510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEsp Radiation Reduction Examination Gloves
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Boston Scientific Corp · LZC Medical Glove, Specialty
Cleared on May 22, 1989 after a 54-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- May 22, 1989
- Review
- 54 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- LZC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK891968 Esp Radiation Reduction Examination GlovesBoston Scientific Corp · 1989
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK022873 Powder-Free Radiation Attenuating Neoprene Surgical Glove (Black)International Biomedical, Inc. · 2003
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K022873Powder-Free Radiation Attenuating Neoprene Surgical Glove (Black)International Biomedical, Inc. · 2003 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K891968 | Esp Radiation Reduction Examination Gloves | Boston Scientific Corp | 1989 | — |
| +1 | K022873 | Powder-Free Radiation Attenuating Neoprene Surgical Glove (Black) | International Biomedical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K022873 | Powder-Free Radiation Attenuating Neoprene Surgical Glove (Black) | 2003 | 0 |
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?
- Of its descendants, K022873 (International Biomedical, Inc., 2003) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LZC devicesLZC Medical Glove, Specialty: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LZC
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LZC
85in 2022
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LZC
1in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LZC
10in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LZC, 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 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 166 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 253 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 | 149 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 258 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 | 121 | 0 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 | 105 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 | 200 | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 | 167 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 94 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 | 85 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 16 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K891968 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K891968: Esp Radiation Reduction Examination Gloves.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K891968
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026