K211809 · Wuhan Dymex Healthcare Co., Ltd. · FYA · Oct 18, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K211809
Device Name
Surgical Gown
Applicant
Wuhan Dymex Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FYA · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 18, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4040
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Surgical gown is intended to be worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedure to protect both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. Per ANSI/AAMI PB70:2012 Liquid barrier performance and classification of protective apparel and drapes intended for use in health care facilities, the surgical gown met the requirements for Level 3 classification.
Device Story
Surgical gown designed for use by operating room personnel during surgical procedures. Device acts as physical barrier to prevent transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material between patient and staff. Single-use, disposable, sterile garment available in sizes S through XXXL. Manufactured from SMS, polyester, and nylon materials. Provides AAMI Level 3 barrier protection. Used in clinical operating room settings; worn by surgeons, nurses, and surgical staff. Protects patient and staff from cross-contamination during surgery.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified via AATCC 127 (hydrostatic pressure), AATCC 42 (water impact), ISO 9073-10 (linting), ASTM D737 (air permeability), ASTM D5034 (breaking strength), ASTM D5587 (tearing strength), and biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993-5, -7, -10).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: SMS, polyester, nylon. Barrier: AAMI Level 3. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) to SAL 10^-6. Dimensions: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL. Standards: ANSI/AAMI PB70:2012, 16 CFR 1610, AATCC 127, AATCC 42, ISO 9073-10, ASTM D1683, ASTM D5587, ASTM D5034, ASTM D737, ASTM F88, ASTM F1929, ISO 10993-5, -7, -10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for operating room personnel during surgical procedures to provide barrier protection against microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material for both patient and personnel.
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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October 18, 2021
Wuhan Dymex Healthcare Co., Ltd. % Diana Hong General Manager Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd P.O.box 120-119 Shanghai. 200120 China
Re: K211809
Trade/Device Name: Surgical Gown Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4040 Regulation Name: Surgical Apparel Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FYA Dated: September 6, 2021 Received: September 14, 2021
Dear Diana Hong:
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,
Clarence W. Murray, III, PhD Assistant Director DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K211809
Device Name Surgical Gown
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Surgical gown is intended to be worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedure to protect both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.
Per ANSI/AAMI PB70:2012 Liquid barrier performance and classification of protective apparel and drapes intended for use in health care facilities, the surgical gown met the requirements for Level 3 classification.
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# 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with requirements of Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) Number: K211809
- 1. Date of Preparation: 09/08/2021
- 2. Sponsor Identification
### Wuhan Dymex Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Room 1701, Unit 2, Building 5, Jinsegangwan Phase 5,Dongfeng Avenue, Wuhan, 430000, China.
Establishment Registration Number: 3013006775
Contact Person: Lynn Wu Position: Sales Manager Tel: +86-27-85827780 Fax: +86-27-85827780 Email: lynn.w(@medlinkindustry.com
- 3. Designated Submission Correspondent Ms.
Diana Hong (Primary Contact Person) Ms. Jinlei Tang (Alternative Contact Person)
Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd. P.O. Box 120-119, Shanghai, 200120, China
Tel: +86-21-22815850, Fax: 360-925-3199 Email: info@mid-link.net
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#### 4. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: Surgical Gown Common Name: Surgical Gown
### Regulatory Information
Classification Name: Gown, Surgical Classification: II; Product Code: FYA; Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4040 Review Panel: General Hospital;
Indication for use:
Surgical gown is intended to be worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedure to protect both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.
Per ANSI/AAMI PB70:2012 Liquid barrier performance and classification of protective apparel and drapes intended for use in health care facilities, the surgical gown met the requirements for Level 3 classification.
Device Description:
The proposed device is intended to be worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedure to protect both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. The proposed device is single use, disposable medical devices and are provided in sterile. The surgical gown is available in six product sizes, including S, M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL. The barrier protection level for surgical gown met AAMI Level 3.
