Disposable Medical Nitrile Examination Gloves (Model:XYS-001)
K213371 · Anhui Xinyisheng Medical Technology Co.,Ltd · LZA · Dec 9, 2021 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K213371
Device Name
Disposable Medical Nitrile Examination Gloves (Model:XYS-001)
Applicant
Anhui Xinyisheng Medical Technology Co.,Ltd
Product Code
LZA · General Hospital
Decision Date
Dec 9, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6250
Device Class
Class 1
Attributes
3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The Disposable Medical Nitrile Examination Gloves is 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, powder-free nitrile examination glove (Model XYS-001); worn on examiner's hand; acts as physical barrier to prevent cross-contamination between patient and examiner; used in clinical settings; single-use; ambidextrous design; manufactured from nitrile compound; meets ASTM D6319-19 specifications.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data required. Performance verified against ASTM D6319-19 (freedom from holes, physical dimensions, tensile strength, elongation, powder residue). Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity), ISO 10993-10 (sensitization/irritation), and ISO 10993-11 (systemic toxicity).
Technological Characteristics
Nitrile compound; powder-free; non-sterile; ambidextrous; single-use. Dimensions and physical properties comply with ASTM D6319-19. Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-5, 10993-10, and 10993-11.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a disposable medical device worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner in adult populations.
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
Blue Nitrile Examination Gloves Powder Free (K192333)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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December 9, 2021
Anhui Xinyisheng Medical Technology Co.,Ltd % Dave Yungvirt, CEO Official Correspondent THIRD PARTY REVIEW GROUP, LLC 25 Independence Blvd Warren, NJ 07059
Re: K213371
Trade/Device Name: Disposable Medical Nitrile Examination Gloves (Model:XYS-001) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6250 Regulation Name: Non-powdered patient examination glove Regulatory Class: Class I, reserved Product Code: LZA Dated: November 29, 2021 Received: December 2, 2021
Dear Dave Yungvirt :
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) K213371
Device Name
Disposable Medical Nitrile Examination Gloves(Model:XYS-001)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Disposable Medical Nitrile Examination Gloves is disposable device intended for medical purpose that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 510(K) Summary
Prepared in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92
#### Prepared Date: Oct.11, 2021
### 1. Submitter's Information
The submitter of this pre-market notification is:
| Name: | Anhui Xinyisheng Medical Technology Co.,Ltd |
|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | No.999 North of the intersection of Tonghe Road and G343<br>Road Si County Suzhou City, Anhui Province, China |
| Contact person: | Shyla Tang |
| Title: | Manager |
| E-mail: | shyla@xinlingroup.com |
| Tel: | 86-18012883846 |
### 2. Device Identification
| 510(K) number: | K213371 |
|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Trade/Device Name: | Disposable Medical Nitrile Examination Gloves |
| Size of glove | Large |
| Models: | XYS-001 |
| Common name: | Polymer Patient Examination Glove |
| Regulation Number: | 880.6250 |
| Regulation Name: | Non-powdered patient examination glove |
| Regulation Class: | Class I |
| Panel: | General Hospital |
| Product Code: | LZA |
### 3. Predicate Device
| 510(K) number: | K192333 |
|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
| Device Name: | Blue Nitrile Examination Gloves Powder Free |
| Manufacturer: | JR Engineering & Medical Technologies (M) SDN.BHD |
| Common name | Polymer Patient Examination Glove |
| Regulation Number: | 880.6250 |
| Regulation Name: | Non-powdered patient examination glove |
| Regulation Class: | Class I |
| Panel: | General Hospital |
| Product Code: | LZA |
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### 4. Device Description
Disposable Medical Nitrile Examination Gloves (Model: XYS-001, Size Large) is a patient examination qlove and it is made from nitrile compound. It is a single-use, powder-free and nonsterile product. The glove is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner, and this device meets all the requirement specifications in the ASTM D6319-19 Standard.
