Cleared Traditional

K012579 - REPROCESSED PHACO TIPS (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Nov 2001
Decision
91d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K012579 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the REPROCESSED PHACO TIPS. This device is classified as a Needle, Phacoemulsification, Reprocessed (Class II - Special Controls, product code NKX).

Submitted by Sterilmed, Inc. (Maple Grove, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 8, 2001, 91 days after receiving the submission on August 9, 2001.

This device falls under the Ophthalmic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 886.4670. Needle For Phacoemulsification Device To Remove Cataractous Lens. Same As Needle For Main Phacoemulsification Device And Un-reprocessed Needle With Product Code Hqc, Except This Is A "reprocessed" Needle. The Phacoemulsification Device Is Not Reprocessed, Just The Needle. Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission. (70 Fr 56911, Available At Https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/fr-2005-09-29/pdf/05-19510.pdf)..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K012579 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 09, 2001
Decision Date November 08, 2001
Days to Decision 91 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Ophthalmic (OP)
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Device Classification

Product Code NKX — Needle, Phacoemulsification, Reprocessed
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 886.4670
Definition Needle For Phacoemulsification Device To Remove Cataractous Lens. Same As Needle For Main Phacoemulsification Device And Un-reprocessed Needle With Product Code Hqc, Except This Is A "reprocessed" Needle. The Phacoemulsification Device Is Not Reprocessed, Just The Needle. Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission. (70 Fr 56911, Available At Https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/fr-2005-09-29/pdf/05-19510.pdf).