HTD · Forceps
General, Plastic Surgery · 21 CFR 878.4800 · Class 1
Overview
| Product Code | HTD |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Forceps |
| 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 (20 of 73)
Showing 20 most recent of 73 cleared devices.
| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K051281 | THE NEEDLE CATCHER | E.D.Medical , Ltd. | Sep 8, 2005 | SESE |
| K974595 | CUSHING BAYONET, INSULATED BIPOLAR FORCEP | Titan Mfg., Inc. | Jun 24, 1998 | SESE |
| K974594 | SEMKIN BIPOLAR FORCEP | Titan Mfg., Inc. | Jun 24, 1998 | SESE |
| K974593 | SEMKIN INSULATED BIPOLAR FORCEP | Titan Mfg., Inc. | Jun 24, 1998 | SESE |
| K913964 | MARLOW/REDDICK LAPAROSCOPIC GRASPING FORCEPS | Marlo Surgical Technology | Oct 23, 1991 | SESE |
| K911180 | CLAW (5MM/10MM) ATRAUMATIC GRASP/MICRO FORCEPS | Northgate Technologies, Inc. | Mar 29, 1991 | SESE |
| K895212 | TIK EXTRAKTOR | Instruments of Sweden, Inc. | Sep 27, 1989 | SESE |
| K890373 | HEMORRHOIDAL FORCEPS | Kinetic Medical Products | Feb 3, 1989 | SESE |
| K890369 | GALL STONE FORCEPS | Kinetic Medical Products | Feb 3, 1989 | SESE |
| K890263 | CILIA FORCEPS | Kinetic Medical Products | Jan 27, 1989 | SESE |
| K890262 | LUNG FORCEPS | Kinetic Medical Products | Jan 27, 1989 | SESE |
| K890260 | BONE SHEARS | Kinetic Medical Products | Jan 27, 1989 | SESE |
| K890259 | RIB SHEARS | Kinetic Medical Products | Jan 27, 1989 | SESE |
| K890258 | BONE CUTTING FORCEPS, SINGLE-ACTION | Kinetic Medical Products | Jan 27, 1989 | SESE |
| K890257 | BONE CUTTING FORCEPS, DOUBLE-ACTION | Kinetic Medical Products | Jan 27, 1989 | SESE |
| K890246 | ARTERY FORCEPS | Kinetic Medical Products | Jan 27, 1989 | SESE |
| K890244 | TUBING CLAMP FORCEPS | Kinetic Medical Products | Jan 27, 1989 | SESE |
| K890238 | CATHETER FORCEPS | Kinetic Medical Products | Jan 27, 1989 | SESE |
| K890234 | SUTURE CLIP REMOVER | Kinetic Medical Products | Jan 27, 1989 | SESE |
| K890226 | SURGICAL FORCEPS | Kinetic Medical Products | Jan 27, 1989 | SESE |
Top Applicants
- Imm Enterprises , Ltd. — 14 clearances
- Kinetic Medical Products — 14 clearances
- The Huxley Instrument Corp. — 9 clearances
- Arthropedics, Inc. — 8 clearances
- Titan Mfg., Inc. — 3 clearances