K192329 · Jr Engineering & Medical Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd. · LYY · Nov 25, 2019 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K192329
Device Name
Blue Latex Examination Powder Free Gloves
Applicant
Jr Engineering & Medical Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Product Code
LYY · General Hospital
Decision Date
Nov 25, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6250
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
Blue Latex Examination Powder Free Gloves are disposable devices intended for medical purpose that are worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
Device Story
Blue Latex Examination Powder Free Gloves are disposable natural rubber latex gloves; blue color; powder-free; finger-textured. Used by healthcare examiners to prevent cross-contamination between patient and examiner. Manufactured to meet ASTM D3578-05 (Reapproved 2015) standards. Non-sterile; single-use.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated against ASTM D3578-05 (dimensions, physical properties), ASTM D5151-06 (water tightness/holes), ASTM D6124-06 (residual powder), and ASTM D5712-95 (extractable protein). Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-10 (irritation, sensitization), ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity), and ISO 10993-11 (pyrogenicity). All results met acceptance criteria.
Indicated for use as a disposable medical glove worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
Regulatory Classification
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.
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November 25, 2019
JR Engineering & Medical Technologies (M) SDN.BHD. % Manoj Zacharias Consultant Liberty Management Group Ltd. 75 Executive Dr. STE 114 Aurora, Illinois 60504
Re: K192329
Trade/Device Name: Blue Latex Examination Powder Free Gloves Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6250 Regulation Name: Non-Powdered Patient Examination Glove Regulatory Class: Class I, reserved Product Code: LYY Dated: August 24, 2019 Received: August 27, 2019
Dear Manoj Zacharias:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K192329
Device Name
Blue Latex Examination Powder Free Gloves
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Blue Latex Examination Powder Free Gloves are disposable devices intended for medical purpose that are worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
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# 510K SUMMARY K192329 as required by 21 CFR § 807.92
### A. APPLICANT INFORMATION
| Applicant | JR Engineering & Medical Technologies (M) SDN.BHD. |
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| Address | Lot 8 &10, Jalan Zurah 3, Lot 1 & 3, Jalan Zurah, 3A/1, Pusat<br>Perindustrian 2, 44200 Rasa, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. |
| Phone | +603-60572081 |
| Fax | +603-60572181 |
| E-mail | ganeshjrmt@gmail.com |
| Contact Person | Mr.Ganesan Subramaniam |
| Designation | Managing Director |
| Contact Number | +6012 224 6677 |
| Contact Email | ganeshjrmt@gmail.com |
| Date Submitted | November 24th 2019 |
#### B. DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
| Name of the device | Blue Latex Examination Powder Free Gloves |
|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Product proprietary or trade name | Blue Latex Examination Powder Free Gloves |
| Common or usual name | Latex Examination Gloves Powder Free |
| Classification name | Patient Examination Glove |
| Device Classification | Class I |
| Product Code | LYY |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 880.6250 |
| Review Panel | General Hospital |
#### C. PREDICATE DEVICE
| Legally Marketed devices that<br>Equivalency is claimed | MCARE PF Powder-free Latex Examination Gloves |
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| 510 (K) Number | K141042 |
| Regulatory Class | Class I |
| Product code | LYY |
#### D. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE:
Blue Latex Examination Powder Free Gloves are manufactured to meet all the current specifications listed under the ASTM Specification D 3578-05 (Reapproved 2015), Standard Specification for Rubber Examination Gloves. They are made from Natural Rubber Latex. These gloves are blue in color and are powder free.
