K212914 · Glovmaster Sdn. Bhd. · LZA · Dec 22, 2021 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K212914
Device Name
Glovmaster Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free
Applicant
Glovmaster Sdn. Bhd.
Product Code
LZA · General Hospital
Decision Date
Dec 22, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6250
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
GLOVMASTER Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free is a disposable device intended for medical purpose that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
Device Story
Disposable, non-sterile, ambidextrous nitrile examination glove; blue color; finger-textured. Worn by healthcare examiners to provide barrier protection against contamination between patient and examiner. Manufactured from acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer. Used in clinical or medical settings. Provides physical barrier; prevents direct contact between examiner and patient. Benefits patient and examiner by reducing risk of cross-contamination.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified via ASTM D6319-19 (dimensions, physical properties, barrier integrity, powder residue) and ISO 10993-1:2018 (biocompatibility: cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity).
Technological Characteristics
Material: acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer (nitrile). Form: ambidextrous, finger-textured, blue, powder-free. Standards: ASTM D6319-19, ASTM D5151-19, ASTM D6124-06, ISO 10993. Non-sterile. Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Thickness: min 0.05 mm (palm/finger). Tensile strength: min 14 MPa. Ultimate elongation: min 500% (before aging), 400% (after aging).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a disposable medical glove worn on the examiner's hand to prevent cross-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.
Predicate Devices
JR Medic Blue Nitrile Examination Gloves Powder Free (K192333)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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December 22, 2021
Glovmaster SDN. BHD. % Manoj Zacharias US Agent Liberty Management Group Limited 75 Executive Drive Suite 114 Aurora, Illinois 60504
Re: K212914
Trade/Device Name: Glovmaster Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6250 Regulation Name: Non-Powdered Patient Examination Glove Regulatory Class: Class I, reserved Product Code: LZA Dated: November 17, 2021 Received: November 29, 2021
Dear Manoj Zacharias:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212914
Device Name
GLOVMASTER Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free
### Indications for Use (Describe)
GLOVMASTER Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free is a disposable device intended for medical purpose that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
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### GLOVMASTER SDN. BHD (1390380-A)
Head Quarters: BV05F20, IOI Boulevard, Jalan Kenari 5, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong Selangor Tel : 603-86034781
Manufacturing: 154, Jalan 4, Kawasan Perindustrian Olak Lempit, 42700 Banting, Selangor.
# 510(k) SUMMARY (K212914)
[AS REQUIRED BY 21CFR807.92]
#### I. SUBMITTER
| 510(k) Owner's Name | : | Glovmaster SDN. BHD. |
|--------------------------|---|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address | : | 154, Jalan 4, Kawasan Perindustrian Olak Lempit, 42700<br>Banting, Selangor, Malaysia. |
| Telephone | : | +603-86034781 |
| Contact person | : | Ms. Zarina binti Hamid |
| Designation | : | QMS Manager |
| Contact Number | : | +6013-5928225 |
| Contact Email | : | ina@glovmaster.com.my |
| Date of Summary Prepared | : | 21.12.2021 |
- II. DEVICE
| Device Name | : | GLOVMASTER Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free |
|----------------------------|---|--------------------------------------------------|
| Device Common Name | : | Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free |
| Device Classification name | : | Non-powdered patient examination glove |
| Regulation Number | : | 21 CFR 880.6250 |
| Class | : | I |
| Product Code | : | LZA |
## III. PREDICATE DEVICE
| Predicate Device Name | : | JR Medic Blue Nitrile Examination Gloves Powder Free |
|-----------------------|---|------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | : | K192333 |
| Regulation Number | : | 21 CFR 880.6250 |
| Class | : | I |
| Product Code | : | LZA |
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## IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
GLOVMASTER Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free is a Class I device bearing the product code LZA (21CFR 880.6250). They meet all the current specifications listed under the ASTM D6319-19, Standard Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves for Medical Application. They are made from acrylonitrilebutadiene copolymer dispersion. These gloves are blue in color having Finger Texture, Ambidextrous and are powder free. The product is non-sterile.
