Curette, Periodontic
The periodontic curette is a dental instrument with a rounded tip used for subgingival scaling, root planing, and removal of soft tissue from periodontal pockets. It is classified as FDA Class 1, indicating minimal risk, and is subject only to general controls without a premarket submission requirement. The product code is EMS, regulated under 21 CFR 872.4565 in the Dental specialty. No special regulatory flags apply.
Basic Information
- Product Code
- EMS
- 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 7 510(k) clearances via K numbers.
| K Number | Device Name | Decision Date | Decision | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K931329 | DENTAL INSTRUMENTS CURETTE PERIODONTAL | Jan 27, 1994 | Substantially Equivalent | MINNESOTA PROPHY POWER, INC. |
| K872091 | CURRETTES, ALVEOLAR (MOLT AND MILLER) | Jul 31, 1987 | Substantially Equivalent | MILITARY ENGINEERING, INC. |
| K870590 | CURETTE, PERIODONTAL, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | Apr 16, 1987 | Substantially Equivalent | MILITARY ENGINEERING, INC. |
| K841011 | ELEVATOR - VARIOUS | Jun 15, 1984 | Substantially Equivalent | PREMIER DENTAL PRODUCTS CO. |
| K834072 | INSTRUMENT, DENTAL | Feb 21, 1984 | Substantially Equivalent | VENTURE TECHNOLOGY, INC. |
| K823319 | DENTAL INSTRUMENTS - SCALERS | Nov 24, 1982 | Substantially Equivalent | MILTEX, INC. |
| K821789 | BEACH CURETTE NO. 2 AND NO. 3 T.G. | Jul 06, 1982 | Substantially Equivalent | PACIFIC DENTAL CORP. |
FEI Numbers
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Registration Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 85 registration numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.