Browse hierarchy: [General, Plastic Surgery (SU)](/submissions/SU) → [Subpart E — Surgical Devices](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices) → [21 CFR 878.4320](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/878.4320) → FZQ — Clip, Removable (Skin)

# FZQ · Clip, Removable (Skin)

_General, Plastic Surgery · 21 CFR 878.4320 · Class 1_

**Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FZQ

## Overview

- **Product Code:** FZQ
- **Device Name:** Clip, Removable (Skin)
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 878.4320](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/878.4320)
- **Device Class:** 1
- **Review Panel:** [General, Plastic Surgery](/submissions/SU)

## Identification

A removable skin clip is a clip-like device intended to connect skin tissues temporarily to aid healing. It is not absorbable.

## 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 § 878.9.

## Recent Cleared Devices (6 of 6)

| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [K884783](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FZQ/K884783.md) | RANEY CLIP | Alto Development Corp. | Nov 30, 1988 | SESE |
| [K873744](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FZQ/K873744.md) | LEUKOCLIP(R) | Beiersdorf, Inc. | Sep 30, 1987 | SESE |
| [K830768](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FZQ/K830768.md) | DISPOSABLE SKIN STAPLER | Surgeons Choice, Inc. | Apr 12, 1983 | SESE |
| [K830704](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FZQ/K830704.md) | ONE TIME DISPOSABLE SKIN STAPLER | Acme United Corp. | Apr 12, 1983 | SESE |
| [K822963](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FZQ/K822963.md) | SURGICAL PRODUCTS, SKIN STAPLE REMOVER | Temp-Stik Corp. | Nov 8, 1982 | SESE |
| [K822145](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FZQ/K822145.md) | COMPLETE | Richard-Allan Medical Ind., Inc. | Oct 22, 1982 | SESE |

## Top Applicants

- Acme United Corp. — 1 clearance
- Alto Development Corp. — 1 clearance
- Beiersdorf, Inc. — 1 clearance
- Richard-Allan Medical Ind., Inc. — 1 clearance
- Surgeons Choice, Inc. — 1 clearance

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