510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSynguard Nitrile Exam Glove
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Tianjin Aoshang Outdoor Equipment Co., Ltd. · LZA Polymer Patient Examination Glove
Cleared on May 12, 2022 as substantially equivalent to K172015 (Careglove Global Sdn. Bhd., 2017) after an 85-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 2007. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 12, 2022
- Review
- 85 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- LZA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K062764 (2007). 6 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK062764 Powder-Free Nitrile Patient Examination Glove, White (Non-Colored)…Kossan Latex Industries (M)Sdn Bhd · 2007
- 4 generations backK111772 Powder Free Nitrile Patient Examination Glove, Blue Colored and…Kossan Latex Industries (M)Sdn Bhd · 2011
- 3 generations backK123469 Powder Free Nitrile Patient Examination Glove, Blue and White…Wear Safe (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd - Facility II · 2013
- 2 generations backK142862 POWDER FREE NITRILE EXAMINATION GLOVE, BLUE (Colored).Careplus (M) Sdn Bhd · 2015
- 1 generation backK172015 Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves, Blue (Colored)Careglove Global Sdn. Bhd. · 2017
- This deviceK220442 Synguard Nitrile Exam GloveTianjin Aoshang Outdoor Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK253160 Syntex Exam GlovesBasic Medical Technology, Inc. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK232576 Medical Nitrile Examination GlovesJiangsu Complete Sincerity Medical New Materials Co., Ltd. · 2023
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K062764 | Powder-Free Nitrile Patient Examination Glove, White (Non-Colored) and Blue… | Kossan Latex Industries (M)Sdn Bhd | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K111772 | Powder Free Nitrile Patient Examination Glove, Blue Colored and White… | Kossan Latex Industries (M)Sdn Bhd | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K123469 | Powder Free Nitrile Patient Examination Glove, Blue and White Colored… | Wear Safe (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd - Facility II | 2013 | — |
| −2 | K142862 | POWDER FREE NITRILE EXAMINATION GLOVE, BLUE (Colored). | Careplus (M) Sdn Bhd | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K172015 | Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves, Blue (Colored) | Careglove Global Sdn. Bhd. | 2017 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K220442 | Synguard Nitrile Exam Glove | Tianjin Aoshang Outdoor Equipment Co., Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K253160 | Syntex Exam Gloves | Basic Medical Technology, Inc. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K232576 | Medical Nitrile Examination Gloves | Jiangsu Complete Sincerity Medical New Materials Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 LZA? 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 LZA device
- #1 K192333 Blue Nitrile Examination Gloves Powder Freescore 71.0 · 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K172015 | Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves, Blue (Colored)Summary page 5…nt between each size is just in the dimension. The proposed device is provided in non-sterile. 5. Identification of Predicate Device 510(k) Number: K172015 Product Name: Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves, Blue (colored)… | 2017 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.7 years on median.
- None of the 6 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K253160 (Basic Medical Technology, Inc., 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K172015.
How does its category compare?
All LZA devicesLZA Polymer Patient Examination Glove: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2022, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LZA
24in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LZA
110in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LZA
3so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LZA
73in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LZA, 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 | 21 | 95 | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 | 18 | 97 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 28 | 112 | 0 | 12 |
| 2010 | 31 | 97 | 0 | 12 |
| 2011 | 26 | 122 | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 | 33 | 110 | 0 | 11 |
| 2013 | 20 | 130 | 0 | 10 |
| 2014 | 27 | 197 | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 | 20 | 112 | 1 | 12 |
| 2016 | 30 | 171 | 1 | 25 |
| 2017 | 44 | 124 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 22 | 178 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 25 | 212 | 0 | 21 |
| 2020 | 30 | 101 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 139 | 111 | 0 | 20 |
| 2022 | 146 | 111 | 0 | 19 |
| 2023 | 62 | 92 | 0 | 24 |
| 2024 | 30 | 89 | 0 | 76 |
| 2025 | 24 | 110 | 0 | 73 |
| 2026 | 15 | 103 | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Synguard Nitrile Exam 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.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K220442 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K220442: Synguard Nitrile Exam Glove.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K220442
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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