QTEXX POWDER FREE LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVES, POLYMER COATED

K991462 · Latexx Partners Bhd. · LYY · May 28, 1999 · General Hospital

Device Facts

Record IDK991462
Device NameQTEXX POWDER FREE LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVES, POLYMER COATED
ApplicantLatexx Partners Bhd.
Product CodeLYY · General Hospital
Decision DateMay 28, 1999
DecisionSESE
Submission TypeTraditional
Regulation21 CFR 880.6250
Device ClassClass 1

Intended Use

QTEXX Powder Free Latex Examination Gloves are intended for single use for medical purposes that is worn on the hand of health care and similar personnel to prevent contamination between the health care personnel and the patients.

Device Story

Single-use natural rubber latex examination gloves; polymer-coated; powder-free. Used by healthcare and similar personnel in clinical settings as a protective barrier to prevent cross-contamination between the wearer and the patient. Manufactured via washing and chlorination of natural rubber gloves to achieve powder-free status. Provides physical barrier protection.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical tests conducted. Nonclinical bench testing performed per ASTM D 3578-95 and 21 CFR 800.20. Biocompatibility testing (primary skin irritation in rabbits and delayed contact sensitization in guinea pigs) showed no irritation or sensitization. Final product confirmed negative for starch via USP iodine test.

Technological Characteristics

Natural rubber latex; polymer-coated; powder-free. Dimensions and physical properties conform to ASTM D 3578-95. Processing involves washing and surface chlorination. Protein content is 50 micrograms or less of total water extractable protein per gram.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use by healthcare and similar personnel as a single-use protective barrier worn on the hands 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.

Predicate Devices

Related Devices

Submission Summary (Full Text)

{0}------------------------------------------------ ## MAY 28 1920 11.1 - 中国电视 ## 510(k) SUMMARY ## 1462 QTEXX POWDER FREE LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVES, POLYMER - COATED | Submitter's Name : | LATEXX PARTNERS BERHAD | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Submitter's Address : | PT 5054, Kamunting Industrial Estate<br>P.O. Box 9<br>34600 Kamunting, Perak,<br>Malaysia. | | Submitter's Phone Number | 605 8915555 | | Submitter 's Fax Number : | 605 8912688 | | Name of Contact Person : | Lim, Chong Eng | | Date of Preparation : | April 15, 1999 | | Name of Device : | QTEXX POWDER FREE LATEX | | Trade Name : | EXAMINATION GLOVES, POLYMER-<br>COATED | | Common Name : | Latex examination gloves | | Classification Name : | Patient Examination Gloves | | Legally Marketed Device to Which<br>Equivalency is Being Claimed : | QTEXX Powder Free Latex Examination Gloves,<br>Polymer-coated as described in the 510(k)<br>notification are substantially equivalent to the<br>Class 1 patient examination glove 80LYY. It<br>meets all the current specifications listed under<br>the ASTM Specification D 3578 - 95, Standard<br>Specification for Rubber Examination Gloves. | | Description of the Device : | QTEXX Powder Free Latex Examination<br>Gloves, Polymer-coated meet the current<br>specification listed under the ASTM Specification<br>D 3578 - 95, Standard Specification for Rubber<br>Examination Gloves, They are natural white in<br>colour and are powder free. | | Intended Use of the Device: | QTEXX Powder Free Latex Examination Gloves<br>are intended for single use for medical purposes<br>that is worn on the hand of health care and similar<br>personnel to prevent contamination between the<br>health care personnel and the patients. | | Summary of Technological<br>Characteristics Compared to the Predicate<br>Device : | There is no difference in technological<br>characteristics. Gloves are made from natural<br>rubber compound and the initial products are<br>powdered natural rubber gloves. These gloves are<br>then further processed into powder free gloves<br>using the existing technology, i.e. washing and<br>then chlorinating the surfaces of the gloves. | | Brief Discussion of Nonclinical Tests : | Testing performed as per ASTM D 3578-95 and<br>21 CFR 800.20. Gloves meet all the current<br>specifications listed under the ASTM<br>Specification D 3578-95, Standard Specification<br>for Rubber Examination Gloves for Medical<br>Application.<br>Primary skin irritation testing in the rabbit and<br>delayed contact sensitization testing in the guinea<br>pig indicate no irritation of sensitization.<br>Final product is negative for the presence of<br>starch using the USP iodine test. | | Brief Discussion of Clinical Tests : | No new clinical tests were conducted under this 510(k). | | Conclusions Drawn for the Nonclinical and Clinical Tests : | Nonclinical laboratory and animal data indicate that the powder free product meets all performance and bio-compatibility requirements. | | Other Information Deemed Necessary by FDA : | Not applicable. | {1}------------------------------------------------ 사용 : 上一篇: : {2}------------------------------------------------ . ● : : 中国 ・ : {3}------------------------------------------------ Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 MAY 28 1999 Mr. Chong Eng Lim General Manaqer Latexx Partners Bhd. PT 5054, Kamunting Industrial Estate P.O. Box 9 34600 Kamunting, Taiping, Perak, MALAYSIA Re: K991462 QTEXX Powder-Free Latex Examination Gloves, Trade Name: Polymer Coated,Contains 50 Micrograms or Less of Total Water Extractable Protein Per Gram Regulatory Class: I Product Code: LYY Dated: April 15, 1999 April 27, 1999 Received: Dear Mr. Chong Eng Lim: 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 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 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 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 regulations. {4}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr. Chong Eng Lim 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 one regaration cronson" (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, Susan Punover Timothy A. Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {5}------------------------------------------------ ## INDICATIONS FOR USE Applicant 11/10 : : : LATEXX PARTNERS BERHAD PT 5054, Kamunting Industrial Estate P.O. Box 9 34600 Taiping Perak MALAYSIA 510(k) Number (if known) K991462 美 Device Name QTEXX POWDER FREE LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVES POLYMER-COATED (PROTEIN LABEL CLAIM) 50 MICROGRAM OR LESS OF TOTAL WATER EXTRACTABLE PROTEIN PER GRAM. Indications For Use : QTEXX Powder free Latex Examination Glove, polymer-coated is a single use device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the hand of health care and similar personnel to prevent contamination between the health care personnel and the patient. (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEED) Concurrence of CDRH Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Olin S. Lin (Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices 510(k) Number Prescription Use Per 21 CFR 801.109 OR Over-The-Counter
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