### INDICATIONS FOR USE V.
GLOVMASTER Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free is a disposable device intended for medical purpose that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner
# VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
| SI.<br>No | Features compared | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Comparison | | | | | |
|-----------|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|--|--|--|--|--|
| | General Information | | | | | | | | |
| 1. | 510(k) Number | K212914 | K192333 | - | | | | | |
| 2. | Manufacturer | Glovmaster SDN. BHD. | JR Engineering & Medical<br>Technologies (M) SDN.BHD | - | | | | | |
| 3. | Classification | I | I | Same | | | | | |
| 4. | Regulation number | 21 CFR 880.6250 | 21 CFR 880.6250 | Same | | | | | |
| 5. | Product Code | LZA | LZA | Same | | | | | |
| 6. | Indication For Use | GLOVMASTER Nitrile Examination<br>Glove Powder Free is a disposable<br>device intended for medical<br>purpose that is worn on the<br>examiner's hand to prevent<br>contamination between patient<br>and examiner. | JR Medic Blue Nitrile Examination<br>Gloves Powder Free is disposable<br>devices intended for medical<br>purpose that are worn on the<br>examiner's hand to prevent<br>contamination between patient<br>and examiner. | Same | | | | | |
| 7. | Material | Nitrile | Nitrile | Same | | | | | |
| 8. | Color | Blue | Blue | Same | | | | | |
| 9. | Texture | Finger Texture | Finger texture | Same | | | | | |
| 10. | Ambidextrous | Yes | Data Not available | - | | | | | |
| 11. | Size | S, M, L, XL | XS, S, M, L, XL | Similar | | | | | |
| 12. | OTC Use | Yes | Yes | Same | | | | | |
| 13. | Reusability | Single use | Single use | Same | | | | | |
| 14. | Sterility | Non- sterile | Non- sterile | Same | | | | | |
### Table 1: General Comparison
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| SI.<br>No | Features compared | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Comparison | |
|-----------|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| 15. | Dimensions | Length Min 230 m<br>Width Min 95±10<br>Mm (for medium size) | Length Min 230 m<br>Width Min 95±10<br>Mm (for medium size) | Same | |
| 16. | Thickness | Palm min 0.05 mm<br>Finger min 0.05 mm | Palm min 0.05 mm<br>Finger min 0.05 mm | Same | |
| 17. | Physical Properties | Before Aging<br>Tensile Strength min 14 MPa<br>Ultimate Elongation Min 500%<br>After Aging<br>Tensile Strength min 14 MPa<br>Ultimate Elongation Min 400% | Before Aging<br>Tensile Strength min 14 MPa<br>Ultimate Elongation Min 500%<br>After Aging<br>Tensile Strength min 14 MPa<br>Ultimate Elongation Min 400% | Same | |
| 18. | Detection of Holes | Passes AQL 2.5 | Passes AQL 1.5 | Similar | |
| 19. | Powder Free Residue | ≤2 mg/glove | ≤2 mg/glove | Same | |
| 20. | Biocompatibility Study | In Vitro Cytotoxicity | Under the conditions of the study, the device extract has a cytotoxic potential. | Under the conditions of the study, cytotoxic. Additional testing was performed to determine if this was a systemic toxicity concern. | Same |
| | | Skin Sensitization | Under the conditions of the study not a sensitizer | Under the conditions of the study not a sensitizer | Same |
| | | Skin Irritation | Under the condition of study not an irritant | Under the condition of study not an irritant | Same |
| | | Acute systemic toxicity | Under the condition of study, the device extracts do not pose a systemic toxicity. | Under the condition of study, the device extracts do not pose a systemic toxicity. | Same |
| | | Material mediated pyrogenicity | Under the conditions of the study, the device demonstrate a non-pyrogenic response. | Under the conditions of the study, the device did not demonstrate a material mediated Pyrogenicity response. | Same |
There are no significant differences between the two products and are identical in terms of intended use, materials, design, manufacturing methods.
# VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
### Non- Clinical Data A.
#### Performance Tests 1.
GLOVMASTER Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free is subjected to the following performance tests according to the requirements of Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Medical Glove Guidance Manual and found to be safe and efficient with respect to its intended use:
- Dimension
- Physical property
- Barrier property tests Detection of Holes in Medical Gloves
- Powder Free Residue
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| SL<br>no | Title of<br>Test | Purpose<br>of Test | Reference<br>Source | Acceptance Criteria | | | Result | | | Pass/<br>Fail |
|----------|-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|---------------------|--------------|--------------|---------------|
| 1 | Physical<br>dimension<br>test | To<br>measure<br>the length,<br>width and<br>thickness<br>of gloves | ASTM<br>D6319-19<br>Standard<br>Specification<br>for Nitrile<br>Examination<br>Gloves for<br>Medical<br>Application | Size | Length | Width | Size | Length | Width | |
| | | | | S | 230mm<br>min | 80<br>mm±10 | S | 248 mm | 85.61<br>mm | Pass |
| | | | | M | | 95<br>mm±10 | M | 245.23<br>mm | 95.15<br>mm | Pass |
