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# PATIENT LATEX EXAMINATION GLOVE (PREPOWDERED) (K971629)

_Besglove Medicare Sdn. Bhd. · LYY · Aug 6, 1997 · General Hospital · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Besglove Medicare Sdn. Bhd.
- **Product Code:** [LYY](/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/LYY.md)
- **Decision Date:** Aug 6, 1997
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.6250
- **Device Class:** Class 1
- **Review Panel:** General Hospital

## Indications for Use

A patient Examination Glove is a disposable device intended for medical purpose that is worn on the examiner's hand or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.

## Device Story

Patient Latex Examination Glove (Prepowdered) is a disposable, single-use protective barrier. Worn by healthcare examiners on hands or fingers during patient contact. Primary function is to prevent cross-contamination between examiner and patient. Device is used in clinical or medical settings. No complex electronics, software, or automated processing involved.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

## Technological Characteristics

Material: Latex. Form factor: Disposable glove. Energy source: None. Connectivity: 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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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Lee Aik Lim Managing Director Besqlove Medicare Snd. Bhd. ..... ....... Lot 6, Jalan P/2A Banqi Industrial Estate Kajanq, Selangor Darul, Ehsan Malaysia

AUG - 6 1997

K971629 Re: Patient Latex Examination Glove Trade Name: (Prepowdered) Requlatory Class: I Product Code: LYY Dated: July 12, 1997 Received: July 17, 1997

Dear Mr. Lim:

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, qood 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 current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical

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General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, Devices: through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory 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 the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.

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 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.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

L. Guidatrush

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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## Attachment 7

510(k) number(if known): _ K 971629

Device Name: Patient Latex Examination Glove (Prepowdered)

Indications For Use:

A patient Examination Glove is a disposable device intended for medical purpose that is worn on the examiner's hand or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Olin S. Cox

(Division Sign Off) Division of Dental, Intection Control, and General Hospital 510(k) Number

Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

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Over-The-Counter Use X

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