← Product Code [LZA](/productcode/LZA) · K042898

# PANTHERA N POWDER FREE BLACK NITRILE GLOVES (K042898)

_Glovco (M) Sdn. Bhd. · LZA · Jan 18, 2005 · General Hospital · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Glovco (M) Sdn. Bhd.
- **Product Code:** [LZA](/productcode/LZA.md)
- **Decision Date:** Jan 18, 2005
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.6250
- **Device Class:** Class 1
- **Review Panel:** General Hospital

## Indications for Use

A powder-free patient examination glove (nitrile) is a disposable device made of synthetic material (nitrile latex) that may bear a trace amount of glove powder and is intended to be worn on the hands or finger(s) for medical purposes to provide a barrier against potentially infectious materials and ntoal paiminants. The glove is black with a carbon black colorant additive and polymer coated.

## Device Story

Disposable patient examination glove; synthetic nitrile latex material; black colorant additive; polymer coated. Used by healthcare professionals to provide a barrier against infectious materials and contaminants during medical examinations. Device is non-sterile, single-use, and worn on hands or fingers.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only.

## Technological Characteristics

Material: Synthetic nitrile latex; carbon black colorant; polymer coated. Form factor: Disposable examination glove. Energy source: None. Sterilization: Not specified.

## Regulatory 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.

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

JAN 1 8 2005

Mr. Tan Peng Hock Managing Director Glovco (M) SDN BHD Lot 760, Jalan Haji Sirat, 42100 Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MALAYSIA

Re: K042898

Trade/Device Name: Powder-Free, Black, Nitrile Examination Gloves Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6250 Regulation Name: Patient Examination Glove Regulatory Class: I Product Code: LZA Dated: December 31, 2004 Received: January 10, 2005

Dear Mr. Hock:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions 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 (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act that I Dr Has Intacted and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must or any 1 with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set CI K Fut 6077; facemig (21 (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. product indiation of to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I mo letter notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premated 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), please if you active of Compliance at (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

Chiu Lin, Ph.D. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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## Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known): K042898

Device Name: POWDER-FREE, BLACK, NITRILE EXAMINATION GLOVES

Indications For Use: A powder-free patient examination glove (nitrile) is a disposable device made of synthetic material (nitrile latex) that may bear a trace amount of glove powder and is intended to be worn on the hands or finger(s) for medical purposes to provide a barrier against potentially infectious materials and ntoal paiminants. The glove is black with a carbon black colorant additive and polymer coated.

Songate Michin Oms.

(Division Sign-Off) (Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control, Dental Devices

510(k) Number ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)

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