- ર : Identification of Predicate Device
510(k) Number: K172987; GMAX Industries, Inc. Product Name: Surgical Gown (AE1001, AE2001, AE3001)
- Technological Characteristics Comparison With The Predicate Device 6.
| Table 1. General Comparison | |
|-----------------------------|--|
| | |
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device K172987 | Comparison |
|------|-----------------|--------------------------|------------|
| | | | |
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| Product Code | FYA | FYA | Same |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Regulation No. | 21CFR 878.4040 | 21CFR 878.4040 | Same |
| Class | II | II | Same |
| Indications for Use | Surgical gown is intended to be worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedure to protect both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.<br><br>Per ANSI/AAMI PB70:2012 Liquid barrier performance and classification of protective apparel and drapes intended for use in health care facilities, the surgical gown met the requirements for Level 3 classification. | Surgical gown is intended to be worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedure to protect both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.<br><br>Per ANSI/AAMI PB70:2012 Liquid barrier performance and classification of protective apparel and drapes intended for use in health care facilities, the AE series surgical gowns met the requirements for Level 2 classification, the AG series surgical gowns met the requirements for Level 3 classification. | Different |
| Style | Non-reinforced | Non-reinforced/ Fabric-reinforced/ Poly-reinforced | Similar |
| Durability | Disposable | Disposable | Same |
| Color | Blue | Blue | Same |
| Labeling | Conform with 21CFR Part 801 | Conform with 21CFR Part 801 | Same |
Different - Indications for Use
The proposed device and predicate device are intended to be worn by operating room personnel during surgical procedure to protect both the surgical patient and the operating room personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. Per ANSI/AAMI PB70:2012, the proposed device met the requirements for Level 3 classification, while the predicate device met the requirements for Level 2 and Level 3 classification. The indications for use for the proposed device can be covered by the predicate device.
Similar – Style
The style for the proposed device is different from the predicate device. The proposed device is a nonreinforced device, while the predicate device is available in three types, non-reinforced, fabric
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reinforced and poly-reinforced. The style for the proposed device can be covered by the predicate device.
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device K172987 | Comparison |
|---------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Weight per square (g) | 43g/m2 | 44g/m2 | Different |
| Size | S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL | XL | Different |
| Flammability | Class I | Class I | Same |
| Hydrostatic pressure | >50 cm | AE series: >20 cm;<br>AG series: >50 cm | Same |
| Water impact | ≤1.0 g | ≤1.0 g | Same |
| Breaking strength | >20N | ≥20N | Same |
| Tearing strength | >20N | >30N | Different |
| Linting | Log10≤4 | Log10<4 | Same |
| Air permeability | >30 ft³/min/ft² | >30 ft³/min/ft² | Same |
| Barrier protection level | Level 3 per AAMI PB 70 | Level 2/Level 3 per AAMI PB 70 | Similar |
| Material | SMS, Polyester, Nylon | SMMMS, Polypropylene, PE(Poly Ethylene), Polyester | Different |
| Biocompatibility | | | |
| Cytotoxicity<br>Irritation<br>Sensitization | Under the conditions of the study, the device is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing. | Under the conditions of the study, the device is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing. | Same |
| Sterilization | Sterile<br>Method: Ethylene Oxide (EO);<br>Sterilization Assurance Level<br>(SAL): 10-6 | Non-sterile | Different |
Table 2.Technological Comparison
Different - Weight per square
The weight per square for the proposed device is different from the predicate device.
Different - Size
The size for the proposed device is different from the predicate device. The proposed device is available in 6 product sizes, including S, M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL.
Different - Tearing strength
The tearing strength for the proposed device is different from the predicate device,
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### Similar - Barrier protection level
The barrier protection level for the proposed device is different from the predicate device.
Different - Material
The material for the proposed device is different from the predicate device.
Different - Sterilization
The product status of the proposed device is different from the predicate device. The proposed device is sterilized and the predicate device is non-sterilized.
