Browse hierarchy: [Ophthalmic (OP)](/submissions/OP) → [Subpart F — Therapeutic Devices](/submissions/OP/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices) → [21 CFR 886.5870](/submissions/OP/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/886.5870) → HKB — Telescope, Hand-Held, Low-Vision

# HKB · Telescope, Hand-Held, Low-Vision

_Ophthalmic · 21 CFR 886.5870 · Class 1_

**Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/HKB

## Overview

- **Product Code:** HKB
- **Device Name:** Telescope, Hand-Held, Low-Vision
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 886.5870](/submissions/OP/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/886.5870)
- **Device Class:** 1
- **Review Panel:** [Ophthalmic](/submissions/OP)
- **GMP exempt:** yes

## Identification

A low-vision telescope is a device that consists of an arrangement of lenses or mirrors intended for use by a patient who has impaired vision to increase the apparent size of objects. This generic type of device includes handheld or spectacle telescopes.

## 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. The device is also exempt from the current good manufacturing practice requirements of the quality management system regulation in part 820 of this chapter, except for requirements concerning records and complaint files under § 820.35 of this chapter.

## Recent Cleared Devices (0 of 0)

_No cleared devices on record._

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**Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/HKB](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/HKB)

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