K982865 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ATRISORB BIOABSORBABLE GUIDED TISSUE REGENERATION (GTR) BARRIER KIT. Classified as Barrier, Synthetic, Intraoral (product code NPK), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Atrix Laboratories, Inc. (Fort Collins, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 8, 1998 after a review of 26 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Dental FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 872.3930 - the FDA dental device regulatory framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.
Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.