Iconic Blue Nitrile Glove - Tested for use with Chemotherapy Drugs & Fentanyl Citrate
K222181 · Iconic Medicare Sdn Bhd · LZA · Jan 11, 2023 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K222181
Device Name
Iconic Blue Nitrile Glove - Tested for use with Chemotherapy Drugs & Fentanyl Citrate
Applicant
Iconic Medicare Sdn Bhd
Product Code
LZA · General Hospital
Decision Date
Jan 11, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6250
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
A patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purpose that is worn on the examiner's hand or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner. These gloves were tested for use with Chemotherapy Drugs and Fentanyl Citrate as per ASTM D6978-05 (2019).
Device Story
Disposable, non-sterile, powder-free nitrile examination glove; worn by healthcare examiners to prevent cross-contamination. Device provides a physical barrier; tested for permeation resistance against specific chemotherapy drugs and Fentanyl Citrate per ASTM D6978-05. Output is the physical barrier itself; used in clinical settings. Healthcare providers use the glove to protect themselves and patients during handling of hazardous drugs. Benefits include reduced exposure to chemotherapy agents and opioids during patient care.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data was used to assess performance. Testing included physical properties (tensile strength, elongation), freedom from pinholes (ASTM D5151), residual powder (ASTM D6124), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, -10, -11). Permeation testing performed per ASTM D6978-05 for 15 chemotherapy drugs and Fentanyl Citrate.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Nitrile compound. Form factor: Disposable, non-sterile, powder-free glove. Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large. Standards: ASTM D6319-19 (nitrile examination gloves), ASTM D6978-05 (chemotherapy drug permeation), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a disposable patient examination glove worn on the examiner's hand or finger to prevent cross-contamination between patient and examiner. Tested for resistance to permeation by specific chemotherapy drugs and Fentanyl Citrate per ASTM D6978-05 (2019). Contraindicated for use with Carmustine and Thiotepa due to low permeation times.
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
Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves (Blue), Tested for Use with Chemotherapy Drugs and Fentanyl Citrate (K221269)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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January 11, 2023
Iconic medicare sdn bhd % A.C. Thirumaran Official Correspondent Integrated Assessment Services Pvt Ltd 1495, Manasarovar, 16th Main road, Anna Nagar West Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040 India
Re: K222181
Trade/Device Name: Iconic Blue Nitrile Glove - Tested for use with Chemotherapy Drugs & Fentanyl Citrate Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6250 Regulation Name: Non-Powdered Patient Examination Glove Regulatory Class: Class I. reserved Product Code: LZA, LZC, QDO, OPJ Dated: December 22, 2022 Received: December 28, 2022
Dear A.C. Thirumaran:
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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# Bifeng Qian -S
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K222181
#### Device Name
Iconic Blue Nitrile Glove- Tested for use with Chemotherapy Drugs & Fentanyl Citrate
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
A patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purpose that is worn on the examiner's hand or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner. These gloves were tested for use with Chemotherapy Drugs and Fentanyl Citrate as per ASTM D6978-05 (2019).
The following chemicals have been tested with these gloves.
