Staple, Removable (Skin)
The Staple, Removable (Skin) (product code GDT) is a metallic staple applied to close skin incisions or lacerations following surgery, designed for external use on the skin surface and intended to be removed once healing is complete. It is classified as FDA Class 1, the lowest risk level, subject only to general controls and not requiring premarket notification. The device is regulated under 21 CFR 878.4760 in the General, Plastic Surgery specialty (SU). No special flags apply to this device.
Basic Information
- Product Code
- GDT
- Device Class
- FDA class 1
- Regulation Number
- 878.4760
- Medical Specialty
- General, Plastic Surgery
- Review Panel
- SU
- Submission Type
- 4
Device Characteristics
510(k) Clearance History
Related 510(k) Clearances
This FDA classification is associated with 19 510(k) clearances via K numbers.
| K Number | Device Name | Decision Date | Decision | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K963234 | STAPLE REMOVAL KIT | Oct 21, 1996 | Substantially Equivalent | CONTINENTAL MEDICAL LABORATORIES, INC. |
| K943719 | VISISTAT STAPLER | Aug 24, 1994 | Substantially Equivalent | PILLING WECK, INC. |
| K925526 | MANIPLER DISPOSABLE SKIN STAPLER | Jun 24, 1993 | Substantially Equivalent | MATSUTANI SEISAKUSHO CO. LTD. |
| K915430 | SKIN STAPLE REMOVER KIT | Feb 28, 1992 | Unknown | CYPRESS MEDICAL PRODUCTS, LTD. |
| K911204 | QUALTEX SKIN STAPLE EXTRACTOR | May 08, 1991 | Substantially Equivalent | DEROYAL INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| K910586 | AUTO SUTURE(R) POLYMER SKIN GRAFT STAPLER* | Mar 07, 1991 | Substantially Equivalent | UNITED STATES SURGICAL, A DIVISION OF TYCO HEALTHC |
| K900486 | APPOSE UNITY STERILE DISPOSABLE SKIN STAPLER | Apr 20, 1990 | Substantially Equivalent | DAVIS & GECK, INC. |
| K861711 | SKIN STAPLE REMOVER WITH SPONGE STERILE DISPOSABLE | May 16, 1986 | Substantially Equivalent | BUSSE HOSPITAL DISPOSABLES, INC. |
| K851974 | V. MUELLER VITAL SKIN STAPLER | Jun 11, 1985 | Substantially Equivalent | AMERICAN V. MUELLER |
| K844838 | SKIN STAT II SKIN STAPLING MEDICAL DEVICE | Jan 23, 1985 | Substantially Equivalent | EDWARD WECK, INC. |
| K844837 | VISISTAT SKIN STAPLING DEVICE | Jan 23, 1985 | Substantially Equivalent | EDWARD WECK, INC. |
| K833085 | STAPLE REMOVER SR300P | Dec 14, 1984 | Substantially Equivalent | PROSPER, INC. |
| K833357 | VYDAX 525-550 & 5100 FLUOROTELOMER | Dec 12, 1983 | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, INC. |
| K832709 | SKIN STAPLING DEVICE SC2000 | Sep 26, 1983 | Substantially Equivalent | PROSPER, INC. |
| K822365 | CENTURION SKIN STAPLE REMOVER | Aug 27, 1982 | Substantially Equivalent | TRI-STATE |
| K821024 | DISP. SKIN STAPLER REMOVALBLE SKINSTAPLE | May 14, 1982 | Substantially Equivalent | HOWMEDICA CORP. |
| K801444 | SKIN STAPLE REMOVER #523770 | Jul 14, 1980 | Substantially Equivalent | EDWARD WECK, INC. |
| K800535 | 3M DISPOSABLE SKIN STAPLER | Apr 04, 1980 | Substantially Equivalent | 3M COMPANY |
| K760734 | REGULAR AND WIDE SKIN STAPLES | Nov 03, 1976 | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, INC. |
FEI Numbers
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Registration Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 100 registration numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.