Caries Stain

FDA 510(k) K973200 · Parkell, Inc.

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK973200

Submission

Device name
Caries Stain
Applicant
Parkell, Inc.
Farmingdale, NY, US
Received
August 26, 1997
Decision date
November 6, 1997
Decision
Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type
Traditional 510(k)
Summary
510(k) summary available from FDA

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code
LFC – Device, Caries Detection
Device class
Class II (moderate risk)
Regulation
21 CFR 872.1740
Specialty
Dental

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Questions and answers

When was Caries Stain cleared by the FDA?

Caries Stain (K973200) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on November 6, 1997, 72 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K973200?

The FDA product code is LFC – Device, Caries Detection, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 872.1740.