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Knife, Intraocular Pressure Lowering

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A knife intended for cutting of trabecular meshwork to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma
Physical State
manual, non-powered, knife
Technical Method
Uses a manual, non-powered, knife to cut trabecular meshwork
Target Area
trabecular meshwork
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
Ophthalmic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
878.4400
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories

§ 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories.

(a) Identification. An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.

(b) Classification. Class II.

Knife, Intraocular Pressure Lowering

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A knife intended for cutting of trabecular meshwork to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma
Physical State
manual, non-powered, knife
Technical Method
Uses a manual, non-powered, knife to cut trabecular meshwork
Target Area
trabecular meshwork
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
Ophthalmic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
878.4400
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories

§ 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories.

(a) Identification. An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.

(b) Classification. Class II.