A patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the examiner's hands or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
Device Story
Disposable, non-sterile examination gloves; available in nitrile (Hycare Med+) and latex (Hycare Touch) variants. Used by healthcare personnel to provide a physical barrier against contamination between patient and examiner. Nitrile gloves are blue, finger-textured, and ambidextrous. Latex gloves are natural white, palm-textured, polymer-coated, and ambidextrous. Both types are single-use and intended for clinical settings. Devices function as passive barriers; performance verified against ASTM standards for tensile strength, elongation, and pinhole resistance. Benefit includes reduced risk of cross-contamination during medical examinations.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Conformance to ASTM D6319-10 (nitrile) and ASTM D3578-19 (latex) for physical properties; ASTM D5151 for pinhole detection; ASTM D6124-06 for residual powder. Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-10 (irritation/sensitization) and ISO 10993-11 (systemic toxicity) passed. Note: ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity testing reported as failed/cytotoxic at undiluted extraction.
Indicated for use as a disposable, single-use medical glove worn on the examiner's hands or fingers to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
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.
Powder-Free Latex Exam Glove, with Protein Labeling (50 ug/g or less) (K020042)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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December 17, 2021
Hycare International Co., Ltd Sebastian Feye Regulatory Affairs Consultant Accurate Consulting Inc. 3234 Ibis Street San Diego, California 92103
Re: K211209
Trade/Device Name: Hycare Med+ Nitrile Examination Gloves; Hycare Touch Latex Examination Gloves Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6250 Regulation Name: Non-powdered patient examination glove Regulatory Class: Class I. reserved Product Code: LZA, LYY Dated: November 1, 2021 Received: November 4, 2021
Dear Sebastian Feye:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration. listing 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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Sincerely.
For Clarence W. Murray, III, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below.
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K211209
Device Name
Hycare Touch Latex Examination Gloves
### Indications for Use (Describe)
A patient exammation glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the examiner's hands or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
Model LWH-0201 - Latex exammation gloves non-sterile powder-free polymer coated (Ambidextrous) - palm textured -- Color: Natural White - Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large and X-Large
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K211209
Device Name Hycare Med+ Nitrile Examination Gloves
### Indications for Use (Describe)
A patient exammation glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the examiner's hands or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
Model NBL-0201 - Nitrile examination gloves non-sterile powder-free (Ambidextrous) - Finger textured - Color: Blue -Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and XX Large
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary - K211209
## 1 SUBMITTER:
Tippawan Phongpheaw, Assistant Managing Director Hycare International Co., Ltd 1197 Moo 3, Asia Highway, Khuanlang Hatyai Songkhla, 90110 Thailand Establishment Registration Number: None
## Primary Contact:
Sebastian Feye, Regulatory Affairs Consultant Accurate Consultants Inc. 3234 Ibis Street San Diego, CA, 92103 Telephone: 619-517-0673 sebastian@accuratefdaconsulting.com
Date Prepared: 12/16/2021
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## Name of Device Candidate #1:
1) Hycare Med+ Nitrile Examination Gloves Common or Usual Name: Exam Gloves Classification Name: Patient Examination Gloves (21 CFR 880.6250) Regulatory Class: 1, reserved Product code: LZA
## Name of Device Candidate #2:
2) Hycare Touch Latex Examination Gloves Common or Usual Name: Exam Gloves Classification Name: Patient Examination Gloves (21 CFR 880.6250) Regulatory Class: 1, reserved
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#### ന PREDICATE DEVICES:
| Candidate #1 | Primary<br>Predicate | Manufacturer | Docket<br>Number |
|----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|------------------|
| Hycare Med+<br>Nitrile Examination<br>Gloves | Powder Free<br>Nitrile Patient<br>Exam<br>Gloves, | Tangshan Zhonghong<br>Pulin Plastic Co., Ltd | K120970 |
| Candidate #2 | Primary<br>Predicate | Manufacturer | Docket<br>Number |
|---------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|------------------|
| Hycare Touch<br>Latex Examination<br>Gloves | Powder Free<br>Latex Exam<br>Glove, with<br>Protein Labeling<br>(50 ug/g or less) | Hycare International<br>Co., Ltd | K020042 |
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION: 4.
