510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBarrierplus Synthetic Powder-Free Surgical Gloves
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Barriermed Glove Co. · KGO Surgeon'S Gloves
Cleared on May 20, 1999 after a 77-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 20, 1999
- Review
- 77 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- KGO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK990710 Barrierplus Synthetic Powder-Free Surgical GlovesBarriermed Glove Co. · 1999
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK050181 Medigloves Sterile Powder-Free Synthetic Polyisoprene Surgical GlovesMedigloves, Ltd. · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK022873 Powder-Free Radiation Attenuating Neoprene Surgical Glove (Black)International Biomedical, Inc. · 2003
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K990710 | Barrierplus Synthetic Powder-Free Surgical Gloves | Barriermed Glove Co. | 1999 | — |
| +1 | K050181 | Medigloves Sterile Powder-Free Synthetic Polyisoprene Surgical Gloves | Medigloves, Ltd. | 2005 | — |
| +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 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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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?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
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?
- Of its descendants, K050181 (Medigloves, Ltd., 2005) has gone furthest, with 0 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.
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?
These gloves are intended for use in sterile environments within hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The gloves are appropriate for use during invasive surgical procedures as well as non-invasive activities requiring sterility. They are designed to be worn by operating room personnel to protect a surgical wound from contamination and to protect the user from blood-borne pathogens.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA 510(k) statement, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K990710 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K990710: Barrierplus Synthetic 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/K990710
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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