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# NITRILE POWDERFREE EXAMINATION GLOVES (K981877)

_Besglove Medicare Sdn. Bhd. · LZA · Aug 11, 1998 · General Hospital · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Besglove Medicare Sdn. Bhd.
- **Product Code:** [LZA](/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/LZA.md)
- **Decision Date:** Aug 11, 1998
- **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 prevent contamination between patient and finger to examiner.

## Device Story

Nitrile powder-free examination glove; disposable; worn on examiner's hand; barrier protection against cross-contamination between patient and examiner; used in clinical settings; manual operation by healthcare personnel.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; device relies on established material properties for examination gloves.

## Technological Characteristics

Nitrile material; powder-free; disposable; examination glove form factor.

## 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

AUG | | 1998

Mr. Lee Aik Lim Managing Director Besglove Medicare Sdn. Bhd. Lot 6, Jalan P/2A, Bangi Industrial Estate, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MALAYSIA

Re : K981877 Trade Name: Nitrile Powder-Free Examination Gloves Requlatory Class: I Product Code: LZA Dated: May 8, 1998 :" Received: May 28, 1998

Dear Mr. Lee Aik 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 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 (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. A 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

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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 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,

A. Dutram for

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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510(k) number(if known): 981877

Device Name: Nitrile Powderfree Examination Gloves

Indications For Use:

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

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) Over-The-Counter Use

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