Two subject devices are bundled into this 510(k) submission. The first is a Hycare Med+ Nitrile Examination Gloves, blue colored, non-sterile called Hycare Med+ Nitrile Examination Gloves and the second is Hycare Touch Latex Examination Gloves, Natural White, Non-Sterile with Protein Labeling Claim (50 ug/g or less) called Hycare Touch Latex Examination Gloves.
The principal operation both types of patient exam gloves are to provide single use barrier protection for the wearer and each device meets all the appropriate requirement specifications for Barrier Protection and tensile properties as defined in ASTM D6319-10, Standard Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves and ASTM D3578-19, Standard Specification for Rubber Examination Gloves.
The following models are disposable, single-use examination gloves (in boxes of 50, 100 and 200) which are included in this submission:
| Models | Description | Length | Color | Sizes |
|--------|-------------|--------|-------|-------|
|--------|-------------|--------|-------|-------|
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| | Hycare Touch Latex Examination Gloves | | | |
|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|------------------|------------------|
| | Latex examination gloves non-sterile powder-free<br>polymer coated (Ambidextrous) – palm textured | | Natural<br>white | |
| LWH-0201 | | min 240 mm | | XS,S,M,L,XL |
| | Hycare Med+ Nitrile Examination Gloves | | | |
| | Nitrile examination gloves non-sterile powder-free<br>(Ambidextrous) - Finger textured | | Blue | S,M,L,XL,<br>XXL |
| NBL-0201 | | min 240 mm | | |
#### 5 INDICATIONS FOR USE:
A patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the examiner's hands or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
### 6 COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE:
The following tables compares each subject device and it's predicate device, that are identified in Section 3.0 of this summary:
## Candidate #1
| Characteristics | Subject device,<br>Hycare Med+ Nitrile<br>Examination Gloves | Predicate Device<br>Tangshan Zhonghong Pulin<br>Plastic Co. Powder- Free<br>Nitrile Patient Exam<br>Glove | Comments |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| 510k | K211209 | K120970 | Different |
| Product Code | LZA | LZA | Same |
| Intended Use | A patient examination glove<br>is a disposable device<br>intended for medical<br>purposes that is worn on the<br>examiner's hands or finger to<br>prevent contamination<br>between patient and<br>examiner. | A patient examination glove<br>is a disposable device<br>intended for medical<br>purposes that is worn on the<br>examiner's hands or finger to<br>prevent contamination<br>between patient and<br>examiner. | Same |
| Material Use | Nitrile Compound | Nitrile Compound | Same |
| Color | Blue | Blue | Same |
| Sterility | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Same |
| Dimensions | Overall Length (mm)<br>Min 230mm Width (±<br>10mm) Size S = 80mm<br>Size M= 95mm Size L<br>= 110mm Size<br>XL = 120mm XXL = 130 mm<br>Thickness at Palm<br>(mm)<br>Min; 0.05 mm<br>Thickness at Finger Tip<br>(mm) Min 0.05 mm | Overall Length (mm)<br>Min 230mm Width (±<br>10mm) Size S = 80mm<br>Size M= 95mm Size L<br>= 110mm Size<br>XL = 120mm<br>Thickness at Palm<br>(mm)<br>Min; 0.05 mm<br>Thickness at Finger Tip<br>(mm) Min 0.05 mm | Meets ASTM<br>D6319-10 |
| Physical<br>Properties | Before Ageing Tensile<br>Strength (MPa) = 14 min<br>Ultimate Elongation (%)<br>= 500 min<br>After Aging at 70°C for 168<br>hrs @ 100°C for<br>22 hrs Tensile Strength<br>(MPa) = 14 min Ultimate<br>Elongation (%) = 400 min | Before Ageing Tensile<br>Strength (MPa) = 14 min<br>Ultimate Elongation (%)<br>= 500 min<br>After Aging at 70°C for 168<br>hrs @ 100°C for<br>22 hrs Tensile Strength<br>(MPa) = 14 min Ultimate<br>Elongation (%) = 400 min | Meets ASTM<br>D6319-10 |
| Freedom from<br>Pinholes | AQL 2.5<br>Inspection Level G-1 | AQL 2.5<br>Inspection Level G-1 | Meets ASTM<br>D5151-<br>19 |
