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Blade, Keratome, Reprocessed

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Blade for keratome to make flap in cornea for LASIK refractive surgery. Same as previously cleared blade for keratomes, product codes HMY and HNO, except this is reprocessed. 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 1
Regulation Number
886.4370
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Third Party Eligible

CFR § 886.4370 Keratome

§ 886.4370 Keratome.

(a) Identification. A keratome is an AC-powered or battery-powered device intended to shave tissue from sections of the cornea for a lamellar (partial thickness) transplant.

(b) Classification. Class I.

[55 FR 48443, Nov. 20, 1990]

Blade, Keratome, Reprocessed

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Blade for keratome to make flap in cornea for LASIK refractive surgery. Same as previously cleared blade for keratomes, product codes HMY and HNO, except this is reprocessed. 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 1
Regulation Number
886.4370
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Third Party Eligible

CFR § 886.4370 Keratome

§ 886.4370 Keratome.

(a) Identification. A keratome is an AC-powered or battery-powered device intended to shave tissue from sections of the cornea for a lamellar (partial thickness) transplant.

(b) Classification. Class I.

[55 FR 48443, Nov. 20, 1990]