Med-Care Emergency Shears

FDA 510(k) K820170 · Medcare Products

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK820170

Submission

Device name
Med-Care Emergency Shears
Applicant
Medcare Products
Shelton, CT, US
Received
January 21, 1982
Decision date
February 5, 1982
Decision
Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type
Traditional 510(k)

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code
FZT – Cutter, Surgical
Device class
Class I (low risk)
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4800
Specialty
General, Plastic Surgery

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Questions and answers

When was Med-Care Emergency Shears cleared by the FDA?

Med-Care Emergency Shears (K820170) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on February 5, 1982, 15 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K820170?

The FDA product code is FZT – Cutter, Surgical, a Class I (low risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 878.4800.