510(k) · Cleared
ClearedProtexis Latex Basic Sterile Powder-Free Surgical Gloves
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Cardinal Health, Inc. · KGO Surgeon'S Gloves
Cleared on Jul 27, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K120934 (Cardinal Health, Inc., 2012) after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1997. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 27, 2012
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- KGO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K964474 (1997). 4 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK964474 Ultrafree Sterile Latex Powder-Free Surgical GlovesAllegiance Healthcare Corp. · 1997
- 1 generation backK120934 Protexis Latex Basic Sterile Latex Powder-Free Surgical Glove with…Cardinal Health, Inc. · 2012
- This deviceK121897 Protexis Latex Basic Sterile Powder-Free Surgical GlovesCardinal Health, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK140988 Powder Free Sterile Latex Surgical Glove, Yellow Color (Brand Name…Hebei Hongsen Plastics Technology Co, Ltd. · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK171550 Sterile Latex Surgical Gloves, Powder FreeSanrea Healthcare Products Pvt, Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK211953 Disposable Sterilized Latex Surgical GlovesJiangxi Kemei Medical Apparatus & Instruments Group Co., Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK230832 Powdered Free Sterile Natural Rubber Latex Surgical GlovesThe Egyptian Company For Medical & Electronic Industries · 2023
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K140988Powder Free Sterile Latex Surgical Glove, Yellow Color (Brand Name: Titanfine)Hebei Hongsen Plastics Technology Co, Ltd. · 2014 · cites it directly3descendants
- K171550Sterile Latex Surgical Gloves, Powder FreeSanrea Healthcare Products Pvt, Ltd. · 2018 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K211953Disposable Sterilized Latex Surgical GlovesJiangxi Kemei Medical Apparatus & Instruments Group Co., Ltd. · 2022 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K230832Powdered Free Sterile Natural Rubber Latex Surgical GlovesThe Egyptian Company For Medical & Electronic Industries · 2023 · 4 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K964474 | Ultrafree Sterile Latex Powder-Free Surgical Gloves | Allegiance Healthcare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −1 | K120934 | Protexis Latex Basic Sterile Latex Powder-Free Surgical Glove with Protein… | Cardinal Health, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K121897 | Protexis Latex Basic Sterile Powder-Free Surgical Gloves | Cardinal Health, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K140988 | Powder Free Sterile Latex Surgical Glove, Yellow Color (Brand Name: Titanfine) | Hebei Hongsen Plastics Technology Co, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K171550 | Sterile Latex Surgical Gloves, Powder Free | Sanrea Healthcare Products Pvt, Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +3 | K211953 | Disposable Sterilized Latex Surgical Gloves | Jiangxi Kemei Medical Apparatus & Instruments Group Co., Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +4 | K230832 | Powdered Free Sterile Natural Rubber Latex Surgical Gloves | The Egyptian Company For Medical & Electronic Industries | 2023 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in KGO? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new KGO device
- #1 K192328 JR.MEDIK Latex Surgeon’s Gloves Powder Freescore 15.2 · 5 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K120934 | Protexis Latex Basic Sterile Latex Powder-Free Surgical Glove with Protein Content Label…Summary page 1…equivalence ProtexisJ" Latex Basic, Sterile Latex Powder-Free Surgical Gloves with Protein Content Label Claim of 50pigdm 2 or less (Tan) (5 10(k) K120934, product code KGO) Reason for 510(k) Submission: Device modification to remove colorant from glov… | 2012 |
What descends from it? (4)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K140988 | Powder Free Sterile Latex Surgical Glove, Yellow Color (Brand Name: Titanfine) | 2014 | 3 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 15 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 15.2 years on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K140988 (Hebei Hongsen Plastics Technology Co, Ltd., 2014) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All KGO devicesKGO Surgeon'S Gloves: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KGO
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KGO
185in 2023
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KGO
2in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KGO
21in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KGO, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 10 | 113 | 0 | 13 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | 3 | 48 | 15 | 14 |
| 2010 | 6 | 87 | 1 | 16 |
| 2011 | 11 | 90 | 0 | 14 |
| 2012 | 7 | 133 | 0 | 14 |
| 2013 | 6 | 184 | 0 | 41 |
| 2014 | 7 | 257 | 0 | 28 |
| 2015 | 12 | 225 | 0 | 11 |
| 2016 | 9 | 218 | 2 | 15 |
| 2017 | 12 | 111 | 1 | 20 |
| 2018 | 7 | 194 | 8 | 15 |
| 2019 | 11 | 204 | 0 | 51 |
| 2020 | 15 | 117 | 0 | 15 |
| 2021 | 14 | 199 | 0 | 14 |
| 2022 | 6 | 127 | 2 | 10 |
| 2023 | 14 | 185 | 2 | 28 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 18 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
A powder-free sterile surgeon's glove is a disposable device made of natural rubber intended to be worn by operating room personnel to protect a surgical wound from contamination.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K121897 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K121897: Protexis Latex Basic Sterile Powder-Free Surgical Gloves.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K121897
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026