K232353 · Shanxi Hongjin Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. · LZA · Aug 31, 2023 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K232353
Device Name
Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves (Black)
Applicant
Shanxi Hongjin Plastic Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
LZA · General Hospital
Decision Date
Aug 31, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6250
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
The glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
Device Story
Disposable, non-sterile, ambidextrous patient examination glove; manufactured from nitrile latex compound. Available in sizes XS through XXL. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers to provide a barrier against contamination between patient and examiner. Device is a physical barrier; no electronic or software components. Performance verified through physical dimension, tensile strength, elongation, and water leak testing per ASTM standards. Biocompatibility confirmed via skin irritation, sensitization, cytotoxicity, and systemic toxicity testing.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Compliance with ASTM D6319-19 (dimensions, physical properties), ASTM D5151-19 (water leak), ASTM D6124-06 (powder residue), and ISO 10993 series (biocompatibility: skin irritation, sensitization, cytotoxicity, and systemic toxicity).
Technological Characteristics
Material: Nitrile latex compound. Form factor: Ambidextrous, powder-free, non-sterile. Dimensions: Length min 230mm; thickness min 0.05mm (palm/finger). Standards: ASTM D6319-19, ASTM D412-16, ASTM D5151-19, ASTM D6124-06. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-5, 10, 11, 23. No energy source, connectivity, or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a disposable medical glove worn on the examiner's hand to prevent cross-contamination between patient and examiner. Suitable for general patient examination.
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 (Black), Tested for Use with Chemotherapy Drugs and Fentanyl Citrate (K230779)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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August 31, 2023
Shanxi Hongjin Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. Ma Janice Project Manager Coal Bed Gas Industrial Zone, Qu'e Town Daning County Linfen. Shanxi 042300 China
Re: K232353
Trade/Device Name: Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves (Black) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6250 Regulation Name: Non-Powdered Patient Examination Glove Regulatory Class: Class I, reserved Product Code: LZA Dated: August 7, 2023 Received: August 7, 2023
Dear Ma Janice:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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,
# 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 Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K232353
Device Name
Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves (Black)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes 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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Coal Bed Gas Industrial Zone, Qu'e Town, Daning County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province
### 510(K) SUMMARY
This summary of 510(K) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR §807.92.
The assigned 510(K) numbers: K232353
Date Prepared: August 07, 2023
#### 1. Owner's Identification:
Mr. Wu Zhigang Shanxi Hongjin Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. Coal Bed Gas Industrial Zone, Qu'e Town, Daning County, Linfen Shanxi, 042300, China Email: fdareg(@hongray.com.cn
Contact: Mr. Wu Zhigang Shanxi Hongjin Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. Coal Bed Gas Industrial Zone, Qu'e Town, Daning County, Linfen Shanxi, 042300, China Email: janicema@hongrayusa.com
#### 2. Name of the Device:
Trade / Product Name: Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves (Black) Common Name: Exam Gloves Classification Name: Patient Examination Glove Classification Regulation: 21 CFR 880.6250 Product Code: LZA Classification Panel: General Hospital and Personal Use Device Class: Class I
#### 3. Predicate Device Information:
Shanxi Hongjin Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves (Black), Tested for Use with Chemotherapy Drugs and Fentanyl Citrate (K230779) Product Code: LZA Classification Panel: General Hospital and Personal Use Device Class: Class I
#### 4. Device Description:
The subject device is a patient examination glove made from nitrile latex compound, powder free and non-sterile (Per 21 CFR 880.6250, class I). They are ambidextrous and come in different sizes - Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large and XXL. The device meets all the specifications in ASTM D6319-19, Standard specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves.
#### 5. Device Modification
The proposed modification to the predicate device is to delete the claim which tested for use with chemotherapy drugs and fentanyl citrate. There are no any differences with these two models of the gloves from materials, manufacturing process and bench performance.
#### 6. Indications for Use:
The Glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the examiner's hand to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
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Coal Bed Gas Industrial Zone, Qu'e Town, Daning County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province
#### 7. Comparison of Technological Characteristics Between the Subject Device and Predicate Device:
| General Comparison Table: | | | |
|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Items | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>K230779 | Comparison |
| Trade Name | Powder Free Nitrile Examination<br>Gloves (Black) | Powder Free Nitrile Examination<br>Gloves (Black), Tested for Use with<br>Chemotherapy Drugs and Fentanyl<br>Citrate | Different |
| Product Code | LZA | LZA, LZC, QDO, OPJ | Different |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 880.6250 | 21 CFR 880.6250 | Same |
| Class | I | I | Same |
| Indications for Use | 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<br>patient and examiner. | 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<br>patient and examiner. Gloves have<br>been tested for use with chemotherapy<br>drugs and Fentanyl Citrate using<br>ASTM D6978 | Different |
| Material | Nitrile | Nitrile | Same |
| Powder or Powder Free | Powder Free | Powder Free | Same |
| Color | Black | Black | Same |
| Single use | Single use | Single use | Same |
| Sterile | Non-Sterile | Non-Sterile | Same |
This different will do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness than the predicate all necessary information will be labeled on the packaging.
