← Product Code [LZA](/productcode/LZA) · K221983 # Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Glove, Blue Color, Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Glove, Blue Violet Color, Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Glove, Green Color (K221983) _Guangdong Kingfa Sci. & Tech.Co., Ltd. · LZA · Apr 27, 2023 · General Hospital · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K221983 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Guangdong Kingfa Sci. & Tech.Co., Ltd. - **Product Code:** [LZA](/productcode/LZA.md) - **Decision Date:** Apr 27, 2023 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.6250 - **Device Class:** Class 1 - **Review Panel:** General Hospital ## Indications for Use The biodegradable nitrile examination glove is intended to be worn on the hands of examiner's to prevent contamination between patient and examiner. This is a single-use, powder-free, non-sterile device. ## Device Story Biodegradable nitrile examination gloves; single-use; non-sterile; worn by healthcare examiners to prevent cross-contamination. Available in six sizes (XS to XXL) and three colors (blue, blue violet, green). Device functions as a physical barrier. Used in clinical or general medical settings. No electronic components or software. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data. Bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Material: Nitrile rubber. Form factor: Ambidextrous, powder-free, non-sterile gloves. Standards: ASTM D6319-19 (physical properties/dimensions), ASTM D5151-19 (holes), ASTM D6124-06 (powder residue), ASTM D573-04 (aging), ASTM D412-16 (tension). Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-10 (irritation/sensitization), ISO 10993-11 (systemic toxicity). ## Regulatory 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 - Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Exam Gloves With Aloe Vera, Green Color ([K162312](/device/K162312.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. 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Xiaoge Yu Manager No.28, Delong Ave., Shijiao Town, Qingcheng District Qingyuan, Guangdong 511545 China Re: K221983 Trade/Device Name: Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Glove, Blue Color, Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Glove, Blue Violet Color, Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Glove, Green Color Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6250 Regulation Name: Non-Powdered Patient Examination Glove Regulatory Class: Class I, reserved Product Code: LZA Dated: November 8, 2022 Received: April 24, 2023 Dear Xiaoge Yu: 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). 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Sincerely. # Bifeng Qian -S Bifeng Qian., M.D., 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 {2}------------------------------------------------ # Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known) K221983 #### Device Name Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Glove, Blue Color Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Glove, Blue Violet Color Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Glove, Green Color #### Indications for Use (Describe) The biodegradable nitrile examination glove is intended to be worn on the hands of examiner's to prevent contamination between patient and examiner. This is a single-use, powder-free, non-sterile device. **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) #### CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED. This section applies only to requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. #### *DO NOT SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE PRA STAFF EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.* The burden time for this collection of information is estimated to average 79 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed and complete and review the collection of information. 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Proposed Device | Device Trade Name | Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Glove, Blue Color | |--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Glove, Blue Violet Color | | | Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Glove, Green Color | | Common name: | Polymer Patient Examination Glove | | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 880.6250 | | Regulatory Class: | Class I | | Product code: | LZA | | Review Panel | General Hospital | ## III. Predicate Device | 510(k) Number: | K162312 | |-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Trade name: | Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Exam Gloves With Aloe Vera,
Green Color | | Common name: | Patient Examination Gloves | | Classification: | Class I | | Product Code: | LZA | | Manufacturer | Shen Wei USA Inc. | # IV. Device description The propose devices is powder free nitrile patient examination gloves, provided as {4}------------------------------------------------ non-sterile and disposable device. The gloves are offered in six sizes, extra-small (6.5"), small (7"), medium (8"), large (8.5"), extra-large (9"), extra extra-large (9.5"). Three colors are available for all size, includes blue, blue violet and green. # V. Indication for use The biodegradable nitrile examination glove is intended to be worn on the hands of examiner's to prevent contamination between patient and examiner. This is a single-use, powder-free, non-sterile device. # VI. Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate devices | Item | Proposed device
(K221983) | Predicate
device
(K162312) | Discussion | |------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Product name | Biodegradable
Powder Free Nitrile
Examination Glove,
Blue Color
Biodegradable
Powder Free Nitrile
Examination Glove,
Blue Violet Color
Biodegradable
Powder Free Nitrile
Examination Glove,
Green Color | Biodegradable
Powder Free
Nitrile Exam
Gloves With Aloe
Vera,
Green Color | - | | Product Code | LZA | LZA | Same | | Regulation No. | 21 CFR 880.6250 | 21 CFR 880.6250 | Same | | Classification | Class I | Class I | Same | | Powder free | Yes | Yes | Same | | Indication for
use | The biodegradable
nitrile examination
glove is intended to be
worn on the hands of
examiner's to prevent
contamination between
patient and examiner.
This is a single-use. | The biodegradable
powder free nitrile
exam gloves with
aloe vera, green
color is a
disposable device
intended
for medical | Same | | | powder-free, non-sterile device. | purpose that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner. This device is single use only. | | | Main Material | Nitrile rubber | Nitrile rubber | Same | | Color | Blue\Blue violet\Green | Green | Similar | | Size | X-Small (6.5), Small(7), Medium (8), Large(8.5),X-large(9), XX-large(9.5), | Ambidextrous in different sizes per ASTM D6319-10 Dimensions requirement | Similar
Only the different standard version. This requirement given in the standard is the same. | | Palm width | X- Small (70±10mm)
Small (80±10mm)
Medium(95±10mm)
Large(110±10mm)
X-large(120±10mm)
XX-large( $\ge$ 120mm) | Ambidextrous in different sizes per ASTM D6319-10 dimensions requirement | Similar
Only the different standard version. This requirement given in the standard is the same. | | Length | XS(220mm min)
S (220mm min)
M (230mm min)
L (230mm min)
XL (230mm min)
XXL (230mm min) | Ambidextrous in different sizes per ASTM D6319-10 Dimensions requirement | Similar
Only the different standard version. This requirement given in the standard is the same. | | | Palm: 0.05mm min | Ambidextrous in | Similar | | Thickness | Finger: 0.08mm min | different sizes per
ASTM D6319-10
dimensions
requirement | Only the different
standard version.
