RBM

FDA 510(k) K020480 · Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK020480

Submission

Device name
RBM
Applicant
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Mansfield, MA, US
Received
February 13, 2002
Decision date
March 12, 2002
Decision
Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type
Special 510(k)
Summary
510(k) summary available from FDA

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code
KGS – Retention Device, Suture
Device class
Class I (low risk)
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4930
Specialty
General, Plastic Surgery

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K030031Soft Tissue Anchoring WashersKGS · Traditional Accu-Speed, Incorporated01/28/2003SE
K964935Suture LockKGS · Traditional Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc.02/25/1997SE
K941740Acufex Rotator Cuff Fixation ButtonKGS · Traditional Acufex Microsurgical, Inc.06/30/1995SE
K930675Mitek Cone WasherKGS · Traditional Mitek Surgical Products, Inc.11/09/1993SE
K904435Ventrofil Tension Relief Suture SetKGS · Traditional Aesculap, Inc.08/29/1991SE
K911225Tray DoughKGS · Traditional The Hygenic Corp.04/17/1991SE
K904136Suture Tension Adjustment ReelKGS · Traditional Surgical Systems, Inc.10/02/1990SE
K902001Surgical Retention BarKGS · Traditional Acufex Microsurgical, Inc.05/09/1990SE
K896310Acufex Fixation Button; Retention Bar, WedgeKGS · Traditional Acufex Microsurgical, Inc.11/20/1989SE
K893995Dermacare Tie HolderKGS · Traditional Dermacare08/11/1989SE

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Questions and answers

When was RBM cleared by the FDA?

RBM (K020480) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on March 12, 2002, 27 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K020480?

The FDA product code is KGS – Retention Device, Suture, a Class I (low risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 878.4930.