K Number
K962371
Device Name
DERMTOME BLADE
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1996-08-29

(71 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4820
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
Predicate For
N/A
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Intended Use

The DSP Worldwide Snowden-Pencer Dermatome Blade is intended for use as an accessory to Padgett type dermatomes.

Device Description

The DSP Worldwide Snowden-Pencer Dermatome Blade is secured to the Padgett Dermatome head using the securing nut. The blade oscillates on the horizontal plane to harvest a split thickness of skin from a donor site for grafting. It is provided in one size only and consists of the stainless steel used for many surgical applications. Blades are provided sterile, single use, and disposable in individual Tyvek and polypropylene pouches. Devices are sterilized using gamma sterilization.

AI/ML Overview

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§ 878.4820 Surgical instrument motors and accessories/attachments.

(a)
Identification. Surgical instrument motors and accessories are AC-powered, battery-powered, or air-powered devices intended for use during surgical procedures to provide power to operate various accessories or attachments to cut hard tissue or bone and soft tissue. Accessories or attachments may include a bur, chisel (osteotome), dermabrasion brush, dermatome, drill bit, hammerhead, pin driver, and saw blade.(b)
Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 878.9.