Cleared Traditional

K944955 - AESCULAP THORACOSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Nov 1994
Decision
33d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K944955 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the AESCULAP THORACOSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS. This device is classified as a Unit, Electrosurgical, Endoscopic (with Or Without Accessories) (Class II - Special Controls, product code KNS).

Submitted by Aesculap, Inc. (South San Francisco, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 9, 1994, 33 days after receiving the submission on October 7, 1994.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 876.4300.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K944955 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 07, 1994
Decision Date November 09, 1994
Days to Decision 33 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
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Device Classification

Product Code KNS — Unit, Electrosurgical, Endoscopic (with Or Without Accessories)
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.4300

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