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### E. INDICATIONS FOR USE/INTENDED USE OF THE DEVICE:
Blue Latex Examination Powder Free Gloves are disposable devices intended for medical purpose that are worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
### F. TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| CHARACTERSTICS | STANDARDS | DEVICE PERFORMANCE | | Comparison | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | PREDICATE | SUBJECT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 510(k) Number | --- | K141042 | K192329 | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Name of device | --- | MCARE PF<br>Powder Free<br>Latex<br>Examination<br>Gloves | Blue Latex Examination<br>Powder Free Gloves | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Dimensions- Length | ASTMD3578-05<br>(Reapproved<br>2015) | Length > 230 mm | Length > 230 mm<br>Size Average Small 304 Medium 304 Large 305 X-Large 305 XX-Large 305 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Similar | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| CHARACTERSTICS | STANDARDS | DEVICE PERFORMANCE | | Comparison | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 510(k) Number | | K141042 K192329 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Physical Properties-<br>Ultimate Elongation | ASTMD3578-05<br>(Reapproved 2015) | Before Ageing<br>Ultimate Elongation<br>> 650%<br>After Ageing<br>Ultimate Elongation<br>>500% | Before Ageing<br>Ultimate Elongation > 650%<br>Size Actual value Small 1322 Medium 1250 Large 1392 X-Large 1130 XX-Large 1149<br>After Ageing<br>Ultimate Elongation > 500%<br>Size Actual value Small 1046 Medium 1122 Large 1257 X-Large 1011 XX-Large 1110 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Similar |
| Dimensions- Width | ASTMD3578-05<br>(Reapproved<br>2015) | Width Min 95+/-<br>10 mm (for<br>medium size) | Width Min 95+/-10 mm<br>(for medium size)<br>Size Average Small 84 Medium 94 Large 105 X-Large 114 XX-Large 123 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Similar | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Physical Properties-<br>Tensile Strength | ASTMD3578-05<br>(Reapproved<br>2015) | Before Ageing<br>Tensile Strength<br>> 18 Mpa_<br>After Ageing<br>Tensile Strength<br>> 14 Mpa | Before Ageing<br>Tensile Strength > 18 Mpa<br>Size Actual value Small 33.0 Medium 32.9 Large 32.2 X-Large 31.9 XX-Large 31.1<br>After Ageing<br>Tensile Strength > 14 Mpa Size Actual value Small 30.0 Medium 30.6 Large 29.9 X-Large 29.7 XX-Large 28.2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Similar |
| Thickness | ASTMD3578-05<br>(Reapproved 2015) | Palm > 0.08 mm<br>Finger > 0.08 mm | Palm > 0.08 mm<br>Finger > 0.08 mm<br>Size Palm<br>(Actual value) Finger<br>(Actual value) Small 0.31 0.38 Medium 0.31 0.38 Large 0.31 0.38 X-Large 0.31 0.38 XX-Large 0.31 0.38 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Similar | | | | | | |
| Powder Free Residue | ASTMDD6319-10<br>(Reapproved 2015) | $\leq$ 2 mg/glove | $\leq$ 2 mg/glove<br>Size Residual<br>powder content<br>(mg/glove) Small 0.20 Medium 0.21 Large 0.22 X-Large 0.22 XX-Large 0.23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Similar | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Biocompatibility | Primary Skin<br>Irritation-ISO<br>10993-10:2010(E) | Under the condition<br>of study, not an<br>irritant | Under the condition of study<br>not an irritant | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Dermal<br>Sensitization-ISO<br>10993-10:2010( E) | Under the conditions<br>of the study, not a<br>sensitizer | Under the conditions of the<br>study, not a sensitizer | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | In vitro<br>cytotoxicity<br>ISO10993-5<br>:2009(E) | / | | Under the conditions of the<br>study, cytotoxic which is to be<br>expected as latex is the positive<br>control for this test. | Different | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Material mediated<br>Pyrogenicity<br>ISO 10993-<br>11:2017(E) / USP | Data Not available | | Under the conditions of the<br>study, non-pyrogenic | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| CHARACTERSTICS | STANDARDS | DEVICE PERFORMANCE | | Comparison |
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| | | PREDICATE | CURRENT | |
| 510(k) Number | | K141042 | K192329 | |
| Water Tight (1000 ml) | ASTM D5151-06<br>(Reapproved 2015) | Passes | Passes AQL-2.5 | Same |
| Intended use | | The mCare Powder Free Latex<br>Examination Blue<br>Glove is a<br>disposable device<br>intended for<br>medical purposes<br>that is worn on the<br>examiner's hand or<br>finger to prevent<br>contamination<br>between patient<br>and examiner. | Blue Latex Examination<br>Powder Free Gloves are<br>disposable devices intended<br>for medical purpose that are<br>worn on the examiner's hand<br>to prevent contamination<br>between patient and examiner. | Same |
