21 CFR § 895.104 - Absorbable powder for lubricating a surgeon's glove.

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title: "21 CFR § 895.104 - Absorbable powder for lubricating a surgeon's glove."
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title_name: "Food and Drugs"
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section_name: "Absorbable powder for lubricating a surgeon's glove."
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subchapter_name: "MEDICAL DEVICES"
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# 895.104 Absorbable powder for lubricating a surgeon's glove.

Absorbable powder for lubricating a surgeon's glove is a powder made from cornstarch that meets the specifications for absorbable powder in the United States Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.) and that is intended to be used to lubricate the surgeon's hand before putting on a surgeon's glove. The device is absorbable through biological degradation.

[81 FR 91731, Dec. 19, 2016]