K123819 · Top Calibre Sdn Bhd · LYY · Mar 5, 2013 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K123819
Device Name
MULTIPLE NAME
Applicant
Top Calibre Sdn Bhd
Product Code
LYY · General Hospital
Decision Date
Mar 5, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6250
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
A patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner. This glove has been tested for use with specific chemotherapy drugs listed below.
Device Story
Disposable, non-sterile, ambidextrous natural rubber latex patient examination glove; available in sizes XS-XL. Designed to prevent cross-contamination between patient and examiner. Tested for permeation resistance against 15 specific chemotherapy drugs per ASTM D6978-05. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. Output is a physical barrier; healthcare providers use the glove to protect themselves from patient bodily fluids and chemotherapy agents. Benefits include reduced risk of contamination and exposure to hazardous drugs.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data required for examination gloves. Performance verified via ASTM D3578-05 (dimensions, physical properties), ASTM D5151-11 (pinholes), ASTM D6124-11 (powder residue), ASTM D5712-10 (protein content), and ASTM D6978-05 (chemotherapy drug permeation). Biocompatibility confirmed via ISO 10993-10 (dermal sensitization and primary skin irritation).
Indicated for use as a disposable medical glove worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner. Tested for use with specific chemotherapy drugs; users should note short permeation times for Carmustine (15.4 min) and Thiotepa (30.6 min).
Regulatory Classification
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.
Predicate Devices
Powder Free Blue Latex Patient Examination Glove, Tested for use with Chemotherapy Drugs with a Protein Content Label Claim (K083409)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# K123819
MAR 0 5 2013
### FDA 510(k), Premarket Notification: 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Information
### Date: 01 March 2013
#### 1.0 Submitter:
Top Calibre Sdn Bhd 1-1, 2, Jalan Setia Prima U13/S Setia Alam, Seksyen U13, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
| Telephone No .: | +603 3291 0516 |
|-----------------|----------------|
| Fax No .: | +603 3291 0542 |
#### 2.0 Contact Person:
| Contact: | Ms Rosnita Maodin |
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| Telephone No.: | +603 3291 0516 |
| Fax No .: | +603 3291 0542 |
#### 3.0 Name of Device:
Trade Name: Powder Free Latex Patient Examination Glove, Blue, Tested for Use with Chemotherapy Drugs, with Protein Content Labeling Claim (Contains 50 Micrograms per dm- of glove or Less of Water Extractable Protein)
Common Name : Patient Examination Glove Classification Name : Patient Examination Glove Regulation Number : 21 CFR 880.6250 Classification Number: Class I Product Code : 80 LYY, 80 LZC
#### 4.0 Identification of the Legally Marketed Device:
Powder Free Latex Patient Examination Glove, Blue, Tested for Use with Chemotherapy Drugs, with Protein Content Labeling Claim (Contains 50 Micrograms per dm of glove or Less of Water Extractable Protein), Class I patient examination gloves, Latex - 80 LY Y, Specialty - 80 LZC, meets all of the requirements of ASTM D3578-05 (2010) Standard Specification for Rubber Examination Glove.
Predicate Device: K083409, Powder Free Blue Latex Patient Examination Glove, Tested for use with Chemotherapy Drugs with a Protein Content Label Claim (≤50 ug/dm2 per glove of Extractable Protein).
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#### 5.0 Description of Device:
Powder Free Latex Patient Examination Glove, Blue, Tested for Use with Chemotherapy Drugs, with Protein Content Labeling Claim (Contains 50 Micrograms per dm2 of glove or Less of Water Extractable Protein) meets all the current specification for ASTM D3578-05 (2010).
The gloves are non-sterile, ambidextrous and single-use disposable devices that come in five sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL).
#### 6.0 Intended Use of the Device:
A patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
This glove has been tested for use with specific chemotherapy drugs listed below.
| Chemotherapy Drug Permeation (Minimum Breakthrough Detection Time in Minutes) |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Carmustine (BCNU) (3.3 mg/ml) | 15.4 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------|
| Cisplatin (1.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) (20.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Cytarabine (100 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Dacarbazine (DTIC) (10.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (2.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Etoposide (20.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Fluorouracil (50.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Ifosfamide (50.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Methotrexate (25 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Mitomycin C (0.5 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Mitoxantrone (2.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Paclitaxel (Taxol) (6.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Thiotepa (10.0 mg/ml) | 30.6 |
| Vincristine Sulfate (1.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
Please note that the following drugs - Carmustine and Thiotepa have extremely short permeation times of 15.4 and 30.6 minutes, respectively.
