(57 days)
A patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes worn on the examiner's hand or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
POWDER-FREE LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVES, POLYMER COATED WITH PROTEIN CONTENT LABELING CLAIM (50 MICROGRAMS OR LESS)
This appears to be a 510(k) premarket notification letter from the FDA, along with an "ANNEXURE 'A'" which is a "GLOVE REVIEW SUMMARY." This document does not describe a study proving a device meets acceptance criteria in the manner typically expected for AI/ML medical devices.
The context here is for a Powder-Free Latex Examination Gloves, Polymer Coated With Protein Content Labeling Claim (50 Micrograms or Less). The FDA's letter states that they have determined the device is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices. This means the manufacturer has demonstrated that their new device is as safe and effective as a device already on the market.
Therefore, the requested information about acceptance criteria, studies, sample sizes, experts, adjudication, MRMC studies, standalone performance, ground truth, and training sets is not applicable in this context. These are typically elements of validation studies for novel medical devices, especially AI/ML-driven ones, where new performance claims are being made.
For a 510(k) submission for a traditional, non-AI/ML device like examination gloves, the demonstration of substantial equivalence usually involves:
- Comparison to a Predicate Device: Showing the new device has the same intended use, similar technological characteristics, and raises no new questions of safety or effectiveness compared to a lawfully marketed predicate device.
- Performance Testing: This would typically involve physical and chemical testing of the gloves themselves to ensure they meet established standards (e.g., ASTM standards for barrier integrity, dimensions, tensile strength, protein content, etc.). The "acceptance criteria" would be defined by these standards.
Without a specific study described in the provided text, I cannot fill out the requested table or provide the detailed information. The document confirms that the device has met the requirements for substantial equivalence, which implies that appropriate testing and comparisons were performed to satisfy the FDA.
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Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
NOV 1 9 1999
Mr. P. Sundaram General Manager (Marketing) Pan-Century Rubber Products Sdn. Bhd. Lot No. 230, Jalan Timah 2 Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate 81700 Pasir Gudang Johor, Malaysia
Re : K993183 Powder-Free Latex Examination Gloves, Trade Name: Polymer Coated With Protein Content Labeling Claim (50 Micrograms or Less) Requlatory Class: I Product Code: LYY September 20, 1999 Dated: September 23, 1999 Received:
Dear Mr. Sundaram:
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. ਬ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) requlation (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
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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.
This letter will allow you to beqin 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.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Timothy A. Ulatowski
A. Ulatowski Timo Directbr Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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QUALITY SYSTEM 0009 051 500 REGISTRATION NO 0400
AN-CENTURY RUBBER PRODUCTS SDN. BHD.
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Co. No: 168095 Lot No. 230, Jalan Timah 2, Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia. Tel: +60-7-251 8551 / 251 0115 / 251 6537 Fax : +60-7-251 3481
ANNEUXRE 'A'
OCTOBER 20,1999
GLOVE REVIEW SUMMARY K 993183
POWDER-FREE LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVES, POLYMER COATED WITH PROTEIN CONTENT LABELING CLAIM (50 MICROGRAMS OR LESS)
INDICATION FOR USE STATEMENT
A patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes 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)
Qlus S. Lin
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital I 510(k) Number _
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR
Over-The-Counter Use_
(Optional Format 1-2-96)
§ 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.