Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask
K223236 · Medline Industries, LP · FXX · Mar 24, 2023 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K223236
Device Name
Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask
Applicant
Medline Industries, LP
Product Code
FXX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 24, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4040
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask are intended to be worn to protect both the patient and the healthcare worker from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. These face masks are intended for use in infection control practices to reduce the potential exposure to blood and body fluids. These masks are single use, disposable, non-sterile devices.
Device Story
Medline Surgical and Procedural Face Masks are single-use, disposable, non-sterile devices designed for infection control. Masks consist of 3-4 layers of nonwoven fabric (outer/inner layers: non-woven; middle filtration: melt-blown non-woven). Features include pleated design, malleable nosepiece, and optional tie strings or ear loops for secure fit. Some configurations include anti-fog foam stripes, anti-glare stripes, or integrated face shields. Masks are available in ASTM Fluid levels 1, 2, or 3. Used in clinical settings by healthcare workers and patients to provide a physical barrier against microorganisms, body fluids, and particulates. Output is a protective barrier; clinical decision-making is supported by reducing potential exposure to blood and body fluids during procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Safety and effectiveness supported by non-clinical bench testing including biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, -10, -1), bacterial filtration efficiency (ASTM F2101-19), synthetic blood penetration resistance (ASTM F1862), flammability (16 CFR Part 1610), differential pressure (EN 14683:2019), and sub-micron particulate filtration efficiency (ASTM F2299).
Indicated for use by patients and healthcare workers to protect against transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material; intended for infection control to reduce exposure to blood and body fluids. Single-use, disposable, non-sterile.
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.
Predicate Devices
Surgical Masks with Ear Loops or Ties, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 (K202598)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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March 24, 2023
Medline Industries, LP Kelsey Closen Regulatory Affairs Specialist Three Lakes Drive Northfield, Illinois 60093
Re: K223236
Trade/Device Name: Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4040 Regulation Name: Surgical Apparel Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FXX Dated: February 3, 2023 Received: February 22, 2023
Dear Kelsey Closen:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
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Sincerely,
Katherine D. Kavlock -S
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) K223236
Device Name
Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask are intended to be worn to protect both the patient and the healthcare worker from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. These face masks are intended for use in infection control practices to reduce the potential exposure to blood and body fluids. These masks are single use, disposable, non-sterile devices.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <label> <input type="checkbox"/> Recreational Use (Part 91, CFR 90.1 Subpart D) </label> |
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| <label> <input checked="" type="checkbox"/> Commercial Use (91 CFR 90.1 Subpart C) </label> |
_ | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Medline Industries, LP Three Lakes Drive Northfield. IL 60093
# 510(k) SUMMARY [AS REQUIRED BY 21CFR807.92(c)]
#### Submitter / 510(k) Sponsor
Medline Industries, LP Three Lakes Drive Northfield, IL 60093
Registration Number: 1417592
### Contact Person
Contact Person: Kelsey Closen, Regulatory Affairs Specialist Phone: 847-949-2283 Email: KClosen@medline.com
Summary Preparation Date October 7, 2022
Type of 510(k) Submission Traditional
#### Device Name / Classification
Trade Name: Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask Common Name: Surgical Mask Classification Name: Mask, Surgical Product Code: FXX Classification Panel: Orthopedic Regulatory Class: II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4040
# Predicate Device
K202598: Surgical Masks with Ear Loops or Ties, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
#### Device Description
The Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask are single-use, disposable device, provided non-sterile. Depending on the configurations, the Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask are composed of three or four layers of nonwoven materials: an outer layer, middle filtration layer(s) and an inner facing layer. The outer/inner facing layers are constructed of non-woven fabric and the middle filtration layer(s) are constructed of melt blown non-woven fabric.
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Aedline Industries. Three Lakes Drive Northfield, IL 60093
Each mask contains tie strings or ear loops to secure the user's face and mouth, and come in a flat pleated style that includes a malleable nosepiece to provide a firm fit over the nose. The Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask may also come equipped with an antifog foam stripe, anti-glare stripe and/or a face shield to cover the upper part of the face. The Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask may also be provided in an ASTM Fluid level of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3. The color of the facemasks will be available in white, yellow, blue, or pink stripes.
#### Indications for Use
The Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask is intended to be worn to protect both the patient and the healthcare worker from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. These face masks are intended for use in infection control practices to reduce the potential exposure to blood and body fluids. These masks are single use, disposable, non-sterile devices.
