← Product Code [HXK](/submissions/OR/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HXK) · K772388

# CONVERSE-GILLIES NEEDLE HOLDER (K772388)

_Edward Weck, Inc. · HXK · Jan 20, 1978 · Orthopedic · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Edward Weck, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [HXK](/submissions/OR/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HXK.md)
- **Decision Date:** Jan 20, 1978
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.4540
- **Device Class:** Class 1
- **Review Panel:** Orthopedic

## Regulatory Identification

An orthopedic manual surgical instrument is a nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery. This generic type of device includes the cerclage applier, awl, bender, drill brace, broach, burr, corkscrew, countersink, pin crimper, wire cutter, prosthesis driver, extractor, file, fork, needle holder, impactor, bending or contouring instrument, compression instrument, passer, socket positioner, probe, femoral neck punch, socket pusher, reamer, rongeur, scissors, screwdriver, bone skid, staple driver, bone screw starter, surgical stripper, tamp, bone tap, trephine, wire twister, and wrench.

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**Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OR/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HXK/K772388](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OR/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/HXK/K772388)

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