K Number
K980215
Device Name
LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVES
Date Cleared
1998-03-13

(51 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.6250
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
Patient Examination Gloves A medical glove is worn on the hand of health care and similar personnel to prevent contamination between health care personnel and the patient.
Device Description
LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVES, Powdered
More Information

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The document describes standard examination gloves and explicitly states "Not Found" for mentions of AI, DNN, or ML.

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The device, "Patient Examination Gloves," is used to prevent contamination between healthcare personnel and the patient. It is a barrier device and does not provide therapy or treatment for a disease or condition.

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The provided information describes patient examination gloves, which are used to prevent contamination, not to diagnose medical conditions.

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The device is described as "LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVES, Powdered," which are physical hardware devices worn on the hand. There is no mention of software components or functionality.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to prevent contamination between healthcare personnel and the patient by being worn on the hand. This is a physical barrier function, not a diagnostic test performed on samples taken from the body.
  • Device Description: The description is "LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVES, Powdered." This describes a physical product, not a diagnostic reagent, instrument, or system.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.), detecting specific substances, or providing diagnostic information.

IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for the diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment of diseases or conditions. Examination gloves do not fit this description.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

Patient Examination Gloves

A medical glove is worn on the hand of health care and similar personnel to prevent contamination between health care personnel and the patient." and the country of the county of the county

Product codes

LYY

Device Description

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Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

hand

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

health care and similar personnel

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

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Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s)

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Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 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.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

MAR 1 3 1998

Mr. C.S. Hung U.S. Designated Agent P.T. Wantong Industry 1137 South San Gabriel Boulevard San Gabriel, California 91776

Re : K980215 Latex Examination Gloves, Powdered Trade Name: Powder Free, "Green" Requlatory Class: I Product Code: LYY October 1, 1997 Dated: Received: January 21, 1998

Dear Mr. Hung:

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 requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Fitle 21, Parts 800 to 895 ~ A ... substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in requlatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does

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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 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) 594-4618. 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.qov/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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3.0 Indications for Use Statement: Include the following or equivalent Indications for Use page. The information, data and labeling claims in the entire the 510(k) submission must support and agree with the Indications for Use statement. .

INDICATIONS FOR USE

Applicant:P.T. WANTONG INDUSTRY
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVES, Powdered
Indications For Use:

Patient Examination Gloves

A medical glove is worn on the hand of health care and similar personnel to prevent contamination between health care personnel and the patient." and the country of the county of the county

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Concurrence of CDRH Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Olin S. hin
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Dental Infection Control

Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospita 510/k) Number

Prescription Use Per 21 CFR 801.109 OR

Over-The-Counter X

(Optional Format 1-2-96)

  • For a new submission, do NOT fill in the 510(k) number blank.

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