## Summary of Technological Characteristics
### TABLE 1: COMPARISON OF PROPOSED AND PREDICATE DEVICES
| Device<br>Characteristic | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Comparison<br>Analysis |
|--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product Name | Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline<br>Procedural Face Mask | Surgical Masks with Ear Loops or Ties, Level 1,<br>Level 2, Level 3 | N/A |
| 510(k)<br>Reference | TBD | K202598 | N/A |
| Product Owner | Medline Industries LP | 3A Medical Products Co., Ltd | N/A |
| Regulation<br>Number | 878.4040 | 878.4040 | Same |
| Product Code | FXX | FXX | Same |
| Intended Use | This mask is intended to be worn to<br>protect both the patient and the healthcare<br>worker from the transfer of<br>microorganisms, body fluids, and<br>particulate material. These face masks are<br>intended for use in infection control<br>practices to reduce the potential exposure<br>to blood and body fluids. These masks are<br>single use, disposable, non-sterile devices | This mask is intended to be worn to protect both<br>the patient and healthcare worker from the transfer<br>of microorganisms, body fluids and Particulate<br>material. This mask is intended for use in infection<br>control practices to reduce the potential exposure<br>to blood and body fluids. This is a single use<br>device provided nonsterile. | Same |
| Design Features | Pleated<br>Nose Piece | Pleated<br>Nose Piece | Similar-<br>Additionally |
| | Face Shield | Ties | Medline offers the<br>facemask in a face<br>shield, anti-glare<br>and anti- fog style.<br>There are no safety<br>or risk concern with<br>these optional<br>features. |
| | Anti-glare strip | Ear loops | |
| | Anti-fog foam strip | | |
| | Ties | | |
| | Ear loops | | |
| Color<br>Configurations | | | Similar – Medline<br>offers the facemasks<br>in more colors.<br>There is no safety or<br>risk concern with<br>the additional colors<br>based on<br>biocompatibility<br>testing |
| | Blue | | |
| | Yellow | Blue | |
| | White | | |
| | Pink Stripe | | |
| Materials | Face Mask: | | Similar – Medline<br>offers more fabric<br>variations but there<br>is no safety or risk<br>concern based on<br>performance and<br>biocompatibility<br>testing |
| | 1. Spunbond/Meltblown/Spunbond | | |
| | 2. Cellulose/Meltblown/Spunbond | | |
| | 3. Cellulose/Meltblown/Cellulose | | |
| | 4. Cellulose/Meltblown<br>Spunbond/Cellulose | Face Mask:<br>1. Polypropylene/Spunbond/Polypropylene<br>2. Polypropylene/Meltblown/Polypropylene | |
| | 5. Thermalbond/Meltblown/Spunbond | | |
| | Ear Loops: | Ear Loops:<br>1. Polyester/Spandex | |
| | 1. PP& Lycra<br>2. Polyester & Spandex<br>3. Polypropylene<br>4. Polyester, Spandex & Urethane | | |
| | Ties:<br>1. PP | Ties:<br>1. Polypropylene Spunbond | |
| | Nose Strip:<br>1. HDPE, Paper, Wire<br>2. Polypropylene & iron<br>3. Aluminum<br>4. Iron & PE<br>5. Steel & PE | Nose Strip :<br>1. Polyethylene coated Steel Wire | |
| Prescription vs.<br>OTC | OTC | OTC | Same |
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Sterile vs. Non-Same Non-Sterile Non-Sterile Sterile Disposable vs. Same Disposable Disposable Non-Disposable Same Single Use vs. Single Use Single Use Reusable ASTM F2100 Same Level 1, 2, 3 Level 1, 2, 3 Level
#### Summary of Non-Clinical Testing
Non-clinical performance testing was completed on the Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the subject device with the relevant test methods described in Table 2 below.
| ISO 10993-5 | ISO MEM Elution Using L-929 Mouse Fibroblast Cells |
|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ISO 10993-10 | Repeated Patch Dermal Sensitization Test |
| ISO 10993-10 | ISO Intracutaneous Irritation Test |
| ISO 10993-1 | Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process |
| ASTM F2101-19 | Bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) |
| ASTM F1862 | Resistance to penetration by synthetic blood |
| 16 CFR Part 1610 | Standard for the Flammability of Clothing |
| ASTM F2100 | Standard Specification for Performance of Materials Used in Medical Face Masks |
| EN 14683:2019 | Differential Pressure (Delta-P) |
| ASTM F2299 | Sub-micron particulate filtration efficiency (PFE) |
Table 2. Non-Clinical Performance Testing Standards
Medline Industries, LP Three Lakes Drive Northfield, IL 60093
#### Summary of Clinical Testing
Not applicable.
#### Conclusion
In accordance with 21 CFR Part 807, and based on the information provided in this premarket notification, Medline Industries, LP. concludes that the Medline Surgical Face Mask and Medline Procedural Face Mask are as safe and as effective for their intended use as the predicate device, Surgical Masks with Ear Loops or Ties, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 (K202598).
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