| | | | | L | | 110<br>mm±10 | L | 248.07<br>mm | 105 mm | Pass |
| | | | | XL | | 120<br>mm±10 | XL | 251.46<br>mm | 114.07<br>mm | Pass |
| | | | | Thickness | | | Thickness | | | Pass/<br>Fail |
| | | | | S | 0.05 mm<br>min | 0.05 mm<br>min | S | 0.07 mm | 0.11 mm | Pass |
| | | | | M | | | M | 0.06 mm | 0.11 mm | Pass |
| | | | | L | | | L | 0.06 mm | 0.11 mm | Pass |
| | | | | XL | | | XL | 0.06 mm | 0.10 mm | Pass |
| | | | | Tensile strength | | | Tensile strength | | | Pass/<br>Fail |
| | | To test<br>tensile<br>strength<br>and<br>ultimate<br>elongation | ASTM<br>D6319-19<br>Standard<br>Specification<br>for Nitrile<br>Examination<br>Gloves for<br>Medical<br>Application | S | 14Mpa<br>Min for<br>all sizes | 14Mpa<br>Min for<br>all sizes | S | 33.60<br>MPa | 30.56<br>MPa | Pass |
| 2 | Physical<br>property<br>test | | | M | | | M | 33.69<br>MPa | 32.05<br>MPa | Pass |
| | | | | L | | | L | 32.78<br>MPa | 28.66<br>MPa | Pass |
| | | | | XL | | | XL | 33.96<br>MPa | 32.20<br>MPa | Pass |
| | | | | Ultimate Elongation | | | Ultimate Elongation | | | Pass/<br>Fail |
| | | | | S | 500%<br>Min for<br>all sizes | 400%<br>Min for<br>all sizes | S | 521.53% | 483.84% | Pass |
| | | | | M | | | M | 553.07% | 514.61% | Pass |
| | | | | L | | | L | 526.15% | 504.61% | Pass |
| | | | XL | | | XL | 524.61% | 496.15% | Pass | |
# Table 2: Performance Testing Summary
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| SL<br>no | Title of<br>Test | Purpose<br>of Test | Reference<br>Source | Acceptance Criteria | Result |
|----------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 3 | Barrier<br>property<br>test | To detect<br>holes in<br>gloves | ASTM<br>D6319-19 /<br>ASTM<br>D5151-19<br>Standard<br>Test Method<br>for Detection<br>of Holes in<br>Medical<br>Gloves | AQL 2.5 | AQL 2.5<br>Pass |
| 4 | Powder<br>free<br>residue<br>test | To test<br>residual<br>powder on<br>gloves | ASTM<br>D6124-06<br>(Reapproved<br>2017)<br>Standard<br>Test Method<br>for Residual<br>Powder on<br>Medical<br>Gloves | Size<br>S<br>M<br>L<br>XL | Residual powder<br>content<br>≤ 2Mg/ Glove<br>Size Residual powder content Pass/Fail<br>S 0.04 mg/glove Pass<br>M 0.30 mg/glove Pass<br>L 0.20 mg/glove Pass<br>XL 0.28 mg/glove Pass |
### 2. BIOCOMPATIBILITY
The materials used in the GLOVMASTER Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free are biocompatible based on the biocompatibility tests mentioned in the Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Medical Glove Guidance Manual:
- In vitro Cytotoxicity
- Skin Sensitization
- Skin Irritation
- Acute Systemic Toxicity
- Material-Mediated Pyrogenicity
These tests are performed according to ISO 10993-1:2018, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices -Part 1, Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process.
| Table 3: Biocompatibility Test Summary | |
|----------------------------------------|--|
|----------------------------------------|--|
| SL<br>no | Title of Test | Purpose of<br>Test | Reference<br>Source | Acceptance<br>Criteria | Result |
|----------|--------------------------|---------------------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | In Vitro<br>Cytotoxicity | | ISO 10993-<br>5:2009 | Non cytotoxic | Under the conditions of the study,<br>the device extract has a<br>cytotoxic potential |
| 2 | Skin<br>Sensitization | To ensure the<br>device is<br>biocompatible | ISO 10993-<br>10:2010 | Non sensitizer | Under the conditions of the study not a<br>sensitizer |
| 3 | Skin Irritation | | ISO 10993-<br>10:2010 | Non irritant | Under the condition of study not an<br>irritant |
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| SL<br>no | Title of Test | Purpose of<br>Test | Reference<br>Source | Acceptance<br>Criteria | Result |
|----------|---------------------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 4 | Acute<br>Systemic<br>Toxicity | To ensure the<br>device is | ISO 10993-<br>11:2017 | Non toxic | Under the condition of study, the<br>device extracts do not pose a systemic<br>toxicity. |
| 5 | Material-<br>Mediated<br>Pyrogenicity | device is<br>biocompatible | ISO 10993-<br>11:2017(E) | Non pyrogenic | Under the conditions of the study, the<br>device demonstrate a non-pyrogenic<br>response. |
#### 3. STERILISATION
Sterilization study was not conducted as GLOVMASTER Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free is provided non-sterile.
#### 4. SHELF LIFE
Shelf life is not claimed for GLOVMASTER Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free.
#### B. CLINICAL TEST DATA
Clinical study was not conducted, as clinical data is not needed for GLOVMASTER Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free.
## VIII. CONCLUSION
The conclusion drawn from the non-clinical tests demonstrate that the subject device, GLOVMASTER Nitrile Examination Glove Powder Free are as safe, as effective and perform as well as or better than legally marketed predicated device in K192333.
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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.
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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.