Cleared Traditional

K880216 - MODEL 20C W/AN AR-10A/U & RL-20A/U FOR ARTHROSCOP.
(FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Mar 1988
Decision
44d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K880216 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODEL 20C W/AN AR-10A/U & RL-20A/U FOR ARTHROSCOP.. This device is classified as a Powered Laser Surgical Instrument (Class II - Special Controls, product code GEX).

Submitted by Directed Energy, Inc. (Los Angeles, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 4, 1988, 44 days after receiving the submission on January 20, 1988.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4810. A Laser (light Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation) Based Device Having Coherence, Collimated And Typically Monochromatic Radiation. Typically Indicated To To Cut, Destroy, Remove Or Coagulate Tissue, Generally Soft Tissue, For General Surgical Purpose In Medical Specialties Of General And Plastic Surgery, Dermatology/aesthetic, Podiatry, Otolaryngology (ent), Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics (soft Tissue), Dental And Oral Surgery, And Dentistry. The Classification Regulation 21 Cfr 878.4810 Describes A Device That Is Carbon Dioxide Or Argon Laser Intended To Cut, Destroy, Remove Or Coagulate Tissue By The Light..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K880216 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 20, 1988
Decision Date March 04, 1988
Days to Decision 44 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Summary

Device Classification

Product Code GEX — Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4810
Definition A Laser (light Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation) Based Device Having Coherence, Collimated And Typically Monochromatic Radiation. Typically Indicated To To Cut, Destroy, Remove Or Coagulate Tissue, Generally Soft Tissue, For General Surgical Purpose In Medical Specialties Of General And Plastic Surgery, Dermatology/aesthetic, Podiatry, Otolaryngology (ent), Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics (soft Tissue), Dental And Oral Surgery, And Dentistry. The Classification Regulation 21 Cfr 878.4810 Describes A Device That Is Carbon Dioxide Or Argon Laser Intended To Cut, Destroy, Remove Or Coagulate Tissue By The Light.

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