Cutter, Wire
A wire cutter is a handheld orthopedic instrument used to cut surgical wires, cerclage cables, or suture wires to the required length during fixation procedures or during hardware removal. It is classified as an FDA Class 1 device under 21 CFR 888.4540, indicating low risk and general controls only. Product code HXZ falls under the Orthopedic medical specialty.
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Basic Information
- Product Code
- HXZ
- Device Class
- FDA class 1
- Regulation Number
- 888.4540
- Medical Specialty
- Orthopedic
- Review Panel
- OR
- Submission Type
- 4
Device Characteristics
510(k) Clearance History
Related 510(k) Clearances
This FDA classification is associated with 1 510(k) clearance via K numbers.
| K Number | Device Name | Decision Date | Decision | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K873715 | BONE PIN CUTTER 18 | Oct 28, 1987 | Substantially Equivalent | Military Engineering, Inc. |
FEI Numbers
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Registration Numbers
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