| Material | | Natural Latex | Natural Latex | Identical |
| Color | | Blue | Blue | Identical |
| Texture | | Finger Texture | Finger texture | Identical |
| Size | ASTMD 3578-5<br>(Reapproved 2015) | Small, Medium,<br>Large, X Large &<br>XX Large | Small, Medium, Large, X<br>Large & XX Large | Same |
| Single Use | Medical Glove<br>Guidance Manual<br>- Labeling | Single Use | Single Use | Same |
| Sterile/non sterile | - | Non sterile | Non sterile | Same |
| Powder/Powder free | - | Powder free | Powder free | Same |
| Label and Labeling | FDA Label<br>requirements | Meets FDA's label<br>and labeling<br>requirements | Meets FDA's label and<br>labeling requirements | Same |
| Manufacturer(s) | | Mercator Medical<br>(Thailand) LTD | JR Engineering & Medical<br>Technologies (M) SDN.BHD.<br>Malaysia | --- |
# G. SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL PERFORMANCE DATA
| Test Method | Purpose | Acceptance Criteria | Result | |
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| ASTM D3578-05 (Reapproved<br>2015) Standard Specification<br>for Rubber Examination<br>Gloves | To determine the<br>length of the gloves | Min 230 mm for all sizes | Small:-304 mm<br>Medium:-304mm<br>Large:-305mm<br>X-Large:-305mm<br>XX-Large:-305 mm | |
| ASTM D3578-05 (Reapproved<br>2015) Standard Specification<br>for Rubber Examination<br>Gloves | To determine the<br>width of the gloves | Small:-80+/-6 mm<br>Medium:-95+/-6mm<br>Large:-105+/-6 mm<br>X-Large:-114+/-6 mm<br>XX-Large:-120 +/-6 mm | Small:-84 mm<br>Medium:-94 mm<br>Large:-105 mm<br>X-Large:-114 mm<br>XX-Large:-123 mm | |
| Test Method | Purpose | Acceptance Criteria | Result | |
| ASTM D3578-05 (Reapproved 2015) Standard Specification for Rubber Examination Gloves | To determine the thickness of the gloves | Palm 0.08 mm min<br>Finger 0.08 mm min for all sizes | Size<br>Small<br>Medium<br>Large<br>X-Large<br>XX-Large | Palm Finger<br>0.31mm 0.38mm<br>0.31mm 0.38mm<br>0.31mm 0.38mm<br>0.31mm 0.38mm<br>0.31mm 0.38mm |
| ASTM D3578-05 (Reapproved 2015) Standard Specification for Rubber Examination Gloves | To Determine the physical properties-Tensile strength | Before Ageing Tensile Strength 18Mpa Min for all sizes<br>After Ageing Tensile Strength 14Mpa Min for all sizes | Size<br>Small<br>Medium<br>Large<br>X-Large<br>XX-Large | Before ageing After ageing<br>33Mpa 30Mpa<br>32.9Mpa 30.6Mpa<br>32.2Mpa 29.9Mpa<br>31.9Mpa 29.7Mpa<br>31.1Mpa 28.2Mpa |
| ASTM D3578-05 (Reapproved 2015) Standard Specification for Rubber Examination Gloves | To Determine the physical properties-Ultimate Elongation | Before Ageing Ultimate Elongation 650% Min for all sizes<br>After Ageing Ultimate Elongation 500% Min for all sizes | Size<br>Small<br>Medium<br>Large<br>X-Large<br>XX-Large | Before ageing After ageing<br>1322% 1046%<br>1250% 1122%<br>1392% 1257%<br>1130% 1011%<br>1149% 1110% |
| | To Determine the physical properties-stress at 500% Elongation | Before Ageing 5.5 Mpa Max for all sizes | Size<br>Small<br>Medium<br>Large<br>X-Large<br>XX-Large | Before ageing NA<br>5.1 Mpa<br>5.2 Mpa<br>5.2 Mpa<br>5.1 Mpa<br>5.2 Mpa |
| ASTM D5151-06 (Reapproved 2015) Standard Test Method for Detection of Holes in Medical Gloves | To determine the holes in the gloves | AQL 2.5 | Gloves Passes AQL 1.5 | |
| ASTM D6124-06 (Reapproved 2017) Standard Test Method for Residual Powder on Medical Gloves | To determine the residual powder in the gloves | 2 Mg/Glove Max | Size<br>Small<br>Medium<br>Large<br>X-Large<br>XX-Large | Residual Powder Content<br>0.20 mg/glove<br>0.21 mg/glove<br>0.22 mg/glove<br>0.22 mg/glove<br>0.23 mg/glove |
| ASTM D 5712-95 ( Re approved 2010) Standard Test Method for the Analysis of Protein in Natural Rubber | To determine the extractable protein in the gloves. | 200 µg/ dm² Max for all sizes | Size<br>Small<br>Medium<br>Large<br>X-Large<br>XX-Large | Extractable Protein content<br>45 µg/ dm²<br>44 µg/ dm²<br>44 µg/ dm²<br>43 µg/ dm²<br>45 µg/ dm² |
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The performance test data of the non-clinical tests meet following standards: ASTMD 3578-5 (Reapproved 2015) Standard Specification for Rubber Examination Gloves ASTM D5151-06 (Reapproved 2015) Standard Test Method for Detection of Holes in Medical Gloves ASTM D6124-06 (Reapproved 2017) Standard Test Method for Residual Powder on Medical Gloves ASTM D 5712-95 ( Re approved 2010) Standard Test Method for the Analysis of Protein in Natural Rubber
#### H.CONCLUSION
The conclusion drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrates that the subject device in 510(K) submission K 192329, Blue Latex Examination Powder Free Gloves is as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate device K141042.
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