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#### 7.0 Summary of the Technological Characteristics of the Device:
Powder Free Latex Patient Examination Glove, Blue, Tested for Use with Chemotherapy Drugs, with Protein Content Labeling Claim (Contains 50 Micrograms per dm2 of glove or Less of Water Extractable Protein) possesses the following technological characteristic (as compared to ASTM or equivalent standards):
| Characteristic | Standards<br>Requirements | Results Summary | Conclusions |
|----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Dimensions | ASTM D 3578-05<br>(2010) | Length<br>≥ 270mm<br>Palm Thickness<br>≥ 0.20mm<br>Finger Thickness<br>≥ 0.25mm<br>Width<br>X-Small 70-80mm<br>Small 80-90mm<br>Medium 90-100mm<br>Large 101-111mm<br>X-Large ≥ 111mm | Meets<br>Standard<br>Requirements |
| Physical<br>Properties | ASTM D 3578-05<br>(2010) | Before Aging After Aging<br>Tensile Strength<br>≥ 18 MPA ≥ 14 MPA<br>Elongation<br>≥ 650% ≥ 500% | Meets<br>Standard<br>Requirements |
| Freedom from<br>pinholes | ASTM D 5151-11<br>ASTM D 3578-05<br>(2010) | Tested in accordance with ASTM D5151 test<br>method. Pass quality level at G1 AQL 1.5 | Meets<br>Standard<br>Requirements |
| Powder Free<br>Residue | ASTM D 6124-11<br>ASTM D 3578-05<br>(2010) | Result generated values ≤ 2 mg of residual powder<br>per glove | Meets<br>Standard<br>Requirements |
| Protein Content | ASTM D 5712-10<br>ASTM D 3578-05<br>(2010) | Result generated values ≤ 50 microgram/dm2 | Meets<br>Standard<br>Requirements |
| Biocompatibility | Dermal Sensitization<br>(as ISO 10993-<br>10:2010)<br>Primary Skin Irritation<br>Test (as ISO 10993-<br>10:2010) | Not a contact skin sensitizer<br>Not a primary skin irritant | Meets<br>Standard<br>Requirements |
| Chemotherapy<br>Drugs<br>Permeation Test<br>Method | ASTM D6978-05 | Chemotherapy Drug Permeation<br>(Minimum Breakthrough Detection Time in Minutes)<br>Carmustine (3.3 mg/ml) 15.4<br>Cisplatin (1.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Cyclophosphamide (20.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Cytarabine (100 mg/ml) >240<br>Dacarbazine (DTIC) (10.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Doxorubicin Hydrochloride<br>(2.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Etoposide (20.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Fluorouracil (50.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Ifosfamide (50.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Methotrexate (25 mg/ml) >240<br>Mitomycin C (0.5 mg/ml) >240<br>Mitoxantrone (2.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Paclitaxel (Taxol) (6.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Thiotepa (10.0 mg/ml) 30.6<br>Vincristine Sulfate (1.0 mg/ml) >240 | Tested for Use<br>with<br>Chemotherapy<br>Drugs.<br>Carmustine<br>and Thiotepa<br>have<br>extremely<br>short<br>permeation<br>times of 15.4<br>and 30.6<br>minutes,<br>respectively. |
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#### 8.0 Substantial Equivalent Based on Assessment of Non-Clinical Performance Data
Powder Free Latex Patient Examination Glove, Blue, Tested for Use with Chemotherapy Drugs, with Protein Content Labeling Claim (Contains 50 Micrograms per dm of glove or Less of Water Extractable Protein) has been tested against the applicable ASTM standards listed above, and meet the requirements set forth in those standards.
There is no different between the proposed device and the predicate with respect to performance standard and technological characteristics.
The predicate device was tested for nine drugs, while proposed device tested for 15 drugs. Respective drug's permeation result is shown in Indication for Use of the proposed device. The different in labeling (with additional drugs tested, exceed ASTM D6978-05 requirements), and in Indications for Use (with permeation results added) does not affect the safety and effectiveness of the proposed device.
