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Shell, Scleral

Page Type
Product Code
Regulation Medical Specialty
Ophthalmic
Review Panel
Ophthalmic
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
886.3800
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 886.3800 Scleral shell

§ 886.3800 Scleral shell.

(a) Identification. A scleral shell is a device made of glass or plastic that is intended to be inserted for short time periods over the cornea and proximal-cornea sclera for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes. An artificial eye is usually painted on the device. The device is not intended to be implanted.

(b) 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 § 886.9.

[52 FR 33355, Sept. 2, 1987, as amended at 63 FR 59230, Nov. 3, 1998]

Shell, Scleral

Page Type
Product Code
Regulation Medical Specialty
Ophthalmic
Review Panel
Ophthalmic
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
886.3800
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 886.3800 Scleral shell

§ 886.3800 Scleral shell.

(a) Identification. A scleral shell is a device made of glass or plastic that is intended to be inserted for short time periods over the cornea and proximal-cornea sclera for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes. An artificial eye is usually painted on the device. The device is not intended to be implanted.

(b) 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 § 886.9.

[52 FR 33355, Sept. 2, 1987, as amended at 63 FR 59230, Nov. 3, 1998]