| S.No | Chemotherapy Drugs | Concentration | Minimum Breakthrough<br>Detection Time<br>(Specimen 1,2,3)<br>(Minutes) |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Carboplatin, | 10 mg/ml (10,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 2 | Carmustine, | 3.3 mg/ml (3,300 ppm) | 26.6 (27.5,26.6,26.8) |
| 3 | Cisplatin, | 1 mg/ml (1,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 4 | Cyclophosphamide, | 20 mg/ml (20,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 5 | Dacarbazine, | 10 mg/ml (10,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 6 | Doxorubicin HCI, | 2 mg/ml (2,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 7 | Etoposide, | 20 mg/ml (20,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 8 | Fluorouracil, | 50 mg/ml (50,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 9 | Methotrexate, | 25 mg/ml (25,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 10 | Mitomycin C, | 0.5 mg/ml (500 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 11 | Mitoxantrone, | 2 mg/ml (2,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 12 | Oxaliplatin, | 5 mg/ml (5,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 13 | Paclitaxel, | 6 mg/ml (6,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 14 | Thiotepa, | 10 mg/ml (10,000 ppm) | 56.0 (58.4,56.5,56.0) |
| 15 | Vincristine Sulfate, | 1 mg/ml (1,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| S.No | Opiod Drugs | Concentration | Minimum Breakthrough<br>Detection Time<br>(Specimen 1,2,3)<br>(Minutes) |
| 16 | Fentanyl Citrate Injection | 100mcg/2mL | >240 min. |
| Please note that the following drugs have low permeation times:<br>Carmustine: 26.6 minutes<br>Thiotepa: 56.0 minutes<br>Warning - Please do not use with Carmustine and Thiotepa | | | |
| | Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | | |
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)<br>Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | | | |
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#### 510(K) Summary - K222181
#### ICONIC BLUE NITRILE GLOVE
#### Tested for use with Chemotherapy Drugs & Fentanyl Citrate
Preparation Date: January 11, 2023
#### 1. Submitter:
Mr. Tan Cho Chia Managing Director Company Name: Iconic Medicare Sdn Bhd. Company Address: PMT 798, Lingkaran Cassia Selatan, Taman Perindustrian Batu Kawan, 14110 Bandar Cassia, Pulau Pinang. Email: cctan(@iconic.com.my
#### 2. Name of the Device
Trade Name / Proprietary Name: Iconic Blue Nitrile Glove - Tested for use with Chemotherapy Drugs & Fentanyl Citrate. Device Common Name: Non-Powdered Patient Examination Glove. Device Classification Name: Polymer Patient Examination gloves (21 CFR 880.6250). Device Class: Class I. Product Code: LZA, LZC, QDO, OPJ 510k Number: K222181
#### 3. Official Correspondent
Mr.A.C.Thirumaran Integrated Assessment Services Private Limited No.1495, Manasarovar, 16th Main Road, Anna Nagar west, Chennai- 600040, India. Email: iasfda16@gmail.com
#### 4. Identification of the Legally Marketed Predicate Device:
Predicate Device: Better Care Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. 510k Number: - K221269 Device Name: Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves (Blue), Tested for Use with Chemotherapy Drugs and Fentanyl Citrate Device Classification Name: Polymer Patient Examination gloves (21 CFR 880.6250). Device Class: Class I. Product Code: LZA, LZC, QDO
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### 5. Device Description
The subject device in this 510(k) Notification is Iconic Blue Nitrile Glove – Tested for use with Chemotherapy Drugs & Fentanyl Citrate, Powder Free & Non sterile Nitrile Examination Glove. The subject device is a patient examination glove made from Nitrile compound (Per 21 CFR 880.6250, class I). The device meets the specifications in ASTM D6319-19 Standard specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves & ASTM D6978-05 (Reapproved 2019) Standard Practice for Assessment of Resistance of Medical Gloves to Permeation by Chemotherapy Drugs. The available sizes of the subject devices are Small, Medium, Large, X-Large.
#### 6. Intended use of the Device
A patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purpose that is worn on the examiner's hand or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner. These gloves were tested for use with Chemotherapy Drugs and Fentanyl Citrate as per ASTM D6978-05 (2019).
The following chemicals have been tested with these gloves.
