Browse hierarchy: [Ophthalmic (OP)](/submissions/OP) → [Subpart E — Surgical Devices](/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices) → [21 CFR 886.4350](/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/886.4350) → HNL — Probe, Lachrymal

# HNL · Probe, Lachrymal

_Ophthalmic · 21 CFR 886.4350 · Class 1_

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## Overview

- **Product Code:** HNL
- **Device Name:** Probe, Lachrymal
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 886.4350](/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/886.4350)
- **Device Class:** 1
- **Review Panel:** [Ophthalmic](/submissions/OP)

## Identification

A manual ophthalmic surgical instrument is a nonpowered, handheld device intended to aid or perform ophthalmic surgical procedures. This generic type of device includes the manual corneal burr, ophthalmic caliper, ophthalmic cannula, eyelid clamp, ophthalmic muscle clamp, iris retractor clip, orbital compressor, ophthalmic curette, cystotome, orbital depressor, lachrymal dilator, erisophake, expressor, ophthalmic forcep, ophthalmic hook, sphere introducer, ophthalmic knife, ophthalmic suturing needle, lachrymal probe, trabeculotomy probe, cornea-sclera punch, ophthalmic retractor, ophthalmic ring (Flieringa), lachrymal sac rongeur, ophthalmic scissors, enucleating snare, ophthalmic spatula, ophthalmic specula, ophthalmic spoon, ophthalmic spud, trabeculotome or ophthalmic manual trephine.

## 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 § 886.9.

## Recent Cleared Devices (10 of 10)

| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [K843491](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HNL/K843491.md) | CONCEPT FIBER OPTIC CANALICULUS INTUBA | Concept, Inc. | Oct 5, 1984 | SESE |
| [K840861](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HNL/K840861.md) | TSE-ANDERSON MODIFIED LACRIMAL GROOV | Hansen Ophthalmic Development Lab | May 9, 1984 | SESE |
| [K833671](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HNL/K833671.md) | STERILE OIL AND GUIDEWIRE | CooperVision, Inc. | Jan 10, 1984 | SESE |
| [K831901](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HNL/K831901.md) | LACIMAL INTUBATION SETS | Visitec Co. | Jul 12, 1983 | SESE |
| [K813187](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HNL/K813187.md) | PILLING LACRIMAL INTUBATION SYSTEM | Narco Scientific | Jan 28, 1982 | SESE |
| [K812255](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HNL/K812255.md) | ETHICON LACRIMAL STENT | ETHICON, Inc. | Aug 20, 1981 | SESE |
| [K802845](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HNL/K802845.md) | CONCEPT CANALICULUS INTUBATION SET | Concept, Inc. | Dec 17, 1980 | SESE |
| [K801232](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HNL/K801232.md) | JACKSON LACRIMAL INTUBATION SET | Storz Instrument Co. | Jun 17, 1980 | SESE |
| [K800089](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HNL/K800089.md) | CRAWFORD LACRIMAL INTUBATION SET | Jedmed Instrument Co. | Mar 3, 1980 | SESE |
| [K770194](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HNL/K770194.md) | NASO-LACRIMAL DUCT INSERT | Concept, Inc. | Feb 14, 1977 | SESE |

## Top Applicants

- Concept, Inc. — 3 clearances
- CooperVision, Inc. — 1 clearance
- ETHICON, Inc. — 1 clearance
- Hansen Ophthalmic Development Lab — 1 clearance
- Jedmed Instrument Co. — 1 clearance

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