← Product Code [LZA](/productcode/LZA) · K150113 # Fusion Black Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Glove (K150113) _Halyard Health · LZA · Jun 18, 2015 · General Hospital · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K150113 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Halyard Health - **Product Code:** [LZA](/productcode/LZA.md) - **Decision Date:** Jun 18, 2015 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Abbreviated - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.6250 - **Device Class:** Class 1 - **Review Panel:** General Hospital ## Indications for Use The Halyard® Fusion Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner. ## Device Story Disposable, non-sterile, ambidextrous, black-colored nitrile exam glove; features textured fingertips; chlorinated on donning side. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers to prevent cross-contamination between patient and examiner. Device acts as a physical barrier. Performance verified through standard bench testing for leakage, physical dimensions, tensile strength, elongation, and residual powder limits. Biocompatibility confirmed via irritation, sensitization, and systemic toxicity testing. Pigment additives tested for safety. No clinical testing required. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. No clinical data. Testing included ASTM D5151 (leakage), ASTM D6319 (physical dimensions, tensile strength, elongation), ASTM D6124 (residual powder), and ISO 10993-10/11 (irritation, sensitization, systemic toxicity). All results met acceptance criteria. ## Technological Characteristics Nitrile material; black pigment additives; powder-free; textured fingertip; ambidextrous; non-sterile. Standards: ASTM D5151-06 (leakage), ASTM D6319-10 (physical properties), ASTM D6124-06 (residual powder), ISO 10993-10 (irritation/sensitization), ISO 10993-11 (systemic toxicity). ## 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. ## Predicate Devices - Kimberly-Clark Lavender Nitrile Powder-Free Exam Gloves ([K081260](/device/K081260.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. 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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 June 18, 2015 Halyard Health Ms. Christine L Macauley Technical Leader, Regulatory Affairs 5405 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004 Re: K150113 Trade/Device Name: Fusion Black Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Glove Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6250 Regulation Name: Medical Exam Gloves Regulatory Class: I Product Code: LZA Dated: May 19, 2015 Received: May 21, 2015 Dear Ms. Macauley: 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. 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In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. {1}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Ms. Macauley Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. 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Division Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health {2}------------------------------------------------ ## Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known) K150113 #### Device Name Halyard® Fusion Black Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Glove The Halyard ® Fusion Black Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner. 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Prepared: | June 16, 2015 | |-------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 510(k) Submitter: | Christine L. Macauley
Regulatory Affairs Technical Leader
Halyard Health
5405 Windward Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Ph: 470-448-5158
Email: Chris.Macauley@hyh.com | | Primary Contact for
this 510(k)
Submission: | Same
Halyard Health
5405 Windward Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30004 | | Device Trade
Name: | Halyard® Fusion Black Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Glove | | Device Common
Name: | Medical Exam Gloves | | Device Product
Code and
Classification
Name: | LZA
Class I, 21 CFR §880.6250
Patient Examination Glove | | Predicate Device: | K081260
Kimberly-Clark Lavender Nitrile Powder-Free Exam Gloves | | Subject Device
Description: | Halyard® Fusion Black Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves are disposable, black-colored, nitrile,
powder-free, textured fingertip, ambidextrous, non-sterile patient examination gloves which are
chlorinated on the donning side and are packed in a cardboard dispenser box. | | Intended Use: | The Halyard® Fusion Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Glove is a disposable device intended for
medical purposes that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between
patient and examiner. | | | Subject Device | Predicate Device
K081260 | Substantially
Equivalent | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------| | FDA Product Code | LZA | LZA | Yes | | FDA Classification | Class 1 | Class 1 | Yes | | Common Name | Medical Exam Glove | Medical Exam Glove | Yes | | Device Trade Name | Halyard Fusion Black Nitrile Powder-
Free Exam Glove | Kimberly-Clark Lavender Nitrile Powder-
Free Exam Glove | Yes | | Intended Use | The Halyard Fusion Black Powder-
Free Nitrile Exam Glove is a
disposable device intended for
medical purposes that is worn on the
examiner's hand to prevent
contamination between patient and
examiner. | The Kimberly-Clark Lavender Nitrile
Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Glove is a
disposable device intended for
medical purposes that is worn on the
examiner's hand to prevent
contamination between patient and
examiner. | Yes | | | Subject Device | Predicate Device
K081260 | Substantially
Equivalent | | Technological
Characteristics | Black colored, nitrile, powder-free,
textured fingertip, ambidextrous, non-
sterile patient examination glove. | Lavender colored, nitrile, powder-free,
textured fingertip, ambidextrous, non-
sterile patient examination glove. | Yes | | Performance Data | | | | | ASTM D5151 Standard Test
Method for Detection of
Holes in Medical Gloves | Testing of the subject device shows it
meets the 2.5 AQL requirement in the
standards for leakage. The device
meets the acceptance criteria of the
standard. | Testing of the subject device shows it
meets the 2.5 AQL requirement in the
standards for leakage. The device meets
the acceptance criteria of the standard. | Yes | | ASTM D6319 Standard
Specification for Nitrile
Examination Gloves for
Medical Applications | The physical dimensions of the
subject device are within the limits of
the standard and the physical
properties of the subject device meet
the requirements for tensile strength
and elongation in the standard.
