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FDA’s policy on medical gloves for US market

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Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), many medical gloves are required to undergo premarket notification in accordance with section 510(k). Further details on this can be found in the Premarket Notification 510(k) document. The FDA's regulations apply to various types of medical gloves, as listed in the table below.


Glove Type

Product Code

Patient Examination Glove

FMC

Latex Patient Examination Glove

LYY

Vinyl Patient Examination Glove

LYZ

Powder-Free Guayle Rubber Examination Glove

OIG

Powder-Free Polychloroprene Patient Examination Glove

OPC

Radiation Attenuating Medical Glove

OPH

Specialty Patient Examination Glove(such as chemotherapy, etc.)

LZC

Surgeon’s Gloves

KGO

Powder-Free Non-Natural Rubber Latex Surgeon’s Gloves

OPA

Medical Gloves With Chemotherapy Labeling Claims

OPJ


The FDA's regulations prohibit the distribution of certain devices, including powdered surgeon's gloves, powdered patient examination gloves, and absorbable powder for lubricating surgeon's gloves. These banned products are not covered by the FDA's policy.


If you are searching for FDA-cleared medical gloves, you can search the 510(k) Premarket Notification database and use the product codes specified in the table above for medical gloves.

FITONE offers 510-clears disposable latex and nitrile gloves. If you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our team for support.


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