K Number
K980516
Date Cleared
1998-04-23

(72 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4460
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
Predicate For
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

A Sterile surgeon's Glove is worn on the hand of a Surgeon or similar health care person, to prevent contamination between health care providers and the patient during invasive surgical or similar procedures.

Device Description

Sterile Orthopediig,Surgeon's Glove WITH PROTENT UNEUNG CLAIM (50 MICROGRAMS or LESS)

AI/ML Overview

The provided text is a 510(k) clearance letter from the FDA for a surgical glove. It does not contain information about acceptance criteria or a study proving that a device meets those criteria, as typically found in a clinical study report or a detailed pre-market submission.

Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information. The document is strictly a regulatory clearance for a "Regent Biogel Powder-Free Orthopedic Latex Surgical Glove, with Protein Content Labeling Claim (50 Micrograms or Less)," confirming its substantial equivalence to previously marketed devices.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

APR 2 3 1998

Mr. Neil Anderson, RAC · Director of Regulatory Affairs, U.S. Operations London International Group, Incorporated 2926 Columbia Highway Dothan, Alabama 36303

Re : K980516 Regent Biogel Powder-Free Orthopedic Latex Trade Name: Surgical Glove, with Protein Content Labeling Claim (50 Micrograms or Less) Regulatory Class: I Product Code: KGO February 6, 1998 Dated: Received: February 10, 1998

Dear Mr. Anderson:

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, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A 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 requlation may result in requlatory 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

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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 regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diaqnostic 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 ........................................................................................................................ 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

K. Alatrist

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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Appendix II

Indications for Use

Applicant - London International Group (Regent Medical)

510(K) Number (if known)_ Device Name - Sterile Orthopediig,Surgeon's Glove WITH PROTENT UNEUNG CLAIM (50 MICROGRAMS or LESS)

Indications for use:

A Sterile surgeon's Glove is worn on the hand of a Surgeon or similar health care person, to prevent contamination between health care providers and the patient during invasive surgical or similar procedures.

Concurrence of CDRH Office of Device Evaluation

Prescription Use

Over the Counter or

Per 21 CFR 801.109

Chis S. Lin
Division Sign-Off

(Division Sign-Off Sion of Dontal, Infection Contr and General Frospital D 510(k) Number

§ 878.4460 Non-powdered surgeon's glove.

(a)
Identification. A non-powdered surgeon's glove is a device intended to be worn on the hands of operating room personnel to protect a surgical wound from contamination. A non-powdered surgeon's 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).