Monograms Synthetic Monofilament Absorbable Suture

FDA 510(k) K010672 · Gramsmed, LLC

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK010672

Submission

Device name
Monograms Synthetic Monofilament Absorbable Suture
Applicant
Gramsmed, LLC
Grafton, WI, US
Received
March 6, 2001
Decision date
May 18, 2001
Decision
Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type
Traditional 510(k)
Summary
510(k) summary available from FDA

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code
GAM – Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid
Device class
Class II (moderate risk)
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4493
Specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
Implant
Yes

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Questions and answers

When was Monograms Synthetic Monofilament Absorbable Suture cleared by the FDA?

Monograms Synthetic Monofilament Absorbable Suture (K010672) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on May 18, 2001, 73 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K010672?

The FDA product code is GAM – Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 878.4493.