Cleared Traditional

K913139 - IMPLANTABLE METAL STAPLES (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Sep 1991
Decision
52d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K913139 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the IMPLANTABLE METAL STAPLES. This device is classified as a Staple, Implantable (Class II - Special Controls, product code GDW).

Submitted by Ethicon, Inc. (Somerville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 6, 1991, 52 days after receiving the submission on July 16, 1991.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4750.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K913139 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 16, 1991
Decision Date September 06, 1991
Days to Decision 52 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Summary Statement

Device Classification

Product Code GDW — Staple, Implantable
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4750

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