Skin Sensitization Test (Modified Draize-95) to Support a Low Dermatitis Potential Claim for a Powder Free Polychloroprene Surgical Gloves, Sterile. To evaluate whether residual chemical additives at a level on the gloves that may induce type IV allergy to the unsensitized general user population when using polychloroprene based surgical gloves
1. To evaluate whether residual chemical additives at a level that may induce Type IV allergy in the unsensitized general user population are present in a finished Polychloroprene Rubber Containing Medical Device, Powder Free Polychloroprene Surgical Gloves, Sterile. (CR-SG-140-AF-WH) 2. To meet requirements for claim: This product demonstrated reduced potential for sensitizing users to chemical additives as described in Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff- Medical Glove Guidance Manual. Supporting Test Data: A negative skin sensitization test (Modified Draize-95 Test) on a minimum of 200 non-sensitized human subjects.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
208
Approximately 2cm x 2cm square positioned to ensure that the inside portion of the test material maintained skin contact.
Makmal Bioserasi & Klinikal, Healthmedic Research Sdn. Bhd.
Kuala Lumpur, Cheras, Malaysia
Induction Phase
Irritation scored by Erythemal Scoring Scale, Basic Score - Description: 0 - No visible reaction. 0.5 - Doubtful or Negligible Erythema Reaction. 1.0 - Mild or just perceptible macular erythema reaction in a speckled / follicular, patchy or confluent pattern (slight pinking). 2.0 - Moderate erythema reaction in a confluent pattern (definite redness). 3.0 - Strong or brisk erythema reaction that may spread beyond the test site.
Time frame: 24 days
Challenge Phase
Irritation scored by Erythemal Scoring Scale, Basic Score - Description : 0 - No visible reaction. 0.5 - Doubtful or Negligible Erythema Reaction. 1.0 - Mild or just perceptible macular erythema reaction in a speckled / follicular, patchy or confluent pattern (slight pinking). 2.0 - Moderate erythema reaction in a confluent pattern (definite redness). 3.0 - Strong or brisk erythema reaction that may spread beyond the test site.
Time frame: 48 hours
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