Cleared Abbreviated

CAPROSYN ABSORBABLE SUTURE

K032586 · United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc · General & Plastic Surgery
Nov 2003
Decision
87d
Days
Class 2
Risk

About This 510(k) Submission

K032586 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CAPROSYN ABSORBABLE SUTURE, a Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid (Class II — Special Controls, product code GAM), submitted by United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc (Norwalk, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 17, 2003, 87 days after receiving the submission on August 22, 2003. This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4493.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K032586 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared SESE
Date Received August 22, 2003
Decision Date November 17, 2003
Days to Decision 87 days
Submission Type Abbreviated
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
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Device Classification

Product Code GAM — Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid
Device Class Class II — Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4493

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