Browse hierarchy: [General, Plastic Surgery (SU)](/submissions/SU) → [Subpart E — Surgical Devices](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices) → [21 CFR 878.4300](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/878.4300) → NVH — Suture, Knot, Mechanical

# NVH · Suture, Knot, Mechanical

_General, Plastic Surgery · 21 CFR 878.4300 · Class 2_

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

## Overview

- **Product Code:** NVH
- **Device Name:** Suture, Knot, Mechanical
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 878.4300](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/878.4300)
- **Device Class:** 2
- **Review Panel:** [General, Plastic Surgery](/submissions/SU)
- **Implant:** yes

## Identification

An implantable clip is a clip-like device intended to connect internal tissues to aid healing. It is not absorbable.

## Classification Rationale

Class II.

## Recent Cleared Devices (1 of 1)

| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [K051488](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/NVH/K051488.md) | MEDICINELODGE ZIPKNOT | Medicinelodge, Inc. | Jul 27, 2005 | SESE |

## Top Applicants

- Medicinelodge, Inc. — 1 clearance

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

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