Cleared Traditional

K972566 - DEXON VIOLET
(FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Aug 1997
Decision
36d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K972566 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DEXON VIOLET. This device is classified as a Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid (Class II - Special Controls, product code GAM).

Submitted by Davis & Geck, Inc. (Hazlewood, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 14, 1997, 36 days after receiving the submission on July 9, 1997.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4493.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K972566 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 09, 1997
Decision Date August 14, 1997
Days to Decision 36 days
Submission Type Traditional
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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