K994099 · Evergreen Medical Produts (Jingxing) Co., Ltd. · LYZ · Apr 12, 2000 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K994099
Device Name
VINYL PATIENT EXAMINATION GLOVES-PRE-POWDERED
Applicant
Evergreen Medical Produts (Jingxing) Co., Ltd.
Product Code
LYZ · General Hospital
Decision Date
Apr 12, 2000
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 worn on the examiner's hand or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
Device Story
Disposable, non-sterile, ambidextrous vinyl patient examination glove; pre-powdered with USP absorbable dusting powder (modified starch). Worn by healthcare personnel to prevent cross-contamination between examiner and patient/environment. Features straight fingers, rolled rim, and natural color. Available in small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes. Manufactured from polyvinyl chloride, di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate, and other stabilizers. Used in clinical settings; provides a physical barrier. Performance verified via water leak testing, tensile strength, and elongation measurements per ASTM D5250-99.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evidence includes physical property testing (tensile strength, elongation), dimensional analysis, and pinhole/leakage testing per ASTM D5250-99 and 21 CFR 800.20. Biocompatibility testing included primary dermal irritation in rabbits and guinea pig sensitization (Buehler).
Indicated for use by healthcare personnel on hands or fingers to prevent cross-contamination between the patient and the examiner.
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.
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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No. 1, Evergreen Rd., The North of Beishimen Village, Xiaozuo Town, lingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei 050306, China Tel: + (86 311) 236 1018, 236 1035 Fax: + (86 311) 236 0670
APR 1 2 2000
Date: Feb. 22, 2000 Total pages: 3
#### 1.0 APPLICANT:
Evergreen Medical Products (Jingxing) Co., Ltd. No. 1, Evergreen Rd., The North of Beishimen Village, Xiaozuo Town, Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei 050306 China Tel: +(86 311) 236 1035, 236 0652 Fax: +(86 311) 236 0670 E-mail: chenjul@ms13.hinet.net
#### 2.0 Contact Person:
Doreen Feng Tel: +(86 311) 236 1035, 236 0652 Fax: +(86 311) 236 0670
#### 3.0 DEVICE CLASS: JY
PRODUCT CODE: Vinyl (Pre-Powdered) - 80 LYZ
- 4.0SPECIFICATION: Glove, Patient Examination, Vinyl (Pre-powdered) Meet all the current specifications listed under ASTM Specification D 5250-99
#### 5.0 DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
Glove, Disposable, Non-sterile, Patient Examination, Vinyl (Pre-powdered)
#### 6.0 INDICATION FOR USE (INTENDED USE):
A medical gloves is worn on the hand of health care and similar personnel to prevent contamination between health care personnel and the patient's body, fluids, waste, or environment.
#### 7.0INNER SURFACE: Pre-powdered
#### 8.0 BIOCOMPATIBILITY TESTING:
- Primary Dermal Irritation in Rabbits -
- -Guinea Pig Sensitization (Buehler)
Issued by Consumer Products Testing Co.