### 9.0 Substantial Equivalent Based on Assessment of Clinical Performance Data Clinical data is not needed for market cleared examination gloves.
#### 10.0 Conclusion
It can be concluded that the Powder Free Latex Patient Examination Glove, Blue, Tested for Use with Chemotherapy Drugs, with Protein Content Labeling Claim (Contains 50 Micrograms per dm- of glove or Less of Water Extractable Protein), is as safe and effective as, the current legally marketed device identified in this 510(k) summary.
The Substantial Equivalent Comparison Table below outlines the similarity, and/or differences between the proposed device and the predicate device for the substantial equivalent determination.
The gloves are Substantial Equivalent to predicate device cleared under 510(k) K083409.
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### Substantial Equivalent Comparison Table
| Characteristics | Predicate Device | Proposed Device |
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| | K083409, Powder Free Blue<br>Latex Patient Examination<br>Glove, Tested for use with<br>Chemotherapy Drugs with a<br>Protein Content Label Claim<br>( $≤50 ug/dm²$ per glove of<br>Extractable Protein) | Powder Free Latex Patient<br>Examination Glove, Blue, Tested<br>for Use with Chemotherapy Drugs,<br>with Protein Content Labeling<br>Claim (Contains 50 Micrograms<br>per dm² of glove or less of Water<br>Extractable Protein) |
| Device<br>Description/<br>Regulation<br>Number | Patient Examination Glove/<br>21 CFR Part 880.6250 | Substantial Equivalent |
| Product Code | 80 LYY, 80 LZC | Substantial Equivalent |
| Intended Use | Intended for medical purposes<br>that is worn on the examiner's<br>hand to prevent contamination<br>between patient and examiner. | Substantial Equivalent |
| Characteristics | Predicate Device | Proposed Device |
| | K083409, Powder Free Blue<br>Latex Patient Examination<br>Glove, Tested for use with<br>Chemotherapy Drugs with a<br>Protein Content Label Claim<br>(≤50 ug/dm² per glove of<br>Extractable Protein) | Powder Free Latex Patient<br>Examination Glove, Blue, with<br>Protein Content and Chemotherapy<br>Drugs Labeling Claim (Contains<br>50 Micrograms per dm² of glove or<br>less of Water Extractable Protein) |
| Indications for Use | The powder free chemotherapy<br>examination glove is a specialty<br>medical. glove which is a<br>disposable device intended for<br>medical purposes that is worn<br>on the examiner's hand or<br>forefinger to prevent<br>contamination between<br>examiner and patient bodily<br>fluids, waste and environment.<br>Tested for use with<br>chemotherapy drugs. Tested<br>chemotherapy drugs are as<br>follows [Cyclophosphamide,<br>Carmustine, Thio-Tepa,<br>Dacarbazine, Doxorubicin<br>Hydrochloride, 5-Fluorouracil,<br>Cisplatin, Etoposide, and<br>Paclitaxel]<br><br>Warning: Do not use gloves<br>with Thio-tepa and<br>Carmustine. | A patient examination glove is a<br>disposable device intended for<br>medical purposes that is worn on<br>the examiner's hand to prevent<br>contamination between patient and<br>examiner.<br>This glove has been tested for use<br>with specific chemotherapy drugs<br>listed below.<br><br>Chemotherapy Drug Permeation<br>(Minimum Breakthrough Detection<br>Time in Minutes)<br><br>Carmustine (3.3 mg/ml) 15.4<br>Cisplatin (1.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Cyclophosphamide<br>(20.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Cytarabine (100 mg/ml) >240<br>Dacarbazine (DTIC)<br>(10.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Doxorubicin Hydrochloride<br>(2.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Etoposide (20.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Fluorouracil (50.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Ifosfamide (50.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Methotrexate (25 mg/ml) >240<br>Mitomycin C (0.5 mg/ml) >240<br>Mitoxantrone (2.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Paclitaxel (Taxol) (6.0 mg/ml) >240<br>Thiotepa (10.0 mg/ml) 30.6<br>Vincristine Sulfate (1.0 mg/ml) >240<br><br>Please note that the following drugs<br>- Carmustine and Thiotepa have<br>extremely short permeation times of<br>15.4 and 30.6 minutes, respectively. |
| Design | Ambidextrous, in different<br>sizes per ASTM D3578<br>dimension requirement | Substantial Equivalent |