| Residual Powder | < 2.0 mg/dm2 | < 2.0 mg/dm2 | Meets ASTM<br>D6124-<br>06 |
| Biocompatibility -<br>ISO 10993-10-<br>-Primary Skin<br>Irritation<br>Test | Under the conditions of<br>this study, the test<br>article was a nonirritant. | Under the conditions of<br>this study, the test<br>article was a nonirritant. | Meets<br>ISO 10993-10 |
| ISO 10993-10-<br>Dermal<br>Sensitization<br>Assay | Under the conditions of<br>this study, the test<br>article was a non-sensitizer. | Under the conditions of<br>this study, the test<br>article was a non-sensitizer. | Meets<br>ISO 10993-10 |
| ISO 10993-5<br>Biological<br>evaluation of<br>medical devices --<br>Part 5: Tests for In<br>Vitro cytotoxicity | Under the conditions of this<br>study, the test article was<br>cytotoxic; does not meet ISO<br>10993-5 | Did not conduct this testing | Different |
| ISO 10993-11-<br>Systemic Toxicity | Under the conditions of this<br>study, the test article did not<br>induce systemic toxicity;<br>meets ISO 10993-11 | Did not conduct this testing | Different |
| Labeling for the<br>legally marketed<br>device to which<br>substantial<br>equivalence is<br>claimed | Powder Free<br>-Patient Examination<br>Glove<br>-Single Use Only<br>- Manufactured For:<br>- Lot<br>-Blue color<br>- Non-sterile | Powder Free<br>-Patient Examination<br>Glove<br>-Single Use Only<br>- Manufactured For:<br>- Lot<br>-Blue color<br>- Non-sterile | Same |
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There are no significant differences between the Hycare International Nitrile examination gloves non-sterile powder-free and the predicate, Tangshan Zhonghong Pulin Plastic Co Powder-Free Nitrile Patient Examination Gloves. (K120970)
## Candidate #2
| Characteristics | Subject device,<br>Hycare Touch Latex<br>Examination Gloves | Predicate Device<br>Hycare International Co., Ltd<br>Powder-Free Latex Exam<br>Gloves With Protein Labeling<br>(50 ug/g or less | Comments |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| 510k | K211209 | K020042 | Different |
| Product Code | LYY | LYY | Same |
| Intended Use | A patient examination glove<br>is a disposable device<br>intended for medical<br>purposes that is worn on the<br>examiner's hands or finger to<br>prevent contamination<br>between patient and<br>examiner. | A patient examination glove<br>is a disposable device<br>intended for medical<br>purposes that is worn on the<br>examiner's hands or finger to<br>prevent contamination<br>between patient and<br>examiner. | Same |
| Material Use | Rubber (Latex) Compound | Rubber (Latex) Compound | Same |
| Color | Natural White | Natural White | Same |
| Sterility | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Same |
| Dimensions | Overall Length (mm)<br>Min 220-230 mm<br>Width (± 10 mm) Size XS =<br>70mm Size S = 80mm<br>Size M= 95mm Size L<br>= 110mm Size<br>XL = 120 mm<br>Thickness at Palm<br>(mm)<br>Min; 0.08 mm<br>Thickness at Finger Tip<br>(mm) Min 0.08 mm | Overall Length (mm)<br>Min 220-230 mm<br>Width (± 10 mm) Size XS =<br>70mm Size S = 80mm<br>Size M= 95mm Size L<br>= 110mm Size<br>XL = 120 mm<br>Thickness at Palm<br>(mm)<br>Min; 0.08+ mm<br>Thickness at Finger Tip<br>(mm) Min 0.08 mm | Meets ASTM<br>D3578-19 |
| Physical<br>Properties | Before Aging Tensile<br>Strength (MPa) = 18min<br>Ultimate Elongation (%)<br>= 650min<br>Stress at 500% elongation =<br>max 5.5 MPa<br>After Aging at 70°C for 168<br>hrs @ 100°C for<br>22 hrs Tensile Strength<br>(MPa) = 14min Ultimate<br>Elongation (%) = 500min | Before Aging Tensile<br>Strength (MPa) = 18min<br>Ultimate Elongation (%)<br>= 650min<br>Stress at 500% elongation =<br>max 5.5 MPa<br>After Aging at 70°C for 168<br>hrs @ 100°C for<br>22 hrs Tensile Strength<br>(MPa) = 14min Ultimate<br>Elongation (%) = 500min | Meets ASTM<br>D3578-19 |
| Freedom from<br>Pinholes | AQL 2.5<br>Inspection Level G-1 | AQL 2.5<br>Inspection Level G-1 | Meets ASTM<br>D5151-<br>19 |
