Catgut Suture Plain

FDA 510(k) K931918 · Surgimetrics International, Ltd.

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK931918

Submission

Device name
Catgut Suture Plain
Applicant
Surgimetrics International, Ltd.
Norcross, GA, US
Received
April 16, 1993
Decision date
March 3, 1994
Decision
Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type
Traditional 510(k)
Summary
510(k) statement available from FDA

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code
GAL – Suture, Absorbable, Natural
Device class
Class II (moderate risk)
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4830
Specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
Implant
Yes

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Questions and answers

When was Catgut Suture Plain cleared by the FDA?

Catgut Suture Plain (K931918) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on March 3, 1994, 321 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K931918?

The FDA product code is GAL – Suture, Absorbable, Natural, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 878.4830.