, 5937616
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ATTACHMENT 2 :
INDICATION FOR USE
Applicant : ALLIANCE RUBBER PRODUCTS SDN. BHD.
510(k) Number (if known) :
Device Name : NITRILE EXAMINATION GLOVES, NON-STERILE, POWDERED.
Trade Name : ARsafe or other client's trade name.
Indication For Use : ........ . ... ........ . . .
A medical gloves is worn on the hand of health care and similar personnel to prevent contamination between health care personnel and the patient.
Concurrence of CDRH Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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| 510(k) Number | K980589 |
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Prescription Use Per 21 CFR 801.109 OR
Over-The-Counter X
§ 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.