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No. 1, Evergreen Rd., The North of Beishimen Village, Xiaozuo Town, Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei 050306, China Fax: + (86 311) 236 0670 el: + (86 311) 236 1018, 236 1035
## 9.0 QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
510 (K) Summary: Page 2
# SPECIFICATION OF VINYL GLOVES (Ambidextrous)
| Size<br>Spec. | Small | Medium | Large | Ex-Large | Test code |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------|
| Circumference<br>of Palm (mm)<br>(Inch) | 178<br>6-3/4 | 210<br>7-3/4 | 218<br>8-1/2 | 230<br>9 | JIS-S-2045.509 |
| Total Length<br>(+/- 5 mm) | 240 | 245 | 245 | 245 | JIS-S-2045.5.9 |
| Length of<br>Fingers (mm)<br>Thumbs<br>Index Finger<br>Middle Finger<br>Ring Finger<br>Little Finger | 55<br>66<br>74<br>69<br>54 | 57<br>70<br>81<br>74<br>50 | 61<br>75<br>83<br>79<br>60 | 63<br>78<br>92<br>82<br>62 | JIS-S-2045.5.9 |
| Circumference<br>Fingers (mm)<br>Thumb<br>Index Finger<br>Middle Finger<br>Ring Finger<br>Little Finger | 63<br>56<br>59<br>56<br>50 | 71<br>64<br>66<br>63<br>57 | 78<br>70<br>72<br>69<br>62 | 83<br>74<br>76<br>73<br>66 | JIS-S-2045.5.9 |
| Tensile Strength<br>(Mpa) | Min.<br>10.0 | Min.<br>10.0 | Min.<br>10.0 | Min.<br>10.0 | JIS-S-2045.5.2 |
| Elongation (Min.) | 350% | 350% | 350% | 350% | JIS-S-2045.5.2 |
| Weight (g/pc) | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.5 | +/- 0.2g |
| Thickness | Finger Tip<br>0.08 mm +/- 0.02 mm<br>Cuff<br>0.09 mm +/- 0.02 mm<br>Palm<br>0.15 mm +/- 0.02 mm | | | | |
| Quality<br>Assurance | Under 2.5% Pinhole Rate | | | FDA Glove 1000ml<br>Water Leak Test | |
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No. 1, Evergreen Rd., The North of Beishimen Village, Xiaozuo Town, "ingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei 050306, China : +(86 311) 236 1018, 236 1035 Fax: +(86 311) 236 0670
510 (K) Summary: Page 3
#### 10.0 CONCLUSION:
The vinyl Patient Examination gloves (Pre-powdered) manufactured by Evergreen Medical products (Jingxing) Co., Ltd. meet ASTM D5250-99 Standard and meet pinhole requirements and labeling claims.
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No. 1, Evergreen Rd., The North of Beishimen Village, Xiaozuo Town, lingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei 050306, China Tel: + (86 311) 236 1018, 236 1035 Fax: + (86 311) 236 0670
Total pages: 6
# GENERAL QUALITY CONTROL SCHEME
#### 1.0 PRODUCT
Vinyl Patient Examination Gloves Pre-Powdered, Non-Sterile
#### 2.0 INTENDED USE
A medical glove is to be worn on the hand of health care and similar personnel to prevent contamination between health care personnel and the patient's body, fluid, waste, or environment".
#### 3.0 DONNING POWDER
U. S. P. Absorbable Dusting Powder, Neutral pH
- U. S. FDA approved under ANDA (Abbreviated new Drug Application 809535)
U. S. FDA Medical Device Establishment manufacturing Registration Number for manufacturing site.
Name of supplier of USP powder: Shieh-Tai Chemical & Starch Co., Ltd. Brand name of USP powder: Modified Starch Extra 226.
#### 4.0 COMPONENTS
| Polyvinyl Chloride | 45.90% |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------------|
| Di-2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate | 45.90% |
| 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1, 3-Pentanediol | 4.50% |
| Calcium, Zinc Sterates | 2.30% |
| Epoxidized Soyabean Oil | 0.50% |
| Absorbable Powder for Lubrication | < 120 milligram/glove |
#### 5.0 SHAPE
Straight fingers, thumb and fingers in one plane, fist either hand, rolled rim
#### 6.0 SIZE
Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), Extra-Large (XL)
#### 7.0 COLOR
Natural color, no color additive
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No. 1, Evergreen Rd., The North of Beishimen Village, Xiaozuo Town, Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei 050306, China el: + (86 311) 236 1018, 236 1035 Fax: + (86 311) 236 0670
#### 8.0 MARKING
General Quality control scheme: Page 2
Gloves are marked to designated size
#### 9.0 PACKING
As per packing specification
#### 10.0 LABELING
#### 10.1Control Number
Each packing unit (dispenser box) and outer cartons bears a control number Example: EVX1991230888
EV .................................... Abbreviation of factory name
XI99 ............................. Production month and year
123 ........................................ Internal running order number
0888 .............................. Case number
#### 10.2Manufacturing dating
Each packing unit (dispenser box) or outer cartons bears the manufacturing dating.
