Snare, Tonsil
A tonsil snare is a surgical instrument comprising a wire loop that is placed around the tonsil and tightened to sever the tonsillar pedicle during tonsillectomy, providing a controlled method of tissue excision. 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 KBZ is regulated under 21 CFR 874.4420 in the Ear, Nose, Throat medical specialty. No special flags apply to this device.
Basic Information
- Product Code
- KBZ
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K822188 | TONSIL SNARES | Aug 24, 1982 | Substantially Equivalent | Kelleher Corp. |
FEI Numbers
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Registration Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 70 registration numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.