← Product Code [HOZ](/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HOZ) · K885232

# FLUID DRAINAGE WICK (K885232)

_Visitec Co. · HOZ · Feb 8, 1989 · Ophthalmic · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Visitec Co.
- **Product Code:** [HOZ](/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HOZ.md)
- **Decision Date:** Feb 8, 1989
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 886.4790
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Ophthalmic

## Regulatory Identification

An ophthalmic sponge is a device that is an absorbant sponge, pad, or spear made of folded gauze, cotton, cellulose, or other material intended to absorb fluids from the operative field in ophthalmic surgery.

## Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 886.9.

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