A surgeon's glove is a device made of natural rubber intended to be worn by operating room personnel to protect a surgical wound from contamination.
Device Story
Sterile, powder-free, hand-specific orthopedic surgical glove; manufactured from natural rubber latex; features hydrogel polymer coating, independent thumb design, and beaded, mechanically locking cuffs to prevent roll-down. Intended for single-use by operating room personnel during orthopedic, trauma, or reconstructive surgeries requiring a thicker barrier. Provides protection against contamination of surgical wounds. Device is non-sterile/sterile (as labeled) and disposable.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data required. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993-10), physical properties (ASTM D3577), freedom from holes (ASTM D5151), powder residual (ASTM D6124), protein content (ASTM D5712), and puncture resistance (AS/NZ 4179).
Indicated for use by operating room personnel as a protective barrier for surgical wounds during orthopedic, trauma, and reconstructive surgical procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A non-powdered surgeon's glove is a device intended to be worn on the hands of operating room personnel to protect a surgical wound from contamination. A non-powdered surgeon's glove does not incorporate powder for purposes other than manufacturing. The final finished glove includes only residual powder from manufacturing.
Predicate Devices
Protexis Sterile Latex Powder-Free Surgical Gloves with Hydrogel Coating (K111015)
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March 24, 2016
Cardinal Health 200, LLC. Ms. Caroline Miceli Manager, Regulatory Affairs 1500 Waukegan Road Waukegan, Illinois 60085
Re: K151778
Trade/Device Name: Cardinal Health 111 Sterile Latex Powder-Free Orthopedic Surgical Gloves with Hydrogel Coating Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4460 Regulation Name: Surgeon's Glove Regulatory Class: I Product Code: KGO Dated: February 18, 2016 Received: February 22, 2016
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Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D.
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D. Clinical Deputy Director DAGRID/ODE/CDRH FOR
Erin Keith, M.S. Division Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K151778
Device Name
Cardinal Health TM Sterile Latex Powder-Free Orthopedic Surgical Gloves With Hydrogel Coating
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
A surgeon's glove is a device made of natural rubber intended to be worn by operating room personnel to protect a surgical wound from contamination.
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| | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Cardinal Health™ Sterile Latex Powder-Free Orthopedic Surgical Gloves with Hydrogel Coating K151778
| Manufacturer: | Cardinal Health 200, LLC<br>1500 Waukegan Road<br>Waukegan, IL 60085 |
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| Regulatory Affairs Contact: | Caroline Miceli<br>1500 Waukegan Road<br>Waukegan, IL 60085 |
| Telephone Number: | (847) 887-6864 |
| Fax Number: | (847) 887-2461 |
| Date Summary Prepared: | March 23, 2016 |
| Product Trade Name: | Cardinal Health™ Sterile Latex Powder-Free Orthopedic Surgical<br>Gloves with Hydrogel Coating |
| Common Name: | Orthopedic Surgeon's Gloves |
| Classification Name: | Surgeon's Gloves |
| Classification Panel: | General and Plastic Surgery |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 878.4460 |
| Product Code: | KGO |
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Cardinal Health™ Sterile Latex Powder-Free Orthopedic Surgical Gloves with Hydrogel Coating K151778
| Predicate Devices: | K111015 – ProtexisTM Sterile Latex Powder-Free Surgical Gloves<br>with Hydrogel Coating |
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| | K903987- TriflexTM Orthopedic Sterile Surgeon's Glove |
| Reason for 510(k)<br>Submission: | New device |
