K012186 · Master & Frank Ent. Co., Ltd. · FYA · Dec 7, 2001 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K012186
Device Name
MASTER & FRANK SURGICAL GOWNS (STERILE)
Applicant
Master & Frank Ent. Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FYA · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Dec 7, 2001
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4040
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Master & Frank Surgical Gowns (Sterile) is a single use article of surgical apparel worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedures to protect both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.
Device Story
Master & Frank Surgical Gowns are single-use, non-woven fabric garments designed for operating room personnel. The gowns act as a physical barrier to prevent the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material between the surgical patient and the operating room staff. The device is used in clinical surgical settings. It provides protection to both the patient and the healthcare provider during procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The device was evaluated against physical specifications (ASTM D1424, ASTM D5034, NFPA flammability standards), biological specifications (ISO 10993 series), and sterilization specifications (ISO 11137 and ISO 11607-1).
Technological Characteristics
Non-woven fabric construction. Designed to meet ASTM D1424 (tear resistance), ASTM D5034 (breaking strength), and NFPA flammability standards. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993. Sterilization per ISO 11137 and ISO 11607-1. Single-use, sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by operating room personnel during surgical procedures to protect the patient and personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. Single use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Surgical apparel are devices that are intended to be worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedures to protect both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. Examples include surgical caps, hoods, masks, gowns, operating room shoes and shoe covers, and isolation masks and gowns. Surgical suits and dresses, commonly known as scrub suits, are excluded.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for surgical gowns and surgical masks. A surgical N95 respirator or N95 filtering facepiece respirator is not exempt if it is intended to prevent specific diseases or infections, or it is labeled or otherwise represented as filtering surgical smoke or plumes, filtering specific amounts of viruses or bacteria, reducing the amount of and/or killing viruses, bacteria, or fungi, or affecting allergenicity, or it contains coating technologies unrelated to filtration (e.g., to reduce and or kill microorganisms). Surgical N95 respirators and N95 filtering facepiece respirators are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 878.9, and the following conditions for exemption:(i) The user contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(ii) Analysis and nonclinical testing must:
(A) Characterize flammability and be demonstrated to be appropriate for the intended environment of use; and
(B) Demonstrate the ability of the device to resist penetration by fluids, such as blood and body fluids, at a velocity consistent with the intended use of the device.
(iii) NIOSH approved under its regulation.
(2) Class I (general controls) for surgical apparel other than surgical gowns and surgical masks. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 878.9.
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the K 012186 requirements of SMDA and 21 CFR §807.92
| | | DEC 0 7 2001 |
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| i. | Submitter's Name: | Master & Frank Enterprise Co., Ltd. |
| | Address: | 15F-1, No. 57, Sec. 2, Tun Hea S. Rd. Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. |
| | Phone: | 886-2-2325-5066 |
| | Fax: | 886-2-2702-6577 |
| | Contact: | Mr. Frank Wu (General Manager) |
| | 2. Device Name | |
| | Trade Name: | Master & Frank Surgical Gowns(Sterile) |
| | Common Name: | Sterile Surgical Gowns |
| | Classification name: | GOWN , SURGICAL |
| 3. | Classification: | Class II |
| 4. | Predicate Device: | Medline Disposable Surgical Drapes & Gowns ( K964142 ) |
| 5. | Device Description: | Master & Frank Surgical Gowns (Sterile), is manufactured from non-woven |
| | | fabric. This surgical Gown is supplied sterile and for single use only. |
| 6. | Intended Use: | Master & Frank Surgical Gowns (Sterile) is a single use article of surgical<br>apparel worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedures to protect<br>both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of<br>microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. |
| | | 7. Performance Summary: In terms of Physical specification -- ASTM D1424 , ASTM D5034 & NFPA<br>Flammability standards----etc, Biological specification ISO 10993 series &<br>Sterilization Specification ISO 11137 & ISO 11607-1 , the device are designed to<br>meet applicable standards.. |
#### 8. Conclusions:
The Master & Frank Surgical Gowns (Sterile) have the same intended use and similar technological characteristics as the Medline Disposable Surgical Drapes & Gowns ( K964142 ). Moreover, bench testing contained in this submission den:onstrate that any differences in their technological characteristics do Thus, the Master & Frank Surgical Gowns not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness. (Sterile) is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
## DEC 0 7 2001
Master & Frank Enterprise Company Limited C/O Ms. Jennifer Reich Harvest Consulting, Incorporated 3892 South America West Trail Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
Re: K012186
R012100
Trade/Device Name: Master & Frank Surgical Gowns (Sterile) Regulation Number: 878.4040 Regulation Name: Sterile Surgical Gowns Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FYA Dated: November 20, 2001 Received: November 23, 2001
Dear Ms. Reich:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your becalen 510(x) production is substantially equivalent (for the relerenced above and have decemined are to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in indications for use stated in the enoiosal of to enginent date of the Medical Device interstate conninetee pror to reay 20, 1970, consisted in accordance with the provisions of Amendinents, or to de vices that nave oose (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 110 (Pro) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------approval application (1 Mr.). - 1 ou ney, crowisions of the Act include controls provisions of the Fee. "The girling of devices, good manufacturing practice, requiremonts for alliations against misbranding and adulteration.
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Sincerely yours,
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Timot 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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INDICATIONS FOR USE:
Master & Frank Surgical Gowns (Sterile) are single use article of surgical apparel that is intended to be worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedures to help protect both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.
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