#### 10.3Caution words on the box
"Caution: Users should consider the circumstance of use in deciding whether to remove residual powder from gloves after donning. Powder can be removed by thoroughly wiping gloves with a sterile wet sponge, sterile wet towel, or other effective method."
#### 11.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
For reference purpose in accordance with ISO 2859 Sampling procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attribute.
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No. 1, Evergreen Rd., The North of Beishimen Village, Xiaozuo Town, Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei 050306, China Fax: + (86 311) 236 0670 el: + (86 311) 236 1018, 236 1035
General Quality Control Scheme: Page 3
#### 12.0 QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
| Description | Specification | Assurance Action |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Dimensions<br>Overall Length | 240+/- 10 mm | Test method A1<br>Dimensional control<br>Inspection level S-2<br>AQL 2.5 |
| Width | Small 83 +/- 5 mm<br>Medium 94 +/- 5 mm<br>Large 105 +/- 5 mm<br>Ex-Large 114 +/- 5 mm | |
| Thickness<br>(Double wall) | Finger 0.48 mm Max.<br>Cuff 0.20 mm Min. | |
| Chemical Properties<br>Inside pH | 7 +/- 1 | Test method A2<br>Inspection level S-2<br>AQL 2.5 |
| Powder level<br>Inside<br>Outside | max. 2.5 +/- 1.0 by weight<br>max. 1.0% by weight | Test method A3<br>Inspection level S-2<br>AQL 2.5 |
| Physical Properties<br>Before Aging<br>Tensile Strength<br>Elongation at break | Min. 10 Mpa<br>Min. 350% | Test method A4<br>Inspection level S-2<br>AQL 2.5 |
| After Aging<br>(70°C, 166 hours<br>Tensile Strength<br>Elongation at break | Test method A4<br>Min. 10 Mpa<br>Min. 350% | Inspection level S-2<br>AQL 2.5 |
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No. 1. Evergreen Rd., The North of Beishimen Village, Xiaozuo Town, Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei 050306, China Fax: + (86 311) 236 0670 el: + (86 311) 236 1018, 236 1035
General Quality Control Scheme: Page 4
#### 13.0 INTERNAL ATTRIBUTIVE RELEASE INSPECTION
Examination
Sampling for examination accordance with ISO 2859 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes.
Unit for Examination: one (1) glove
If several defects are found on one glove, only the most serious defect (i. e. lowest category) is evaluated. The acceptance criteria are based on the number of defective observed in a sample.
#### 14.0 PIN HOLE AND VISUAL DEFECTS
#### Assurance Action
Sampling Inspection by Air inflation and cuff sorting (method A5), inspection level II Performance requirements:
| Category of Defect | AQL |
|--------------------|-----|
| 1 | 1.0 |
| 2 | 2.5 |
#### 15.0 FINAL GLOVE RELEASE
#### 15.1 Assurance Action
U. S. FDA Test Method for Leakage Defects published in the Federal Registration of Nov. 31, 1989 (21 CFR Part 800.20)
#### 15.2 Sampling Inspection
AQL 1.5 for leaks AQL 4.0 for leaks and visual defects aggregated. Inspection level 1, normal inspection, multiple sampling
#### 16.0 PACKAGING, MARKING, GOOD DELIVERY INSPECTION
Assurance Action Set-up and patrol inspection at packaging Supervision of vehicle or vessel loading
#### 17.0 GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE
The gloves are manufactured in compliance with the current Good manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements in the United States of America as appropriate for patient examination gloves.
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No. 1, Evergreen Rd., The North of Beishimen Village, Xiaozuo Town, ingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei 050306, China Tel: + (86 311) 236 1018, 236 1035 Fax: + (86 311) 236 0670
General Quality Control Scheme: Page 5
#### 18.0 MICROBIOLOGICAL CLEANLINESS CONTROL
The bioburden of the finished gloves are monitored and recorded. Unusual contaminants are identified. It is attempted to determine their sources and eliminating or reducing their impact.