| Device Description: | The proposed device is a sterile latex powder-free surgical glove<br>that is formulated using natural rubber latex and is brown in color.<br>The glove is coated with hydrogel polymer coating. |
| | The glove is manufactured using molds that feature an independent<br>thumb and mechanically locking cuffs to help prevent cuff roll<br>down. They are offered powder-free and sterile. This glove is for<br>single use only. |
| | This glove is suitable for use as a specialty surgical glove intended<br>for orthopedic procedures or other procedures where a thicker<br>barrier may be desired such as trauma and reconstructive surgery. |
| Intended Use: | A surgeon's glove is a device made of natural rubber intended to be<br>worn by operating room personnel to protect a surgical wound<br>from contamination. |
| Substantial Equivalence: | The proposed device is substantially equivalent to the predicate<br>devices identified in this 510(k) summary. Substantial equivalence<br>can be established in regard to intended use, physical properties<br>and characteristics, design and product features. All gloves are<br>made of natural rubber latex using similar manufacturing<br>processes. |
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Cardinal Health™ Sterile Latex Powder-Free Orthopedic Surgical Gloves with Hydrogel Coating K151778
| | New Device<br>Cardinal Health™<br>Sterile Latex Powder-<br>Free Orthopedic<br>Surgical Gloves with<br>Hydrogel Coating<br>(K151778) | Predicate Device 1<br>Protexis™ Sterile Latex<br>Powder-Free Surgical<br>Gloves with Hydrogel<br>Coating (K111015) | Predicate Device 2<br>Triflex™ Orthopedic<br>Sterile Surgeon's Glove<br>(K903987) |
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| Characteristic | Sterile Latex Powder-<br>Free Orthopedic<br>Surgical Gloves with<br>Hydrogel Coating | Sterile Latex Powder-<br>Free Surgical Gloves<br>with Hydrogel Coating | Orthopedic Sterile<br>Latex Powdered<br>Surgeon's Glove |
| Material Composition | Natural Rubber Latex | Natural Rubber Latex | Natural Rubber Latex |
| Design | Single Use<br>Sterile<br>Powder-free<br>Hand Specific<br>Independent Thumb<br>Beaded Cuff<br>Lubricated<br>Hydrogel Polymer<br>Coating | Single Use<br>Sterile<br>Powder-free<br>Hand Specific<br>Independent Thumb<br>Beaded Cuff<br>Lubricated<br>Hydrogel Polymer<br>Coating | Single Use<br>Sterile<br>Powdered<br>Hand Specific<br>Independent Thumb<br>Beaded Cuff |
| Label Claim | • Latex<br>• Single Use<br>• Sterile<br>• Powder-free<br>• Hydrogel Coating<br>• Contains less than<br>50 µg/dm² of total<br>water extractable<br>protein per glove<br>• Puncture<br>Resistance $≥$ 5N | • Latex<br>• Single Use<br>• Sterile<br>• Powder-free<br>• Hydrogel Coating<br>• Contains less than<br>50 µg/dm² of total<br>water extractable<br>protein per glove | • Latex<br>• Single Use<br>• Sterile<br>• Powdered |
| | New Device<br>Cardinal Health™<br>Sterile Latex Powder-<br>Free Orthopedic<br>Surgical Gloves with<br>Hydrogel Coating<br>(K151778) | Predicate Device 1<br>Protexis™ Sterile Latex<br>Powder-Free Surgical<br>Gloves with Hydrogel<br>Coating (K111015) | Predicate Device 2<br>Triflex™ Orthopedic<br>Sterile Surgeon's Glove<br>(K903987) |
| Intended Use/<br>Indications for Use | Orthopedic Powder-<br>Free Surgeon's Glove | Powder-Free Surgeon's<br>Glove | Orthopedic Powdered<br>Surgeon's Glove |
| Dimensions &<br>Physical Properties | Meets ASTM D3577 | Meets ASTM D3577 | Meets ASTM D3577 |
| Freedom from Holes | AQL meets 21CFR<br>800.20 & ASTM<br>D3577 requirements | AQL meets 21CFR<br>800.20 & ASTM<br>D3577 requirements | AQL meets 21CFR<br>800.20 & ASTM<br>D3577 requirements |
| Powder Residual | Meets requirements of<br>≤ 2.0 mg/glove for<br>Powder-Free<br>designation per ASTM<br>D3577 | Meets requirements of<br>≤ 2.0 mg/glove for<br>Powder-Free<br>designation per ASTM<br>D3577 | N/A |
