SUTURE RETENTION DEVICE
Device Facts
| Record ID | K883299 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | SUTURE RETENTION DEVICE |
| Applicant | Edwards Orthopaedics Div., Baxter Healthcare Corp. |
| Product Code | KGS · General, Plastic Surgery |
| Decision Date | Aug 23, 1988 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 878.4930 |
| Device Class | Class 1 |
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A suture retention device is a device, such as a retention bridge, a surgical button, or a suture bolster, intended to aid wound healing by distributing suture tension over a larger area in the patient.
