Product Classification

• Device: gown, non-sterile, non-isolation, intended to provide moderate or high barrier protection
• Regulation Description: Surgical apparel.
• Definition: A non-sterile, non-isolation gown intended to be worn by healthcare personnel to provide moderate or high barrier protection in non-sterile and non patient isolation situations. Gowns with antimicrobial/antiviral agents or claims are excluded.
• Physical State: Woven or non-woven fabric.
• Technical Method: The end user places the gown around the body.
• Target Area: Body.
• Regulation Medical Specialty: General & Plastic Surgery
• Review Panel: General Hospital
• Product Code: QPC
• Premarket Review: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices (OHT4); Infection Control Devices (DHT4C)
• Submission Type: 510(k)
• Regulation Number: 878.4040
• Device Class: 2
• Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC): TPLC Product Code Report
• GMP Exempt?: No
• Summary Malfunction Reporting: Ineligible
• Implanted Device?: No
• Life-Sustain/Support Device?: No

Recognized Consensus Standards

• 6-487 AAMI ANSI PB70:2022
  Liquid barrier performance and classification of protective apparel and drapes intended for use in health care facilities
• 6-488 ASTM F1671/F1671M-22
  Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System
• 6-496 ASTM F739-20
  Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases Through Protective Clothing Materials Under Conditions of Continuous Contact

Third Party Review

Not Third Party Eligible