Dispensers, Paraffin
Paraffin dispensers are laboratory devices used in histopathology to dispense molten paraffin wax precisely into embedding molds for tissue encapsulation, facilitating consistent and efficient production of tissue blocks for sectioning. It is regulated as an FDA Class 1 device, the lowest risk level, subject to general controls without requiring premarket notification. The product code is IDW, regulated under 21 CFR 864.3010, in the Pathology medical specialty. This device is exempt from GMP requirements.
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Basic Information
- Product Code
- IDW
- Device Class
- FDA class 1
- Regulation Number
- 864.3010
- Medical Specialty
- Pathology
- Review Panel
- PA
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K792095 | HISTO-CENTER II | Nov 20, 1979 | Substantially Equivalent | Thermolyne Corp. |
FEI Numbers
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Registration Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 31 registration numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.