K971676 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the LIMITED REUSE ENDOSCOPIC BLADES. This device is classified as a Arthroscope (Class II - Special Controls, product code HRX).
Submitted by Smith & Nephew, Inc. (Andover, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 27, 1997, 51 days after receiving the submission on May 7, 1997.
This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.1100. Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission If The Device Is Reusable And Has Specific Design Features (please Refer To Table 2 Of 82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf)..