Product Classification

• Device: suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polyester
• Regulation Description: Nonabsorbable poly(ethylene terephthalate) surgical suture.
• Regulation Medical Specialty: General & Plastic Surgery
• Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery
• Product Code: GAS
• Submission Type: 510(k)
• Regulation Number: 878.5000
• Device Class: 2
• Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC): TPLC Product Code Report
• GMP Exempt?: No

Recognized Consensus Standards

• USP 35-NF30:2012 Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture
• USP 35-NF 30 <881> Tensile Strength
• USP 35-NF 30 <861> Sutures - Diameter
• USP 35-NF30 <871> Sutures - Needle Attachment

Third Party Review

Not Third Party Eligible