K221222 · Shanghai Hua EN Industrial Co, Ltd. · FXX · Jun 6, 2022 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K221222
Device Name
Surgical Face Mask (HNFM0304)
Applicant
Shanghai Hua EN Industrial Co, Ltd.
Product Code
FXX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jun 6, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4040
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Surgical Face Mask is intended to be worn to protect both the patient and healthcare personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material. The Surgical Face Mask is intended for use in infection control practices to reduce the potential exposure to blood and body fluids. This a single use, disposable device(s), provided non-sterile.
Device Story
Surgical Face Mask (HNFM0304) is a four-layer, flat-pleated, non-sterile, single-use disposable mask. Construction includes outer and inner spun-bond polypropylene layers, a middle melt-blown polypropylene layer, and a second facing layer of nylon single-way filtering net. Features include a polypropylene-wrapped aluminum nose piece and nylon/spandex ear loops. Used in clinical settings by healthcare personnel and patients to provide a physical barrier against microorganisms, body fluids, and particulates. Performance meets ASTM F2100-19 Level 3 requirements. Device provides protection via mechanical filtration of airborne particles and fluid resistance.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified against ASTM F2100-19, ASTM F2101 (BFE ≥98%), ASTM F2299 (PFE ≥98%), ASTM F1862 (160 mmHg), and EN 14683 (Differential Pressure <6.0 mmH2O/cm²). Biocompatibility confirmed per ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity) and ISO 10993-10 (sensitization/irritation).
Indicated for use by patients and healthcare personnel to protect against transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material, and to reduce exposure to blood and body fluids in infection control practices.
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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June 6, 2022
Shanghai Hua En Industrial CO LTD % Ivy Wang Technical Manager Shanghai Sungo Management Consulting Company Limited 14th Floor, 1500# Century Avenue Shanghai, 200122 China
Re: K221222
Trade/Device Name: Surgical Face Mask (HNFM0304) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4040 Regulation Name: Surgical Apparel Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FXX Dated: April 27, 2022 Received: April 27, 2022
Dear Ivy Wang:
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 Brent Showalter, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6B: Division of Spinal Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K221222
Device Name Surgical Face Mask (HNFM0304)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Surgical Face Mask is intended to be worn to protect both the patient and healthcare personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material. The Surgical Face Mask is intended for use in infection control practices to reduce the potential exposure to blood and body fluids. This a single use, disposable device(s), provided nonsterile.
| 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
(As requirement by 21 CFR 807.92)
Date prepared: 1st, June, 2022
# A. Applicant:
Name: SHANGHAI HUA EN INDUSTRIAL CO LTD Address: #30, NO988 HUI JI ROAD, XUANQIAO TOWN, PUDONG,SHANGHAI CHINA 201314 Contact: Lisa Zhao Title: General Manager Tel: +86- 15618875177 Email: lisa.zhao@hnind.com
Submission Correspondent: Primary contact: Ms. Ivy Wang Shanghai SUNGO Management Consulting Co., Ltd. Room 1401, Dongfang Building, 1500# Century Ave., Shanghai 200122, China Tel: +86-21-58817802 Email: haiyu.wang@sungoglobal.com Secondary contact: Mr. Raymond Luo Room 1401, Dongfang Building, 1500# Century Ave., Shanghai 200122, China Tel: +86-21-68828050 Email: fda.sungo@@gmail.com
B. Device: Trade Name: Surgical Face Mask Model: HNFM0304
Regulatory Information Classification Name: Surgical Face Mask Classification: Class II Product code: FXX Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4040 Review Panel: Surgical Apparel
C. Predicate device: K212097 Disposable medical surgical mask Hebei Titans Hongsen Medical Technology Co., Ltd
## D. Indications for use of the device:
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The Surgical Face Mask is intended to be worn to protect both the patient and healthcare personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material. The Surgical Face Mask is intended for use in infection control practices to reduce the potential exposure to blood and body fluids. This a single use, disposable device(s), provided non-sterile.
