(34 days)
The 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.
Powder Free Latex Patient Exam Glove, Smooth and Textured Natural Color (Off White) with Protein Labeling Claim (50 µg/dm² or less of water soluble protein)
Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance for Powder Free Latex Patient Exam Glove
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
| Characteristic | Acceptance Criteria (Standard) | Reported Device Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Dimension | ASTM Standard D3578 | Meets |
| Physical Properties | ASTM Standard D3578 | Meets |
| Freedom from Pinholes | 21 CFR 800.20; ASTM D5151 | Meets |
| Powder Residual | ASTM Standard D6124 (specifically, |
§ 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.