K Number
K043591
Date Cleared
2005-03-04

(66 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.5010
Panel
SU
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
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Intended Use

The Featherlift™ Extended Length Aptos Thread is indicated for use in midface suspension surgery to fixate the cheek sub dermis in an elevated position.

Device Description

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AI/ML Overview

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§ 878.5010 Nonabsorbable polypropylene surgical suture.

(a)
Identification. Nonabsorbable polypropylene surgical suture is a monofilament, nonabsorbable, sterile, flexible thread prepared from long-chain polyolefin polymer known as polypropylene and is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation. The polypropylene surgical suture meets United States Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.) requirements as described in the U.S.P. Monograph for Nonabsorbable Surgical Sutures; it may be undyed or dyed with an FDA approved color additive; and the suture may be provided with or without a standard needle attached.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Surgical Sutures; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 878.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.