| S.No | Chemotherapy Drugs | Concentration | Minimum Breakthrough<br>Detection Time<br>(Specimen 1,2,3)<br>(Minutes) |
|------|-----------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Carboplatin, | 10 mg/ml (10,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 2 | Carmustine, | 3.3 mg/ml (3,300 ppm) | 26.6 (27.5,26.6,26.8) |
| 3 | Cisplatin, | 1 mg/ml (1,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 4 | Cyclophosphamide, | 20 mg/ml (20,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 5 | Dacarbazine, | 10 mg/ml (10,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 6 | Doxorubicin HCI, | 2 mg/ml (2,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 7 | Etoposide, | 20 mg/ml (20,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 8 | Fluorouracil, | 50 mg/ml (50,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 9 | Methotrexate, | 25 mg/ml (25,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 10 | Mitomycin C, | 0.5 mg/ml (500 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 11 | Mitoxantrone, | 2 mg/ml (2,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 12 | Oxaliplatin, | 5 mg/ml (5,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 13 | Paclitaxel, | 6 mg/ml (6,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| 14 | Thiotepa, | 10 mg/ml (10,000 ppm) | 56.0 (58.4,56.5,56.0) |
| 15 | Vincristine Sulfate, | 1 mg/ml (1,000 ppm) | >240 min. |
| S.No | Opiod Drugs | Concentration | Minimum Breakthrough<br>Detection Time<br>(Specimen 1,2,3)<br>(Minutes) |
| 16 | Fentanyl Citrate Injection, | 100mcg/2mL | >240 min. |
Please note that the following drugs have low permeation times: Carmustine: 26.6 minutes Thiotepa: 56.0 minutes * Warning - Please do not use with Carmustine and Thiotepa
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## 7. Technological characteristics Comparison for the proposed and predicate devices
| Characteristics | Acceptance Criteria | Subject device: K222181 Iconic Blue<br>Nitrile Glove- Blue Tested for Use with<br>Chemotherapy Drugs and Fentanyl<br>Citrate (Small, Medium, Large, X-<br>Large) | Predicate Device: K221269 Powder<br>Free Nitrile Examination Gloves<br>(Blue), Tested for Use with<br>Chemotherapy Drugs and Fentanyl<br>Citrate | Remarks |
|-------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Product Code | NA | LZA, LZC, QDO, OPJ | LZA, LZC, QDO | Different |
| Intended use | A powder free patient<br>examination glove is a disposable<br>device intended for medical<br>purposes that is worn on the<br>examiner's hand or finger to<br>prevent contamination between<br>patient and examiner. The device<br>is for over- the- counter use. | A patient examination glove is a<br>disposable device intended for medical<br>purpose that is worn on the examiner's<br>hand or finger to prevent contamination<br>between patient and examiner. These<br>gloves were tested for use with<br>Chemotherapy Drugs and Fentanyl<br>Citrate as per ASTM D6978-05 (2019).<br>Please note that the following drugs have<br>low permeation times: Carmustine: 26.6<br>minutes, Thiotepa: 56.0 minutes<br>Warning - Please do not use with<br>Carmustine and Thiotepa | The glove is a disposable device<br>intended for medical purposes that is<br>worn on the examiner's hand to<br>prevent contamination between patient<br>and examiner. Gloves have been tested<br>for use with chemotherapy drugs and<br>Fentanyl Citrate using ASTM D6978-<br>05(2019).<br>Please note that the following drugs<br>have extremely low permeation times:<br>Carmustine: 11.1 minutes, Thiotepa:<br>21.6 minutes. Warning: Do not use<br>with Carmustine and Thiotepa. | same |
| Material used | Nitrile compound | Nitrile compound | Nitrile compound | same |
| Colour | N/A | Blue | Blue | same |
| Sterility | Sterile/Non-sterile | Non sterile | Non sterile | same |
| Single use | Single use | Single use | Single use | same |
| Dimensions | Overall Length (mm) Min 230mm<br>Width (±10mm)<br>Small - 80<br>Medium- 95<br>Large-110<br>X-large-120 | Overall Length (mm) Min 230mm<br>Small - 80<br>Medium- 95<br>Large-110<br>X-large-120 | Overall Length (mm) Min 230mm<br>Small - 80<br>Medium- 95<br>Large-110<br>X-large-120 | same |
| | Thickness at Palm (mm) Min; 0.05<br>mm | Thickness at Palm (mm) Min; 0.05 mm | Thickness at Palm (mm) Min; 0.05 mm | same |