#### 5. Indication for use
The Disposable Medical Nitrile Examination Gloves is disposable device intended for medical purpose that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
#### 6. Summary of the technological characteristics of the device compared to the Predicate Device
Compared to the predicate device, the subject device has the same intended use, similar product design, and similar performance as the predicate device, the summarized comparison information is listed in the following table:
| SE Comparisons | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>K192333 | Remarks | |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Name | Disposable Medical Nitrile<br>Examination Gloves | Blue Nitrile Examination<br>Gloves Powder Free | / | |
| Model | XYS-001 | / | / | |
| Size | Large | Extra Small, Small,<br>Medium, Large, Extra<br>Large | See Note1 | |
| Classification | Class I | Class I | Same | |
| Intended use | The Disposable Medical<br>Nitrile Examination Gloves<br>is disposable device<br>intended for medical<br>purpose that is worn on<br>the examiner's hand to<br>prevent contamination<br>between patient and<br>examiner. | JR MEDIC Blue Nitrile<br>Examination Gloves<br>Powder Free is<br>disposable devices<br>intended for medical<br>purpose that are worn on<br>the examiner's hand to<br>prevent contamination<br>between patient and<br>examiner. | Same | |
| Dimensions | ASTM D6319-<br>19 | Length Min:230mm<br>Width Min:110±10mm<br>(for Large size) | Length Min 230 mm<br>Width Min 95±10mm<br>(for medium size) | Note1 |
| Physical<br>Properties | ASTM D6319-<br>19 | Before Aging<br>Tensile Strength Min 14<br>Mpa<br>Ultimate Elongation Min<br>500%<br>After Aging<br>Tensile Strength Min 14<br>Mpa<br>Ultimate Elongation Min<br>400% | Same | |
| Thickness | ASTM D6319-<br>19 | Palm Min 0.05 mm<br>Finger Min 0.05 mm | Palm Min 0.05 mm<br>Finger Min 0.05 mm | Same |
| Powder Free | ASTM D6319-<br>19 | ≤2 mg/glove | ≤2 mg/glove | Same |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-<br>10:2010 | / | Under the condition of<br>study not an<br>irritant | Note 2 |
| | ISO 10993-<br>10:2010 | Under the conditions of<br>the study, the result shows<br>no<br>Intracutaneous Reactivity | / | |
| | ISO 10993-<br>10:2010 | Under the conditions of<br>the study not a sensitizer | Under the conditions of<br>the study not a sensitizer | Same |
| | ISO 10993-<br>5:2009 | Under the conditions of<br>the study,<br>cytotoxic.<br>Additional testing was<br>performed to determine if<br>this was a systemic<br>toxicity concern | Under the conditions of<br>the study,<br>cytotoxic.<br>Additional testing was<br>performed to determine if<br>this was a systemic<br>toxicity concern | Same<br>Note 3 |
| | ISO 10993-<br>11:2017 | Under the condition of<br>study the device extracts<br>do not pose a systemic<br>toxicity concern | Under the condition of<br>study the device extracts<br>do not pose a systemic<br>toxicity concern | Same<br>Note 3 |
| | ISO 10993-<br>11:2017 | / | Under the conditions of<br>the study, the device did<br>not demonstrate a<br>material mediated<br>pyrogenicity response. | Note 4 |
| Power free | | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Single Use | | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Non-Sterile | | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Color | | Blue | Blue | Same |
| Intended use population | | Adult | Adult | Same |
| Wear | | ambidextrous | ambidextrous | Same |
| EXPIRE DATE | | Not claim | Included | See Note 5 |
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Note 1:
In this submission, only one size "L" of glove was submitted for clearance and this size "L" of glove has been performed the testing according to the ASTM D6319-19,
Note 2:
According to the ISO 10993-10:2010, we conducted Intracutaneous reactivity test, Note 3:
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We evaluated the In vitro cytotoxicity in accordance with ISO 10993-5:2009s. Additionally we evaluated acute systemic toxicity in accordance with ISO 10993-11:2017.
Note 4:
We do not claim "non-pyrogenic" and we evaluated the biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1, the material mediated pyrogenicity testing is unnecessary.
Note 5:According to FDA guidance, claiming shelf life is non-mandatory.
#### 7. Performance Data
Clinical test:
Clinical testing is not required.