This requirement
given in the
standard is the
same. | | Freedom from
holes | Meets requirements of
the ASTM D6319-19 | Meets
requirements of
the ASTM D6319-
10 | Similar
Only the different
standard version.
This requirement
given in the
standard is the
same. | | Physical
Properties
(before aging) | Meets requirements of
the ASTM D6319-19 | Meets
requirements of
the ASTM D6319-
10 | Similar
Only the different
standard version.
The
requirements of
physical
properties given
in the standard
are the same. | | Physical
Properties (after
aging) | Meets requirements of
the ASTM D6319-19 | Meets
requirements of
the ASTM D6319-
10 | Similar
Only the
different
standard
version. The
requirements of
physical
properties given
in the standard
are the same. | | Powder
residual | ≤2.0 mg/gloves | ≤2.0 mg/gloves | Same | | Sterility | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Same | | Biodegradation
Properties | Biodegradable | Biodegradable | Same | | For single use | Yes | Yes | Same | | Type of use | Over the counter use | Over the
counter use | Same | | Biocompatibility | Skin Sensitization-ISO 10993-10
Irritation-ISO 10993-10 | Skin Sensitization-ISO10993-10
Irritation-ISO 10993-10 | Similar | | | Acute Systemic Toxicity-ISO 10993-11 | | | ## Table 1 Comparison of Nitrile Examination Gloves {5}------------------------------------------------ {6}------------------------------------------------ {7}------------------------------------------------ As above comparison, the difference in the reference standard version of the subject and predicate device does not raise additional questions for safety and effectiveness of the device. The biocompatibility test and performance test of the subject devices have been performed on the final finished device. The test results shows the predicate device meet the specifications of ASTM D 6319. So we consider this as the proposed device is similar to the predicate device. # VII. Non-Clinical Testing Non clinical tests were conducted in accordance with following standards to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications. - ASTM D6319-19, Standard Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves for . Medical Application - ASTM D3767-03(2020), Practice for rubber-Measurement of Dimensions ● - ASTM D5151-19, Standard Test Method for Detection of Holes in Medical Gloves ● - ASTM D6124-06(2017), Standard Test Method for Residual Powder on Medical ● Gloves - ASTM D573-04(2019), Standard Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven - ASTM D412-16, Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and . Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension - ISO 10993-10: 2010 Biological Evaluation Of Medical Devices Part 10: Tests For . Irritation And Skin Sensitization. - ISO 10993-11:2017, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part11:Tests for . Systemic Toxicity | Test Method | Purpose | Acceptance Criteria | Results | |-------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------| | ASTM D6319 | Physical
Dimensions Test | Extra-Small:
Length: $\ge$ 220mm Width: 70 $\pm$ 10 mm;
Small:
Length: $\ge$ 220mm Width: 80 $\pm$ 10mm;
Medium:
Length: $\ge$ 230mm Width: 95 $\pm$ 10mm
Large:
Length: $\ge$ 230mm Width: 110 $\pm$ 10mm
Extra- Large:
Length: $\ge$ 230mm Width: 120 $\pm$ 10mm
Extra- Extra- Large: | Pass | Table 2 Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Testing {8}------------------------------------------------ | | Physical
properties | Length: ≥ 230mm Width: ≥120mm | | | Pass | |--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|--------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | Thickness (mm): | | | | | | | Finger:≥0.05 | | | | | | | Palm: ≥0.08 | | | | | | | Before
Aging | Tensile
Strength | ≥14MPa | | | | | | Ultimate
Elongation | ≥500% | | | | | After Aging | Tensile
Strength | ≥14MPa | Pass | | | | | Ultimate
Elongation | ≥500% | | | ASTM D5151 | Freedom from
pinholes | Meet the requirements of ASTM
D5151 Test for AQL 2.5 | | | Pass | | ASTM D6124 | Powder Residue | Meet the requirements of ASTM
D6124< 2.0mg | | | Pass | | ISO 10993-10 | To determine if
the finished device
material is an irritant | Non-irritating | | | Under the
conditions of the
study not an
irritant/ Pass | | ISO 10993-10 | To determine if
the finished device
material is a
sensitizer | Non- sensitizing | | | Under conditions
of the study, not a
sensitizer. / Pass | | ISO 10993-11 | To determine if
the finished device
material extracts
pose a systemic
toxicity concern | Non-acute systemic toxicity | | | Under conditions
of the study, did
not show acute
systemic toxicity
in vivo / Pass | # VIII. Clinical Testing No clinical study is included in this submission. ## IX. Conclusion The conclusion drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrates that the subject device in 510(k) submission K221983, Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves, is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate device, Shen Wei Biodegradable Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves, cleared under 510(k) K162312. --- **Source:** [https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K221983](https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K221983) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. If you're preparing [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [get in touch](https://innolitics.com/contact). **Cite:** Innolitics at https://innolitics.com