Surgisorb

FDA 510(k) K990432 · Sutures , Ltd.

Substantially Equivalent for Some Indications

510(k) numberK990432

Submission

Device name
Surgisorb
Applicant
Sutures , Ltd.
Ruabon, Wrexham, GB
Received
February 11, 1999
Decision date
May 27, 1999
Decision
Substantially Equivalent for Some Indications (SN)
Type
Traditional 510(k)

Official FDA 510(k) record

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 Surgisorb cleared by the FDA?

Surgisorb (K990432) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent for Some Indications on May 27, 1999, 105 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K990432?

The FDA product code is GAM – Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 878.4493.