#### 7. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
Non clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was same/similar to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
- > 16 CFR Part 1610 Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles;
- > AATCC 127: 2017 Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test;
- > AATCC 42: 2017 Water Resistance: Impact Penetration Test;
- A ISO 9073-10: 2003 Textiles-Test Methods for Nonwovens-Part 10: Lint and Other Particles Generation in the Dry State;
- A ASTM D1683/D1683M: 2017(2018) Standard Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Fabrics:
- > ASTM D5587: 2015(2019) Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Trapezoid Procedure:
- > ASTM D5034: 2009(2017) Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test);
- A ASTM D737: 2018 Standard Test Method for Air Permeability of TextileFabrics;
- A ASTM F88/F88M: 2015 Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials;
- > ASTM F1929: 2015 Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration;
- > ISO 10993-7: 2008 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices-Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Residuals;
- > ISO 10993-5: 2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices-Part 5: Tests for in Vitro Cytotoxicity;
- A ISO 10993-10: 2010 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices-Part 10: Tests for Irritation and Skin Sensitization;
| | Table 3. Performance Testing | |
|--|------------------------------|--|
|--|------------------------------|--|
| Test Method | Purpose | Acceptance Criteria | Results | |
|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|--|
| | | | | |
| Flammability | The test was performed in accordance<br>with 16 CFR Part 1610 Standard for<br>the Flammability of Clothing Textiles<br>to evaluate the flammability of the test<br>sample. | Meets<br>requirements | Class 1<br>Pass | |
| Hydrostatic<br>pressure | The test was performed in accordance<br>with AATCC 127: 2017<br>Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure<br>Test to determine the hydrostatic<br>pressure of<br>the test sample. | >50 cm | Average 72.05 cm | |
| Water impact | The test was performed in accordance<br>with AATCC 42: 2017 Water<br>Resistance: Impact Penetration Test to<br>evaluate the water impact of the test<br>sample. | ≤1.0 g | Average 0.45g | |
| Breaking strength | The test was performed in accordance<br>with ASTM D 5034:2009(2017)<br>Standard Test Method for Breaking<br>Strength and Elongation of Textile<br>Fabrics (Grab Test) to evaluate the<br>breaking strength of the test sample. | >20N | MD: Average 74.88<br>CD: Average 50.73 | |
| Tearing strength | The test was performed in accordance<br>with ASTM D5587:2015(2019)<br>Standard Test Method for Tearing<br>Strength of Fabrics by Trapezoid<br>Procedure to evaluate the tearing<br>strength of the test sample. | >20N | MD: Average 63.87<br>CD: Average 34.91 | |
| Linting | The test was performed in accordance<br>with ISO 9073-10:2003 Textiles-Test<br>Methods for Nonwovens-Pat 10: Lint<br>and Other Particles Generation in the<br>Dry State to evaluate the linting of the<br>test sample. | $Log_{10}(particle count) < 4$ | Average 3.4 | |
| Air permeability | The test was performed in accordance<br>with ASTM D737: 2018 Standard Test<br>Method for Air Permeability of Textile<br>Fabrics to evaluate the air permeability<br>of the test sample. | >30 ft³/min/ft² | Average 35.3 | |
| EO/ECH<br>Residue | The test was performed in accordance<br>with ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological<br>evaluation of medical devices - Part 7:<br>Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals to<br>evaluate the level of sterilant residues. | EO: < 4 mg/device<br>ECH: < 9 mg/device | EO: Average 0.95 mg/device<br>ECH: Average 0.98 mg/device | |
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| Test Method | Purpose | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Cytotoxicity | The test was performed in accordance<br>with ISO 10993-5 Third edition 2009-<br>06-01 Biological evaluation of medical<br>devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro<br>cytotoxicity to evaluate the cytotoxicity<br>of the test sample. | The viability should<br>be $≥$ 70% of the<br>blank. And the 50%<br>extract of the test<br>sample should have<br>at least the same or a<br>higher viability than<br>the 100% extract | The viability was $≥$ 70%<br>of the blank. And the<br>50% extract of the test<br>sample had a higher<br>viability than the 100%<br>extract. Under the<br>conditions of the study,<br>the proposed device was<br>non-cytotoxic. |
| Sensitization | The test was performed in accordance<br>with ISO 10993-10 Third Edition<br>2010-08-01 Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices - Part 10: Tests for<br>irritation and skin sensitization to<br>evaluate the sensitization of the test<br>sample. | Non-sensitizing | Under the conditions of<br>the study, the proposed<br>device<br>was<br>non-sensitizing. |
| Irritation | The test was performed in accordance<br>with ISO 10993-10 Third Edition<br>2010-08-01 Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices - Part 10: Tests for<br>irritation and skin sensitization to<br>evaluate the irritation of the test<br>sample. | Non-irritating | Under the conditions of<br>the study, the proposed<br>device was non-irritating. |
Table 4. Biocompatibility Testing
#### 8. Clinical Test Conclusion
No clinical study is included in this submission.
#### 9. Conclusion
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the proposed devices are as safe, as effective, and perform as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate device K172987.
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