## E. Device Description:
The Surgical Face Masks are blue color, four-layer, flat-pleaded masks with nose piece and ear loops, which are composed of outer facing layer, second facing layer and inner facing layer. The colorant is blue polypropylene (PP) master batch.
The outer facing layer and inner facing layer of the mask are made of spun-bond polypropylene, the second facing layer is made of nylon single way filting net, the middle layer is made of melt blown polypropylene. The ear loop of the subject mask is held in place over the users' mouth and nose by two ear loops welded to the face mask. The ear loop is made with nylon and spandex. The nose piece in the layers of face mask is to allow the user to fit the mask around their nose, which is made of polypropylene wrapped aluminium.
The Surgical Face Mask is sold non-sterile and are intended to be single use, disposable devices.
The mask is designed and manufactured in accordance with ASTM F2100-19 Standard Specification for Performance of Materials Used in Surgical Face Masks.
## F. Non-clinical Test Conclusion
The Surgical Face Mask was tested in accordance with the tests recommended in the FDA guidance document, Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff Surgical Masks – Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submission issued March of 2004. Based upon the guidance document the following testing has been performed.
| Test Methodology | Purpose | Acceptance Criteria for Level<br>3 Barrier | Result |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------|
| Bacterial Filtration<br>Efficiency<br>ASTM F2101 | Measure bacterial filtration<br>efficiency | ≥98% | Passed |
| Differential Pressure<br>(mmH2O/cm²)<br>EN 14683:2019<br>Annex C | Determine breathability of<br>the mask | <6.0 mmH2O/cm² | Passed |
| Sub-micron<br>Particulate Filtration<br>Efficiency ASTM<br>F2299-17 | Measure initial particle<br>filtration efficiency | ≥98% | Passed |
| Resistance to | Evaluate the resistance to | 29 out of 32 pass at 160 mmHg | Passed |
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#### K221222 Page 3 of 5
# SHANGHAI HUA EN INDUSTRIAL CO LTD #30, N0988 HUI JI ROAD, XUANQIAO TOWN, PUDONG,SHANGHAI CHINA 201314
| Penetration<br>Synthetic Blood<br>ASTM F1862-17 | by penetration<br>small volume of synthetic<br>blood | by impact of | | |
|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|--------------|--|--------|
| Flammability<br>16 CFR Part<br>1610-2008 | Response of materials to<br>heat and flame | Class I | | Passed |
#### Biocompatibility Testing
The biocompatibility evaluation for the Surgical Face Mask was conducted in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices-Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process, as recognized by FDA. The Surgical Face Mask is classified as a surface contacting device. Specific biocompatibility tests were selected under the guidance of ISO 10993-1:2018 Annex A.
| Biocompatibility Evaluation | | | | |
|-----------------------------|---------------|--------------|-----------------------|--------|
| Biological Effect | | Standard | Result | |
| 1 | Cytotoxicity | ISO 10993-5 | Non-cytotoxic | Passed |
| 2 | Sensitization | ISO 10993-10 | Non-sensitizing | Passed |
| 3 | Irritation | ISO 10993-10 | Negligibly irritating | Passed |
#### G. Summary of Technological Characteristics
#### Table 1 Comparison of Proposed and Predicate Devices
| Device | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Result |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| 510K # | - | K212097 | - |
| Manufacturer | SHANGHAI HUA EN INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | Hebei Titans Hongsen Medical Technology Co., Ltd | - |
| Product Name | Surgical Face Mask | Disposable medical surgical mask | Similar |
| Level | Level 3 | Level 3 | Same |
| Product Code | FXX | FXX | Same |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 878.4040 | 21 CFR 878.4040 | Same |
| Indications for<br>use | The Surgical Face Mask is intended to be worn to protect both the patient and<br>healthcare personnel from transfer of<br>microorganisms, body fluids and<br>particulate material. The Surgical Face<br>Mask is intended for use in infection<br>control practices to reduce the potential<br>exposure to blood and body fluids. This a<br>single use, disposable device(s), provided | The Disposable medical surgical mask is<br>intended to be worn to protect both the<br>patient and healthcare personnel from the<br>transfer of microorganisms, body fluids,<br>and particulate material. The surgical<br>mask is intended for use in infection<br>control practices to reduce the potential<br>exposure to blood and body fluids. This<br>is a single-use, disposable device(s),<br>provided non-sterile. | Same |