| Characteristics | Predicate Device | Proposed Device |
| Materials | Natural Rubber Latex | Substantial Equivalent |
| Color | Blue | Substantial Equivalent |
| Performance<br>I. Sterility<br>II. Freedom<br>from holes<br>III. Dimension<br>IV. Physical<br>Properties<br>V. Powder Free<br>Residue<br>VI. Protein<br>Content | K083409, Powder Free Blue<br>Latex Patient Examination<br>Glove, Tested for use with<br>Chemotherapy Drugs with a<br>Protein Content Label Claim<br>( $\leq$ 50 ug/dm² per glove of<br>Extractable Protein) | Powder Free Latex Patient<br>Examination Glove, Blue, with<br>Protein Content and Chemotherapy<br>Drugs Labeling Claim (Contains<br>50 Micrograms per dm² of glove or<br>less of Water Extractable Protein) |
| | Not Applicable (Non-Sterile)<br>Passes at AQL 1.5<br>Meets ASTM D3578<br>Meets ASTM D3578<br>Meets $\leq$ 2 mg/glove<br>Meets $\leq$ 50 $\mu$ g/dm² | Substantial Equivalent<br>Passes at AQL 1.5 (Substantial<br>Equivalent)<br>Meets ASTM D3578 (Substantial<br>Equivalent)<br>Meets ASTM D3578 (Substantial<br>Equivalent)<br>Meets $\leq$ 2 mg/glove (Substantial<br>Equivalent)<br>Meets $\leq$ 50 $\mu$ g/dm² (Substantial<br>Equivalent) |
| Single Use | Yes | Substantial Equivalent |
| Biocompatibility<br>Test | Passes.<br>i. Primary Skin Irritation Test<br>ii. Dermal Sensitization Test | Substantial Equivalent<br>Substantial Equivalent |
| Packaging | Packed in Dispenser Boxes | Substantial Equivalent |
| Labeling Claim | i. With Extractable Protein<br>Content Labeling Claim<br>ii. Chemotherapy Drugs<br>Labeling Claim per ASTM<br>D6978-05 | Substantial Equivalent |
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Ms. Rosnita Maodin Quality Assurance Manager Top Calibre Sdn Bhd 1-1, 2, Jalan Setia Prima U13/S Setia Alam, Seksyen U13 Shah Alam, Selangor Malaysia 40170
Re: K123819
Trade/Device Name: Powder Free Latex Patient Examination Glove, Blue Tested for Use with Chemotherapy Drugs, with Protein Content Labeling Claim (Contains 50 Micrograms per dm2 of glove or Less of Water Extractable Protein)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6250
Regulation Name: Patient Examination Glove
Regulatory Class: I
Product Code: LYY, LZC Dated: January 30, 2013
Received: February 4, 2013
Dear Ms. Moadin:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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. Iisting of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you; however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
Powder Free Latex Patient Examination Glove, Blue Tested for Use with Chemotherapy Drugs, with Protein Content labeling Claim (Contains 50 Micrograms per dm2 of glove or Less of Water Extractable Protein)
### Indications for Use:
A patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner. This glove has been tested for use with specific chemotherapy drugs listed below.
K123819
### Chemotherapy Drug Permeation (Minimum Breakthrough Detection Time in Minutes)
| Carmustine (BCNU) (3.3 mg/ml) | 15.4 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------|
| Cisplatin (1.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) (20.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Cytarabine (100 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Dacarbazine (DTIC) (10.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (2.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Etoposide (20.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Fluorouracil (50.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Ifosfamide (50.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Methotrexate (25 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Mitomycin C (0.5 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Mitoxantrone (2.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Paclitaxel (Taxol) (6.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
| Thiotepa (10.0 mg/ml) | 30.6 |
| Vincristine Sulfate (1.0 mg/ml) | > 240 |
Please note that the following drugs - Carnustine and Thiotepa have extremely short permeation times of 15.4 and 30.6 minutes, respectively
AND/OR Prescription Use Over-The-Counter Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office Of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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510(k) Number: K123819
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.