OPH — Radiation Attenuating Medical Glove Class I

FDA Device Classification

FDA product code OPH covers "Radiation Attenuating Medical Glove", a Class I medical device regulated under 21 CFR 880.6250. Submissions are reviewed by the General Hospital panel.

Classification Details

Product Code
OPH
Device Class
Class I
Regulation Number
880.6250
Submission Type
Review Panel
HO
Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Implant
No

Definition

Radiations attenuating medical gloves are medical gloves that are used during medical or surgical procedures involving radiation to shield the hands of the wearer from scattered radiation exposure. The gloves offer some degree of protection to the hand from radiation exposure as well as protection from transmission of infectious agents. The use of these gloves includes procedures that require the use of fluoroscopy or radiography. In addition to meeting the requirements for examination or surgeon¿s gloves, manufacturers should have technical data to show that their attenuation claims meet the energy range of x-rays normally used in medical procedures.