#### 19.0 CAUTION
Non-sterile examination gloves are used in a variety of circumstances, including procedures where the surface of the glove contacts wounds, body cavities, or other possible routes of contamination. If conditions warrant, the user may wish to minimize the risk of infection. In this case, we recommend the decontamination of the gloves prior to use by disinfectants or other effective methods.
#### 20.0 STORAGE
According to ISO 2230
Keep storage areas cool, dry and dust free, avoid ventilation. Protect gloves against ultraviolet light sources, as sunlight and oxidizing agents. Cooper ions discolor the gloves.
#### 21.0 REFERENCED TEST METHODS
#### A. 1 Physical Dimensions
Adherence to ASTM D 5250, for length and width press ruler on the flat glove. Measure double film thickness of an intact glove, and report the median of not less than three measurements at different locations.
#### A. 2 Surface pH of Glove Inside
Warm 50 ml distilled water to 38 +/- 2℃. Fill the glove and twist to close the cuff end. Wash the glove inside and squeezing. Pour content into a beaker and measure pH.
#### A. 3 Residual powder
5 air dried gloves are weighted together and afterwards rinsed in water to remove Then the gloves are air dried to constant weight for approximately 12 hours. powder. The quantity of powder is determined by the decrease in weight. Limiting values apply to the median of at least 10 results.
#### A. 4 Physical Requirements
Adherence to ASTM D 3578. Use same glove to compare before and after aging. Report the median of not less than 5 test results for each requirements.
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No. 1, Evergreen Rd., The North of Beishimen Village, Xiaozuo Town, Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei 050306, China el: + (86 311) 236 1018, 236 1035 Fax: + (86 311) 236 0670
General Quality Control Scheme: page 6
#### A. 5 Air Inflation and Cuff Test
Partial adherence to BS 4005, Single Use Sterile Surgical Rubber Gloves, Appendix C. Inflate glove with air approximately to a diameter of 200 mm and fan in front of face. Listen for air leakage and feel it. Visually examine for defects. Stretch cuff next to edge and inspect visually. Validated against FDA water leak test.
#### 22.0 LIST OF DEFECT
| Category | Defect | Test method |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| 1 | Holes, cuts, tears | Visual, Sensual |
| 2 | Pleats and Lumps in critical area<br>Contents not as specified<br>(size, former type)<br>Dirty/foreign spot on surface more than<br>2 per glove or > 0.5 mm<br>Embedded particles > 1 mm, more than 2 per glove<br>Thin spots<br>Discoloration, blooming<br>Torn, broken or open bead<br>Pleats, lumps in non-critical area | Visual<br>Visual<br>Visual |
- End of document -
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
### APR 1 2 2000
Ms. Doreen Feng Evergreen Medical Products (Jingxing) Co., Ltd. No. 1, Evergreen Road The North of Beishimen Village Xiaozuo Town, Jingxing County Shijiazhuang City, Hebei 050306 CHINA
Re : K994099 Vinyl Patient Examination Gloves- Pre-Trade Name: powdered Requlatory Class: I Product Code: LYZ February 22, 2000 Dated: Received: April 3, 2000
Dear Ms. Feng:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in requlatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your
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premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4690. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Timothy A. Ulatowski
Timo v A Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radioloqical Health
Enclosure
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No. 1, Evergreen Rd., The North of Beishimen Village, Xiaozuo Town, Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei 050306, China Tel: + (86 311) 236 1018, 236 1035 Fax: + (86 311) 236 0670
# INDICATION FOR USE STATEMENT
| Applicant: | Evergreen Medical Products (Jingxing) Co., Ltd. |
|----------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| 510(K) Number: | K994099 |
| Device Name: | Vinyl Patient Examination Gloves - Pre-powdered |
#### Indication for use:
A patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purpose worn on the examiner's hand or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
### Concurrence of CDRH Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Claire S. Lim
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital 5100k) Number .
Prescription Use _ Per 21 CFR 801.109
Over-The-Counter OR
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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.
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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.