Knife, Tonsil
A tonsil knife is a surgical blade instrument used during tonsillectomy to incise and dissect tonsillar tissue from the surrounding pharyngeal pillar mucosa and underlying muscle. It is classified as an FDA Class 1 device, the lowest risk category, subject only to general controls and not requiring premarket clearance. Product code KBQ 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
- KBQ
- 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 1 510(k) clearance via K numbers.
| K Number | Device Name | Decision Date | Decision | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K841005 | TONSIL KNIFE-VARIOUS | May 30, 1984 | Substantially Equivalent | Premier Dental Products Co. |
FEI Numbers
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Registration Numbers
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