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Surgical Film

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Product Code
Definition
To be implanted to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Intended to be used wherever temporary wound support is required, to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists in the urological, gynecological, or gastrointestinal anatomy, or for the repair of hernia or other fascial defects that require the addition of a reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical result. The absorbable protective film also may help minimize the potential for tissue attachment to the device in case of direct contact with the viscera.
Physical State
absorbable solid form of poly(hydroxybutyrate)
Technical Method
material is isolated from prokaryotic cells produced by recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methods
Target Area
soft tissue and bone
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
878.3300
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
Yes
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.3300 Surgical mesh

§ 878.3300 Surgical mesh.

(a) Identification. Surgical mesh is a metallic or polymeric screen intended to be implanted to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Examples of surgical mesh are metallic and polymeric mesh for hernia repair, and acetabular and cement restrictor mesh used during orthopedic surgery.

(b) Classification. Class II.

Surgical Film

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
To be implanted to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Intended to be used wherever temporary wound support is required, to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists in the urological, gynecological, or gastrointestinal anatomy, or for the repair of hernia or other fascial defects that require the addition of a reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical result. The absorbable protective film also may help minimize the potential for tissue attachment to the device in case of direct contact with the viscera.
Physical State
absorbable solid form of poly(hydroxybutyrate)
Technical Method
material is isolated from prokaryotic cells produced by recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methods
Target Area
soft tissue and bone
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
878.3300
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
Yes
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.3300 Surgical mesh

§ 878.3300 Surgical mesh.

(a) Identification. Surgical mesh is a metallic or polymeric screen intended to be implanted to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Examples of surgical mesh are metallic and polymeric mesh for hernia repair, and acetabular and cement restrictor mesh used during orthopedic surgery.

(b) Classification. Class II.