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Camera, Surgical, Measurement

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
An adjunctive tool to measure and record a body part’s physical data, such as diameter, surface area, volume, and perimeter/circumference. The device does not provide a diagnosis or therapy.
Physical State
Camera and/or mobile software.
Technical Method
Use optical imaging for 2D or 3D measurement of a part of body.
Target Area
Part of the body (e.g. limbs, chest).
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 1
Regulation Number
878.4160
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.4160 Surgical camera and accessories

§ 878.4160 Surgical camera and accessories.

(a) Identification. A surgical camera and accessories is a device intended to be used to record operative procedures.

(b) Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 878.9.

[53 FR 23872, June 24, 1988, as amended at 54 FR 13827, Apr. 5, 1989; 66 FR 38802, July 25, 2001]

Camera, Surgical, Measurement

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
An adjunctive tool to measure and record a body part’s physical data, such as diameter, surface area, volume, and perimeter/circumference. The device does not provide a diagnosis or therapy.
Physical State
Camera and/or mobile software.
Technical Method
Use optical imaging for 2D or 3D measurement of a part of body.
Target Area
Part of the body (e.g. limbs, chest).
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 1
Regulation Number
878.4160
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.4160 Surgical camera and accessories

§ 878.4160 Surgical camera and accessories.

(a) Identification. A surgical camera and accessories is a device intended to be used to record operative procedures.

(b) Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 878.9.

[53 FR 23872, June 24, 1988, as amended at 54 FR 13827, Apr. 5, 1989; 66 FR 38802, July 25, 2001]