| Residual Powder | < 2.0 mg/dm² | < 2.0 mg/dm² | Meets ASTM<br>D6124-<br>06 |
| Biocompatibility -<br>ISO 10993-10-<br>-Primary Skin<br>Irritation<br>Test | Under the conditions of<br>this study, the test<br>article was a nonirritant. | Under the conditions of<br>this study, the test<br>article was a nonirritant. | Meets<br>ISO 10993-10 |
| ISO 10993-10-<br>Dermal<br>Sensitization<br>Assay | Under the conditions of<br>this study, the test<br>article was a non-sensitizer. | Under the conditions of<br>this study, the test<br>article was a non-sensitizer. | Meets<br>ISO 10993-10 |
| ISO 10993-5<br>Biological<br>evaluation of<br>medical devices --<br>Part 5: Tests for In<br>Vitro cytotoxicity | Under the conditions of this<br>study, the test article was<br>cytotoxic; does not meet ISO<br>10993-5 | Did not conduct this testing | Different |
| ISO 10993-11-<br>Systemic Toxicity | Under the conditions of this<br>study, the test article did not<br>induce systemic toxicity;<br>meets ISO 10993-11 | Did not conduct this testing | Different |
| Labeling for the<br>legally marketed<br>device to which<br>substantial<br>equivalence is<br>claimed | Powder Free<br>-Patient Examination<br>Glove<br>-Single Use Only<br>- Manufactured For:<br>- Lot<br>-Natural White<br>- Non-sterile | Powder Free<br>-Patient Examination<br>Glove<br>-Single Use Only<br>- Manufactured For:<br>- Lot<br>-Natural White<br>- Non-sterile | Same |
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There are no differences between the Hycare Touch Latex Examination Gloves and the predicate device, Hycare International Co., Ltd Powder-Free Latex Exam Gloves with Protein Labeling (50 ug/g or less (K020042).
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#### SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL TESTING RESULTS 7
Candidate #1
Hycare Med+ Nitrile Examination Gloves was tested and conformed to the following standards:
| Test Title | Purpose of Test | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ASTM D6319-10<br>Standard<br>Specification for<br>Nitrile Examination<br>Gloves for Medical<br>Application | To determine<br>tensile strength<br>and elongation of<br>gloves | Before Aging: 14 MPa min<br>Tensile, 500% Elongation<br>After Aging: 14 MPa min<br>Tensile, 400% Elongation | Met<br>acceptance<br>criteria after<br>Aging at<br>70°C for<br>168 hrs @<br>100°C for<br>22 hrs, Pass |
| ASTM D5151<br>Standard Test<br>Method for detection<br>of Holes in Medical<br>Gloves | Pinhole testing<br>with limited<br>number of<br>rejections to<br>ensure physical<br>strength | Inspection level G-1, AQL<br>2.5, reject max of 22<br>samples | 19 rejects<br>detected,<br>under 22 by<br>AQL<br>standards,<br>Pass |
| D6124-06 Standard<br>Test Method for<br>Residual Powder on<br>Medical Gloves | To determine<br>residual powder on<br>gloves to ensure<br>under 2.0 mg limit | Residue limit < 2.0 mg on<br>all sizes | All powder<br>residue on<br>all sizes<br>was <<br>2.0mg, Pass |
| ISO 10993-10<br>Biological evaluation<br>on medical device<br>Part 10: Test for<br>irritation and Skin<br>Sensitization | To determine<br>irritation and skin<br>sensitization<br>reactions if any | Sensitization: Grades of<br><1, no evidence of<br>sensitization<br>Skin Irritation: Test sites<br>should not exceed control<br>site grade | Grade 0 for<br>all tests,<br>Pass |
| ISO 10993-5<br>Biological evaluation<br>of medical devices -<br>Part 5: Tests for In<br>Vitro cytotoxicity | To determine if<br>text article is<br>cytotoxic | Cytotoxicity Grade < 2 at<br>undiluted extraction<br>Non-Toxic to L-929 cells | Cytotoxic at<br>undiluted<br>extraction,<br>Failed |
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| Test Title | Purpose of Test | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
