NXF · Gas, Laser Generating
General, Plastic Surgery · 21 CFR 878.4810 · Class 1
Overview
| Product Code | NXF |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Gas, Laser Generating |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Device Class | Class 1 |
| Review Panel | General, Plastic Surgery |
Identification
(1) A carbon dioxide laser for use in general surgery and in dermatology is a laser device intended to cut, destroy, or remove tissue by light energy emitted by carbon dioxide.(2) An argon laser for use in dermatology is a laser device intended to destroy or coagulate tissue by light energy emitted by argon.
Classification Rationale
(1) Class II.(2) Class I for special laser gas mixtures used as a lasing medium for this class of lasers. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 878.9.
Recent Cleared Devices (0 of 0)
No cleared devices on record.
