K Number
K003662
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2001-07-09

(223 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
882.5960
Panel
NE
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
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Intended Use
Device Description
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§ 882.5960 Skull tongs for traction.

(a)
Identification. Skull tongs for traction is an instrument used to immobilize a patient with a cervical spine injury (e.g., fracture or dislocation). The device is caliper shaped with tips that penetrate the skin. It is anchored to the skull and has a heavy weight attached to it that maintains, by traction, the patient's position.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).