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Unit, Cryotherapy, Ophthalmic

Page Type
Product Code
Regulation Medical Specialty
Ophthalmic
Review Panel
Ophthalmic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
886.4170
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Third Party Eligible

CFR § 886.4170 Cryophthalmic unit

§ 886.4170 Cryophthalmic unit.

(a) Identification. A cryophthalmic unit is a device that is a probe with a small tip that becomes extremely cold through the controlled use of a refrigerant or gas. The device may be AC-powered. The device is intended to remove cataracts by the formation of an adherent ice ball in the lens, to freeze the eye and adjunct parts for surgical removal of scars, and to freeze tumors.

(b) Classification. Class II.

Unit, Cryotherapy, Ophthalmic

Page Type
Product Code
Regulation Medical Specialty
Ophthalmic
Review Panel
Ophthalmic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
886.4170
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Third Party Eligible

CFR § 886.4170 Cryophthalmic unit

§ 886.4170 Cryophthalmic unit.

(a) Identification. A cryophthalmic unit is a device that is a probe with a small tip that becomes extremely cold through the controlled use of a refrigerant or gas. The device may be AC-powered. The device is intended to remove cataracts by the formation of an adherent ice ball in the lens, to freeze the eye and adjunct parts for surgical removal of scars, and to freeze tumors.

(b) Classification. Class II.