Galileo Arthroscopes
FDA 510(k) K936280 · Galileo Electro-Optics Corp.
510(k) numberK936280
Submission
- Device name
- Galileo Arthroscopes
- Applicant
- Galileo Electro-Optics Corp.
Sturbridge, MA, US - Received
- October 1, 1993
- Decision date
- July 12, 1994
- Decision
- Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
- Type
- Traditional 510(k)
- Summary
- 510(k) summary available from FDA
Device classification
- Product code
- HRX – Arthroscope
- Device class
- Class II (moderate risk)
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 888.1100
- Specialty
- Orthopedic
Validated reprocessing instructions and reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission if the device is reusable and has specific design features (please refer to Table 2 of 82 FR 26807, available at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
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Questions and answers
When was Galileo Arthroscopes cleared by the FDA?
Galileo Arthroscopes (K936280) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on July 12, 1994, 284 days after the submission was received.
What is the product code of K936280?
The FDA product code is HRX – Arthroscope, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 888.1100.