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
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GMP Exempt
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Implant
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Life Sustain/Support
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Third Party
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Summary Malfunction Reporting
Definition
Call for PMAs on 4/21/97 per 62 FR 2902 on 1/27/97