Therefore the device meets the
acceptance criteria of the standard. | The physical dimensions of the subject
device are within the limits of the standard
and the physical properties of the subject
device meet the requirements for tensile
strength and elongation in the standard.
Therefore the device meets the
acceptance criteria of the standard. | Yes | | ASTM D6124 Standard Test
Method for Residual Powder
on Medical Gloves | Residual powder on the subject
device is within the powder-free limit
of $<$ 2 $mg$ maximum powder per glove
and meets the acceptance criteria for
powder-free. | Residual powder on the subject device is
within the powder-free limit of $<$ 2 $mg$ maximum powder per glove and meets
the acceptance criteria for powder-free. | Yes | | ISO 10993-10 Biological
evaluation of medical
devices -Tests for Irritation | Acceptance criteria: Erythema/
edema up to 72 hours post exposure.
Result: Erythema/edema was
negligible. Meets acceptance criteria. | Acceptance criteria: Erythema/edema
up to 72 hours post exposure.
Result: Erythema/edema was negligible.
Meets acceptance criteria. | Yes | | ISO 10993-10 Biological
evaluation of medical
devices -Tests for Skin
Sensitization | Acceptance criteria: No evidence of
delayed dermal contact sensitivity at
24 and 48 hours post injection.
Result: Not a sensitizer under
conditions of the study. Meets
acceptance criteria. | Acceptance criteria: No evidence of
delayed dermal contact sensitivity at 24
and 48 hours post injection.
Result: Not a sensitizer under conditions
of the study. Meets acceptance criteria. | Yes | | ISO 10993 Biological
evaluation of medical
devices - Tests for Systemic
Toxicity | Acceptance criteria: No signs of
systemic toxicity up to 72 hours post
injection.
Result: No systemic toxicity
observed. Meets acceptance criteria. | Acceptance criteria: No signs of
systemic toxicity up to 72 hours post
injection.
Result: No systemic toxicity observed.
Meets acceptance criteria. | Yes | | Conclusion | The performance data support the conclusion that the subject device is as safe, as effective, and
performs as well as the legally marketed device that was submitted and cleared under K081260. | | | {4}------------------------------------------------ ## Halyard Health 510(k) for the Halyard® Fusion Black Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Glove – 510(k) Summary #### Technological Characteristics and Substantial Equivalence: The Halyard® Fusion Black Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Glove is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, Kimberly-Clark Lavender Nitrile Powder-Free Exam Gloves (K081260). The only difference is the addition of fourteen pigments that have been tested for biocompatibility. This addition of pigments raises no new issues of safety and efficacy as demonstrated by testing of biocompatibility and technical product performance as described in this 510(k) submission. {5}------------------------------------------------ ### Halyard Health of Clinical Tests: 510(k) for the Halyard® Fusion Black Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Glove – 510(k) Summary - Summary of Testing: These gloves have been tested for conformance to the applicable sections of the following standards: ASTM D5151-06 Standard Test Method for Detection of Holes in Medical Gloves ASTM D6319-10 Standard Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves for Medical Applications ASTM D6124-06 Standard Test Method for Residual Powder on Medical Gloves ISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Tests for Irritation and Skin Sensitization ISO 10993-11 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Tests for Systemic Toxicity ALL RESULTS OF TESTING MET ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA. Brief Description No new clinical tests were required to support this 510(k) notification. CONCLUSION: The performance data support the conclusion that the subject device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed device that was submitted and cleared under K081260. --- **Source:** [https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K150113](https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K150113) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. If you're preparing [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [get in touch](https://innolitics.com/contact). **Cite:** Innolitics at https://innolitics.com