The Tulip Mono Polar Rotatable Metz Scissors
FDA 510(k) K955502 · The Tulip Mfg. Co.
510(k) numberK955502
Submission
- Device name
- The Tulip Mono Polar Rotatable Metz Scissors
- Applicant
- The Tulip Mfg. Co.
Mesa, AZ, US - Received
- December 1, 1995
- Decision date
- January 17, 1996
- Decision
- Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
- Type
- Traditional 510(k)
- Summary
- 510(k) summary available from FDA
Device classification
- Product code
- GEI – Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
- Device class
- Class II (moderate risk)
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 878.4400
- Specialty
- General, Plastic Surgery
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 The Tulip Mono Polar Rotatable Metz Scissors cleared by the FDA?
The Tulip Mono Polar Rotatable Metz Scissors (K955502) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on January 17, 1996, 47 days after the submission was received.
What is the product code of K955502?
The FDA product code is GEI – Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 878.4400.