Explorer, Operative
The Operative Explorer is a dental hand instrument with a sharp, thin wire tip used to detect caries, assess surface textures of teeth and restorations, locate calculus deposits, and probe restorative margins for defects during clinical examination. It is classified as FDA Class 1 (lowest risk), subject only to general controls. The product code is EKB, regulated under 21 CFR 872.4565 in the Dental (DE) specialty.
Basic Information
- Product Code
- EKB
- Device Class
- FDA class 1
- Regulation Number
- 872.4565
- Medical Specialty
- Dental
- Review Panel
- DE
- Submission Type
- 4
Device Characteristics
510(k) Clearance History
Related 510(k) Clearances
This FDA classification is associated with 3 510(k) clearances via K numbers.
| K Number | Device Name | Decision Date | Decision | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K851724 | 1410/1 TO 1435/13 VARIOUS PROBES & EXPLORERS | Jul 02, 1985 | Substantially Equivalent | Artiberia |
| K823914 | EXPLORER TIP | Jan 21, 1983 | Substantially Equivalent | Treace Medical, Inc. |
| K821780 | BEACH EXPLORER NO. 23T.G. | Jul 06, 1982 | Substantially Equivalent | Pacific Dental Corp. |
FEI Numbers
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Registration Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 138 registration numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.