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- Subpart B—Diagnostic DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart D—Prosthetic DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart E—Neurological Surgical DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- Subpart E—Surgical DevicesCFR Sub-Part
- HSRUnit, Traction, Hip, Non-Powered, Non-Penetrating1Product Code
- HRRScissors, Orthopedic, Surgical1Product Code
- HRTStripper, Surgical1Product Code
- HSPSplint, Traction1Product Code
- HSQBelt, Pelvic, Traction1Product Code
- HTHProtractor1Product Code
- HTJGauge, Depth1Product Code
- HTOReamer1Product Code
- HTPFile1Product Code
- HTQBroach1Product Code
- HTSKnife, Orthopedic1Product Code
- HTTBurr, Orthopedic1Product Code
- HTWBit, Drill1Product Code
- HTXRongeur1Product Code
- HWAImpactor1Product Code
- HWBExtractor1Product Code
- HWDStarter, Bone Screw1Product Code
- HWICorkscrew1Product Code
- HWJAwl1Product Code
- HWKTrephine1Product Code
- HWLSet, Hollow Mill1Product Code
- HWNInstrument, Compression1Product Code
- HWOSkid, Bone1Product Code
- HWPPunch, Femoral Neck1Product Code
- HWQPasser1Product Code
- HWRDriver, Prosthesis1Product Code
- HWTTemplate1Product Code
- HWWCountersink1Product Code
- HWXTap, Bone1Product Code
- HXBProbe1Product Code
- HXCWrench1Product Code
- HXEFork1Product Code
- HXGTamp1Product Code
- HXIPasser, Wire, Orthopedic1Product Code
- HXJStaple Driver1Product Code
- HXKHolder, Needle; Orthopedic1Product Code
- HXNApplier, Cerclage1Product Code
- HXOPusher, Socket1Product Code
- HXPInstrument, Bending Or Contouring1Product Code
- HXQCrimper, Pin1Product Code
- HXSTwister, Wire1Product Code
- HXWBender1Product Code
- HXXScrewdriver1Product Code
- HXYBrace, Drill1Product Code
- HXZCutter, Wire1Product Code
- JDXInstrument, Surgical, Sonic And Accessory/Attachment2Product Code
- JDYEvacuator, Vapor, Cement Monomer1Product Code
- JDZMixer, Cement, For Clinical Use1Product Code
- KIHDispenser, Cement1Product Code
- KIITube, Cement Ventilation1Product Code
- KILPositioner, Socket1Product Code
- KQZComponent, Traction, Non-Invasive1Product Code
- KTZCaliper1Product Code
- LGFComponent, Cast1Product Code
- LGGInstrument, Cast Application/Removal, Manual1Product Code
- LGHInstrument, Cast Removal, Ac-Powered1Product Code
- LXHOrthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument1Product Code
- LYQAccessories, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body1Product Code
- LYSBone Mill1Product Code
- LZVSystem, Cement Removal Extraction2Product Code
- OARInjector, Vertebroplasty (Does Not Contain Cement)1Product Code
- OCJSpinal Channeling Instrument, Vertebroplasty1Product Code
- QBOInstruments Designed For Press-Fit Osteochondral Implants2Product Code
- HSZInstrument, Surgical, Orthopedic, Pneumatic Powered & Accessory/Attachment1Product Code
- HWEInstrument, Surgical, Orthopedic, Ac-Powered Motor And Accessory/Attachment1Product Code
- KIJInstrument, Surgical, Orthopedic, Dc-Powered Motor And Accessory/Attachment1Product Code
- LXIGuide, Drill, Ligament1Product Code
- OJHOrthopedic Tray1Product Code
- PPPDisposable Joint Aspiration/Injection Kit1Product Code
- SAMBattery-Powered Instruments Charged Through Sterile Barriers1Product Code
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Orthopedic Tray
- Page Type
- Product Code
- Definition
- This product code has been established in accordance with the May 20, 1997, Guidance entitled, Convenience Kits Interim Regulatory Guidance, found at www.fda.gov/cdrh/ode/convkit.html. This type of convenience kit, as listed in the guidance above, is under enforcement discretion, and does not require a premarket notification (510(k)) to market if it meets all criteria in the guidance.
- Physical State
- This product code has been established in accordance with the May 20, 1997, Guidance entitled, Convenience Kits Interim Regulatory Guidance, found at www.fda.gov/cdrh/ode/convkit.html. This type of convenience kit, as listed in the guidance above, is under enforcement discretion, and does not require a premarket notification (510(k)) to market if it meets all criteria in the guidance.
- Technical Method
- This product code has been established in accordance with the May 20, 1997, Guidance entitled, Convenience Kits Interim Regulatory Guidance, found at www.fda.gov/cdrh/ode/convkit.html. This type of convenience kit, as listed in the guidance above, is under enforcement discretion, and does not require a premarket notification (510(k)) to market if it meets all criteria in the guidance.
- Target Area
- This product code has been established in accordance with the May 20, 1997, Guidance entitled, Convenience Kits Interim Regulatory Guidance, found at www.fda.gov/cdrh/ode/convkit.html. This type of convenience kit, as listed in the guidance above, is under enforcement discretion, and does not require a premarket notification (510(k)) to market if it meets all criteria in the guidance.
- Regulation Medical Specialty
- General and Plastic Surgery
- Review Panel
- Orthopedic
- Submission Type
- Enforcement Discretion
- Device Classification
- Class 1
- Regulation Number
- 878.4800
- GMP Exempt?
- No
- Summary Malfunction Reporting
- Eligible
- Implanted Device
- No
- Life-Sustain/Support Device
- No
- Third Party Review
- Not Third Party Eligible
- MAUDE Alerts
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CFR § 878.4800 Manual surgical instrument for general use
§ 878.4800 Manual surgical instrument for general use.
(a) Identification. A manual surgical instrument for general use is a nonpowered, hand-held, or hand manipulated device, either reusable or disposable, intended to be used in various general surgical procedures. The device includes the applicator, clip applier, biopsy brush, manual dermabrasion brush, scrub brush, cannula, ligature carrier, chisel, clamp, contractor, curette, cutter, dissector, elevator, skin graft expander, file, forceps, gouge, instrument guide, needle guide, hammer, hemostat, amputation hook, ligature passing and knot-tying instrument, knife, mallet, disposable or reusable aspiration and injection needle, disposable or reusable suturing needle, osteotome, pliers, rasp, retainer, retractor, saw, scalpel blade, scalpel handle, one-piece scalpel, snare, spatula, stapler, disposable or reusable stripper, stylet, suturing apparatus for the stomach and intestine, measuring tape, and calipers. A surgical instrument that has specialized uses in a specific medical specialty is classified in separate regulations in parts 868 through 892 of this chapter.
(b) Classification. 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 § 878.9.
[53 FR 23872, June 24, 1988, as amended at 54 FR 13828, Apr. 5, 1989; 59 FR 63010, Dec. 7, 1994; 66 FR 38803, July 25, 2001; 86 FR 56204, Oct. 8, 2021; 86 FR 66188, Nov. 22, 2021]