#### Non-clinical data
The following bench testing was conducted to demonstrate that the subject device met the performance specification or the acceptance criteria in the standard or the test methodology provided below in the table. The results demonstrate that the subject device met the performance
specification and the acceptance criteria for the respected standard and test method below : Performance:
1. ASTM D6319-19 Standard Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves for Medical Application.
Freedom from Holes- Testing for freedom from holes were conducted in accordance with 2. Test Method ASTM D5151.
3. Physical Dimension test -Determine the dimension as directed in Table 2 of ASTM D6319-19.
Physical Requirement Test-Before and accelerated aging, the physical requirement 4. specified in Table 3 of ASTM D6319-19, tests were conducted in accordance with test method ASTM D412 and accelerated aging test were conducted in accordance with Test Method ASTM D573.
5. Powder Free Gloves-Determine the powder residue in accordance with Test Method ASTM D6124.
| Stand ard | Test item | Test<br>method | Criteria | Result | Conclusion |
|-------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| ASTM D6319<br>-19 | freedom<br>from holes | ASTM D5151 | Any glove that shows a<br>droplet, stream, or<br>other type of water<br>leakage shall be<br>considered to have<br>failed the test. | Did not show a<br>droplet, stream,<br>or other type of<br>water leakage | 200<br>samples tested<br>0 failures<br>Pass |
| | Physical<br>Dimension<br>test | ASTM D412<br>ASTM D3767 | L size<br>Width:95±10mm<br>Length:230min<br>Thickness:<br>Finger 0.05min<br>Palm 0.05min | Width:<br>110mm<br>Length:<br>237mm<br>Thickness:<br>Finger 0.142mm<br>Palm 0.082mm | 13 samples tested/size<br>0 failure<br>Pass |
| | Physical<br>Requiremen<br>t Test | ASTM D412<br>ASTM D573 | Tensile Strength:<br>Before Aging 14 Mpa,<br>min. | Tensile Strength:<br>Before Aging<br>19.1 Mpa, | 13 samples<br>tested/L size |
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| | | | After Aging 14 Mpa,<br>min.<br>Elongation:<br>Before Aging 500%<br>After Aging 400% min. | After Aging 25.4<br>Mpa, Elongation:<br>Before Aging 508%<br>After Aging 517% | 0 failure Pass |
|--|-----------------------|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| | Powder<br>Free Gloves | ASTM D6124 | Max. 2.0mg | sample quantity:<br>5pcs<br>Average: 0.5mg | Pass |
Biocompatibility:
1. ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization.
2. ISO 10993-11:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity.
3. ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5 Tests for In vitro cytotoxicity
| Standard | Test item | Test method | Criteria | Results |
|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ISO 10993-5:<br>2009 | In Vitro<br>Cytotoxicity | In this study, mammalian L- 929<br>cells were cultured in vitro<br>according to ISO 10993- 5:2009<br>to test the potential cytotoxicity<br>of the test article. The test<br>articles and the control material<br>were separately placed in MEM<br>medium containing 10% fetal<br>bovine serum, and extracted in a<br>37°C incubator for 24 hours.<br>After the end of the extraction,<br>the cell culture medium in the<br>96-well plate (104 cells/well)<br>cultured for 24 hours was<br>removed and replaced with the<br>corresponding extract, cultured<br>in 37°C, 5%<br>CO2, >90% humidity for 24<br>hours. After the culture, the<br>morphology and cell lysis of the<br>cells were observed under the<br>microscope, and the cytotoxicity<br>of the test samples was<br>determined by<br>MTT assay. | The 50% extract of the test<br>article should have at least<br>the same or a higher viability<br>than the 100% extract.<br>Otherwise the test should be<br>repeated.<br>The lower the Viab. % value,<br>the higher the cytotoxic<br>potential of the test article is.<br>If viability is reduced to <70%<br>of the blank, it has a<br>cytotoxic potential.<br>The Viab.% of the 100%<br>extract of the test article is<br>the final result. | Under the condition<br>of the test, the test<br>article was found to<br>be cytotoxic |
| ISO 10993<br>-10:<br>2010 | Skin<br>Sensitization | we took guinea pigs to observe<br>the skin sensitization of the test<br>article according to ISO 10993-<br>10: 2010.<br>The test article were extracted<br>in Constant Temperature<br>Vibrator at | Magnusson and Kligman<br>grades of 1 or greater in the<br>test group generally indicate<br>sensitization, provided<br>grades of less than 1 are<br>seen in control animals. | Under the condition<br>of the test, the test<br>article<br>was found to be non- |
