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Needle, Phacoemulsification, Reprocessed

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Needle for phacoemulsification device to remove cataractous lens. Same as needle for main phacoemulsification device and un-reprocessed needle with product code HQC, except this is a "reprocessed" needle. The Phacoemulsification device is NOT reprocessed, just the needle. Reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission. (70 FR 56911, available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-09-29/pdf/05-19510.pdf).
Regulation Medical Specialty
Ophthalmic
Review Panel
Ophthalmic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
886.4670
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Third Party Eligible

CFR § 886.4670 Phacofragmentation system

§ 886.4670 Phacofragmentation system.

(a) Identification. A phacofragmentation system is an AC-powered device with a fragmenting needle intended for use in cataract surgery to disrupt a cataract with ultrasound and extract the cataract.

(b) Classification. Class II.

Needle, Phacoemulsification, Reprocessed

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Needle for phacoemulsification device to remove cataractous lens. Same as needle for main phacoemulsification device and un-reprocessed needle with product code HQC, except this is a "reprocessed" needle. The Phacoemulsification device is NOT reprocessed, just the needle. Reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission. (70 FR 56911, available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-09-29/pdf/05-19510.pdf).
Regulation Medical Specialty
Ophthalmic
Review Panel
Ophthalmic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
886.4670
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Third Party Eligible

CFR § 886.4670 Phacofragmentation system

§ 886.4670 Phacofragmentation system.

(a) Identification. A phacofragmentation system is an AC-powered device with a fragmenting needle intended for use in cataract surgery to disrupt a cataract with ultrasound and extract the cataract.

(b) Classification. Class II.