Cleared Traditional

K963015 - SURGICAL STAPLE MARKER DEVICE (MODIFY)
(FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Oct 1996
Decision
74d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K963015 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SURGICAL STAPLE MARKER DEVICE (MODIFY). This device is classified as a Staple, Implantable (Class II - Special Controls, product code GDW).

Submitted by Biopsys Medical, Inc. (Irvine, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 7, 1996, 74 days after receiving the submission on July 25, 1996.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4750.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K963015 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 25, 1996
Decision Date October 07, 1996
Days to Decision 74 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
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Device Classification

Product Code GDW — Staple, Implantable
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4750

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