T-Rex Biopsy Forceps
FDA 510(k) K973818 · Boston Scientific Corp
510(k) numberK973818
Submission
- Device name
- T-Rex Biopsy Forceps
- Applicant
- Boston Scientific Corp
Redmond, WA, US - Received
- October 7, 1997
- Decision date
- December 16, 1997
- Decision
- Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
- Type
- Traditional 510(k)
- Summary
- 510(k) summary available from FDA
Device classification
- Product code
- DWZ – Device, Biopsy, Endomyocardial
- Device class
- Class II (moderate risk)
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 870.4075
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular
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Questions and answers
When was T-Rex Biopsy Forceps cleared by the FDA?
T-Rex Biopsy Forceps (K973818) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on December 16, 1997, 70 days after the submission was received.
What is the product code of K973818?
The FDA product code is DWZ – Device, Biopsy, Endomyocardial, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 870.4075.