| 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 |
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| Product Code | OOD |
|---|
| Premarket Review |
Infection Control and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Devices
(DHT4B)
Infection Control and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Devices
(DHT4B)
|
| Submission Type |
510(k)
|
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| 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
|
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| Third Party Review |
Not Third Party Eligible |