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| Biological<br>Evaluation of<br>Medical Devices -<br>Part 11, Tests for<br>Systemic Toxicity,<br>ISO 10993-11 | To determine if<br>test article does<br>not induce<br>systemic toxicity | 1. None of the animals<br>treated with test item<br>should show a significantly<br>greater biological reactivity<br>than animals treated with<br>solvent control.<br>2. None of the animals in<br>the control group should<br>show significant loss of<br>body weight greater than<br>10%.<br>3. No mortality or abnormal<br>behavior such as<br>convulsions or prostration<br>should occur in control<br>group animals. | No mortality<br>or morbidity<br>observed,<br>gradual<br>increase in<br>body weight<br>and no<br>signs of ill<br>health or<br>toxicity was<br>observed,<br>Passed |
## Candidate #2
Hycare Touch Latex Examination Gloves was tested and conformed to the following standards:
| Test Title | Purpose of Test | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ASTM D3578-19<br>Standard<br>Specification for<br>Rubber Examination<br>Gloves | To determine<br>tensile strength<br>and elongation of<br>gloves | Before Aging: 18 MPa min<br>Tensile, 650% Elongation,<br>5.5 MPa max at 500%<br>Elongation<br>After Aging: 14 MPa min<br>Tensile, 500% Elongation | Met<br>acceptance<br>criteria after<br>Aging at<br>70oC for<br>168 hrs @<br>100oC for<br>22 hrs, Pass |
| ASTM D5151<br>Standard Test<br>Method for detection<br>of Holes in Medical<br>Gloves | Pinhole testing<br>with limited<br>number of<br>rejections to<br>ensure physical<br>strength | Inspection level G-1, AQL<br>2.5 | 13 rejects<br>detected,<br>under 22 by<br>AQL<br>standards,<br>Pass Pass |
| D6124-06 Standard<br>Test Method for<br>Residual Powder on<br>Medical Gloves | To determine<br>residual powder on<br>gloves to ensure<br>under 2.0 mg limit | Residue limit < 2.0 mg on<br>all sizes | All powder<br>residue on<br>all sizes<br>was <<br>2.0mg, Pass |
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| Test Title | Purpose of Test | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
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| ISO 10993-10<br>Biological evaluation<br>on medical device<br>Part 10: Test for<br>irritation and Skin<br>Sensitization | To determine<br>irritation and skin<br>sensitization<br>reactions if any | Sensitization: Grades of<br><1, no evidence of<br>sensitization<br>Skin Irritation: Test sites<br>should not exceed control<br>site grade | Grade 0 for<br>all tests,<br>Pass |
| ISO 10993-5<br>Biological evaluation<br>of medical devices -<br>Part 5: Tests for In<br>Vitro cytotoxicity | To determine if<br>text article is<br>cytotoxic | Cytotoxicity Grade <2 at<br>undiluted extraction<br>Non-Toxic to L-929 cells | Cytotoxic at<br>undiluted<br>extraction,<br>Failed |
| Biological<br>Evaluation of<br>Medical Devices -<br>Part 11, Tests for<br>Systemic Toxicity,<br>ISO 10993-11 | To determine if<br>test article does<br>not induce<br>systemic toxicity | 1. None of the animals<br>treated with test item<br>should show a significantly<br>greater biological reactivity<br>than animals treated with<br>solvent control.<br>2. None of the animals in<br>the control group should<br>show significant loss of<br>body weight greater than<br>10%.<br>3. No mortality or abnormal<br>behavior such as<br>convulsions or prostration<br>should occur in control<br>group animals. | No mortality<br>or morbidity<br>observed,<br>gradual<br>increase in<br>body weight<br>and no<br>signs of ill<br>health or<br>toxicity was<br>observed,<br>Passed |
#### 8 SUMMARY OF CLINICAL PERFORMANCE TESTING:
N/A Not applicable for this device.
## CONCLUSIONS:
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests that demonstrate that the two devices in this submission, Hycare Med+ Nitrile Examination Gloves (Candidate #1) and the Hycare Touch Latex Examination Gloves (Candidate #2) is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed device.
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Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
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.