Technological Characteristic Comparison Table:
| Technological<br>Characteristics | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>K230779 | Comparison |
|----------------------------------|----------------|-----------------------------|------------|
| Length | Minimum 230mm | Minimum 230mm | Same |
| Palm Width (size) (mm) | | | |
| XS | $70\pm10$ | $70\pm10$ | Same |
| S | $80\pm10$ | $80\pm10$ | Same |
| M | $95\pm10$ | $95\pm10$ | Same |
| L | $110\pm10$ | $110\pm10$ | Same |
| XL | $120\pm10$ | $120\pm10$ | Same |
| XXL | $130\pm10$ | $130\pm10$ | Same |
| Thickness(mm) | | | |
| Finger | Minimum 0.05 | Minimum 0.05 | Same |
| Palm | Minimum 0.05 | Minimum 0.05 | Same |
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| Tensile Strength, Before Aging | 14MPa, min | 14MPa, min | Same |
|----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| Ultimate Elongation,<br>Before Aging | 500%, min | 500%, min | Same |
| Tensile Strength, After<br>Accelerated Aging | 14MPa, min | 14MPa, min | Same |
| Ultimate Elongation, After<br>Accelerated Aging | 400%, min | 400%, min | Same |
| Watertight (1000ml) | G-I, AQL 2.5 | G-I, AQL 2.5 | Same |
| Powder-Content | < 2 mg per glove | < 2 mg per glove | Same |
| 10993-23:2021 Skin Irritation<br>Study | Under the conditions of the<br>study, not an irritant | Under the conditions of the<br>study, not an irritant | Same |
| 10993-10:2021 Maximization<br>Sensitization Study | Under the conditions of the<br>study, not a sensitizer | Under the conditions of the<br>study, not a sensitizer | Same |
| 10993-5:2009 Cytotoxicity Test | Under the conditions of this<br>study, the test article extract<br>showed potential toxicity to<br>L929 cells. | Under the conditions of this<br>study, the test article extract<br>showed potential toxicity to<br>L929 cells. | Same |
| ISO 10993-11:2017 Acute<br>Systemic toxicity study | Under the conditions of this<br>study, there was no evidence of<br>systemic toxicity. | Under the conditions of this<br>study, there was no evidence of<br>systemic toxicity. | Same |
#### 8. Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Data
Non-clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device met the performance criteria with the following standards:
| Methodology | Test Performed | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
|----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| ASTM D6319- 19 | Physical Dimensions<br>Length | Minimum 230mm for all sizes | Pass |
| ASTM D6319- 19 | Physical Dimensions<br>Palm Width | XS: 70±10mm<br>S: 80±10mm<br>M: 95±10mm<br>L:110±10mm<br>XL: 120±10mm<br>XXL: 130±10mm | Pass |
| ASTM D6319- 19 | Physical Dimensions<br>Thickness | Finger: 0.05mm (min)<br>Palm: 0.05mm (min) | Pass |
| ASTM D6319- 19<br>ASTM D412-16(2021) | Physical Properties | Tensile Strength (Min14 MPa)<br>and Elongation (Before Aging<br>500% and after aging 400%) Min | Pass |
| ASTM D6319- 19<br>ASTM D5151-19 | Water leak test | AQL 2.5 (ISO 2859-1) | Pass |
| ASTM D6319- 19<br>ASTM D6124-06 (2017) | Powder Residue | Max 2mg/glove | Pass |
| ISO 10993-10 &23:2021 | Irritation and Skin<br>Sensitization | Skin sensitization and Skin<br>irritation | Is non-sensitization<br>and Non-irritation |
| ISO 10993-5:2009 | Cytotoxicity | Cytotoxicity reactivity | showed potential |
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| | | | toxicity to L929<br>cells. |
|-------------------|----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| ISO 10993-11:2017 | Acute systemic toxicity<br>study | Subject showed no adverse<br>biological reaction | no evidence of<br>systemic toxicity. |
- ASTM D6319-19, Standard Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves for Medical Application. ●
- ASTM D5151-19, Standard Test Method for Detection of Holes in Medical Gloves. ●
- ASTM D6124-06 (Reapproved 2017), Standard Test Method for Residual Powder on Medical Gloves ●
- ASTM D412-16 (2021) Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers-. Tension
- ISO 10993-10:2021 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 10: Tests For Skin Sensitization. .
- . ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 5: Tests For In Vitro Cytotoxicity
- . ISO 10993-23:2021 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests For Skin Irritation.
- ISO 10993-11:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
#### 9. Clinical Performance Data
N/A
#### 10. Conclusion:
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the subject device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicated device.
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