K020943 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the STERILE DISPOSABLE VINYL EXAM GLOVES, POWDER FREE. Classified as Vinyl Patient Examination Glove (product code LYZ), Class I - General Controls.
Submitted by Shanghai Antares Industries, Inc. (Songjiang County, Shanghai, CN). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 6, 2002 after a review of 73 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the General Hospital FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 880.6250 - the FDA general hospital device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.
Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.