Product Code: ECC FDA class 3 21 CFR 872.6730

Sterilizer, Glass Bead

Dental

The Glass Bead Sterilizer is a dental device that uses a bath of heated glass beads to sterilize small metal dental instruments through dry heat conduction. It is classified as FDA Class 3, the highest risk category, reflecting concerns about sterility assurance and the potential for cross-contamination; marketing requires Premarket Approval (PMA). The product code is ECC and the applicable regulation is 21 CFR 872.6730, under the Dental medical specialty. Note: FDA issued a call for PMA submissions for this device class effective April 21, 1997.

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Basic Information

Product Code
ECC
Device Class
FDA class 3
Regulation Number
872.6730
Medical Specialty
Dental
Review Panel
DE
Submission Type
2

Device Characteristics

GMP Exempt
Implant
Life Sustain/Support
Third Party
Summary Malfunction Reporting

Definition

Call for PMAs on 4/21/97 per 62 FR 2902 on 1/27/97