| | Thickness at Finger Tip (mm) Min<br>0.05 mm | Thickness at Finger Tip (mm) Min 0.05<br>mm | Thickness at Finger Tip (mm) Min<br>0.05 mm | same |
| | a.Before Aging | | | |
| | Tensile Strength=14 MPa, min. | Tensile Strength=14 MPa, min. | Tensile Strength=14 MPa, min. | same |
| Physical<br>Properties | Ultimate Elongation= 500 % min | Ultimate Elongation= 500 % min | Ultimate Elongation= 500 % min | same |
| | Tensile Strength=14 MPa, min. | b. After Accelerated Aging<br>Tensile Strength=14 MPa, min. | Tensile Strength=14 MPa, min. | same |
| | Ultimate Elongation= 400 % min | Ultimate Elongation= 400 % min | Ultimate Elongation= 400 % min | same |
| Freedom from<br>pinholes ASTM<br>D5151 | AQL 2.5 Inspection Level<br>G-1 | AQL 2.5 | AQL 2.5 | same |
| Residual Powder<br>ASTM D6124-06 | < 2.0 mg/pc | < 2.0 mg/pc | < 2.0 mg/pc | same |
| | ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological<br>evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin<br>sensitization | Under the conditions of this study, the test<br>article was a non- sensitizer. | Under the conditions of this study, the<br>test article was a non- sensitizer. | same |
| | ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological<br>evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin<br>sensitization | Under the conditions of this study, the test<br>article was a non-Irritant | Under the conditions of this study, the<br>test article was a non-Irritant | same |
| | ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological<br>evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 5: Tests for in vitro<br>cytotoxicity | Non-Cytotoxic to L929 cells | Under the conditions of this study,<br>the test article extract showed<br>potential toxicity to L929 cells | Different |
| | ISO 10993-11:2017 Biological<br>evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 11 · Tests for systemic toxicity | Not induce acute systemic toxicity | Under the conditions of this study,<br>there was no evidence of acute<br>systemic toxicity | same |
| | | | | |
| | TEST<br>CHEMOTHERAPY<br>DRUGS &<br>Concentration | Subject device: Iconic Blue Nitrile<br>Glove- Blue Tested for Use with<br>Chemotherapy Drugs and Fentanyl<br>Citrate (Small, Medium, Large, X-<br>Large) | Predicate Device K221269<br>Powder Free Nitrile<br>Examination Gloves (Blue),<br>Tested for Use with<br>Chemotherapy Drugs and<br>Fentanyl Citrate | Remarks |
| | | MINIMUM BREAKTHROUGH DETECTION TIME<br>(Minutes) | | |
| | Carboplatin, 10 mg/ml<br>(10,000 ppm) | >240 min. | >240 min. | same |
| | Carmustine, 3.3 mg/ml<br>(3,300 ppm) | 26.6 | 11.1 | Different |
| | Cisplatin, 1 mg/ml (1,000 | >240 min. | >240 min. | same |
| | ppm)<br>Cvclophosphamide. | >240 min. | >240 min. | same |
| | 20mg/ml (20,000 ppm)<br>Dacarbazine, 10 mg/ml | >240 min. | >240 min. | same |
| | (10,000 ppm)<br>Doxorubicin HCI, 2mg/ml | >240 min. | >240 min. | same |
| | (2,000 ppm)<br>Etoposide, 20 | >240 min. | >240 min. | same |
| | mg/ml(20,000 ppm)<br>Fluorouracil, 50 | | | |
| | mg/ml(50,000 ppm)<br>Methotrexate, 25 | >240 min. | >240 min. | same |
| | mg/ml(25,000 ppm)<br>Mitomycin C, 0.5 mg/ml | >240 min. | >240 min. | same |
| | (500 ppm) | >240 min. | >240 min. | same |
| | Mitoxantrone, 2<br>mg/ml(2,000 ppm) | >240 min. | >240 min. | same |
| | Oxaliplatin, 5 mg/ml(5,000<br>ppm) | >240 min. | >240 min. | same |
| | Paclitaxel, 6 mg/ml (6,000<br>ppm) | >240 min. | >240 min. | same |
| | Thiotepa, 10 mg/ml<br>(10,000 ppm) | રેણ | 21.6 | Different |
| D6978-05 (Reapproved 2019) | Vincristine Sulfate, 1 mg/ml<br>(1,000 ppm) | >240 min. | >240 min. | same |
| Standard Practice for<br>Assessment of Resistance of | Busulfan 6mg/ml (6,000<br>ppm) | Not Tested | >240 min | Different |
| Medical Gloves to Permeation<br>by Chemotherapy Drugs | Chloroquine 50mg/ml<br>(50,000ppm) | Not Tested | >240 min | Different |
| | Cyclosporin 100 mg/ml | Not Tested | >240 min | Different |
| | (100,000 ppm)<br>Cytarabine HCL, 100 | Not Tested | >240 min | Different |
| | mg/ml (100,000 ppm)<br>Daunorubicin HCL, 5 | Not Tested | >240 min | Different |
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How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
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.