Reprocessed Single Use Devices Biopsy Forceps

FDA 510(k) K033593 · Clearmedical, Inc.

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK033593

Submission

Device name
Reprocessed Single Use Devices Biopsy Forceps
Applicant
Clearmedical, Inc.
Bellevue, WA, US
Received
November 13, 2003
Decision date
November 20, 2003
Decision
Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type
Traditional 510(k)
Summary
510(k) summary available from FDA

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code
NLU – Forceps, Biopsy, Electric, Reprocessed
Device class
Class II (moderate risk)
Regulation
21 CFR 876.4300
Specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology

The "forceps, biopsy, electric, reprocessed" are intended to be used endoscopically and use electric current to (1) obtain tissue samples for histopathological examination, (2) allow for coagulation so as to prevent bleeding, and (3) destroy the residuum of the lesion being biopsied. This device is indicated for reuse/reprocessing. Reprocessing validation data for this device type must be…

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Questions and answers

When was Reprocessed Single Use Devices Biopsy Forceps cleared by the FDA?

Reprocessed Single Use Devices Biopsy Forceps (K033593) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on November 20, 2003, 7 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K033593?

The FDA product code is NLU – Forceps, Biopsy, Electric, Reprocessed, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 876.4300.