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The United Sewing High Fluid Resistant Disposable Face Mask, United Sewing High Fluid Resistant Surgical Face Mask and United Sewing High Fluid Resistant Procedure Face Mask are intended to be worn to protect both the patient and healthcare personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. These face masks are intended for use in infection control practices to reduce potential exposure to blood and body fluids. These face masks are single-use, disposable devices, provided non-sterile.
The United Sewing High Fluid Resistant Disposable Face Mask is a single use, disposable, nonsterile face mask intended to cover the nose and mouth of the wearer. The subject device consists of 3 layers with the outer and inner layer made with polypropylene spunbound material and middle layer made with polypropylene melt blown material, The device has a bendable nosepiece made with Polyethylene coated single wire, and ear loops made from nylon and spandex material. This device will be provided over the counter under the trade names United Sewing High Fluid Resistant Disposable Face Mask, United Sewing High Fluid Resistant Surgical Face Mask and United Sewing High Fluid Resistant Procedure Face Mask for marketing purpose. This device is not made with natural rubber latex.
The FDA 510(k) summary for K202697 provides detailed acceptance criteria and the results of non-clinical studies for the United Sewing High Fluid Resistant Disposable Face Mask, Surgical Mask, and Procedure Mask.
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
| Performance Aspect | Test Method | Acceptance Criteria | Reported Device Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Resistance | ASTM F1862M-17 | Fluid resistant claimed at 160 mmHg | 32/32 Passed at 160 mmHg |
| Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) | EN 14683:2019, Annex C; ASTM F2101-19 | Pass ≥98% | 32/32 Passed at 99.62% |
| Differential Pressure (Air Exchange) | EN 14683:2019, Annex C; ASTM F2101-19 | Pass |
§ 878.4040 Surgical apparel.
(a)
Identification. Surgical apparel are devices that are intended to be worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedures to protect both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. Examples include surgical caps, hoods, masks, gowns, operating room shoes and shoe covers, and isolation masks and gowns. Surgical suits and dresses, commonly known as scrub suits, are excluded.(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (special controls) for surgical gowns and surgical masks. A surgical N95 respirator or N95 filtering facepiece respirator is not exempt if it is intended to prevent specific diseases or infections, or it is labeled or otherwise represented as filtering surgical smoke or plumes, filtering specific amounts of viruses or bacteria, reducing the amount of and/or killing viruses, bacteria, or fungi, or affecting allergenicity, or it contains coating technologies unrelated to filtration (e.g., to reduce and or kill microorganisms). Surgical N95 respirators and N95 filtering facepiece respirators are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 878.9, and the following conditions for exemption:(i) The user contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(ii) Analysis and nonclinical testing must:
(A) Characterize flammability and be demonstrated to be appropriate for the intended environment of use; and
(B) Demonstrate the ability of the device to resist penetration by fluids, such as blood and body fluids, at a velocity consistent with the intended use of the device.
(iii) NIOSH approved under its regulation.
(2) Class I (general controls) for surgical apparel other than surgical gowns and surgical masks. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 878.9.