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# SHANGHAI HUA EN INDUSTRIAL CO LTD #30, NO988 HUI JI ROAD, XUANQIAO TOWN, PUDONG,SHANGHAI CHINA 201314
| | non-sterile. | | |
|------------------------|----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------|
| Design Feature | Ear loops, flat pleated, 4 layers | Ear loops, flat pleated, 3 layers | Different |
| Color | Blue | Blue | Same |
| Dimension | Length: 180 $\pm$ 5mm<br>Width: 95 $\pm$ 5mm | 17.5 $\pm$ 5% cm<br>9.5 $\pm$ 5%cm | Similar |
| Sterility | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Same |
| Use | Single Use, Disposable | Single Use, Disposable | Same |
| Material | | | |
| Outer facing<br>layer | spun-bond polypropylene | polypropylene spunbond fabric | Same |
| Second facing<br>layer | nylon single way filting net | N/A | Different |
| Middle layer | melt blown polypropylene | polypropylene meltblown fabric | Same |
| Inner facing<br>layer | spun-bond polypropylene | polypropylene spunbond fabric | Same |
| Nose clip | polypropylene wrapped aluminium | polypropylene coated steel wire | Different |
| Ear loops | Nylon, spandex | Nylon, spandex | Same |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993 | ISO 10993 | Same |
# Table 2 Performance Characteristic Comparison
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | ASTM F2100<br>Requirements | Comparison |
|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------------|------------|
| ASTM F2100 Level | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Same |
| Bacterial Filtration<br>Efficiency | ≥98% | ≥99% | ≥98% | Similar |
| Differential Pressure<br>(mmH2O/cm²) | <6.0 mmH2O/cm² | <4.9 mmH2O/cm² | <6.0 mmH2O/cm² | Similar |
| Sub-micron Particulate<br>Filtration Efficiency | ≥98% | ≥99% | ≥98% | Similar |
| Resistance to Penetration<br>by Synthetic Blood | 32 out of 32 pass at<br>160 mmHg | 32 out of 32 pass at 160 mmHg | 29 out of 32 pass at<br>160 mmHg | Same |
| Flammability | Class I | Class I | Class I | Same |
Difference Analysis:
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1. The proposed device has different layer number than the predicate device. The additional second facing layer of the proposed device is designed to improve filtration efficiency, which will not cause safety and effectiveness concerns.
2. The material of nose clip of the proposed device is different to the predicate device. However, biocompatibility test has been performed on the final form of the proposed device according to ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10 and the results do not show any adverse effect. Thus, this difference will not affect the safety and effectiveness between the proposed device and the predicate device.
# H. Summary of Non-Clinical Testing
Non-clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specification. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards and the requirements stated in the Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Surgical Mask - Premarket Notification [510(K)] Submission issued on March 5, 2004:
- > ISO 10993-05:2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 5: Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity
- > ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests for Irritation And Skin Sensitization
- A ASTM F2100, Standard Specification for Performance of Materials Used in Medical Face Masks
- > ASTM F1862, Standard Test Method for Resistance of Medical Face Masks to Penetration by Synthetic Blood (Horizontal Projection of Fixed Volume at a Known Velocity)
- A EN 14683, Medical Face Masks - Requirements and Test Methods
- > ASTM F2101, Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) of Medical Face Mask Materials, Using a Biological Aerosol of Staphylococcus Aureus
- > ASTM F2299. Standard Test Method for Determining the Initial Efficiency of Materials Used in Medical Face Masks to Penetration by Particulates Using Latex Spheres
- A 16 CFR 1610, Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles
#### Clinical Test Conclusion I.
No clinical study is included in this submission.
# J. Conclusion
The conclusion drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrates that the subject device in 510(K) submission, the Surgical Face Mask is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate device cleared under K212097.
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