Not Cleared Post-NSE

DEN060003 - TEPHAFLEX ABSORBABLE SUTURE (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Feb 2007
Decision
272d
Days
Class 2
Risk

DEN060003 is an FDA 510(k) submission for the TEPHAFLEX ABSORBABLE SUTURE. This device is classified as a Suture, Recombinant Technology (Class II - Special Controls, product code NWJ).

Submitted by Tepha, Inc. (Cambridge, US). The FDA issued a Not Cleared (DENG) decision on February 8, 2007.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4494. Intended For Use In Soft Tissue Approximation. Indicated For Use In General Soft Tissue Approximation And/or Ligation..

Submission Details

510(k) Number DEN060003 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Not Cleared Not Substantially Equivalent (DENG)
Date Received May 12, 2006
Decision Date February 08, 2007
Days to Decision 272 days
Submission Type Post-NSE
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Summary -

Device Classification

Product Code NWJ - Suture, Recombinant Technology
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4494
Definition Intended For Use In Soft Tissue Approximation. Indicated For Use In General Soft Tissue Approximation And/or Ligation.