Dexon Violet
FDA 510(k) K972566 · Davis & Geck, Inc.
510(k) numberK972566
Submission
- Device name
- Dexon Violet
- Applicant
- Davis & Geck, Inc.
Hazlewood, MO, US - Received
- July 9, 1997
- Decision date
- August 14, 1997
- Decision
- Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
- Type
- Traditional 510(k)
- Summary
- 510(k) summary available from FDA
Device classification
- Product code
- GAM – Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid
- Device class
- Class II (moderate risk)
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 878.4493
- Specialty
- General, Plastic Surgery
- Implant
- Yes
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Questions and answers
When was Dexon Violet cleared by the FDA?
Dexon Violet (K972566) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on August 14, 1997, 36 days after the submission was received.
What is the product code of K972566?
The FDA product code is GAM – Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 878.4493.