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Ophthalmic Syringe

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
An Ophthalmic Syringe is a piston syringe intended for intraocular injections. The device consists of a calibrated hollow barrel, a movable plunger, and may include a needle. The device should be used by health care professionals to perform injections into the eye.
Physical State
The Ophthalmic Syringe consists of a syringe barrel, a plunger, and may include a needle. The plunger and barrel are typically made of a polymeric material whereas the needle is made from stainless steel.
Technical Method
Ophthalmic syringes are operated manually by pushing or pulling the plunger to expel or withdraw a liquid. The device is not to be used with a delivery system.
Target Area
The device is intended for injections into the eye.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.5860
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.5860 Piston syringe

§ 880.5860 Piston syringe.

(a) Identification. A piston syringe is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a calibrated hollow barrel and a movable plunger. At one end of the barrel there is a male connector (nozzle) for fitting the female connector (hub) of a hypodermic single lumen needle. The device is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.

(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).

Ophthalmic Syringe

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
An Ophthalmic Syringe is a piston syringe intended for intraocular injections. The device consists of a calibrated hollow barrel, a movable plunger, and may include a needle. The device should be used by health care professionals to perform injections into the eye.
Physical State
The Ophthalmic Syringe consists of a syringe barrel, a plunger, and may include a needle. The plunger and barrel are typically made of a polymeric material whereas the needle is made from stainless steel.
Technical Method
Ophthalmic syringes are operated manually by pushing or pulling the plunger to expel or withdraw a liquid. The device is not to be used with a delivery system.
Target Area
The device is intended for injections into the eye.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.5860
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.5860 Piston syringe

§ 880.5860 Piston syringe.

(a) Identification. A piston syringe is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a calibrated hollow barrel and a movable plunger. At one end of the barrel there is a male connector (nozzle) for fitting the female connector (hub) of a hypodermic single lumen needle. The device is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.

(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).