Gag, Mouth
A mouth gag is a device used in otolaryngological and oral surgical procedures to hold the patient's mouth open and maintain access to the oropharynx, allowing the surgeon to operate on the tonsils, adenoids, or other throat structures. It is classified as an FDA Class 1 device, the lowest risk tier, subject only to general controls and not requiring premarket notification. Product code KBN is regulated under 21 CFR 874.4420 in the Ear, Nose, Throat medical specialty. No special flags apply to this device.
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Basic Information
- Product Code
- KBN
- Device Class
- FDA class 1
- Regulation Number
- 874.4420
- Medical Specialty
- Ear, Nose, Throat
- Review Panel
- EN
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K834540 | OP-CON SURGICAL INSTRUMENT #9 | Mar 06, 1984 | Substantially Equivalent | Imm Enterprises , Ltd. |
| K822183 | MOUTH GAGS | Aug 16, 1982 | Substantially Equivalent | Kelleher Corp. |
| K780992 | MILLARD MOUTH GAG | Aug 17, 1978 | Substantially Equivalent | Nestor Engineering Associates, Inc. |
FEI Numbers
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Registration Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 204 registration numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.