| Protein Contents | Contains less than 50<br>µg/dm² of total water<br>extractable protein per<br>glove as tested per<br>ASTM D5712 | Contains less than 50<br>µg/dm² of total water<br>extractable protein per<br>glove as tested per<br>ASTM D5712 | N/A |
| Puncture Resistance | Puncture<br>Resistance ≥ 5N<br>as tested per AS/NZ<br>4179 | N/A | N/A |
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#### Performance Data
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#### Summary of Non-Clinical Tests Conducted for Determination of Substantial Equivalence Dorfo - Now Davia
| | | Performance Test Summarv-New Device | |
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| Characteristics | Standard/Test/FDA<br>Guidance | Results Summary |
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| Biocompatibility: | | |
| Primary Skin Irritation | ISO 10993-10 | Under conditions of the study,<br>gloves are non-irritating. |
| Guinea Pig<br>Maximization | ISO 10993-10 | Under the conditions of the<br>study, gloves do not display<br>any potential for sensitization. |
| Physical Characteristics: | | |
| Dimensions | ASTM D3577 | Meet requirements |
| Physical Properties | ASTM D3577 | Meet requirements for rubber<br>surgical gloves |
| Freedom from Holes | 21 CFR 800.20 & ASTM<br>D3577 | Tested in accordance with<br>ASTM D5151 with acceptable<br>results |
| Powder Residual | ASTM D3577 tested using<br>ASTM standard D6124 | Gloves meet powder level<br>requirements for "Powder-<br>Free" designation. Results<br>generated values < 2mg of<br>residual powder per glove. |
| Protein Content | FDA Medical Glove Guidance<br>Manual, ASTM D5712 | Gloves yielded the results of<br>less than 50 µg/dm² of total<br>water extractable protein per<br>glove. |
| Puncture Resistance | AS/NZ 4179 | Tested in accordance with<br>AS/NZ with acceptable results |
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Cardinal Health™ Sterile Latex Powder-Free Orthopedic Surgical Gloves with Hydrogel Coating K151778
| Characteristic | Requirement | New Device | Predicate<br>Device 1 | Predicate<br>Device 2 |
|----------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | Cardinal HealthTM<br>Sterile Latex<br>Powder-Free<br>Orthopedic<br>Surgical<br>Gloves with<br>Hydrogel<br>Coating<br>(K151778) | ProtexisTM<br>Sterile Latex<br>Powder-Free<br>Surgical<br>Gloves with<br>Hydrogel<br>Coating<br>(K111015) | TriflexTM<br>Orthopedic<br>Sterile<br>Surgeon's<br>Glove<br>(K903987) |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-1 | Meets<br>requirements | Meets<br>requirements | Meets<br>requirements |
| Primary Skin<br>Irritation | ISO 10993-10 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Guinea Pig<br>Maximization | ISO 10993-10 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Dimensions | ASTM D3577 | Meets<br>requirements | Meets<br>requirements | Meets<br>requirements |
| Physical Properties | ASTM D3577 | Meets<br>requirements | Meets<br>requirements | Meets<br>requirements |
| Freedom from Holes | 21CFR800.20,<br>ASTM D3577 | Meets<br>requirements | Meets<br>requirements | Meets<br>requirements |
| Powder Residual | ASTM D3577 | Meets<br>requirements | Meets<br>requirements | N/A |
| Protein Content | ASTM D5712 | Pass | Pass | N/A |
| Puncture Resistance | AZ/NZ 4179 | Pass | N/A | N/A |
## Comparative Performance Information Summary
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Cardinal Health™Sterile Latex Powder-Free Orthopedic Surgical Gloves with Hydrogel Coating K151778
## Summary of Clinical Tests Conducted for Determination of Substantial Equivalence and/or Clinical Information:
Clinical Data is not required.
#### Conclusions Drawn from Non-Clinical Data:
Non-clinical data demonstrates that the Cardinal Health™ Sterile Latex Powder-Free Orthopedic Surgical Gloves with Hydrogel Coating meet the technological characteristics of the ASTM D3577 standard. These gloves are as safe and as effective and performs as well as the legally marketed devices identified in this submission.
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