← Product Code [LZA](/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/LZA) · K980149

# POWDERED NITRILE EXAMINATION GLOVES (K980149)

_Masju Sdn. Bhd. · LZA · Jan 29, 1998 · General Hospital · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Masju Sdn. Bhd.
- **Product Code:** [LZA](/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/LZA.md)
- **Decision Date:** Jan 29, 1998
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.6250
- **Device Class:** Class 1
- **Review Panel:** General Hospital
- **Attributes:** 3rd-Party Reviewed

## Indications for Use

A medical glove made from synthetic nitrile latex is worn on the hand of healthcare and similar personnel to prevent contamination between healthcare personnel and the patient's body, fluid, waste, or environment.

## Device Story

Powdered nitrile examination glove; worn on hands by healthcare personnel; acts as physical barrier to prevent cross-contamination between wearer and patient/environment; protects against body fluids and waste; used in clinical or similar settings; provides barrier protection to reduce infection transmission risk.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data; bench testing only.

## Technological Characteristics

Synthetic nitrile latex material; powdered; examination glove form factor; non-sterile.

## 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

JAN 2 9 1998

Masju Sdn. Bhd. C/O Ms. Carole Stamp TUV Products Service Incorporated 1775 Old Highway 8 New Brighton, Minnesota 55112-1891

Re : K980149 Trade Name: Powdered Nitrile Examination Gloves Regulatory Class: I Product Code: LZA Dated: December 16, 1997 Received: January 16, 1998

Dear Ms. Stamp:

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, Druq, 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 regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ਸ substantially-equivalent-determination-assumes compliance with---the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) regulation (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 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.

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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) 594-4692. 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
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,
K. Ohtaki

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: ___ MASJU _____ MASJU ____ BHD. 510(k) Number (if known): * Powdered Nitrile Examination Gloves Device Name: Indications For Use:

A medical glove made from synthetic nitrile latex is worn on the hand of healthcare and similar personnel to prevent contamination between healthcare personnel and the patient's body, fluid, waste, or environment.

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Olin S. Lin

(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Infection Control,
and General
510(k) Number 15982145

Over-The-Counter X Prescription Use OR Per 21 CFR 801.109 (Optional Format 1-2-96) - ---------------------------

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

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