| | 50°C, 60 rpm for 72 h by<br>0.9 % Sodium Chloride Injection<br>and Sesame Oil. Mix 50:50 (by<br>volume) stable emulsion of<br>Freund's complete adjuvant with<br>selected solvent. Intradermal<br>induction and topical induction<br>were operated in the clipped<br>intrascapular region of each<br>animal. After the topical<br>induction phase was completed<br>on day 14, all test and control<br>animals were challenged with<br>the test sample. The erythema<br>and edema of the challenge site<br>were observed to test the<br>sensitization response of the test<br>article. According to the<br>Magnusson and Kligman scales,<br>the response to erythema and<br>edema at each application site<br>of the skin was described and<br>scored 24<br>hours and 48 hours after the<br>challenge phase. | If grades of 1 or greater are<br>noted in control animals, then<br>the reactions of test animals<br>which exceed the most severe<br>reaction in control animals are<br>presumed to be due to<br>sensitization.<br>If the response is equivocal,<br>rechallenge is recommended<br>to confirm the results from the<br>first challenge. The outcome<br>of the test is presented as the<br>frequency of positive<br>challenge results in test and<br>control animals. | sensitizin g | |
| Intracutaneo<br>us reactivity | Within a 4 h to 18 h period<br>before testing, closely clip the fur<br>on the back of the animals,<br>allowing. a sufficient distance on<br>both sides of the spine for<br>injection of the extracts.<br>Use the smallest needle<br>appropriate to the viscosity of<br>the test material for the<br>intradermal injection. Inject<br>intracutaneously 0.2 mL of the<br>extracts obtained with polar<br>solvent at five sites and with<br>non-polar solvent control at<br>another five posterior sites on<br>one side of each rabbit.<br>Similarly, inject 0.2 mL of polar<br>solvent control at five sites and<br>non-polar solvent control at<br>another five posterior sites on<br>the contralateral side of each<br>rabbit. | The requirements of the test<br>are met if the final test article<br>score is 1.0 or less. | the result showed<br>that the polar and<br>non-polar extract of<br>the final test<br>sample score is<br>less 1.0. | |
| ISO 10993<br>-11:<br>2017 | Acute<br>systemic<br>toxicity | A single dose of test article<br>extract was injected into the<br>designated group of mice<br>intraperitoneally at the dose level<br>of 50 mL/kg bw. The negative<br>control liquid was injected<br>similarly into the separate group<br>of designated control mice.<br>Mice were observed for any<br>adverse clinical reactions<br>immediately after injection, and<br>then the animals were returned<br>to their cages. The animals<br>were observed for signs of<br>systemic reactions at4,24,48<br>and 72 hours after injection and<br>weighed daily for three days<br>after dosing. Any animal found<br>dead or showed abnormal<br>signs were subjected to gross<br>necropsy. | (1) If during the observation<br>period of an acute systemic<br>toxicity test none of the mice<br>treated with the test article<br>extract exhibited a significantly<br>greater biological reactivity<br>than control mice, the test<br>article met the requirements. If<br>two or more animals died, or if<br>abnormal behavior such as<br>convulsions or prostration<br>occurs in two or more animals,<br>or if body weight loss greater<br>than<br>10 %occurs in three or more<br>animals, the test article did not<br>meet the requirements. (2)If<br>any animals treated with the<br>sample exhibited only slight<br>signs of biological reactivity,<br>and no more than one animal<br>showed gross symptoms of<br>biological reactivity or died,<br>repeat the testing using groups<br>of ten animals. On the repeat<br>test, if all ten animals treated<br>with the test article extract<br>exhibited no scientifically<br>meaningful biological reactivity<br>above the vehicle control<br>animals during the observation<br>period, the test<br>article met the requirements. | Under the condition<br>of the test, the test<br>article was found to<br>be non- systemic<br>toxicity |
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### 8. Conclusion
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the proposed device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicated device.
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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.