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# SUPERGLOVES, POWDER FREE NITRILE EXAMINATION GLOVES (K993258)

_Supermax Sdn Bhd · LZA · Oct 27, 1999 · General Hospital · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Supermax Sdn Bhd
- **Product Code:** [LZA](/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/LZA.md)
- **Decision Date:** Oct 27, 1999
- **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 is a disposable device made of synthetic material that may bear a trace amount of glove powder and is intended to be worn on the hand or fingers for medical purposes to provide a barrier against potential infectious materials and other contaminants.

## Device Story

Device is a disposable, powder-free nitrile examination glove. Used by healthcare personnel in clinical settings to provide a protective barrier against infectious materials and contaminants. Functions as a physical barrier worn on hands or fingers. No electronic, software, or algorithmic components.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only.

## Technological Characteristics

Material: Nitrile (synthetic rubber). Form factor: Disposable examination glove. Powder-free. Non-sterile. No energy source or software.

## 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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Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

OCT 2 7 1999

Mr. Stanley Thai Managing Director Managing Director
Supermax Glove Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. Lot 42, Pultra Industrial Park Bukit Rahman Putra 47000 Sungai Buloh 47666 Bangar Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Re: K993258

> Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves Trade Name: Regulatory Class: I Product Code: LZA Dated: September 25, 1999 Received: September 29, 1999

Dear Mr. Thai:

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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 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,

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Timothy A. Ulatowski Diredtor 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) : K 993258

## DEVICE NAME : POWDER FREE NITRILE EXAMINATION GLOVES

INDICATIONS FOR USE :

A nowder liee patient examination glove is a disposable device made of synthetic material that may bear a tracc annount of glove powder and is intended to be worn on the hand or fingers for medical purposes to provide a barrier against potential infectious materials and other contaminants.

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