HXD · Clamp
General, Plastic Surgery · 21 CFR 878.4800 · Class 1
Overview
| Product Code | HXD |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Clamp |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 878.4800 |
| Device Class | Class 1 |
| Review Panel | General, Plastic Surgery |
Identification
A manual surgical instrument for general use is a nonpowered, hand-held, or hand manipulated device, either reusable or disposable, intended to be used in various general surgical procedures. The device includes the applicator, clip applier, biopsy brush, manual dermabrasion brush, scrub brush, cannula, ligature carrier, chisel, clamp, contractor, curette, cutter, dissector, elevator, skin graft expander, file, forceps, gouge, instrument guide, needle guide, hammer, hemostat, amputation hook, ligature passing and knot-tying instrument, knife, mallet, disposable or reusable aspiration and injection needle, disposable or reusable suturing needle, osteotome, pliers, rasp, retainer, retractor, saw, scalpel blade, scalpel handle, one-piece scalpel, snare, spatula, stapler, disposable or reusable stripper, stylet, suturing apparatus for the stomach and intestine, measuring tape, and calipers. A surgical instrument that has specialized uses in a specific medical specialty is classified in separate regulations in parts 868 through 892 of this chapter.
Classification Rationale
Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 878.9.
Recent Cleared Devices (14 of 14)
| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K890381 | PARAMETRIUM CLAMP | Kinetic Medical Products | Feb 3, 1989 | SESE |
| K890372 | INTESTINAL CLAMP | Kinetic Medical Products | Feb 3, 1989 | SESE |
| K890371 | INTESTINAL CRUSHING CLAMP | Kinetic Medical Products | Feb 3, 1989 | SESE |
| K890368 | KIDNEY CLAMP | Kinetic Medical Products | Feb 3, 1989 | SESE |
| K874959 | VASCULAR CLAMP | Solway, Inc. | Dec 30, 1987 | SESE |
| K872386 | C CLAMP | Med-Tool, Inc. | Jul 2, 1987 | SESE |
| K863653 | SUCTION-OFF | B&B Medical Technologies, Inc. | Oct 7, 1986 | SESE |
| K853538 | CANNULA CLAMP | Cp Medical | Sep 12, 1985 | SESE |
| K851654 | OMNIMED CLAMP | Omni Intl., Inc. | May 31, 1985 | SESE |
| K801819 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS | Robert I. Chien & Assoc., Inc. | Aug 20, 1980 | SESE |
| K801028 | RICA OR SMIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS | Robert I. Chien & Assoc., Inc. | May 20, 1980 | SESE |
| K791289 | GIZMO TOWEL CLAMP | Hemoy, Inc. | Jul 24, 1979 | SESE |
| K782090 | CLAMP, DISPOSABLE | Concord Laboratories, Inc. | Dec 20, 1978 | SESE |
| K770118 | CARPENTER BONE CLAMP | Stryker Corp. | Jan 26, 1977 | SESE |
Top Applicants
- Kinetic Medical Products — 4 clearances
- Robert I. Chien & Assoc., Inc. — 2 clearances
- B&B Medical Technologies, Inc. — 1 clearance
- Concord Laboratories, Inc. — 1 clearance
- Cp Medical — 1 clearance
