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Device surgical film
Regulation Description Surgical mesh.
Definition To be implanted to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Intended to be used wherever temporary wound support is required, to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists in the urological, gynecological, or gastrointestinal anatomy, or for the repair of hernia or other fascial defects that require the addition of a reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical result. The absorbable protective film also may help minimize the potential for tissue attachment to the device in case of direct contact with the viscera.
Physical State absorbable solid form of poly(hydroxybutyrate)
Technical Method material is isolated from prokaryotic cells produced by recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methods
Target Area soft tissue and bone
Regulation Medical Specialty General & Plastic Surgery
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery
Product CodeOOD
Premarket Review Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices (OHT4)
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Devices (DHT4B)
Submission Type 510(k)
Regulation Number 878.3300
Device Class 2
Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) TPLC Product Code Report
GMP Exempt? No
Summary Malfunction
Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device? Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device? Yes
Third Party Review Not Third Party Eligible
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